Plumbing Installations & Repairs

Eliminate the most common plumbing problems with our plumbing tricks of the trade. Learn how-to handle everything from leaky faucets, installing a new toilet, and drain lines to plumbing codes with our helpful guides.
water heater in basement
How Much Does It Cost to Replace a Hot Water Heater?
white toilet in bathroom with shiplap walls
How to Replace a Toilet
whole-house water filtration system
What Is a Whole-House Water Filter, and Do I Need One?
bathtub drain stopper with water
How to Remove a Bathtub Drain Stopper
home hot water heater tank
Gas vs. Electric Water Heater: How to Choose the Right One for Your Home
flushing water heater with hose attachment
How to Flush a Water Heater
shower floor with bathtub
How to Get Rid of Pesky Shower Drain Smells
bathroom sink with sink stopper
How to Remove a Sink Stopper for Easy Cleaning
Hexagon tiled shower with niche and brass accent
10 Ways to Increase Water Pressure in a Shower
washer and dryer in closet with laundry supplies
How to Drain a Washing Machine
outdoor shower in yard with clematis greenery
How to Build an Outdoor Shower
kitchen faucet sink with blue cabinets
8 Common Causes of Household Leaks (and How to Prevent Them)
dishwasher in island in farmhouse kitchen
Why Is My Dishwasher Not Draining? 7 Common Causes of a Backup
kitchen sink
12 Things You Should Never Put Down Your Garbage Disposal
statement blue kitchen tour display shelves sink faucet
How to Replace a Kitchen Faucet
herringbone tile kitchen
How to Fix a Garbage Disposal
kitchen bamboo countertops colored cabinets sink
How to Install a Drop-In Kitchen Sink
close up of a tankless water heater
All the Pros and Cons You Need to Know About Tankless Water Heaters
drain snake used in shower drain
How to Use a Drain Snake to Clear Clogged Sinks and Showers
how to defrost a freezer
How to Defrost a Freezer
checking radiator
How to Bleed a Radiator
an outdoor frozen pipe
How to Prep Your Home’s Hose Bibs for Winter
lawn sprinklers flowers grass maintenance
How to Winterize a Sprinkler System
kitchen under-sink cleaning supplies storage bucket plastic bag organizer
How to Thaw Frozen Pipes
drainage garden dry stream bed french drain
What Is a French Drain? Find Out If One Is Right for Your Yard
bathroom
How to Install a Whirlpool Tub for a Luxurious Soaking Spot
white toilet and marble sink in tiled bathroom
How to Fix a Running Toilet
bathroom
The Ultimate Guide to Bathroom Plumbing Diagrams and Layouts
woman flushing a toilet
12 Everyday Items You Should Never Flush Down Your Toilet
master bathroom with patterned wallpaper and white tile
Our Plumbing Vent Diagrams & Tips Can Help You Plan Your Remodel
neutral tone nature wallpaper bathroom
How to Install Plumbing Vent Lines in Your Bathroom
trough sink in bathroom
How to Run Copper Supply Lines
Patio
DIY Outdoor Kitchen Plumbing
bathroom with white tile and shower corner
How to Run Pipes Through Walls and Floors for DIY Plumbing Work
gray bathroom with white tile
How to Draw a Plumbing Plan for Your Next Remodeling Project
man adjusting plumbing underneath pedestal sink basin
Must-Know Plumbing Codes for a Successful Remodel
farmhouse sink with oil-rubbed bronze faucet
How to Connect Pipes to Old Lines
glass walk-in shower in bathroom
How to Build a Shower Enclosure for Your DIY Bathroom Remodel
Bathtub with organized artwork in frames
How to Replace a Tub or Shower Cartridge to Fix Your Faulty Faucet
Butcher Block counter top
How to Install an Air Admittance Valve to Fix a Slow-Draining Sink
simple bathroom windows white tub vanity
How to Pick a Money-Saving Water Heater Replacement
wet room bathroom with freestanding tub and walk-in shower
How to Choose the Right Showerhead for Your Bathroom
Stainless-steel sink
Stainless Steel Kitchen Sinks
blue white bathroom shower
How to Replace a Showerhead for a Spa-Worthy Bathroom
White shower stall
How to Install a Shower or Tub Faucet
entryway table with mirror
How to Install a Whole-House Humidifier to Defeat Dry Air
Stacked washer and dryer
How to Set Up Laundry Room Plumbing for a Washing Machine
garden
Our Step-By-Step Guide to Hose Bib Installation
blue bathroom, yellow ladder, ladder
How to Install an Upflush Toilet in Your Basement
Vintage Artwork
How to Repair Radiators and Keep an Old Heating System in Tip-Top Shape
faucet
How to Shut Off Water
bathroom sink
Types of Bathroom Faucets
blue gold ostrich wallpaper bathroom
How to Repair a Cast Iron Pipe
hands-free kitchen faucet and sink
How to Install a Touchless Kitchen Faucet