How To Patch An Access Hole in Drywall (Step-by-Step!)
If you’ve ever needed to make a plumbing repair on a leaking pipe hidden behind a wall — such as a bathtub drain or shower valve — then you have experience with an access hole...
How to Make an Underground Cast-Iron Sewer Pipe Repair (in 7 Steps!)
Soil can crush or roots can grow into a cracked main sewer line, causing the entire plumbing system to back up. Even without a blockage, a soggy, smelly lawn may indicate a leaking underground pipe....
The 3 Types of Plumbing Systems (It’s More Logical than it Looks!)
Every home has 3 basic types of plumbing systems: supply lines, fixtures, and drains. Although it may appear a random puzzle of pipes and fittings, the system and its various components work together in a...
3 Types of Septic Seepage Pits You Really Need to Know About!
If you’re considering a septic tank, you’ll want to know all about seepage pits. You’re also going to need to choose between 3 types of septic seepage pits. That’s exactly what we’re going to show...
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...
Foundation Water Damage: Signs, Causes, and Prevention!
Most everyone knows how costly and devastating foundation water damage can be to your home. But not everyone knows what to look for, why it happens, or how to prevent it. But that’s exactly what...
Downspout Cleanout: A Guide for the Most Stubborn Clogs
Falling leaves sure are beautiful, but they can wreak havoc on your property if you don’t perform a downspout cleanout. The leaves, sticks, nuts and other debris we see fall into a downspout are more...
How to Fix Minor Water Damage on Baseboards
Repairing minor water damage on baseboards is trickier than you might imagine. In fact, because baseboards are inexpensive, replacing them is a far better solution. But that’s just a small part of the overall problem....
Signs Of Water Damage In Walls (So You Can Detect It!)
Not much is scarier for homeowners than seeing signs of water damage in walls or ceilings. Freaking out is generally the first reaction, followed by panic. Unfortunately, many homeowners glance over water damage signs. Why?...
How Many Downspouts Do I Need? (It’s More Than You Think!)
Most people believe that a downspout is the same as a gutter. The gutter and downspout are two different parts of a residential drainage system that allow your house to take on millions of gallons...
The Vent Pipe on My Roof Smells. How Do I Make it Go Away?
Believe it or not, there’s a pipe on your roof called a sewer vent (it’s also called a roof vent, plumbing vent, and vent stack). And when it gets clogged, it can be dangerous and...
How to Install Drywall: Simple Step by Step Guide
If you’re reading this right now, you probably aren’t too sure how to install drywall, also known as plasterboard and sheetrock (it has many names, actually). Frankly, hanging drywall is labor-intensive. So, you probably only...