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
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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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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
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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 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
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How to Replace Copper Pipe With PEX
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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 a Water Softener Works
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9 Types of Under-Sink Shutoff Valves and How to Choose One
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How to Install a Kitchen Sink Drain
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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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Basics of Water Heater Expansion Tanks
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How to Use Plumber's Tape
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The Best Caulking Tips to Get Professional Results
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How to Install a Self-Piercing Saddle Valve
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How to Find Your Home's Main Water Shut Off Valve
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5 Common Types of Sewer Pipes
What a T&P Valve Is and How to Fix It
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How to Test Your Home's Water Pressure
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How to Install a Water Line for a Refrigerator
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7 Different Types of Home Plumbing Pipes and How to Choose One
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How to Use Plumber's Putty
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Removing a Faucet (Top-Mount or Bottom-Mount)
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Water Pressure Regulators: What They Are and How They Work
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How to Drain a Water Heater
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How Sewage Ejector Pumps Work
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Materials Used in Water Supply Pipes
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4 Different Types of Flexible Water Supply Tubes and How to Choose One
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How to Uninstall a Dishwasher in 5 Simple Steps
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How to Install and Connect a New Dishwasher
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How to Make Dishwasher Drain Hose Connections
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Choose the Right Washing Machine Hose to Prevent Leaks
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How to Winterize Outdoor Faucets
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How to Install a Shower Drain
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How to Build a Shower
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How to Remove a Tub Drain
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The Purpose of a Bathroom Sink Overflow
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Understanding the Plumbing of the Bathroom Sink
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The 6 Common Types of Bathtub Drain Stoppers
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Bathroom Rough-In Plumbing Dimensions
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How to Install a Pop-Up Bathroom Sink Drain Stopper
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How to 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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18 Plumbing Tools for Homeowners or Working Plumbers
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When Is a Plumbing Permit Required?