Plumbing

Drip, drip, drip. The irritating sound of a leaky faucet is enough to drive almost anyone running to the phone to call a plumber. But before you dial that number and get out your checkbook,...

Setting the temperature on a two element water heater can be a bit tricky. The main question is at what temperature to set each thermostat. Everyone you ask will give a different answer. In my...

This article will tell you how to rebuild and replace all the items in a toilet tank fixing any and all leaking or running. The cost of the entire kit is around $20.

Fellas should probably not ought to read this because it would only make them snicker but I'm here to tell all the ladies that we sure can fix things when we have to! When I do things, I always...

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...

Unlike replacing the flush valve ("How to Replace a Toilet Tank Flush Valve"), fill valve replacement does not require that the tank be removed from the toilet bowl.

In this article I hope I will be able to teach you how to unclog a drain by using inexpensive natural household items. There is nothing worse than brushing your teeth or washing your hands and...

If your drinking water test for bacteria came back positive for Coliform or E. coli then you will need to add bleach to the well to kill the bacteria. In order to add bleach to your well water you...

When you have a toilet clog, it can be very frustrating. You might spend hours plunging and getting covered in disgusting toilet water. Then you go and buy expensive clog remover liquids that...

There are 3-4 sinks and bathtubs on average in a household. Daily regular use of them results in accumulation of hair, food, dirt, etc., in the plumbing. Without regular cleaning, pipes will...

Unplugging a water closet can be a difficult process at times especially when your water closet either won't stop running or is backing up and sewage water is running down the hallway. Normally a...

At one time or another, we all experience a slow draining tub. This is especially true if we, or others in our home have longer hair. So we buy Drano, Liquid Plumper, and we try wire hangers,...

If your toilet has been filling very slowly after flush or not flushing as well as it did before, you may have an easy fix to get it working good as new.

A clogged Shower Drain is usually caused by hair, but can be easily unclogged.

The main cause for a leaking kitchen faucet is, simply put, a small bit of sediment, or a disintegrated faucet washer, or both. Barring a totally encrusted fixture, dis-assembly and clearing the...

If you have ever stepped into your shower or tub only to find the water is backing up and your drain is plugged. A few simple steps and your drain will be unclogged.

Replacing a bathtub drain stopper could be as simple as buying a new rubber stopper or as involved as accessing the back of the tub to take out a dysfunctional part. Discover the different ways to...

A leak in your plumbing from a PVC pipe for either your pool system or bathroom does not necessarily mean spending a whole mess of money to get it fixed. If it's strictly a leak in the PVC from a...

Replacing a shower head seems daunting, but is really one of the easiest home repairs you can do. Sure, you can always call someone to come in and do the work for you, but with a little work, you...

The Moen company produces faucet designs known as cartridge faucets. Cartridge faucets are typically used in single-handle faucet designs, but are occasionally used in dual-handle designs as well....

Sometimes the plunger just won’t do the job of unclogging your toilet; follow these steps if nothing you try is working.

The final step to installing a kitchen sink is to attach the sink's drain pipes. Plastic drain pipes should be used if possible, as they are relatively inexpensive, resist corrosion, and are...

Installing a toilet bolt is a very easy project. If you are installing the toilet for the first time, it should take you no time at all. However, if you are replacing a toilet or repairing one,...

A common problem with bathtubs is for a hole to develop. This hole can be almost anywhere in your bathtub, but it is not difficult to fix. With a few basic tools, you should be able to fix your...

Bathtub faucet valves typically use either a single or double-handle faucet design. Single-handle designs utilize one handle to control the flow of water and the water's temperature. Dual-handle...

PVC piping has become more popular over the years. It is lightweight and easy to manipulate into different structures and shapes. The glue used to connect pipes dries very quickly and seals the...

A septic tank is only as good as its leach lines, and leach lines dug on heavy clay soil aren't as efficient as leach lines dug in a more absorbent medium. Clogged leach lines mean that your...

Household water contains minerals that can build up in plumbing fixtures. This is especially the case for houses that have hard water. Hard water deposits leave water spots and discolorations on...

Bad shower drain odors can range from mild to knock you down rotten smelling. Drain odor is usually caused by clogs in plumbing that is evidenced by a slow drain or by a buildup of soap scum in...

Most septic tanks need to be pumped out about every ten years. However, this is no guarantee that you won't need your septic pumped much sooner than that. It can be an expensive maintenance...

If you own a well, your water pressure may be less than you'd like. Or maybe the pressure is good ... except when you try to take a shower while the washing machine is filling. You don't have to...

A stinky kitchen sink drain can make the whole kitchen smell bad. The odor is usually caused by water that has been sitting in the trap and allowed mold and bacteria to grow in the drain. When you...

Installation instruction for installing a gas water heater.

Years ago, stopping a faucet from dripping was a simple matter of replacing a worn out washer. These days, you almost always have to replace the entire faucet stem. If you have a Moen brand...

A cartridge faucet is known as a "washerless" faucet. A faucet of this type is specifically designed for quick repairs, and is more trouble-free than other faucet types, such as the common...

A bathroom's faucet handle enables you to operate the faucet valve by turning the attached handle rather than the actual valve itself. Due to the extreme humidity produced by showers and bathtubs,...

Ever notice how soap is often a mushy mess after it has been in the shower soap dish for a couple days? That is because soap dishes are usually low and are often hit with a lot of water from the...

Replacing a kitchen faucet might be a necessity if it is broken but many people replace a kitchen faucet while remodeling their kitchen or by itself to just change the look of the kitchen. This...

The hammering noise you hear when you shut off a faucet in your house is caused by the water rushing against the shut valve. The pounding noise is from the pipe banging against the wall studs or...

This article will show how to fix a leak in a copper pipe without the need for soldering. It will show how to do this using brass fittings called compression fittings.

Clogged drains can be a big pain, especially when products like Drano can be extremely expensive and don't always work like they should. Rather than spend lots of money on products that unclog...

Save money on your water bill with an ultra low flush toilet which gives a powerful and complete flush. Which one is good and how do I install it?

Nothing is more frustrating that clogged drains. You are in a hurry, have other things to do, and the sink backs up on you. You don’t have to make an expensive call to the plumber to unstop...

A great shower comes from the strength of your water pressure. If the pressure is too low, it will make for a longer and less pleasing shower. There are ways to increase water pressure in the...

If you think your water bill is higher than normal, maybe you have a leaking toilet. Here is a great way to test for leaks.

Shower handles come in a variety of configurations. Single-handle shower faucets use one handle to control both the flow of water and the temperature. Dual-handle faucets use one handle to control...

A shower faucet is generally one of three styles. Single-handle shower faucets utilize one value to control both the flow of water and the water's temperature. Two-handle shower faucets have one...

Chemicals are not always necessary to unclog a drain. In fact, they damage metal pipes, as well as being dangerous to have around small children and pets. To safely unclog your slow drain, all...

This article will show how to plug a leak in a cast iron drain pipe. This leak occurred apparently because of a flaw in the casting.

Removal and replacement of a slip-fit tub spout in your bathroom is one of the easiest of plumbing tasks. This type of tub spout is designed to slip onto a ½ inch copper water tubing without...