How to Fix a Leaky Hose Bib (Surprise…it Takes Just 8 Steps!)
At one time or another, every homeowner has wondered how to fix a leaky hose bib. I mean, it seems every summer one of our outdoor faucets is leaking. But we usually call a plumber....
How To Prevent Water Damage to Your Home
Knowing how to prevent water damage to your home can save you thousands of dollars in damages, cleanup and restoration services, and heartache. Consequently, one of the leading causes of water damage in the home...
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...
Why is My Faucet Leaking? (5 Real Possibilities!)
Eventually, every homeowner experiences a leaky faucet — whether it’s in the bathroom, kitchen, tub, or laundry room. It’s inevitable. What you might not know is that you have the ability to diagnose the problem...
Why is My Faucet Leaking? (5 Real Possibilities!)
Eventually, every homeowner experiences a leaky faucet — whether it’s in the bathroom, kitchen, tub, or laundry room. It’s inevitable. What you might not know is that you have the ability to diagnose the problem...
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...
Is Your Ceramic Disc Faucet Leaking? (Here’s How To Clean & Fix It!)
In 3 easy steps for any beginner, I’m going to show you exactly how to fix and clean a leaking ceramic disc faucet. I’ll even tell you how it works and when to know if...
How To Dewinterize A Hose Bib: Get Your Home Ready For Spring!
With warm weather approaching and spring on the horizon, it is time to start dewinterizing your home. You’ll want to begin this process by first learning how to dewinterize a hose bib, also called an...
Sillcock, Hose Bib, Outdoor Faucet. (So Many Names for 1 Simple Thing!)
I was talking about having to repair a sillcock the other day, and the customer asked, “What the heck is a sillcock?” Good question. Clearly, I was using a word more commonly used by plumbers...
How to Remove a Stuck Garden Hose (And Winterize It Properly!)
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...
Is Your Outdoor Frost Proof Faucet Leaking? Here’s How to Fix it!
A frost-proof faucet on the exterior of your home (technically called a sillcock, it’s also known as a frost-free or freeze-proof faucet) is similar to a common outdoor faucet. What’s the difference? The outdoor frost-proof...