If you find water in the cabinet below your kitchen faucet sink, it could come from a faucet base plate leak. Of course, it could also come from the supply lines or the drain. But since we’ve solved those issues in previous articles, let’s review…
Knowing how to install a handheld shower won’t take much brainpower, but we do have some tips and tricks. We’ll clearly show you how to install it on an existing shower, on just a tub, or on a hanger that you first need to install….
An angle stop valve, also known as a compression valve, is the emergency shutoff valve that can be found beneath every water-using appliance and fixture in your home. Angle stops are a common and inexpensive plumbing fixture that can save you potentially thousands of dollars…
Many homes built in the 1960s and 1970s use ABS pipe, but what is ABS pipe? Let’s find out what it is, why it’s prohibited in some areas, and how to work with it properly. What is ABS Pipe? ABS (acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene) is a thermoplastic resin….
We’re now deep into Winter and homeowners in much of the country are trying to understand winterization versus insulation. Is there a difference? And, if so, what is it? What are the pros and cons for each? And how do we use either one to…
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 water main) from the valve, you can easily turn off…
