How To Locate Your Gas Shutoff Valve and Water Shutoff Valve
How to find and operate shutoff valves for gas and water pipes.
The 55 Most Brilliant PVC Hacks You’ve Ever Seen
What can’t you do with PVC pipe? Here are 56 incredibly smart (and cheap!) ways to use this do-it-all material...
What Is a Bidet and How Do They Work?
Experts say bidets are not only more hygienic than toilet paper, but can be easier on your plumbing.
How to Increase Water Pressure in Your House
Tried everything? Learn how to increase water pressure with a water pressure booster pump.
Should You Caulk Your Toilet to The Floor?
You may not agree, but trust us, you're going to want to.
The Toilet Seat: A Brief History
Toilet seats have come a long way.
The Evolution of the Toilet Seat
The toilet seat hasn't always been so simple...
Stop Leaks in Plumbing Joints
Foolproof methods for connecting valves, faucets and sinks, and drain parts.
Ever Wondered How a Toilet Works? Follow Us Into the Tank for a Closer Look!
Learn the basics so you can fix it yourself—and save!
Here’s Why You Should Install a Dual-Flush Toilet
A dual-flush toilet will do you — and your water bill — a huge favor.
No Hot Water? Restore It Yourself
No more hot water? You may need a new thermocouple.
13 Tips for Winterizing Your House Plumbing
We all know that water expands when it freezes. That’s not a problem with the ice cubes in your freezer,...
12 Tips for Water Damage Repair
Once you've shut down the water source and electricity, you may be staring at puddles and wondering, "What now?" Now...
10 Silent Signs Your House has a Major Plumbing Problem
Catch plumbing issues before it's too late.
How to Connect a PVC Pipe to ABS Pipe
This is the best way to connect these two types of pipes
The Two Things You Should NEVER Throw Down The Drain
They will cause HUGE problems!
How to Fix a Chip in the Sink
How to make an almost invisible repair
Home Repair: How to Replace the Main Shut Off Valve
Stop that drip for good
14 Toilet Problems You Should Never Ignore
If you spot these troubles with your toilet, don't wait around for them to go away.
13 Plumbing Tricks of the Trade for Weekend Plumbers
More than any other type of home improvement job, plumbing can drive a DIYer crazy. Problems arise, projects grow, frustrations...
What is a Zip-It Drain Cleaning Tool and Why Do You Need One?
The Zip-It drain tool is a thin stick of flexible plastic with tiny barbs up and down the sides and...
DIY Dictionary: Access Panel
An access panel or plumbing access door is a door, panel or piece of plywood that can be easily removed...
How to Avoid Snakes Slithering Up Your Toilet
Snakes know how to slither into some pretty unusual spaces—your toilet being one of them! Here's how to get rid...
Why Plastic PEX Fittings are Just as Good (If Not Better) Than Metal
If you’re concerned about using plastic fittings instead of metal for PEX, worry no more. Professional plumbers are buying three...
Learn How to Solder Copper Pipe Yourself
Don't be intimidated by soldering. In this easy-to-follow video from GOT2LEARN, you'll see that soldering a leak-free joint is actually...
A Water Heater Vent Installed Like This Can Have Lethal Consequences
Installing a water heater vent incorrectly can be extremely dangerous for your family. Learn the wrong way and right way...
Never Connect a Trap to a Vertical Drain Like This
When a trap connects to a vertical drain, install a tee fitting. A “sanitary tee” gives the waste arm a...
Toilets Throughout History
Everybody poops, and for thousands of years, humans have sought better ways to dispose of it. Over the centuries, the...
Quick Fix For Running Toilets
Here’s a nifty way to prevent the lift chain on your flapper from getting caught underneath when the flapper closes.
