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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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When temperatures drop below freezing, homeowners are advised to leave one tap dripping overnight. But does this advice hold up, or is it kind of leaky?
If you live in an apartment building, you're sure to see a sign put up by management to keep your faucet dripping when the weather report forecasts freezing temperatures. But why is that? How does a dripping tap keep pipes from bursting?
You'd like to remove your mildewed silicone caulking. Learn about how to remove silicone caulking in this article.
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There are six types of pipe wrenches. Learn how to use a pipe wrench from this article.
You're ready to do some plumbing work in your house, and have to learn how to solder copper. This article will help you learn how to solder copper.
You need to unglue PVC pipe, but you're not sure how to do it. Learn about how to unglue a PVC pipe in this article.
The handle on your toilet broke and needs replacing. Here's a quick lesson on how to replace a toilet handle.
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Be the master of your domain and fix your leaky bathtub faucet yourself. Learn about how to fix a leaky bathtub faucet in this article.
Knowing how to unclog a toilet can come in handy. Learn how to unclog a toilet in this article.
Sewage that is left untreated can have a deadly impact on the environment. Learn how dangerous sewage is in this article.
While pipe replacement should be carried out by a professional, there are pipe repairs that DIY plumbers can do alone. Learn how you can fix your own pipes in this article.
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It's not much fun dealing with clogged drains, but in many cases you don't need to pay a plumber to fix them for you. Learn how you can unblock drains yourself in this article.
Replacing a drain trap is easy if you follow the proper steps.
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?
No one knows for sure, but chances are, it would make a terrible mess.
By Josh Clark
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Shower head leaking? That's definitely annoying but not the end of the world. Shower heads are subject to several problems when it comes to leaks. Learn how to address a dripping shower head.
By Fix-It Club & Yara Simón
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.
By Shane Wilson
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.
By Shane Wilson
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.
By Shane Wilson
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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.
By Fix-It Club
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.
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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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 repair a leaky faucet.
By Fix-It Club & Austin Henderson
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You can make lots of repairs to your plumbing at home if you understand just a few basic concepts.
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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.