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No Hot Water for a Shower
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Solved! What to Do When There’s No Hot Water

By Steffani Cameron, Bob Vila

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How to Install a Kitchen Sink in 10 Easy Steps

By Tony Carrick, Joe Provey

12 Things Your Plumber Wishes You Knew
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12 Things Your Plumber Wishes You Knew

By Glenda Taylor

A dripping faucet
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How To Fix a Leaky Faucet

By Timothy Dale, Michael Franco

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

By Tom Scalisi

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

By Stacey L. Nash

expanding foam insulation
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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!
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Here’s Why Your Plumbing Sweats in the Summer

By Glenda Taylor

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

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

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

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

Types of PEX Tubing
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How To: Shop for PEX Tubing

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

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

By Kristen Mosier

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

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

Expansion Tank Diagram
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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
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5 Types of Plumbing Pipes You’ll Find in Homes

By Glenda Taylor

5 Things to Know Before Installing a Shower Drain
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5 Things to Know Before Installing a Shower Drain

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

How to Install a Water Softener - Mineral Deposit on Faucet Aerator
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So, You Want to… Install a Water Softener

By Barbara Winfield, Bob Vila

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

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

Lead Pipes at Home? How to Test and What to Do Next
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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
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The Little-Known Benefits of Pipe Insulation

By Steven Fox

How to Sweat Copper Pipes
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How To: Sweat Copper Pipe

By Steffani Cameron, Bob Vila

How to Remove a Bathtub
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How To: Remove a Bathtub

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

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

By Jamie Birdwell-Branson

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

By Glenda Taylor

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

By Glenda Taylor

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

By Christopher Solomon

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

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

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

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

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

By Gale Steves

All You Need to Know About Connecting PEX to Copper & PVC
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How To: Connect PEX to Copper or PVC

By Glenda Taylor

Pilot Light Out - Adjusting Water Heater Temperature
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Solved! What to Do When Your Pilot Light Goes Out

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

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

By Donna Boyle Schwartz, Bob Vila

How to Fix a Leaking Water Heater
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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!
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Solved! How to Select the Right Water Heater Size

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

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

By Glenda Taylor

Water Heater Venting - Atmospheric Example
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Replacing Your Water Heater? Don’t Overlook This One Key Factor

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

Choosing a Water Heater, Gas vs Electric
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Solved! Storage Tank vs. Tankless Water Heaters

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

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Solved! What to Do About Cloudy Water

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

How to Find a Water Leak
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How To: Find a Plumbing Leak

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

Clogged Kitchen Sink? 5 Steps to a Fresh Drain
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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

By Bob Vila

Toilet Overflowing? The 3-Step Fix
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Solved! What to Do When Your Toilet Starts Overflowing

By Bob Vila

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Everything You Need to Know About Winterizing Pipes

By Emily Burns Morgan, Bob Vila

Clearing a Clogged Sink - Do's and Don'ts
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The Dos and Don’ts of Clearing a Clogged Sink

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

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

By Glenda Taylor

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

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

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

By Gary Sprague

Quiet Water Hammer - After Loads in Washing Machine and Dishwasher
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Clanking Pipes? Restore Quiet with a Water Hammer Arrester

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

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

By Steph Coelho

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

By Glenda Taylor

Top Tips for Gluing PVC Pipe
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The Dos and Don’ts of Gluing PVC Pipe

By Katelin Hill, Bob Vila

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

By Andreana Lefton

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

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

5 Signs You Need to Start Filtering Your Home’s Water
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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
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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
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A Smart Add-On to Boost Boiler Efficiency by 15% or More

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

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

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

Transfer Pumps
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All-Purpose Transfer Pumps Move Water with Ease

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

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

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

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

By Bob Vila