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In each home, sink faucets will fail. Learn how to determine what kind of faucet needs to be repaired and how to replace washers, O-rings, cartridges, and diaphragms. more...
How To Thaw a Frozen Water Pipe
Freezing winter weather brings Christmas fun and frozen pipes. How to prevent frozen water pipes with insulation and how to thaw water pipes with a hair dryer or heat gun more...
How to diagnose and fix toilet problems including not flushing completely, filling slowly, and a stopped up toilet. Why low flow toilets can be a problem. more...
You can repair a leaking faucet in your bathroom or kitchen by replacing the washer and using a washer seat dressing tool. Avoid a costly plumber visit. more...
Clear a clogged sink or bathroom bathtub drain with a plunger or by disassembling the plumbing, cleaning it, and reassembling the down pipe and p-trap using Teflon tape. more...
This article compares the energy efficiency of a tankless water heater to a conventional storage water heater. Both electric and gas units save energy and save money. more...
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Isaac M. McPhee
To many, the most difficult part of working with copper pipe is in making the many needed connections. There are, however, many options to make life much easier. more...
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Isaac M. McPhee
To some, it may seem that the variety of different metalic pipes used in plumbing is somewhat unnecessary. They all do serve important and distinct puprposes, though. more...
Plastic Pipes Used in Plumbing
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Isaac M. McPhee
Before a homeowner attempts to do any home plumbing, it is important that they know exactly which type of pipes or tubes to use, as they all serve different purposes. more...
Various Thread Types of Plumbing
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Isaac M. McPhee
There are very few elements of plumbing that confuse the average DIYer more than understanding the many types of threads and fittings and how they all fit together. more...
A Few Rules for Plumbing Repair
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Isaac M. McPhee
Avoiding common mistakes when trying to find the right plumbing tool or part can save time, money and unneeded stress. Following these simple rules will certainly help. more...
Fix the Inner Workings of a Toilet
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Isaac M. McPhee
The workings of common toilets are actually relatively simple, and knowledge of these things can make simple repairs a snap, even for the beginning DIYer. more...
By: Steve Holder
If you need to turn off the water for an emergency or even for a routine repair, this is what you need to know, especially for apartment dwellers. more...
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