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Don’t Risk A Cold Shower This Winter (Install A Water Heater Blanket)

Don’t Risk A Cold Shower This Winter (Install A Water Heater Blanket)

Most people consider a cold shower an emergency situation. Especially in winter. Freezing temperatures can wreak havoc on a water heater just like on any other pipe or fixture in your home. Here’s the good...

How to Find Pipes Behind Walls (Speed Up Your Remodeling Project!)

How to Find Pipes Behind Walls (Speed Up Your Remodeling Project!)

The first step in remodeling a plumbing system is learning how to find pipes behind walls. Pipes seem to play hide and seek with homeowners, but I’m going to show you how to win this...

What is the Best Way to Patch a Leaky Pipe (with a Rubber Bicycle Tube!)

What is the Best Way to Patch a Leaky Pipe (with a Rubber Bicycle Tube!)

The ultimate cure for a leaking pipe is a replacement. But I’m going to show you how to patch a leaky pipe temporarily using just a rubber bicycle tube and a clamp. Tools & Materials...

Gas Water Heater Not Working? Here’s a Troubleshooting Guide

Gas Water Heater Not Working? Here’s a Troubleshooting Guide

If you’ve ever wondered why your gas water heater’s not working — or want to know what to do if it ever does — this troubleshooting guide is for you. How Does a Gas Water...

Clay or Terra Cotta Sewer Pipes

Clay or Terra Cotta Sewer Pipes

Many of the earliest plumbing systems were made with clay sewer pipes. The first known example of clay pipes dates back to 4000 BCE. In fact, clay remained a popular material for city plumbing and...

Plumbing Apprenticeships: The Best Things to Know

Plumbing Apprenticeships: The Best Things to Know

A plumbing apprenticeship is the first step in a life-long career that doesn’t require tens of thousands of dollars in college education. In fact, you will earn while you learn. What is a Plumbing Apprenticeship?...