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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 Prevent Mold After Water Damage
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How to Install a Linear Shower Drain
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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?
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How to Blow Out Sprinklers for Winter
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How Double Sink Plumbing Is Different—and How to Install It
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8 Essential Tasks to Do Regularly for Septic Tank Maintenance
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How to Install a Laundry Room Sink
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Are Flushable Wipes Really Flushable?
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What Are Leach Lines and When Should They Be Replaced?
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How to Turn a Lawn Sprinkler System Back on in the Spring
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Replacing Copper with PEX Pipe Is an Easy Plumbing Upgrade
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How to Shut Off the Main Water Supply in a Mobile Home
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Copper vs. PEX and Push-Fit SharkBite Comparison
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How Does a Water Softener Work?
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Know Your Under-Sink Shut Off Valves
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How to Connect a Kitchen Sink Drain Pipe
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How to Cap Water Pipes With Push-to-Connect Fittings
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How to Insulate Water Supply Pipes
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How to Remove and Clean a Faucet Aerator
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Do You Need a Water Heater Expansion Tank?
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Teflon Tape: Correct Use of Plumber's Tape
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Learn the Right Techniques for Applying Caulk Like a Pro
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How to Use a Saddle Valve to Connect an Ice Maker or Humidifier
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How to Find Your Home's Main Water Shut Off Valve
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Sewer Pipes Guide: PVC, ABS, Clay, Iron & Orangeburg
What a T&P Valve Is and How to Fix It
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How to Test Your Home Water Pressure the Easy Way
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Running a Water Line for a Refrigerator Icemaker and Water Dispenser
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7 Different Types of Home Plumbing Pipes and How to Choose One
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When to Use Plumber's Putty Instead of Caulk
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How to Remove a Faucet
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Where to Find Your Water Pressure Regulator
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Use These Tips to Drain a Water Heater Properly
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Everything You Need to Know About Sewage Ejector Pumps
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What Kind of Pipes Are Used for Drinking Water?
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Choosing the Right Flexible Water Supply Tube for Your Fixture
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Here's How to Easily Turn off the Gas to Your Water Heater
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How to Install a Floor Drain for the Laundry Room
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Learn When You Need a Plumbing Permit for Home Remodels or Repairs
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What to Know About Vessel Sinks
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How Much Water Is Your Faucet or Shower Using?
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Tips for a Mobile Home Water Heater Replacement
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How to Choose the Right Caulk for Your Next Project
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An Anti-Siphon Faucet Protects Your Water Supply From Contamination
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This Is Why Your Sprinkler System Has a Pressure Vacuum Breaker or PVB
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Garbage Disposal Buying Guide: How to Choose the Right Size
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Identifying the Main Sewer Clean-Out in Your House
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Identifying the Parts of a Drain System
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What Are Faucet Aerators and Why Should You Install Them?
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How to Locate Your Sewer Cleanout in Case of Emergency
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Installing a Water Heater Expansion Tank
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How Is a Tank Type Gas Water Heater Designed?
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Use These Tips to Determine What Type of Faucet You Should Choose
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An Overview of Tips and Techniques for Installing PEX
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7 Types of Water Shutoff Valves You Should Know About
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What You Need to Know About Venting a Hot Water Heater
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Tips for Locating Buried Sprinkler Irrigation Valves
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How to Improve the Performance of Drains With an AAV (Air Admittance Valve)