If you have a water damaged subfloor, you have the opportunity to repair it. Subfloors can obtain water damage for many reasons, such as plumbing failures or natural events. If you notice large amounts of water on your floor, you may be able to dry…
If you want to live off the grid, you’re going to need to build a drainage pit (also called a seepage pit), a hole in the ground hole in the ground that collects water and distributes it slowly into the soil. These pits can be…
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. As the freezing cold begins creeping in around this time…
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 game and speed up your project. Where is the Vertical…
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 want to do this with the help of a friend….
Excess water on your lawn, a gurgling sound coming from your drain, or a toilet backing up are all possible signs that you might need to unblock a drain. While a blocked outside drain usually requires the help of a professional to give it a…
