Household Plumbing Projects

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water pressure gauge
How Does a Water Pressure Booster Pump Work?

It's not hard to increase your water pressure if you know how a booster pump works.

A water dispenser.
Troubleshooting Hot Water Dispenser Problems

A hot water dispenser is handy to have in your kitchen or bathroom.

Plumbing pieces being tightened.
5 Tips for Tightening Plumbing Fittings

When working on your own plumbing, you must pay attention to your plumbing fittings.

A vintage-style white faucet head that reads "cold".
How to Replace a Shower Faucet Stem

A leaking shower faucet stem can be easy to replace with the right instructions.

A system of worn copper piping.
How to Repair a Pinhole Leak in a Copper Pipe

Learn one quick and cheap method of repairing pinhole leaks that any DIYer can do.

cutting white PVC pipe with a hacksaw
How to Join a PVC Pipe to a Copper Pipe

Read this guide before trying to connect PVC pipes to copper pipes.

A rusty old basement drain in a concrete floor.
How to Unclog a Basement Floor Drain

Don't let a clogged drain make basement flooding a problem in your future.

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How to Install Flare Fittings to a Gas Stove

Flare fittings are used to provide gas stoves with a tight seal around pipe connections to prevent gas

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How to Install a Sillcock

A sillcock is the best protection for your water pipes against exploding, due to freezing temperatures. While professional frost-free sillcock installation is costly, you can install a sillcock by following these simple steps within an hour or so. Tools and Materials Needed: Hacksaw Bucket Measuring

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Tailpiece

In plumbing, the tailpiece is the short piece of pipe between a fixture drain and a trap. The inlet tubes

Shower head mounted to a post outside
How to Install Outdoor Shower Fixtures

Rinse off dirt or pollen rather than taking it indoors.

red and blue PEX plastic pipes running toward copper pipes
Transitioning to PEX Plumbing

It's cheaper and more flexible than copper.

Wrenches on a series of plumbing pieces
How to Install a Pipe Freeze Protection Valve

You need to understand a few key locations.