Plumbing

The old kitchen faucet gives you the musical notes of a steady drip 24 hours a day. Not only is that drip really annoying, but it is costing you money on your water bill. Once you learn how to...

A pop-up bathtub stopper consists of a rubber gasket that seals against the tub to block water from going down the drain and a center, threaded, bolt that holds the stopper in place over the...

Without a diverter valve, every bathtub-shower combination would have one set of controls for the water that exits from the bathtub spout and another set that regulates the water that comes out of...

Unplugging a bathroom sink can be done naturally with a few household items. This non-toxic method saves time and money, while avoiding dangerous chemicals. The most common ingredients in chemical...

When winter brings freezing temperatures, it pays to take a few precautions to prevent any of PVC pipes you have from freezing. A frozen PVC pipe can not only lead to you temporarily being unable...

Occasionally your kitchen faucet may develop a slight leak, with water seeping from the base of the faucet. Often this leakage is due to a failure in the faucet seal. Most modern kitchen faucets...

Trickling faucets waste water, and the constant "drip drip drip" can keep you up at night. With a few simple tools and some replacement parts, you can repair a leaking Delta bathroom sink faucet...

The term "bottle trap" is used in the plumbing industry to describe part of a sink's drainage system. While functional, bottle trap materials have evolved so that plumbing fixtures can be...

Moen's single-handle kitchen faucet assembly uses a ball faucet, whereby a metal ball within the faucet assembly controls the flow and temperature of the faucet's water. The ball rests upon three...

Painting and staining exteriors, basements and beneath sinks often brings about an unexpected problem. Difficulty lies in figuring out how to remove spilled and spattered paint or stain from...

Plumber's putty is used to seat the faucet body and escutcheon, or trim piece, to the sink deck and seal it. Plumber's putty, which feels like clay, can be purchased at home improvement or...

A clogged sink drain is a common household dilemma but can be very easy to fix. A clogged sink is often caused by food particles and other types of gunk stuck in the pipes. But don't panic. You...

A leaking faucet is a waste of energy, water and money, but fortunately fixing the leak is a very easy task and takes only a short time. Faucets that have a single rotating handle are called disk...

There are two reasons to caulk fixtures in bathrooms. The first reason is to keep them secured in a visually pleasing fashion. The other is to prevent leaks. Caulk is an integral part of...

The wax ring of your bathroom's toilet serves as a seal that keeps your plumbing running smoothly. If the wax ring is defective or broken, however, a number of problems can arise, leading to...

Kitchen remodeling does not have to be left to professionals. There are plenty of kitchen upgrades the average homeowner can accomplish with a little know-how and some basic tools. One upgrade...

Bathroom plumbing repair can range from unclogging a stopped-up drain to replacing a toilet, sink or bathtub. Because of the high volume of water in a bathroom, it is important to fix leaks,...

If you've ever tried to connect a common garden hose to a kitchen faucet--or any indoor faucet, for that matter--you've found the connections are not compatible. This is because both the garden...

Hard water, deposits and other gunk can clog up your shower heads, making it nearly impossible to take a shower. Many people simply replace their shower head at this point, which can get...

The water stain is growing. You've investigated the problem and find the leak coming from the joint of a PVC pipe. You have two options: pick up the phone and call a plumber who charges $80 to...

In freezing conditions pipes that run outdoors can easily freeze, and frozen water can then create a blockage in your pipes. If it's an extremely cold morning and no water comes out of your...

Sooner or later, every homeowner will need to replace a toilet seat and lid in his bathroom. The seat and the seat cover are available as a set and are installed together. If your toilet seat lid...

Pressure relief valves can be found on every gas or electric water heater. The pressure relief valve is responsible for releasing pressure from the water heater. The water heater is a pressurized...

Federal, state, and local government health agencies regulate both cesspool and septic systems. The federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) now prohibits cesspools that affect privately...

Clearing a clogged sink is one of the plumbing fixes that usually doesn't require a trained plumber. In fact, almost everyone will encounter a clogged sink at some point, whether in a rental unit...

Grohe makes high-end kitchen and bathroom faucets for commercial and residential clients. Grohe faucets are always made of stainless metals that are easy to clean. Grohe faucets use a...

Delta makes a wide range of faucets and sinks for the bathroom and kitchen. Delta faucets operate on a cartridge system that controls the flow and pressure of hot and cold water to the faucet. ...

You need not agonize over the task of removing the handle from a toilet. Most toilet tanks are equipped with single unit handles you remove by turning off the mounting nut and pulling the lift arm...

A dripping tub faucet can be aggravating and wasteful. Not only is the sound of a leaking faucet annoying, but it also can cause water spots in your tub over a period of time. The amount of water...

If after making after adjustments to the float arm, float cup or fill valve mechanisms your toilet continues to run, it may be time to replace that worn out flapper or fill valve. Replacing a...

What is worse than a running toilet? A running toilet that is stopped up, then overflows into the hallway. Running toilets not only waste a lot of water (costing you money) but can be quite...

On the top of your Honey-Do List is the chore ‘replace toilet seat’ (or water closet seat for those from over the pond.) Before heading to the hardware store, consumers need to be certain of...

Common toilets have a cistern (water tank) lid that can simply be lifted off. but a close-coupled toilet has a water tank that is directly attached to form a single unit. The close-coupled toilet...

Delta is a major manufacturer of high-end faucets and appliances for kitchens and bathrooms. Because faucets are constantly under pressure and heat, even when not in use, even to properly...

The piece of pipe that connects the sink p-trap to the sink drain is the tailpiece. You should replace a sink tailpiece that is corroding or leaking. Once you know how to install a bathroom sink...

When water freezes, it expands, so protecting water pipes during freezing temperatures is extremely important for preventing broken pipes. Plumbing pipes in a crawlspace, garage, garden shed or...

A toilet fill tube, otherwise known as a fill valve, is the key component inside a toilet tank that facilitates its normal operation. Over time the fill valve can wear or become loose, sometimes...

Water meters are important for utility companies who need to accurately bill their customers for water used, but also make it possible for those customers to monitor and alter usage as needed....

Moen licenses a wide array of kitchen and shower faucets from many different manufacturers that are based on its patented Moen cartridge system. The Moen cartridge system controls the flow of...

Repairing a leaky bathtub faucet, or installing a new one, does not have to be a chore. With the right knowledge and the right tools most homeowners will be able to repair common problems and even...

An anti-siphon faucet prevents contaminated water from being back-washed into the main water supply. If water pressure unexpectedly drops, water may flow backwards and siphon into open pipes or...

A clogged drain in the bathroom sink can be extremely aggravating, but it this happens to everyone from time to time. Knowing how to unclog a drain can alleviate some of the aggravation. The task...

Monticello showers and accessories are part of the bathroom collection by Moen. These are sturdy three piece assemblies consisting of the faucet, handle/plate, and the shower head. It is fairly...

Frozen water pipes is an annual problem that comes with the cold weather. However, with advanced preparation, you can avoid the problem of pipes freezing and bursting. This process is commonly...

Garbage disposers are very durable appliances, so much so that homeowners usually don't give them a second thought because they usually work without incident. Since repairs are rare, many people...

Grease traps are used to intercept grease and solid food wastes before they enter a wastewater disposal system. In most cases these plumbing filtration devices are used in high-production kitchens...

Water with too many positive ions in the form of excess calcium and magnesium can cause problems in your water-based household appliances. Hard water is the designation for water with high levels...

A diverter in a faucet does just that, it diverts water from the spout to the shower head. Diverters are usually a simple plunger-type mechanism that blocks the flow of water from the spout and...

There is nothing more frustrating or obnoxious than a troublesome toilet. It can be expensive to have a plumber repair it. If the toilet experiences problems at an inopportune moment, here are...

Corroded or stripped screws can be a problem until you know the secret to removing them. Even if the screw is completely broken off, you can still remove the old shaft using a device known as an...