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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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Why Do Toilets Clog?
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Definition and Types of Toilet Flush Valves
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How to Determine What Type of Faucet You Have
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How Much Does Roto-Rooter Cost and Is It Worth It?
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5 Times You Should Call a Plumber
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7 Basic Types of Plumbing Pipes You Might Encounter
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How to Drain Your Home's Plumbing System
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Can We Get Technical?: Plumbing Rough-in Dimensions
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Learn to Identify the Parts of Your Toilet
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10 Things You Should Never Put Down a Drain or Garbage Disposal
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Sewer Pipe Types: Clay, Iron, Plastic, Orangeburg
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You Can Install Your Own Garbage Disposal—If You Need One
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Four Types of Toilets
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Step-by-Step Guide on Dishwasher Drain Connections
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What Kind of Pipes Are Used for Drinking Water?
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5 Must-Know Facts about Replacing Mobile Home Water Heaters
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Safety Tips for Home Plumbing Work
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How to Insulate Your Pipes So They Won't Freeze
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Heat Tape for Plumbing
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Use This Guide Before You Buy a Toilet
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Your Toilet Needs Understanding, Too
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You May Want to Reconsider That Scammy Water Pipe Insurance Letter
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Your Guide the Different Types of Drain Plungers
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Everything You Need to Know About the Sewage Ejector Pump
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What Should You Expect During a Sewer Video Inspection?
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7 Ways To Save Plumbing Remodel Costs
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Learn The Basics of PEX Pipe For Do It Yourself Plumbing
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When You Should Get a Plumbing Permit
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Find Out 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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Which Toilet Seals You Should Buy
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All About Tower Style Flush Valves
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What's the Purpose of a Sink Overflow?
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Copper vs. PEX and SharkBite Comparison
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How To Repair A Polybutylene Pipe
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Do You Need a Water Heater Expansion Tank?
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A Checklist for Plumbing Maintenance
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Running a Water Line for a Icemaker and Water Dispenser Is Easy
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How a Water Pressure Regulator Works
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Be Prepared by Knowing Where Your Sewer Clean-Out Fitting Is Located
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Copper Pipe to PEX Pipe: Faster and Easier Than You May Imagine
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Do You Know Where Your Main Water Shut-Off Is?
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Find Out How to Use Flexible Water Supply Lines
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A Look at Affordable Gas Leak Testers for Your Home
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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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How to Care for Your Septic Tank
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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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What Problems Does Hard Water Cause?
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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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Types of 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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Understand Your Evaporative Swamp Cooler
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Essential Products for Maintaining Your Evaporative Swamp Cooler
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Why You Might Want a Basin Wrench to Fix or Replace Your Faucet
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Push-Fit Fittings: The Easy Way to Join Plumbing Pipes
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