Plumbing: Advice, Repairs and How Tos

Understanding plumbing basics can help you save money on home improvement and keep your home leak-free. Get to know your pipes and more with our guide to pipes and plumbing.
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How to Move a Washer and Dryer
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How to Drain a Washer
Flood Water Damage
How to Prevent Mold After Water Damage
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How to Install a Linear Shower Drain
A home water heater
How to Flush and Clean a Water Heater
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The Differences Between a Boiler and a Water Heater
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What Are Gallons Per Flush?
Irrigation sprinkler
How to Blow Out Sprinklers for Winter
Reverse osmosis water softener tank
6 Types of Water Softeners and How to Choose One
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How Double Sink Plumbing Is Different—and How to Install It
Open Septic Tank In Yard While being Pumped Out
8 Essential Tasks to Do Regularly for Septic Tank Maintenance
Laundry room sink next to washing machine with spray bottle, soap dispenser and folded towels
How to Install a Laundry Room Sink
Flushable wipes held above open toilet bowl
Are Flushable Wipes Really Flushable?
Basement floor drain with tile
What to Know About Your Basement Floor Drain
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What Are Leach Lines, and When Should They Be Replaced?
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How to Use a Basin Wrench
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How to Turn a Lawn Sprinkler System Back on in the Spring
Replace Copper Pipe With PEX Pipe
How to Replace Copper Pipe With PEX
Mobile caravans or trailers in holiday park.
How to Shut Off the Main Water Supply in a Mobile Home
Blue and red PEX pipes next to push-fit joints and copper pipe
Copper vs. PEX and Push-Fit SharkBite Comparison
Black water softener tank next to water heater
How a Water Softener Works
Different types of under the sink shut-off valves on gray wood floor
9 Types of Under-Sink Shutoff Valves and How to Choose One
Kitchen sink drain installed under kitchen sink
How to Install a Kitchen Sink Drain
Copper water pipe capped on end with push-to-connect fitting
How to Cap Water Pipes With Push-to-Connect Fittings
Water supply copper pipe insulated with pipe-wrap
How to Insulate Water Supply Pipes
Faucet aerator removed and cleaned with scrub brush near sink faucet
How to Remove and Clean a Faucet Aerator
Water heater with expansion tank on top
Basics of Water Heater Expansion Tanks
Plumber's tape wrapped around pipe end
How to Use Plumber's Tape
Front view of using a caulking gun on a countertop
The Best Caulking Tips to Get Professional Results
Saddle valve installed on copper pipe and connected to water supply tube
How to Install a Self-Piercing Saddle Valve
water shut off valve
How to Find Your Home's Main Water Shut Off Valve
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5 Common Types of Sewer Pipes
T&P Valve on a Water Heater
What a T&P Valve Is and How to Fix It
Water pressure gauge on end of outdoor faucet to test pressure
How to Test Your Home's Water Pressure
Water being poured from refrigerator into glass cup with ice
How to Install a Water Line for a Refrigerator
Types of Plumbing Pipe
7 Different Types of Home Plumbing Pipes and How to Choose One
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How to Use Plumber's Putty
Newly installed sink faucet with two handles
Removing a Faucet (Top-Mount or Bottom-Mount)
A man attempting to fix a sink in a kitchen
Water Pressure Regulators: What They Are and How They Work
Yellow garden hose and screwdriver for draining water heater
How to Drain a Water Heater
Washing machine and dryer in a laundry room
How Sewage Ejector Pumps Work
Materials Used in Water Supply Pipes
Materials Used in Water Supply Pipes
Four different types of flexible water supply tubes
4 Different Types of Flexible Water Supply Tubes and How to Choose One
removing a dishwasher
How to Uninstall a Dishwasher in 5 Simple Steps
Dishwasher being installed with screwdriver
How to Install and Connect a New Dishwasher
Drain hoses connected to back of dishwasher machine
How to Make Dishwasher Drain Hose Connections
Washing machine hoses connected to water supply valves
Choose the Right Washing Machine Hose to Prevent Leaks
Outdoor faucet covered with snow during winter
How to Winterize Outdoor Faucets
Water surrounding shower drain closeup
How to Install a Shower Drain
Walk-in shower with shower head and faucet handle installed on marble wall
How to Build a Shower
Dirty stainless steel bath shower drain in modern style plumbers fixtures and monkey wrench
How to Remove a Tub Drain
Bathroom faucet running water filling up sink and covering overflow hole
The Purpose of a Bathroom Sink Overflow
Bathroom sink doors open showing plumbing
Understanding the Plumbing of the Bathroom Sink
bath tub drain stopper
The 6 Common Types of Bathtub Drain Stoppers
Bathroom plumbing pipes
Bathroom Rough-In Plumbing Dimensions
bathroom sink
How to Install a Pop-Up Bathroom Sink Drain Stopper
Gas pipe line connected to water heater
How to Turn Off the Gas to Your Water Heater
Floor Drain
How to Install a Floor Drain for the Laundry Room
Plumbing tools laid on wooden floor
18 Plumbing Tools for Homeowners or Working Plumbers
Plumbers working on pipes under a sink
When Is a Plumbing Permit Required?

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