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Plumbing follows the basic laws of nature -- gravity, pressure, water seeking its own level. Knowing this, you can save yourself time, trouble, and money. Learn more about your home plumbing system. See more »
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Learning about plumbing can save you a midnight call to the plumber. Find out basic plumbing tips to fix a toilet, sink or drain.
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How often are septic tanks emptied, and where do the contents go?
Discussing what goes on in the bathroom is considered taboo in many social circles, but you should be having frank discussions about your waste if you own a septic tank. What's the protocol for dealing with fecal matter?
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How Sewer and Septic Systems Work
Each time you flush the toilet or wash something down the sink's drain, you create sewage (also known in polite society as wastewater). Find out where it goes and how it's treated before it flows into a river near you!
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How Sump Pumps Work
If your basement feels damp or smells musty, you may need a sump pump. How does a sump pump get the moisture that's inside your basement out?
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How to Repair a Toilet
The toilet is one of the most important fixtures in your home. Although toilets are sturdy and reliable components of the plumbing system, it's a rare homeowner or apartment-dweller who never has any problems with a toilet.
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How to Replace a Drain Trap
Replacing a drain trap is easy if you follow the proper steps.
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What if everybody in the United States flushed the toilet at the same time?
What would happen if everybody flushed the toilet at the same time? No one knows for sure, but chances are, it would make a terrible mess.
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How to Do Drain Repairs
Drain repairs most often consist of clearing clogs and replacing drain traps. Luckily, it's relatively easy to perform these fixes. Find out how to do drain repairs.
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How to Do Faucet Repairs
Faucets are a key part of your home for an obvious reason: They dispense water. Therefore, keeping your faucets in working condition is of great importance. Learn how to do faucet repairs.
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How To Fix a Spray Hose
Find out how to fix a spray hose in this article, whether your issue lies in the aerator, flexible sink hose, diverter valve, or other area.
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How To Fix Pipes
Learn how to fix pipes in this article, which addresses such common problems as pipes that leak, make a lot of noise, or become frozen.
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How To Fix Sinks, Tubs, and Drains
Plumbing problems usually crop up when water is coming out the faucet or going down the drain. Learn to perform home repairs on sinks, tubs, and drains, and keep water flowing smoothly through your house.
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How To Repair a Faucet
A dripping faucet is the most common plumbing problem but one of the easiest to repair. Yet many people ignore it and leave it unrepaired. Imagine each drip as a penny lost and you may reconsider.
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How to Repair Plumbing Pipes
Most plumbing problems occur at or near such fixtures as sinks, tubs, and toilets. Sometimes, however, the pipes themselves are the root of the problem. Learn how to repair pipes.
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How To Unclog a Drain
Learn how to unclog a drain, whether it's hair in a bathroom sink or a major blockage in your home's main drainpipe. These tips will help you out.
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Pipe Wrench
A pipe wrench is a handy tool to have around for any plumbing issues. Learn about using it to quickly tighten and loosen pipes and other connections.
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Plumbing
Plumbing is hidden away behind your walls, bringing water in and taking it back out. It may seem mysterious and complicated. Learn about the workings of plumbing, and discover easy repairs you can make yourself.
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Plumbing Aids
Plumbing aids, such as plumbers' snakes, are great for clearing clogs in toilets and drains. Check out this article at HowStuffWorks for helpful tips.
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Plumbing Basics
Plumbing follows the basic laws of nature -- gravity, pressure, water seeking its own level. Knowing this, you can save yourself time, trouble, and money. Learn more about your home plumbing system.
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Plumbing Tools
When working with plumbing, the usual tools may not help you with certain tasks, like turning large pipes or reaching tight locations. These plumbing tools will aid you in your next home plumbing repair.
See more »How to Caulk Bathroom Fixtures
Because tubs and sinks are used practically every day, the caulking between the fixture and the wall often cracks or pulls loose. This allows water to damage the surrounding wall. Learn to caulk bathroom fixtures.
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