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A dripping faucet

How To Fix a Leaky Faucet How To Fix a Leaky Faucet

By Timothy Dale, Michael Franco

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

boil water advisory

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

By Stacey L. Nash

expanding foam insulation

The Dos and Don’ts of Using Expanding Foam Insulation Around the House 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!

Here’s Why Your Plumbing Sweats in the Summer Here’s Why Your Plumbing Sweats in the Summer

By Glenda Taylor

Manabloc Systems

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

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

Indirect Water Heaters

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

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

Types of PEX Tubing

How To: Shop for PEX Tubing How To: Shop for PEX Tubing

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

types-of-pex_rough-in-plumbing

Which PEX Is Best? Choosing the Right Type of Tubing for Any Job Which PEX Is Best? Choosing the Right Type of Tubing for Any Job

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

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

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

By Kristen Mosier

Heat Tape Freeze Protection

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

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

Expansion Tank Diagram

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

5 Types of Plumbing Pipes You’ll Find in Homes 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 5 Things to Know Before Installing a Shower Drain

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

How to Fix a Slow Sink Drain

DIY

Solved! How to Fix a Slow Sink Drain Solved! How to Fix a Slow Sink Drain

By Michelle Ullman, Bob Vila

How to Install a Water Softener - Mineral Deposit on Faucet Aerator

So, You Want to… Install a Water Softener So, You Want to… Install a Water Softener

By Barbara Winfield, Bob Vila

How to Choose a Well Pump

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

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

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

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

The Little-Known Benefits of Pipe Insulation The Little-Known Benefits of Pipe Insulation

How to Sweat Copper Pipes

How To: Sweat Copper Pipe How To: Sweat Copper Pipe

By Steffani Cameron, Bob Vila

How to Remove a Bathtub

DIY

How To: Remove a Bathtub How To: Remove a Bathtub

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

10 Things That Are Ruining Your Home’s Plumbing

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

By Jamie Birdwell-Branson

15 Problems Hard Water Can Cause

15 Problems Hard Water Can Cause 15 Problems Hard Water Can Cause

By Glenda Taylor

15 Places Water Damage May Be Hiding in Your Home

DIY

15 Places Water Damage May Be Hiding in Your Home 15 Places Water Damage May Be Hiding in Your Home

By Glenda Taylor

7 House Sounds You Never Want to Ignore

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

By Christopher Solomon

9 Signs Your Tap Water Might Be Contaminated

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

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

7 Signs Your Home Needs a Water Softener

7 Signs Your Home Needs a Water Softener 7 Signs Your Home Needs a Water Softener

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

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

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

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

DIY

How To: Connect PEX to Copper or PVC How To: Connect PEX to Copper or PVC

By Glenda Taylor

Pilot Light Out - Adjusting Water Heater Temperature

Solved! What to Do When Your Pilot Light Goes Out Solved! What to Do When Your Pilot Light Goes Out

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

Heat Pump Water Heaters

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

By Donna Boyle Schwartz, Bob Vila

How to Fix a Leaking Water Heater

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

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

What Size Water Heater Do I Need? Solved!

Solved! How to Select the Right Water Heater Size Solved! How to Select the Right Water Heater Size

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

Choosing a Water Heater, Gas vs Electric

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

By Glenda Taylor

Water Heater Venting - Atmospheric Example

Replacing Your Water Heater? Don’t Overlook This One Key Factor Replacing Your Water Heater? Don’t Overlook This One Key Factor

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

Choosing a Water Heater, Gas vs Electric

Solved! Storage Tank vs. Tankless Water Heaters Solved! Storage Tank vs. Tankless Water Heaters

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

what-to-do-about-cloudy-water

Solved! What to Do About Cloudy Water Solved! What to Do About Cloudy Water

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

How to Find a Water Leak

How To: Find a Plumbing Leak How To: Find a Plumbing Leak

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

Clogged Kitchen Sink? 5 Steps to a Fresh Drain

DIY

Solved! What to Do When Your Kitchen Sink Is Clogged Solved! What to Do When Your Kitchen Sink Is Clogged

By Michelle Ullman, Bob Vila

How to Fix a Leaking Garbage Disposal Yourself

DIY

Solved! What to Do About a Leaking Garbage Disposal Solved! What to Do About a Leaking Garbage Disposal

Toilet Overflowing? The 3-Step Fix

Solved! What to Do When Your Toilet Starts Overflowing Solved! What to Do When Your Toilet Starts Overflowing

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Everything You Need to Know About Winterizing Pipes Everything You Need to Know About Winterizing Pipes

By Emily Burns Morgan, Bob Vila

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

DIY

The Dos and Don’ts of Clearing a Clogged Sink The Dos and Don’ts of Clearing a Clogged Sink

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

Low-Flow Faucets and Fixtures

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

By Glenda Taylor

What Tools Do You Need for PEX Plumbing Projects?

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

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

The Copper Pipe Types Option

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

By Gary Sprague

Quiet Water Hammer - After Loads in Washing Machine and Dishwasher

Clanking Pipes? Restore Quiet with a Water Hammer Arrester Clanking Pipes? Restore Quiet with a Water Hammer Arrester

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

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

DIY

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

By Steph Coelho

8 Laundry Room Sink Ideas

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

By Glenda Taylor

Top Tips for Gluing PVC Pipe

DIY

The Dos and Don’ts of Gluing PVC Pipe The Dos and Don’ts of Gluing PVC Pipe

By Katelin Hill, Bob Vila

10 Ways to Make Your Bathroom (Much) Safer

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

By Andreana Lefton

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

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

How to Drain a Water Heater

What Would Bob Do? Draining a Water Heater What Would Bob Do? Draining a Water Heater

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

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

10 Ways Your Home Is Telling You to Call a Plumber 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

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

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

7 Common Water Problems—and Their Cures

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

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

All-Purpose Transfer Pumps Move Water with Ease All-Purpose Transfer Pumps Move Water with Ease

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

Types of Water Filters

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

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

Brown Tap Water

Bob Vila Radio: Why Is the Tap Water Brown? Bob Vila Radio: Why Is the Tap Water Brown?