Plumbing Supplies & Skills

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How to Repair a Leaking Compression Fitting

A compression fitting under your sink that is leaking, requires a little more than a wrench.

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3 Best Uses for Solvent Cement

Solvent cement can be used in a variety of ways when working on the plumbing you home.

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How to Use a Basin Wrench

It's a special tool for a specific job.

A sink full of plumbing tools.
Beyond the Duct Tape: Everyday Plumbing Fixes

From fixing a leaky faucet to stopping a running toilet, we share easy fixes for plumbing problems.

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How to Clean Your Dishwasher Air Gap

The dishwasher air gap is a vital component for any home with a working dishwasher.

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3 Types of Hose Fittings Explained

There are different types of hose fittings that are available for your garden hoses.

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How to Install a Plumbing Manifold System

Most new homes are fitted with a plumbing manifold system for the distribution of hot and cold water.

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Repairing Leaks In PVC Fittings

PVC fittings will occasionally leak. Not only can it be a nuisance, it can be expensive to fix.

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Installing a Water Hammer Arrestor: Dos and Don'ts

A loud knocking noise that occurs just after a faucet is turned off is known as a water hammer.

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How to Bend an ABS Pipe

One of the prime advantages of using ABS pipes is the plastics' ability to reform its shape.

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How to Cut Chrome Brass Pipe

Chrome brass pipes can be used for a lot of building jobs.

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Are You Winterizing Your Plumbing?

Want to prevent frozen, damaged pipes?

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How to Fix a Clogged Copper Pipe

If you have an older plumbing system, then you may end up having to fix copper pipe parts.

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2 Best Techniques for Sanding Copper Water Pipers

Copper water pipes may need to be sanded before they can soldered or otherwise repaired.

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How to Check Pressure Washer Pump Oil Levels

The oil level can cause issues with the pump.

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Can PVC Cleaner Replace Primer?

PVC cleaner is used to remove grease, dirt, and oil from PVC.

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How to Run Plumbing Pipes through Studs

Installing plumbing pipes can be a challenge.

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Tips for Installing Rubber Grommets

Rubber grommets are a small but extremely useful item you shouldn't be without in your home.

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How to Repair a PVC Ball Valve

A PVC ball valve is a type of valve that has a spherical disc which controls the flow of water or air.

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Troubleshooting Plastic Compression Fittings

Throughout your home you will find plastic compression fittings.

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How to Patch Leaking PEX Piping

Leaking pipes are never a good thing.

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How to Patch a Leaking PEX Connector

Repairing a PEX connector is something that you can do on your own.

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How to Attach PVC Pipes to Steel Pipes

If you are looking for an economical way to change your pipes, try attaching PVC pipes to your steel

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PVC Pipe Repair Couplings: Basic Information

PVC pipe repair that any do-it-yourself homeowner can do easily with simple plumbing tools.

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Working with CPVC Piping: Tips and Basics

CPVC piping is used for supplying both hot and cold water.

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5 Benefits of Brass Plumbing Fittings

They're popular for their strength and flexibility.

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How to Remove Copper Pipe Compression Fittings

Pipe compression fittings are used in a variety of plumbing situations.

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5 Types of Hose Bibs Explained

Did you know that not all hose bibs are created equal?

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How to Open a Stuck Gate Valve

A gate valve is also called a sluice valve. These valves are used to control the water supply.

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How to Repair or Replace a Leaky Hose Bib

Save yourself water, money, and a headache by learning what you can do to fix a leaky hose bib.

Water supply lines against a white background.
Installing Water Supply Lines

Rather than call a plumber, install your own water supply lines.

copper pipes
How to Measure Copper Pipe Fittings

Grab a string, a tape measure, or a ruler.

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How to Make a PEX Crimping Tool

Making a PEX crimping tool may sound daunting and hard to do however it can be done easily.

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How to Remove PEX Compression Fittings

If you have old PEX compression fittings, then you may want to remove them.

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How to Apply a PVC Cap to a Pipe

PVC piping is easy to work with, but follow the proper steps when putting the cap on a pipe.

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Black Iron Pipe vs Steel Pipe

They mostly differ in their methods of construction.

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How to Cut Black Iron Pipe

Cut your pipe to size with one of these three techniques.

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How to Remove Excess Plumber's Putty

Using plumber's putty can get messy, so learn how to remove any accidental spillage just in case.

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How to Install a New Water Pressure Regulator

A water pressure regulator ensures that high water pressure is reduced to a lower pressure.