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Plumbing Repair Basics
Browse general plumbing information including commonly used terms, must-have tools and other essential information.
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Here's Why Toilets Get Clogged
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Why Some Toilet Flush Valves Flush Better Than Others
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Different Methods for Dishwasher Drain Connections
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What Kind of Pipes Are Used for Drinking Water?
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Why You Should Call a Plumber Before Damaging Your Property
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How to Fix a Leaking Ceiling
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Use These Tips to Determine What Type of Faucet You Have
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2019 Cost of Roto-Rooter Unclogging and Video Inspection Services
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Understanding the Parts of a Toilet and What Can Go Wrong
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5 Main Types of Plumbing Pipes Used in Homes
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How to Drain Your Home's Plumbing System
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Plumbing Rough-In Dimensions for Bathroom Sinks, Showers, and Toilets
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Four Types of Toilets
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10 Things You Should Never Put Down a Drain or Garbage Disposal
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Guide to Sewer Pipes: Clay, Iron, Plastic, and Orangeburg
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Installing a Kitchen Garbage Disposal
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Tips for a Mobile Home Water Heater Replacement
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What Should You Expect During a Sewer Video Inspection?
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How to Save on Plumbing Remodel Costs
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How PEX Pipes Can Help You Do Your Own Plumbing
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5 Common Plumbing Mistakes That Homeowners Make
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The Difference Between Mobile Home Plumbing vs. Site-Built Home Plumbing
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Automatic Drain Valves Will Protect Your Sprinkler System
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When to Use Plumber's Putty Instead of Caulk
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Safety Tips for Home Plumbing Work
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How to Insulate Water Supply Pipes
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How to Use Heat Tape for Plumbing
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Use This Guide Before You Buy a Toilet
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Understanding How a Toilet Flushes
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Water Line Insurance: Worthwhile Investment or a Bad Deal?
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Your Guide the Different Types of Drain Plungers
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Everything You Need to Know About Sewage Ejector Pumps
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Learn When You Need a Plumbing Permit for Home Remodels or Repairs
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Be Prepared by Knowing Where Your Sewer Clean-Out Fitting Is Located
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Understanding the Different Types of Toilet Fill Valves
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How to Select the right Type of Water Shutoff Valve
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Learn Which Toilet Seals You Should Buy
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The Purpose of a Bathroom Sink Overflow
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How to Compare Copper, PEX, and SharkBite
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How To Repair a Polybutylene Plumbing Pipe
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Toilet Repair: Fixing Tower or Canister Style Flush Valves
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Inspect Plumbing Regularly to Prevent Expensive Problems
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Running a Water Line for a Refrigerator Icemaker and Water Dispenser
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Where to Find Your Water Pressure Regulator
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Do You Need a Water Heater Expansion Tank?
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Replacing Copper with PEX Pipe Is an Easy Plumbing Upgrade
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How to Find Your Home's Main Water Shut Off Valve
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Find Out How to Use Flexible Water Supply Lines
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How to Care for Your Septic Tank
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Understanding the Parts of an Evaporative Cooler
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Good Products for Removing Calcium Buildup in a Swamp Cooler
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A Specialty Basin Wrench Makes it Easy to Replace a Faucet
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How Pressure-Assisted Toilets Work
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Install Your Own Price Pfister Bathroom Faucet
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Answers to Your Questions About Push-Fit PVC Irrigation Fittings
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Unclog a Bathtub Drain Using a Snake
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Can Oily Rags Really Catch Fire on Their Own?
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Hard Water and How It Damages Plumbing
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How to Choose the Right Washing Machine Hose to Prevent Leaks
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Prevent Burst Pipes with an Outdoor Faucet Cover
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A Visual Guide to Your Home's Garbage Disposal Parts
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Know Your Under-Sink Shut Off Valves
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Do You Need a Pressure Booster Pump?
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Saddle Up! How To Add a Water Supply With A Saddle Valve
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