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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.

Featured Article: 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. See more »

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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.

How To Fix a Shower Head

Learn how to fix a shower head in this article, whether your problem lies in the shower head itself or in the swivel portion. You'll find tips here.

How To Recaulk Plumbing Fixtures

Recaulking bathroom and kitchen fixtures ensures water won't seep into openings and damage any walls. Learn how to recaulk plumbing fixtures here.

Plumbing Troubleshooting

Before you go arranging for costly plumbing repairs, make sure you've found the real problem. Read tips on plumbing troubleshooting, including common causes of mishaps and some easy solutions to fix them yourself.

How to Fix a Showerhead

Showerheads are subject to several problems. Leaks can occur where the head connects to the shower arm or between the showerhead body and the swivel ball. Find out how to fix a showerhead.

How to Repair Sweating Pipes

Sometimes there's so much water dripping from a pipe that you're sure there must be a leak somewhere. Then you may discover it's only condensation. Learn how to repair sweating pipes.

Why are they replacing all of the toilets in my apartment?

In my apartment building, they replaced all of the toilets with "water-saving toilets." I opened mine up and flushed it to see if I could see a difference, and to me it seemed to work the same as the old one. What makes a "water-saving toilet" different from a regular one?