Plumbing Problems, How Tos & Repairs
Fix common plumbing problems like leaky toilets, low water pressure, clogged drains, cold water, and more with the help of our guide to plumbing repairs.
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How to Unclog a Double Kitchen Sink With a Garbage Disposal
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How to Fix a Leaking Bathtub Faucet
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How to Install a Bidet Toilet Seat
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What Is a Pressure-Assisted Toilet?
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How to Install a Kitchen Sink
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How to Unclog a Kitchen Sink With Standing Water
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7 Types of Water Heaters and How to Choose
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Why Is My Toilet Making a Noise After Flushing?
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Why Is My Garbage Disposal Humming?
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Why Does My Shower Drain Smell Like Sewage?
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Why Is My Toilet Making a Hissing Sound?
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Why Is My Toilet Overflowing?
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How to Install a Shower Filter
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Why Your Toilet Flushes Slow—and How to Fix It
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What to Do About a Leaking Refrigerator
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How to Solder Copper Pipe
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What to Do After Your Basement Floods
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How to Replace a Bathtub Faucet
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What to Do When Your Sink Stopper Is Stuck
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6 Common Reasons Your Gas Water Heater May Not Be Working
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What to Do When Your Hot Water Isn't Getting Hot Enough
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How to Clean a Stinky Drain
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How to Replace a Shower Valve Cartridge
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How to Replace a Main Water Shutoff Valve
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10 Things to Never Pour Down the Drain
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How to Use a Plumbing Snake to Unclog Drains
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How to Install a Pedestal Sink
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How to Repair or Replace a Well Pump Pressure Switch
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How to Fix Super-High Water Pressure
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How to Identify and Remove a Sewer Gas Smell in Your House
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Why Does My Kitchen Sink Smell Like Sewage?
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What to Do About Water Leakage in Your Wall
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How to Troubleshoot a Dishwasher That Won't Drain
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How to Replace the Drain Trap on a Sink
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How to Snake a Bathroom Sink Drain
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How to Test for Hard Water
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Five Ways to Fix a Slow Sink Drain
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How to Repair a Leaky Delta Faucet
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How to Turn off the Water for Plumbing Repairs
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Diagnosing Faucet Leaks
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How to Fix a Leaky Hose Bib
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Heat Tape for Pipes: How to Prevent Frozen Pipes
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How to Thaw and Prevent Frozen Water Pipes
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Symptoms of a Sewer Drain Clog
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How to Fix Low Water Pressure in Your Home
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How to Use a Standard Drain Plunger
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How to Unclog a Sink Drain
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How to Fix a Leaky 2-Handle Faucet
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A Homeowner's Guide to Water Pressure
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What to Do When Your Water Heater Is Making Noises
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How to Fix Inconsistent Water Temperature
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How to Troubleshoot and Repair an Electric Water Heater
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How to Repair a Leaky PVC Drain Pipe
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Washing Machine Not Draining? 5 Causes and Fixes
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How to Fix a Jammed Sink Disposal With an Allen Wrench
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How to Fix a Garbage Disposal: Problems & Solutions
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How to Repair a Clogged Garbage Disposal
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How to Troubleshoot and Repair a Leaking Ceiling
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11 Tips for Protecting Your Home From Freezing Temperatures
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How to Replace a Toilet Flapper