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...
A pinhole leak doesn’t sound like much. But those who’ve had one know how much damage can be caused to walls, floors, and ceilings when they’re not repaired. It’s important to stop the leak immediately...
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...
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...
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...
The cure for sweating pipes that leak at the joint is to take the joint apart and resolder it (also called sweating). I’m going to show you — step-by-step — exactly how to do it...
Homes across the country incur an estimated $500 million in water damage every year from frozen pipes that burst. The February 2021 disaster in Texas is a recent example of how water freezes, causing pipes...
You may not be ready to pull out your winter clothing, but you need to learn how to winterize outdoor faucets sooner than you think. Don’t put off covering your home’s exposed outdoor faucets, because...
If you’re an experienced DIYer with moderate plumbing and pipe-cutting experience, then we encourage you to try this yourself. Let’s get started.
When making repairs, upgrades, or renovations, many homeowners are left wondering which type of plumbing material is best for their home. The choice often comes down to the two most popular and common types of...
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...
