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PVC pipe and the materials needed to prepare and paint the piping.

DIY

How to Paint PVC Pipe How to Paint PVC Pipe

A man is inspecting a toilet with the tank lid removed with the intention of repairing it.

How to Fix a Running Toilet How to Fix a Running Toilet

By Timothy Dale, Bob Vila

A side by side photo showing a heat pump water heater on the left and a tankless water heater on the right, both installed in a residential garage.

Heat Pump Water Heater vs. Tankless: 5 Key Comparisons Heat Pump Water Heater vs. Tankless: 5 Key Comparisons

Hand under running faucet.

8 Steps You Can Take to Increase Your Home’s Water Pressure 8 Steps You Can Take to Increase Your Home’s Water Pressure

By Jill Lawrence O’Hara, Tom Scalisi, Bob Vila Staff

Best Electric Tankless Water Heaters

The Best Electric Tankless Water Heaters to Save Space and Cut Costs The Best Electric Tankless Water Heaters to Save Space and Cut Costs

A person is pressing the leftmost button on a dual-flush toilet.

Low-Flow and Low-Flush Toilets: Less Water, More Savings Low-Flow and Low-Flush Toilets: Less Water, More Savings

By Donna Boyle Schwartz, Bob Vila, Updated by Margaret Foley

A puddle of water is leaking from the bottom of a toilet onto the grey tiled floor.

Solved! What to Do About a Leaking Toilet Tank Solved! What to Do About a Leaking Toilet Tank

By Brenda Silva, Bob Vila

An open white porcelain toilet on teal tile being flushed.

Can You Flush the Toilet When the Power Is Out? Can You Flush the Toilet When the Power Is Out?

By Timothy Dale

50 Things Every Homeowner Should Know How to Do

DIY

50 Things Every Homeowner Should Know How to Do 50 Things Every Homeowner Should Know How to Do

By Jennifer Noonan, Kat Hodgins, Caitlin Castelaz

30 Water-Saving Habits to Start Right Now

30 Water-Saving Habits to Start Right Now 30 Water-Saving Habits to Start Right Now

By Jenn Ryan, Andreana Lefton

A close up of someone running a faucet to full a glass with water.

How Much Does a Water Softener System Cost to Install? (2024 Guide) How Much Does a Water Softener System Cost to Install? (2024 Guide)

By Brie Greenhalgh, Evelyn Auer

A worker adjusts a dial on a water heater.

How Much Does Water Heater Replacement Cost? How Much Does Water Heater Replacement Cost?

By Katie Flannery, Evelyn Auer

Person holding toilet handle.

Solved! What to Do When the Toilet Won’t Flush Solved! What to Do When the Toilet Won’t Flush

By Bob Vila, Tony Carrick, Amy Lynch

A close up of two workers using tools to detect a water leak underground.

How to Find A Water Leak Underground in 6 Steps—And What to Do When You Locate It How to Find A Water Leak Underground in 6 Steps—And What to Do When You Locate It

By Nicole Fallon-Peek

Female plumber with toolbox open troubleshooting water pressure at the kitchen sink.

DIY

Solved! What Is Water Hammer, and How Can I Fix It? Solved! What Is Water Hammer, and How Can I Fix It?

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

sewer-smell-in-bathroom-1

Sewer Smell in the Bathroom? A Master Plumber Explains What to Do Sewer Smell in the Bathroom? A Master Plumber Explains What to Do

Brown water stains on white ceiling.

DIY

Water Stains on the Ceiling? Here’s How to Fix Them Water Stains on the Ceiling? Here’s How to Fix Them

By Bob Vila, Teresa Odle

Sewage Backup Cleanup Cost

How Much Does Sewage Backup Cleanup Cost? How Much Does Sewage Backup Cleanup Cost?

By Katie Flannery

Metal pipe outdoors surrounded by snow, dripping with icicles.

How to Thaw Frozen Pipes How to Thaw Frozen Pipes

By Jennifer Noonan, Tony Carrick, Bob Vila Staff

Hydro-Jetting Cost

How Much Does Hydro-Jetting Cost? How Much Does Hydro-Jetting Cost?

By Rochel Maday

Water Heater Making Noise

Water Heater Making Noise? Every Sound That’s Cause for Concern, Explained Water Heater Making Noise? Every Sound That’s Cause for Concern, Explained

By Jacqueline Medina, Evelyn Auer

Side view of handyman, technician using screwdriver while fixing boiler or water heater, working on heating system in apartment. Manual work, maintenance,

This Is When a Handyman Can Install a Water Heater—And When You Need to Hire Someone Else This Is When a Handyman Can Install a Water Heater—And When You Need to Hire Someone Else

By Melissa Graham

The Best Tankless Gas Water Heater installed on a green tiled wall.

The Best Tankless Gas Water Heaters for Your Home The Best Tankless Gas Water Heaters for Your Home

By Glenda Taylor

A person using a dial to adjust the setting on the best tankless water heater option

The Best Tankless Water Heaters for the Home The Best Tankless Water Heaters for the Home

By Timothy Dale

A person fixing a bathroom sink drain for DIY plumbing repair with graphic overlay that says New Year, New Skill.

How to Be Your Own Plumber How to Be Your Own Plumber

By Timothy Dale

How Much Does a Sump Pump Cost to Install? How Much Does a Sump Pump Cost to Install?

By Katie Flannery

The Best Gas Water Heaters Option

The Best Gas Water Heaters to Provide Hot Water for Years to Come The Best Gas Water Heaters to Provide Hot Water for Years to Come

By James Fitzgerald

Hot water heater in white home boiler room.

Boiler vs. Water Heater: What’s the Difference Between These Home Appliances? Boiler vs. Water Heater: What’s the Difference Between These Home Appliances?

By Timothy Dale

How to Get a Plumbing License

How to Get a Plumbing License: Steps for Every State How to Get a Plumbing License: Steps for Every State

By Timothy Dale

Thermostatic mixing valve regulating temperature for home's hot water to a safe level

Can a Water Heater Explode? Yes—and Learn the 6 Biggest Warning Signs Can a Water Heater Explode? Yes—and Learn the 6 Biggest Warning Signs

By Sandi Schwartz

How Much Does It Cost to Replace a Septic Tank and Drain Field: The process of excavating land to replace a septic tank and drainfield

How Much Does It Cost to Replace a Septic Tank and Drain Field? How Much Does It Cost to Replace a Septic Tank and Drain Field?

By Rochel Maday

Gas vs. Electric Water Heater Monthly Cost

Gas vs. Electric Water Heater Monthly Cost: Which To Choose, Based On How Much You’ll Pay Gas vs. Electric Water Heater Monthly Cost: Which To Choose, Based On How Much You’ll Pay

By Katie Flannery

The best water heater option mounted on a basement wall near boxes of stored items and a ladder.

The 9 Best Water Heaters for Performance and Energy Efficiency The 9 Best Water Heaters for Performance and Energy Efficiency

By Tony Carrick

Visual 1 - HomeAdvisor - Tankless Water Heater Cost - Cost Range + Average - October 2023

How Much Does a Tankless Water Heater Cost? How Much Does a Tankless Water Heater Cost?

By Katie Flannery, Evelyn Auer

How to Become a Plumber

How to Take the Plunge and Become a Plumber in 6 Steps How to Take the Plunge and Become a Plumber in 6 Steps

By Timothy Dale

How to Start a Plumbing Business

Starting a Plumbing Business: 11 Steps to Becoming an Independent Pro Starting a Plumbing Business: 11 Steps to Becoming an Independent Pro

By Timothy Dale

Average Plumber Salary

How Much Is the Average Plumber Salary? Solved! How Much Is the Average Plumber Salary? Solved!

By Katie Flannery

Person filling glass of water from sink

Well Water vs. City Water: What’s the Difference? Well Water vs. City Water: What’s the Difference?

Clogged sink full of water

How to Snake a Drain How to Snake a Drain

By Jill Lawrence O’Hara, Kelly Weimert

A plumber has taken a toilet apart and disconnected it from the drainpipe on the bathroom. The toilet was leaking at the bottom. The toilet flange connects the toilet to the pipe in the floor.. There is a plunger and pliers on the floor. Taken with Canon 5D Mark 3.

How to Replace a Toilet Flange How to Replace a Toilet Flange

By Steffani Cameron

Visual 1 - HomeAdvisor - How Much Does a Plumber Cost - Cost Range + Average - May 2023

How Much Does a Plumber Cost? How Much Does a Plumber Cost?

By Brie Greenhalgh, Evelyn Auer

Dishwasher Not Getting Water

DIY

Solved! Why Is My Dishwasher Not Getting Water? Solved! Why Is My Dishwasher Not Getting Water?

By Katie Flannery

When to Replace a Water Heater

Solved! When to Replace a Water Heater, Explained Solved! When to Replace a Water Heater, Explained

By Dan Casarella

Should I Replace My Water Heater Before It Fails

Should I Replace My Water Heater Before It Fails? The Answer, Explained Should I Replace My Water Heater Before It Fails? The Answer, Explained

By Katie Flannery

Septic Tank Cost

How Much Does a Septic Tank Cost? How Much Does a Septic Tank Cost?

By Brie Greenhalgh

rodents chew pex pipe

The One Drawback of PEX Pipe Even Plumbers Didn’t See Coming The One Drawback of PEX Pipe Even Plumbers Didn’t See Coming

By Glenda Taylor

how to install a faucet

DIY

How to Install a Faucet How to Install a Faucet

By Theresa Clement, Kit Stansley

How Does A Tankless Water Heater Work

Solved! How Does A Tankless Water Heater Work? Solved! How Does A Tankless Water Heater Work?

By Dan Casarella

How Often Should You Get Your Septic Tank Pumped

How Often Should You Get Your Septic Tank Pumped? The Answer, Explained How Often Should You Get Your Septic Tank Pumped? The Answer, Explained

By Katie Flannery

The Best Plumber Near Me

How to Hire the Best Plumber for Your Home How to Hire the Best Plumber for Your Home

By Danielle Fallon-O’Leary

basement bathroom plumbing

Thinking About Installing a Basement Bathroom? Here’s What You Need to Know Thinking About Installing a Basement Bathroom? Here’s What You Need to Know

By Benjamin Hardy, Bob Vila, Tony Carrick

Sulfur Smell in the House? 6 Possible Causes

Solved! What to Do About a Sulfur Smell in the House Solved! What to Do About a Sulfur Smell in the House

how to remove tub drain

How to Remove a Tub Drain How to Remove a Tub Drain

By Gretchen Heber, Amy Lynch

10 Plumbing Tips Everyone Needs to Know

10 Plumbing Tips Everyone Needs to Know 10 Plumbing Tips Everyone Needs to Know

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

DIY

DIY Toilet Repair: 5 Common Commode Problems and How to Fix Them DIY Toilet Repair: 5 Common Commode Problems and How to Fix Them

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

Your Dishwasher Can Do Better: 9 Tips to Boost Performance

Your Dishwasher Can Do Better: 9 Tips to Boost Performance Your Dishwasher Can Do Better: 9 Tips to Boost Performance

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

Types of Water Heaters - Maintenance

Which Type of Water Heater Is Best for Your Home? Which Type of Water Heater Is Best for Your Home?

By Tony Carrick, Bob Vila, Michael Franco

do you tip a plumber

Solved! Do You Tip a Plumber? Solved! Do You Tip a Plumber?

By Timothy Dale

How Long Does a Water Heater Last

Solved! This is How Long a Water Heater Actually Lasts Solved! This is How Long a Water Heater Actually Lasts

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila, Theresa Clement

how to tell if you have hard water

Solved! How to Tell if You Have Hard Water Solved! How to Tell if You Have Hard Water

By Tony Carrick, Glenda Taylor

types of water valves

8 Different Types of Water Valves Used in Home Plumbing 8 Different Types of Water Valves Used in Home Plumbing

By Timothy Dale

low water pressure in house

Low Water Pressure in the House? Here’s What’s Wrong and How to Fix It Low Water Pressure in the House? Here’s What’s Wrong and How to Fix It

By Tom Scalisi, Bob Vila

No Hot Water for a Shower

Solved! What to Do When There’s No Hot Water Solved! What to Do When There’s No Hot Water

By Steffani Cameron, Bob Vila

how to install a kitchen sink

How to Install a Kitchen Sink in 10 Easy Steps How to Install a Kitchen Sink in 10 Easy Steps

By Tony Carrick, Joe Provey