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10-Minute House Repair and Home Maintenance Tips

Simple fixes to household headaches that take 10 minutes or less — these home repairs are quick and easy.


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The 10 Most Common Plumbing Mistakes DIYers Make

Get the job done right the first time and save money on expensive repairs down the road.


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What You Need to Know About Your Septic System’s Drainfield

Knowing how to care for and maintain your drainfield will keep your entire septic system running properly.


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How to Fix a Leaking Shutoff Valve

Fix a leaking shutoff valve and save yourself the cost of a visit from the plumber.


How to Connect Gas Pipe Lines

Use the correct fittings for a safe gas hook-up


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6 Things Professional Plumbers Never Do in Their Own Homes

Taking good care of the plumbing in your home is important to say the least, and that includes knowing what...


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9 Bathroom Plumbing Mistakes to Avoid

Getting ready to fix a toilet, shower or sink? Then it's the perfect time to acquaint yourself with these common...


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How to Use a Drain Bladder to Blast Any Sink Clog

Learn how to use a drain bladder to quickly, easily and affordably clear the toughest sink clogs.

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What to Know About Drain Bladders

Learn how a drain bladder can easily and inexpensively blast away the toughest clogs.


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12 Things Your Plumber Doesn’t Want You To Know

A plumber isn't obliged to tell you it's an easy fix...


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How to Glue and Join PVC Plastic Pipe

The secrets to fast, leak-proof connections


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How to Safely Thaw and Prevent Frozen Pipes

Here are a few low-cost DIY ways to thaw a frozen pipe and prevent them from freezing in the first...


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How to Repair a Broken Pipe in Your Home

A quick and easy, no-soldering fix for your burst pipe.


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Signs of Frozen Pipes (And How to Unfreeze Them)

As temps drop, your risk of a frozen pipe increases. Read on for all you need to know about preventing...


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How to Clean and Unclog a Kitchen Sink Drain

With two simple tools — a plunger and a drain snake — you can clear 95 percent of your stopped-up...


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How to Upgrade Your Shower in a Weekend

Get an impressive shower upgrade without breaking the bank or turning your basement into a jobsite.


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Expert Tips for an Easy Faucet Installation

We caught up with Joe Barnes, a second-generation master plumber with more than 30 years of experience, to tackle...

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Here’s Why Old Houses Have a Random Toilet in the Basement

Standalone toilets in the basement are an outdated concept. Why were they necessary in the first place?


The 8 Best Bidet Toilet Seats for Your Bathroom, Tested By a Home Repair Expert

Our home repair expert tested the best bidet toilet seats so you can experience bathroom luxury while keeping your backside...


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10 Most Common Plumbing Code Violations DIYers Make

Violating code can also cause serious difficulties down the line if you try to sell your house or make major...


How to Choose the Right Water Softener

How to Choose a Water Softener How to Size a Water Softener


The Best Bathroom and Kitchen Sink Faucets

Choose a spectacular new faucet packed with features that make it harder working and last a lifetime.


How To Fix a Leaky Street Valve on Your Water Line

You can add new packing in minutes without turning off the water.

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How to Replace a Shutoff Valve

Stop under-sink leaks with this 30 minute fix.


How To Solder Copper Pipe

Have some plumbing to do, but not sure which skills you'll need? Learning how to solder, as outlined below, is...



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How to Join Dissimilar Pipes

Avoid leaks and corrosion at pipe transitions


Install a Reverse Osmosis Water Filter

If you need filtered water, a reverse osmosis system is a good solution