Replacing a Radiator Air Valve
Jeanne of House in Progress goes through the steps of replacing the radiator air valve from her bathroom radiator. She reminds us to turn...
Read MoreHow to Solder Copper Pipe
Fine Homebuilding provides some safety guidelines and detailed instructions for soldering copper pipe that will keep you safe and have you...
Read MoreInstalling an Under-Sink Water Filter
We love tap water! Want to save money and the environment? Make your own bottles of water which is the same stuff that Dasani (Coca-Cola)...
Read MoreFix a Leaky Bath Faucet Forever
Well maybe not forever but this simple how-to from Danny Lipford will fix your bathtub leak in short order by simply replacing the washer...
Read MoreHow To Fix a Leaking Faucet
One of the most common household problems is the leaking faucet. Fortunately it also happens to be one of the easiest to diagnose and...
Read MoreStop the Toilet Hiss
If your toilet continues to run and make that hissing sound long after you’ve flushed you’ve probably got a faulty stopper...
Read MoreRainwater Collection System
This family in Portland, Oregon decided to take advantage of their abundant rainfall and they began collecting rainwater for household...
Read MoreDetermine Pipe Thread Size
Here’s a handy chart for determining pipe thread size. You can find thread sizes for both male and female joints. According to...
Read MoreFrozen Pipes – Prevention and Repair
This winter has been relatively mild for the northeast but it has returned with a vengeance this month and catching many homeowners off...
Read MoreReplace a P-Trap
That u-shaped piece of pipe under your sink is called a p-trap. They can get clogged which requires replacing or cleaning out the p-trap....
Read MoreBuildup Toilet Flange
When a floor or subfloor is built-up around a toilet, the toilet flange must also be raised to achieve a proper seal. Shortcuts such as...
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