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  • A man taking a shower and looking at the shower head in confusion.
    7 Causes Of Water Pressure Loss Low water pressure is inconvenient, but many of the causes can be corrected with a simple fix.
  • A man using a pipe wrench underneath a sink.
    Time-Saving Tools for Plumbing Don't sit around waiting for the plumber to arrive!
  • A man replacing a sink faucet.
    5 Tips for Replacing Plumbing Fixtures From energy efficiency to size and compatibility, make sure you consider every angle before heading to the store.
  • Colorful pipes in new construction.
    The Best Pipe for the Job When it comes to your pipe plumbing system, it's imperative that you use the right type of pipe for the system you are installing.
  • A pipe attached to a wall with pipe straps.
    How to Install Pipe Straps Noisy pipes are a common problem found in older homes. The likely culprit is vibrating pipes that are not properly secured.
  • A plumber using a snake in a bathtub.
    How to Use a Plumbing Snake Save money and forgo the plumber by using a snake yourself.
  • Copper pipes with fittings and a wrench laying on a white surface.
    5 Signs It's Time to Replace Old Plumbing You may need to upgrade your plumbing if you notice these red flags.
  • A wrench and copper pipes over home plans on white paper.
    Updating Old Plumbing: What to Know Before You Start From warning signs of damage to replacement material options, get the details on plumbing updates.
  • White piping with fittings on a blue surface.
    What the Heck is Pex Piping? If you're a do-it-yourselfer, you may have heard of PEX piping and wondered if it is something you should care about.
  • Copper joints.
    Taking Apart Soldered Copper Joints How to take apart soldered copper joints.
  • A pair of hands applying purple adhesive on the insides of a pvc pipe.
    Everything to Know About PVC Pipe Never worked with PVC before? Here are a few things you should know.
  • A stainless steel sink in a patio.
    How to Install Plumbing for an Outdoor Kitchen Installing plumbing for your outdoor sink may be easier than you think.
  • PEX tubing/
    PEX Tubing Installation: Do's and Don'ts Installing PEX tubing is easy with these tips.
  • Perforated drainage pipe.
    Installing a Perforated Drainage Pipe Save your foundation by diverting water with a perforated drainage pipe.
  • Water supply lines against a white background.
    Installing Water Supply Lines Rather than call a plumber, install your own water supply lines.
  • A hand applying purple PVC cement to the inside of a pipe.
    How to Install PVC Pipe PVC: look here to learn what it is, why to use it, and how to install it.
  • Deburr Pipe for Connection 1. For a clean connection between metal pipes, you'll need to smooth the ends and remove burrs.
  • Using Bread When Soldering Remember when you were a kid and wadded up white bread into little balls before eating it like popcorn?
  • Using a soldering torch on a copper joint.
    How to Cut and Join Copper Pipe Copper pipe is a material you'll run into without fail in your home, so you'll need to know the basics of cutting and joining.
  • PVC pipes stacked together
    Basic Types of Piping and Tubing Learn all about different types of pipes and tubing.
  • different types of wrenches
    Are You Using the Right Wrench for Your Plumbing Project? Learn about different types of wrenches.
  • A woman crouching by a sink talking on the phone about a plumbing issue.
    Quick Plumbing Fixes to Do Before the Pros Arrive There are a few things you can do to make plumbing problems less of a nightmare.
  • Old, blue PVC pipe with rust stains and damage on the surface.
    How to Use PVC Pipe Repair Epoxy Take care of leaks, cracks, and holes in PVC pipe easily with epoxy putty.
  • A copper pipe, wrench, valve, and bolts sit on top of construction plans.
    The Basics of Working with Copper Pipe Copper piping is standard in all modern homes, so get to know the basics before you go any further with related DIY projects.
  • A hose bib attached to a wire mesh covered wall.
    How to Repair or Replace a Leaky Hose Bib Save yourself water, money, and a headache by learning what you can do to fix a leaky hose bib.
  • A cracked, leaking blue water pipe.
    How to Repair a Cracked Plastic Pipe Take care of cracks in plastic piping before leaks become a big problem.
  • A jar of plumber's putty against a white background.
    How to Remove Excess Plumber's Putty Using plumber's putty can get messy, so learn how you can remove any accidental spillage just in case.
  • A pile of water pipe pieces.
    How to Install a Backflow Preventer If you have some experience in plumbing, you might consider adding a backflow preventer to your pipes without a pro.
  • A wrench tightened around a length of black iron pipe.
    Black Iron Pipe vs Steel Pipe Learn about the differences between these two types of metal piping in the event that your future projects require it.
  • A pressure regulator is being adjusted with a wrench.
    4 Common Water Pressure Regulator Problems Knowing what problems a water pressure regulator can have will help homeowners keep potential repair costs as low as possible.
  • A bathroom faucet with the taps on and the water running.
    4 Common Hot Water Recirculation Pump Problems While a recirculating system can be a great option for your home, there are issues to consider before installation.
  • An open dishwasher with the loaded racks pulled out.
    4 Common Dishwasher Air Gap Problems An air gap is an important component to your dishwasher's normal function, so learn how to fix any problems yours might be having.
  • Working With Galvanized Pipe
    Understanding and Installing Galvanized Pipes Learn when and where to incorporate galvanized pipes into your plumbing.
  • The threaded end of a black iron pipe and a pipe wrench.
    Pipe Joint Compound vs. Pipe Thread Sealant Both of these materials are used to make seals for pipe fittings, but some details about their use are still different.
  • PEX water lines
    How to Thaw Frozen PEX Water Lines Stop your PEX water lines from becoming your PEX ice lines.
  • A water pressure regulator attached to a spraying pipe.
    How to Adjust a Water Pressure Regulator If you have a water pressure regulator, it needs to be set correctly to deliver the proper flow. Read on to find out how.
  • A sink full of plumbing tools.
    Beyond the Duct Tape: Everyday Plumbing Fixes From fixing a leaky faucet to stopping a running toilet, we share easy fixes for common plumbing problems that any DIYer can tackle.
  • Replacing a kitchen sink faucet.
    How to Properly Use Plumber's Putty Plumber's putty is a useful tool in creating watertight seals for your projects. But improper usage leads to trouble if you're not careful.
  • tightening pipe with pipe wrench
    How to Install Black Iron Pipe Repairing a natural gas line? Know the tricks for cutting, threading, and installing black iron piping for DIY repairs.
  • copper pipes
    How to Bend Rigid Copper Pipes Follow these steps to bend rigid copper pipes.
  • 7 Common Home Plumbing Mistakes to Avoid Make sure you're doing your best to prevent the next plumbing disaster.
  • The Top 3 Plumbing Issues Best Left to the Pros DIY plumbing projects have great potential for disastrous consequences. Find out when and why you may need a pro.
  • An early winter storm.
    When Winter Comes Before You Winterize An Arctic storm is sneaking in before Thanksgiving. Ready?
  • A frozen hose bib
    Are You Winterizing Your Plumbing? Want to prevent frozen, damaged pipes?
  • PEX
    How to Install PEX Simplify your plumbing installations with this flexible, plastic tubing.
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