Plumbing

Knowing how to shut off water to your entire house is one of the most important emergency skills a homeowner can have. A burst…

A garbage disposal that makes a loud humming sound when switched on but the grinding plate doesn’t move is a jam – and it’s…

Plumber’s tape – technically PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene) thread seal tape, often called Teflon tape – is one of the most misused products in DIY plumbing.…

A toilet tank that leaks – dripping water down the outside of the tank, pooling at the base, or producing a constant slight run…

The supply hoses connecting your washing machine to the hot and cold water valves are among the most overlooked maintenance items in a home…

A dripping shower or tub faucet isn’t just annoying – a slow drip wastes thousands of gallons per year and keeps the water heater…

A slow-draining bathroom sink is a minor annoyance that usually becomes a full clog within weeks – and then it’s an emergency. The cause…

Banging pipes – the sharp thud or clang that occurs when you quickly close a faucet or a dishwasher valve snaps shut – is…

Installing a toilet from scratch – setting a new toilet on a prepared flange – is a project most intermediate DIYers can tackle confidently.…

Water heaters accumulate sediment at the bottom of the tank over time – mineral scale from hard water settles and builds up year after…

Winterizing outdoor pipes and hose bibs is one of the most important fall maintenance tasks in cold climates. A frozen outdoor faucet can cause…

Installing an inline shut-off valve – also called an angle stop or ball valve – on an existing water supply line gives you the…