Because this handy kitchen fixture is perhaps the most undervalued in your home, we’re going to teach you how to troubleshoot your garbage disposal. But first, let’s learn all we can about this unheralded kitchen...
When it comes to flooring that can withstand moisture, tile is one of the better options. Too much moisture can be a problem even for this sort of flooring. Make sure you’re taking care of...
Are you having problems with your main water shut off valve not working? In older homes, the shut-off valves for the mainline often are worn and rusted. If your shut-off is upline (closer to the...
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...
We’ve all been there. You need to remove your garden hose and move it to a different spigot. But it’s stuck. And nothing you’ve tried – from brute force to store-bought lubricants to home remedies...
Tankless water heaters (also called on-demand water heaters) are exactly what they sound like: water heaters minus their storage tanks. Pretty simple. Here’s why we’re so obsessed. Traditional 30- to 50-gallon water heaters waste energy...
On average, water heaters last about 10 years (give or take). And along the way, parts can break down. This usually happens after the warranty has expired. Go figure! One such part is the water...
Flexible copper tubing is pliable enough to make all but the sharpest turns in your pipe. When you use it you don’t have to install a fitting every time you make a turn as you...
Soldering a copper pipe is downright dangerous if you don’t follow our 5 soldering safety tips. The solder and propane torch are both hot enough to instantly burn flesh. So, here’s a fast, easy primer...
Many older bathrooms have a removable metal cap on the floor which covers a drum trap. It’s usually located near the tub. Just like any trap in your home, it can get clogged and needs...
Sometimes, learning a new DIY plumbing trick is complex. And then there’s learning how to remove bathroom sink stoppers (also called pop-ups). Why would you even want to do this? Sometimes, it’s easier to clean...
Learning how to remove a wall-mounted sink is super easy. In fact, removing and installing one can be done in just 2 steps! What is a Wall-Mounted Sink? A wall-mounted sink is like any other...
