Plumbing

The Zip-It drain tool is a thin stick of flexible plastic with tiny barbs up and down the sides and...

An access panel or plumbing access door is a door, panel or piece of plywood that can be easily removed...

Snakes know how to slither into some pretty unusual spaces—your toilet being one of them! Here's how to get rid...

If you’re concerned about using plastic fittings instead of metal for PEX, worry no more. Professional plumbers are buying three...

As a longtime plumber, I always try to investigate as many possible causes as I can before leaving a job,...

Don't be intimidated by soldering. In this easy-to-follow video from GOT2LEARN, you'll see that soldering a leak-free joint is actually...

Installing a water heater vent incorrectly can be extremely dangerous for your family. Learn the wrong way and right way...

When a trap connects to a vertical drain, install a tee fitting. A “sanitary tee” gives the waste arm a...

Everybody poops, and for thousands of years, humans have sought better ways to dispose of it. Over the centuries, the...

Here’s a nifty way to prevent the lift chain on your flapper from getting caught underneath when the flapper closes.

Transform scrap pieces of PVC pipe into storage sites for dowels and fasteners, courtesy of “tipfull” reader Al Miller. 

An offset toilet flange lets you swap out a modern low-flow toilet for an older water hog. Read on to...

A water softener removes minerals from water; that means cleaner laundry, a longer life for water-using appliances, less mineral buildup...

Disposing of a water heater can be a difficult task. Especially if you’re working alone. Here’s an easy way to...

Installing your own toilet is a simple DIY project that could save you a ton on plumber’s fees.

Want to become a master plumber? Follow these tips.

Special check valves reduce pipe noise.

Learn how to safely install a new gas stove yourself with this comprehensive step-by-step guide.

A little forward planning saves big headaches later on.

Take these steps to prevent most clogs and nasty backups. You'll thank us later.

Thinking about purchasing a clawfoot tub? Read this first.