How To Work With Flexible Copper Tubing (Uncoil, Cut & Bend!)
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 Safety: 5 Tips To Sweat A Pipe Without Harming Yourself!
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...
What is the Best Wrench for Plumbing? 5 Great Options!
Like carpenters and handymen, plumbers rely on their tools. And they love their wrenches. It’s amazing that plumbing could even be done centuries ago when today’s wrenches weren’t around. Now, we have more tools than...
How to Use a Plumber’s Snake (With 3 Recommendations!)
If your tub or toilet drain is clogged and the plunger isn’t working, don’t give up! Here’s how to use a plumber’s snake for an easy, affordable alternative to calling a plumber. What is a...
The Rise of Plumbing Robots
Robotics is an ever-changing field, with new applications every day. From healthcare to military uses, did you know that there is a rise in the use of plumbing robots? From a pipe worm that will...
How to Use Plumber’s Putty (It’s as Easy as Play-Doh!)
There’s a good reason why every plumber has plumber’s putty in his or her tool bag — it’s extremely versatile. As a homeowner, you should too. What many people don’t know about plumber’s putty is...
Five Plumbing Tools Every Homeowner Needs
It is important to have a wide array of tools in case disaster strikes or you are wanting to spruce things up in your home. It is important not to forget plumbing tools in the...
What Is A Rooter? (And Why Is A Drain Rooter Service Important?)
Rootering — also called a drain rooter service — describes the removal of tree roots from pipes and sewer lines with a rooter machine. Here’s everything you need to know before you purchase this service....
How to Test Water Pressure at Home (With Instructional Video!)
Is your water pressure so low that you have to run around in your shower just to get wet? Or so high that it feels like you’ve lost a layer of skin? Then you need...
10 Easy Plumbing Tips Everyone Should Know
Here are 10 easy plumbing tips everyone should know. More than likely, you’ll have to deal with minor plumbing issues here and there throughout your home. Instead of spending a ton of money to have...
How To Remove Moen Bathroom Faucet Handle (in 2 Steps!)
In this article, you’ll quickly learn how to remove a Moen bathroom faucet handle and stem in just 2 steps and about 15 minutes. I even have a video to show you. So, let’s get...
Clogged Drains And The Tools That Plumbers Use
It is almost impossible to go without having to deal with a clogged drain at some point in your life. No matter the reason, clogged drains can be common in any household. Luckily, there are...