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Plumbing Installations & Repairs

Eliminate the most common plumbing problems with our plumbing tricks of the trade. Learn how-to handle everything from leaky faucets, installing a new toilet, and drain lines to plumbing codes with our helpful guides.
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Can You Put Coffee Grounds Down the Sink?
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Does Your Home Suffer from Hard Water? Here Are the Telltale Signs and Solutions, According to a Master Plumber
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What Is a Water Softener? Here's What to Know (and Why You Might Need One)
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How to Choose the Best Home Sauna for Your Space and Budget
white subway tile shower with black shower heads
Do Filtered Showerheads Actually Work? Here's What Experts Say
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10 Ways to Improve Low Water Pressure at Your Kitchen Sink
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Why Does My Water Smell? 20 Potential Causes of Stinky Odors
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How to Get Hot Water Faster: 5 No-Fail Solutions
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Types of Sink Materials and How to Choose the Right One
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10 Warning Signs Your Sprinkler System Needs Urgent Repair (and How to Fix It)
hot water heater maintenance
Preventive Maintenance on a Water Heater Includes These 8 Essential Tasks
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Are Scented Laundry Beads Bad for Your Washing Machine?
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What Is a Sump Pump? And Does My Home Need One?
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14 Types of Sinks (and When to Choose Each One)
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The 6 Best Kitchen Faucets, According to Testing
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Can Drano Damage Your Pipes? Experts Reveal When It Can Be Used Safely
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12 Types of Faucets and Where to Use Each One
caulking kitchen sink
4 Best Caulk Colors for Hiding Grime, Dirt, and Mold
rimless toilet in modern bathroom
What Is a Rimless Toilet? The Water-Saving Upgrade Your Bathroom Needs
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How to Turn Off the Water to Your House
water heater in basement
How Much Does It Cost to Replace a Hot Water Heater?
Ruvati Undermount Tight Radius Stainless Steel Kitchen Sink on a tan and blue background
The Best Kitchen Sinks for Your Home, Based on Sink Style
Water Softener
The Best Water Softeners of 2025, Tested by BHG
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How to Replace a Toilet
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Chip Gaines Says These Are the ‘Big 4’ Red Flags to Avoid When Buying a House
whole-house water filtration system
What Is a Whole-House Water Filter, and Do I Need One?
water heater in home
How Long Do Water Heaters Last?
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How to Remove a Bathtub Drain Stopper
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Yes, Mouthwash Can Fix Stinky Drains in a Pinch
Gas vs Electric Water Heater
Gas vs. Electric Water Heater: How to Choose the Right One for Your Home
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How to Flush a Water Heater
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How to Get Rid of Pesky Shower Drain Smells
bathroom sink with sink stopper
How to Remove a Sink Stopper for Easy Cleaning
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10 Tips on How to Increase Water Pressure in a Shower
Washing machine drain filter
How to Drain a Washing Machine
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How to Build an Outdoor Shower
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8 Common Causes of Household Leaks (and How to Prevent Them)
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Why Is My Dishwasher Not Draining? 7 Common Causes of a Backup
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12 Things You Should Never Put Down Your Garbage Disposal
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How to Replace a Kitchen Faucet
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How to Install a Drop-In Kitchen Sink
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Tankless Water Heater Pros and Cons: What You Need to Know
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How to Use a Drain Snake to Clear Clogged Sinks and Showers
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How to Bleed a Radiator
an outdoor frozen pipe
How to Prep Your Home’s Hose Bibs for Winter
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How to Winterize a Sprinkler System
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How to Thaw Frozen Pipes
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What Is a French Drain? Find Out If One Is Right for Your Yard
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How to Fix a Running Toilet
bathroom
The Ultimate Guide to Bathroom Plumbing Diagrams and Layouts
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12 Everyday Items You Should Never Flush Down Your Toilet
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Plan a Remodel with the Perfect Plumbing Vent Diagram
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Toilet Venting: How to Install Plumbing Lines
trough sink in bathroom
How to Run Copper Supply Lines
Patio
DIY Outdoor Kitchen Plumbing
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How to Run Pipes Through Walls and Floors for DIY Plumbing Work
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How to Draw a Plumbing Plan for Your Next Remodeling Project
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Must-Know Plumbing Codes for a Successful Remodel
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How to Connect Pipes to Old Lines
glass walk-in shower in bathroom
How to Build a Shower Enclosure for Your DIY Bathroom Remodel
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How to Replace a Shower Cartridge to Fix Your Faulty Faucet
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How to Install an Air Admittance Valve to Fix a Slow-Draining Sink
wet room bathroom with freestanding tub and walk-in shower
How to Choose the Right Showerhead for Your Bathroom