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How to Winterize Outdoor Spigots (With Easy Alternatives!)

When you winterize outdoor water faucets (also called hose spigots or hose bibs) around your home, especially with a frost-free faucet, you are avoiding major headaches and expensive repair bills with one very affordable update....

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

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

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

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?...

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