How To Use Plumber’s Tape: Yes, There Is A Right Way!
You’d think knowing how to use plumber’s tape (also called Teflon tape) is easy. But so many people do it incorrectly, we thought we’d review the right way to use it. And yes, it is...
How To Use A Caulk Gun For The First Time!
Okay, so you’re about to take on a plumbing project — yup, someone needs to re-caulk that tub and shower! — and you know you’re going to need caulking at the end of it. But you...
Prevent A Leaking Water Heater Disaster (5 Tips!)
A leaking water heater has the potential to cause a lot of water damage to your home. Even a small, slow leak can soak into the subfloor and cause it to decay. Leaking water from...
How to Fix A Water Damaged Subfloor
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...
Off-The-Grid Plumbing: Build Septic Drainage Pit With Concrete Blocks!
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...
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....