A constantly dripping showerhead doesn't just waste water - it can drive you crazy.
So your toilet goes through more water than Niagara Falls? Most likely the problem is the ball cock's diaphragm or the tank flap, so stop jiggling the handle and roll up your sleeves. Here are a...
The average person uses 72.5 gallons of water a day. But is that water safe? Water testing is expensive, so make sure you know what to test for and when to do it.
A clogged toilet often can be cleared in a few simple steps. Give these a try before you call in the pros. It should be obvious, but if you think your toilet is blocked, don't use it until the...
If your sink is stopped up, try these simple steps before calling in a plumber.
These simple steps will help dry up the problem of a leaky compression or stem-type faucet.
If you live apart from a municipal sewer system, 'out of sight, out of mind' probably applies to your septic tank. But it's important to keep up with routine maintenance.
Got a clogged drain? A plumber's snake can be a helpful tool to have around the house. Better than a regular plunger, you can use it to avoid some major plumbing bills. Follow these few steps to...
Modern cartridge faucets feature an easily replaceable interior cartridge that houses the faucet's moving parts. Drips and leaks can often be stopped by simply replacing the cartridge.
Don't panic! Dropping something of value down the drain isn't always the nightmare it seems. Try this method to get it back.
You can stop - or at least slow down - a leak to prevent water
damage until a plumber can do the complete repair. These
steps are for a temporary fix, not a long-term cure.
The simple ingredients of baking soda and vinegar can unclog sinks. Best of all, you're fixing the problem without pouring anything toxic down the drain.
Unclogging a kitchen sink is easy when you follow these simple steps.
Even if your refrigerator comes with an automatic icemaker, you will need to connect it to a water supply for it to make ice. While this is not a particularly difficult job, it requires some...
Hard water left on surfaces causes lime and mineral deposits that can ruin your shower head. Here's how to tackle deposit problems on metal shower heads.
Shopping for your own plumbing fixtures rather than getting them through your plumber allows you choose from a wider selection - and save money.
Septic systems require periodic maintenance to keep in proper operation. Look for an experienced septic maintenance contractor when your system needs servicing. Here's how.
Stopping leaks in those supposedly 'leakproof' single-handled faucets is no big deal - these faucets only have about four moving parts.
Water leaking from the base of your toilet may not be as big a problem as you think. Here's how to fix it yourself in about an hour.
Tired of seeing your money go down the drain? A leaky faucet can cost you a significant amount of money if it is not taken care of right away because it will not be long until those drops have...
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