Plumbing

Moen products have a reputation for reliability, but even well made plumbing misbehaves every now and then. When your kitchen faucet starts dripping, or worse yet, leaking, it's time to give that...

Soldering, or sweating, is a standard way to join water pipes made of copper. Copper is the preferred material for water supply lines because of its durability. Having the ability to successfully...

When the temperature dips in the winter months, it's very possible the ground will get cold enough to freeze buried pipes. When this occurs, the ice in the pipes will add extra pressure, which can...

Most single lever bathroom faucets have a ball-type valve construction held in place with two or three rubber seal-and-spring combinations. The handle on this style faucet works in a front-to-back...

Knowing how much liquid or gas is traveling through a pipe is vital for engineers and other professionals who deal with water, oil or gas. This allows them to predict how much of the liquid or gas...

Replacing a Moen single-handle faucet can be accomplished in 1-2 hours, depending on your experience with plumbing fixtures. Be sure to have the right tools on hand, and follow instructions...

According to academic sources, like the extension service staff at Oregon State University and math experts at Drexel University, there are a number of ways to measure water flow through a pipe,...

A shutoff valve is put in place to simplify the ability to turn the water supply on and off during repair and maintenance activities. Toilets have only one shutoff valve and it is generally...

If you have turned your basement into a living area, play room, workshop, spare bedroom or home theater, a bathroom can be a very convenient addition. While installing a bathroom below ground...

A leaky one-handled bathtub faucet is often a result of a worn cartridge. Single-handle faucets use a cartridge to distribute the hot and cold water supply. Over time, sediment builds up and the...

In certain applications it may be desirable to have a dual sump pump system. If the water flow into the sump basin varies from moderate to heavy, a second pump may be the solution. The second pump...

Water seepage or runoff entering the crawl space or basement of your home can cause a number of problems. Not only can the water and moisture cause structural damage, there are also health...

Like everything else in a house, the handle for the faucet used in your shower can get old and may be in need of replacing. It could also develop a leak and simply need to be repaired. One way to...

Whether a sink is draining slowly or you find water underneath the sink cabinet, you need to identify the problem quickly. You need to troubleshoot the drain to determine whether a slow-moving...

A power outage or sump pump motor failure can result in rising water and costly damage to your home. This unwanted water can pose health risks from bacterial mold and mildew growth. The sump pump...

Kohler bathroom faucets come in two types with either the handles and faucets as a single piece or as three separate pieces for the cold water, faucet and hot water. Possible problems can take...

To install a new trap, called a P-trap, for a bathroom sink, you must first remove the old P-trap. The P-trap is a piece of drain pipe shaped like a "P." The shape of a P-trap prevents sewer gases...

It's an icy cold morning, you go to turn on a faucet and nothing comes out. If the pipe to the faucet is on an outside wall, there's a good chance you've got a frozen pipe. Water supply pipes...

There are two problems that can reveal themselves with tub drains. One is that it will not hold water in the tub, and the other is that it will not drain water from the tub. In both cases,...

Although PVC pipes and ABS pipes are both plastic, most local plumbing codes do not allow the two to be solvent-wielded (glued) together as the cement used to wield the materials are created...

Bending copper alters its internal structure, and the more the metal is worked the more brittle it becomes, until it reaches a breaking point and fractures. Working with copper tubing you'll find...

If a Kohler toilet is constantly running or if the tank will not fill when flushed, then the flapper may need to be repaired or replaced. The flapper is usually made of rubber and sits in the hole...

A sump pump system is used to remove unwanted water from a variety of areas. The design and configuration of the sump pump basin, also known as the sump pit, will depend on the type of water-entry...

Drop-in sinks are more user friendly to install than you may think. Most manufacturers include a template with the sink to make the cutout in your counter top. Even if you do not have a template,...

Most homes have water shut off valves under each sink. When plumbing repairs need to be made in one area, you can shut the water off to that area. Some homes, however, do not have shut off valves,...

Part of your bathroom remodeling project may include replacing the bathroom sink. If you have a pedestal sink to remove, you will not have to bother with a cabinet or a backsplash. Take care when...

The bib washer, or the seat washer as it is sometimes referred to, is the last washer on the end of a valve stem or a water cartridge. They are seated inside of a cup shaped metal fitting and held...

Sump pumps are used to prevent flooding or unwanted water in areas such as basements and crawlspaces. These systems are generally very reliable and require very little attention or maintenance on...

If a failure of your sump pump or a power outage would result in serious flooding issues, you should strongly consider a back-up system for your sump pump. An entire battery back-up sump pump...

It is so frustrating when you can't get enough water flow in the shower to rinse the shampoo out of your hair and the soap off your body. But if you haven't removed the shower flow restrictor, you...

It seems everyone is going green these days. There are easy bathroom remodelling hints for someone who is environmentally interested. By altering a few fixings in the bathroom, we could bring...

Remodeling is a great way to update the look of your kitchen. When you remodel you may consider upgrading your single sink to a double kitchen sink. Installing a double sink will require you to...

A sump pump is used to remove unwanted water from areas such as basements and crawl spaces. These pumps are activated automatically when the water reaches a predetermined level. The pump sits in a...

A blocked toilet is frustrating, but you can most likely fix the problem yourself. Depending on the cause of the clog, you will need different tools. Clearing a toilet paper clog is simple, but...

A most common causes of a leaking bathroom sink drain are the rubber seal located beneath the drain crumpling due to age, and the seal beneath the flange of the drain breaking down. To seal the...

Adding a battery backup system to a sump pump gives added flood protection as well as peace of mind. In the event of a power failure, or should the primary pump fail for any reason, the backup...

The most common areas to use a sump pump are in a basement or crawl space to remove unwanted water from either surface run-off or seepage. These pumps can also be used in outdoor environments such...

When the bathroom sink starts to back up or will not drain, you need to find the obstruction and unstop the sink. The first thing you must do is lift the stopper out of the drain and clean it....

Candles sitting around the edges of a bathtub can create a romantic or relaxing setting, and can be the sole source of light for the bathroom if arranged properly. Wax can spill onto the bathtub...

A household drain can easily become clogged with debris such as food particles, hair, tissue and garbage. When the clog persists, the clogged debris can get hardened and more difficult to break...

Whether there is a leak in the drain or you just want to update, replacing bathroom sink plumbing can be an easy project to do yourself. Plus, it will save you money and give you a sense of...

Sump pumps are for the most part very reliable pieces of equipment that require very little attention or maintenance. They are, however, simple motors and can fail. In addition to the risk of pump...

Water entering basements or crawlspaces can present problems to your home and potentially to the health of people living in it. The most common method for removing water is the installation of a...

Leaking faucets waste water, increase your water bill and can corrode your shower. Most leaking shower faucets are caused by wear and tear on a specific piece of the faucet. You can often avoid...

When your toilet is clogged, plungers and augers (also called pipe snakes) are the first tools to try. But if those methods fail, or you don't have a plunger or an auger, there are other things...

Although it is frustrating when you are unable to unclog your toilet with a plunger, there are several other methods that you can try without calling a professional. Different tools may be...

Remodeling a bathroom will not be complete until you install a new toilet. Once you know how to replace a toilet assembly, you can complete the new look. It is important to purchase the correct...

Garbage disposals connect to the existing under sink plumbing using slip joint connections. Slip joint connections consist of a pipe that is threaded on one end and raw on the other, a tapered...

A sump pump failure or an untimely power outage can result in a flooded basement or crawl space. While sump pumps are generally very reliable and maintenance-free, they are not immune to failure....

It keeps you awake in the middle of the night. It increases the cost of your water bill, literally causing your money to run down the drain. It's your toilet, and it's running. It will cost a...