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

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

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

By Glenda Taylor, By Bob Vila

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

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

Types of Water Heaters - Maintenance
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Which Type of Water Heater Is Best for Your Home?

By Tony Carrick, By Bob Vila, By Michael Franco

do you tip a plumber
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Solved! Do You Tip a Plumber?

By Timothy Dale

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

By Glenda Taylor, By Bob Vila, By Theresa Clement

types of water valves
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8 Different Types of Water Valves Used in Home Plumbing 

By Timothy Dale

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

By Tom Scalisi, By Bob Vila

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

By Steffani Cameron, By Bob Vila

how to install a kitchen sink
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How to Install a Kitchen Sink in 10 Easy Steps

By Tony Carrick, By Joe Provey

12 Things Your Plumber Wishes You Knew
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12 Things Your Plumber Wishes You Knew

By Glenda Taylor

What is CPVC
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Solved! What is CPVC and What is it Used For?

By Tom Scalisi

boil water advisory
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Boil Water Advisory 101: How to Safely Sanitize Water at Home During an Emergency

By Stacey L. Nash

expanding foam insulation
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The Dos and Don’ts of Using Expanding Foam Insulation Around the House

By Glenda Taylor

What Causes Condensation on Pipes in the Summer, Solved!
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Here’s Why Your Plumbing Sweats in the Summer

By Glenda Taylor

Manabloc Systems
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Want Hot Water Fast? Switch to a ManaBloc Plumbing System

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

Indirect Water Heaters
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All You Need to Know About Indirect Water Heaters

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

Types of PEX Tubing
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How To: Shop for PEX Tubing

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

Bye-Bye, Bulky Pitchers! My Under-Sink Water Filter is Here to Stay
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Bye-Bye, Bulky Pitchers! My Under-Sink Water Filter is Here to Stay

By Kristen Mosier

Heat Tape Freeze Protection
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Heat Tape: A Fast and Low-Cost Way to Prevent Frozen Pipes

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

Expansion Tank Diagram
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Expansion Tanks: What Are They and Why Are They Important?

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

5 Types of Plumbing Pipes Found in Old and New Homes
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5 Types of Plumbing Pipes You’ll Find in Homes

By Glenda Taylor

5 Things to Know Before Installing a Shower Drain
DIY

5 Things to Know Before Installing a Shower Drain

By Glenda Taylor, By Bob Vila

How to Install a Water Softener - Mineral Deposit on Faucet Aerator
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So, You Want to… Install a Water Softener

By Barbara Winfield, By Bob Vila

How to Choose a Well Pump
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How To: Choose a Well Pump

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

Lead Pipes at Home? How to Test and What to Do Next
Interior

How to Know If You’re Dealing with Lead Pipes—and What to Do About Them

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

The Little-Known Benefits of Pipe Insulation
Exterior

The Little-Known Benefits of Pipe Insulation

By Steven Fox

How to Sweat Copper Pipes
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How To: Sweat Copper Pipe

By Steffani Cameron, By Bob Vila

How to Remove a Bathtub
DIY

How To: Remove a Bathtub

By Glenda Taylor, By Bob Vila

10 Things That Are Ruining Your Home’s Plumbing
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10 Things That Are Ruining Your Home’s Plumbing

By Jamie Birdwell-Branson

15 Places Water Damage May Be Hiding in Your Home
DIY

15 Places Water Damage May Be Hiding in Your Home

By Glenda Taylor

7 House Sounds You Never Want to Ignore
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7 House Sounds You Never Want to Ignore

By Christopher Solomon

9 Signs Your Tap Water Might Be Contaminated
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9 Signs Your Tap Water Might Be Contaminated

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

Tankless Hot Water Heaters: Should I or Shouldn’t I?
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Tankless Hot Water Heaters: Should I or Shouldn’t I?

By Gale Steves

All You Need to Know About Connecting PEX to Copper & PVC
DIY

How To: Connect PEX to Copper or PVC

By Glenda Taylor

Pilot Light Out - Adjusting Water Heater Temperature
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Solved! What to Do When Your Pilot Light Goes Out

By Glenda Taylor, By Bob Vila

Heat Pump Water Heaters
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All You Need to Know About Heat Pump Water Heaters

By Donna Boyle Schwartz, By Bob Vila

How to Fix a Leaking Water Heater
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Solved! How to Fix a Leaking Water Heater and Prevent Future Woes

By Glenda Taylor, By Bob Vila

What Size Water Heater Do I Need? Solved!
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Solved! How to Select the Right Water Heater Size

By Glenda Taylor, By Bob Vila

Choosing a Water Heater, Gas vs Electric
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Choosing a New Appliance: Electric vs. Gas Water Heaters

By Glenda Taylor

Water Heater Venting - Atmospheric Example
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Replacing Your Water Heater? Don’t Overlook This One Key Factor

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

Choosing a Water Heater, Gas vs Electric
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Solved! Storage Tank vs. Tankless Water Heaters

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

what-to-do-about-cloudy-water
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Solved! What to Do About Cloudy Water

By Glenda Taylor, By Bob Vila

How to Find a Water Leak
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How To: Find a Plumbing Leak

By Glenda Taylor, By Bob Vila

Clogged Kitchen Sink? 5 Steps to a Fresh Drain
DIY

Solved! What to Do When Your Kitchen Sink Is Clogged

By Michelle Ullman, By Bob Vila

Toilet Overflowing? The 3-Step Fix
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Solved! What to Do When Your Toilet Starts Overflowing

By Bob Vila

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Everything You Need to Know About Winterizing Pipes

By Emily Burns Morgan, By Bob Vila

Clearing a Clogged Sink - Do's and Don'ts
DIY

The Dos and Don’ts of Clearing a Clogged Sink

By Glenda Taylor, By Bob Vila

Low-Flow Faucets and Fixtures
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5 Things to Know About Low-Flow Faucets and Fixtures

By Glenda Taylor

What Tools Do You Need for PEX Plumbing Projects?
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What Tools Do You Need for PEX Plumbing Projects?

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

The Copper Pipe Types Option
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The Differences Between Copper Pipe Types, Explained

By Gary Sprague

Quiet Water Hammer - After Loads in Washing Machine and Dishwasher
Interior

Clanking Pipes? Restore Quiet with a Water Hammer Arrester

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

Yes, You Can Reuse Water at Home—Here’s How
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Yes, You Can Reuse Water at Home—Here’s How

By Steph Coelho

8 Laundry Room Sink Ideas
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8 Tips for Setting Up a Stylish and Functional Laundry Room Sink

By Glenda Taylor

10 Ways to Make Your Bathroom (Much) Safer
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10 Ways to Make Your Bathroom (Much) Safer

By Andreana Lefton

Interior

Chalk and 19 Other Things You Don’t Keep in Your Toolbox—But Should

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

5 Signs You Need to Start Filtering Your Home’s Water
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5 Signs You Need to Start Filtering Your Home’s Water

By Glenda Taylor

10 Ways Your Home Is Telling You to Call a Plumber
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10 Ways Your Home Is Telling You to Call a Plumber

By Jamie Birdwell-Branson

A Smart Add-On to Boost Boiler Efficiency by 15% or More
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A Smart Add-On to Boost Boiler Efficiency by 15% or More

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

7 Common Water Problems—and Their Cures
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7 Common Water Problems—and Their Cures

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

Transfer Pumps
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All-Purpose Transfer Pumps Move Water with Ease

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

Types of Water Filters
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Which Is the Right Type of Water Filter for You?

By Donna Boyle Schwartz