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Flood Prep Plumbing
Check Drain Plug: Install a floating floor drain plug at the current drain location. If the floor drain pipe backs up, the ... |
 
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Flooring, Plumbing, and Plastering
The old flooring has been removed and Bob outlines the process of installing the new. LVL supports allow a restructuring of ... |
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Framing out Wet Wall for Waste Pipes
Bob discusses the "wet" walls in the expansion project. With the addition of a second floor, special attention needs to be ... |
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Hacksaw Space
If you need to hacksaw through a fastened pipe or rod, but the space above is cramped, try this: Remove the hacksaw's blade, ... |
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Hands Off Pipes
In many houses, the electrical system is grounded to the water service entrance pipe. Since the entire plumbing system is ... |
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High Efficiency HVAC System from Energy Kinetics
Plumbing and heating contractor Frank Iadarola meets with Mike Kaufmann to look at the high-efficiency System 2000. The low ... |
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Home Fire Sprinklers
Children and the elderly are especially at risk in home fires because they are less able to escape when fire strikes. One way ... |
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How to Clear a Blocked Sink Drain
Clearing a blocked sink drain requires only few basic tools and a little elbow grease. |
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How to Defrost and Protect Pipes
Exposure to temperatures below 20 degrees can cause pipes to freeze and break. A few simple steps can help protect pipes from ... |
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How to Fix a Clogged Drain
Here's another great tip from BobVila.com.
Don’t let a drain clog slow you down; it’s usually an easy fix.
A partial ... |
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How to Install a Below-Counter Water Filtration System
With a little planning and a handful of common tools, a system can be installed and working in no time. |
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How to Insulate Water Heaters, Pipes and Attic Spaces
Adding insulation is an inexpensive way to greatly reduce energy costs. |
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How to Repair a Dripping Outdoor Faucet
Outdoor faucets can develop leaks over time. Repairing or replacing the faulty parts will require a few standard tools. |
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How to Replace a Frozen Outdoor Faucet with a Freeze-Proof One
Freeze-proof outdoor faucets are the best replacement option in areas prone to freezing and low temperatures. The project ... |
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How to Replace a Leaky Valve
A corroded shutoff valve can start to leak. Consider replacing the valve to save water and prevent water damage. |
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How to Unclog a Blocked Tub Drain
Tub drains may clog from time to time, but unclogging them is an easy process with a few quick solutions. |
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In Hot Water
Bob Vila and building consultant Steve Easley examine how hot water is efficiently used and distributed in the EnergyWise ... |
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Installation of a Floating Vanity Cabinet
Bob Vila takes us from the shower that will also have a toilet and lavatory, through the dressing area with space reserved for ... |
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Installing a Fire Sprinkler System
A Grinnell commercial-type sprinkler system is installed in the garage and Bob gets a quick history of the fire sprinkler ... |
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Installing a New Plumbing Trap
Bob meets Bob Hubbard, the plumber who is cutting into old cast-iron pipe with a snap cutter. The old P-trap is removed ... |
