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Do-It-Yourself Plumbing

Plumbing Terms to Know: Bathroom Fixtures

In order to get the most out of plumbing tips, it could be helpful to get an overview of some frequently used terms. Here then is a brief glossary that will hopefully prevent the need to scour the web for various definitions, as many helpful terms are here in one

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About Plumber’s Putty

A good sealant is one of the most valuable items in a home improvement or DIYer’s toolkit, and some kind of caulk or sealant that makes a watertight seal, is especially useful in a plumber’s toolkit, and plumber’s putty is the most common and popular.  What is plumber’s putty used

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11 Steps to Fix a Leaking Toilet Tank

For the homeowner with a little home improvement know-how, and some DIY troubleshooting direction, you can follow a step-by-step guide to stop a non-stop running toilet.  What supplies do you need to fix a leaky toilet tank? On top of finding new bolt gaskets and a new spud washer, you

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Our List of Plumbing Tools Everyone Should Have

Even if you have the know-how to handle plumbing problems around your house, you’re very limited in what you can do if you don’t have the right tools available when you need them. While there may be no one-size-fits-all toolkit, there are some handy plumbing items you may want to

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How to Use a Snake to Unclog a Drain

Whether you are using your bathroom sink or kitchen sink or ready to feel the hot water hit you as you shower. Whenever there is a blockage, and you have a clogged drain, life can feel like it stops until that backup clears and the drain opening is restored.  Often,

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How to Use a Snake to Unclog a Drain

Often, the best way to deal with clogs is to prevent them from happening at all. If you are past being able to prevent a clogged drain, however, there are a number of options and tools at your disposal. While cleaning and plunging can often do the trick, sometimes, you

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Spring Plumbing Tips

No matter how hesitantly it has come, spring is officially here, and it will soon be time to start spring cleaning. This can include a much-needed cleaning and maintenance of your plumbing. You may need to perform repairs as well, as appliances may have had to work extra hard this

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How to Prevent Clogged Drain

You can keep your drain from clogging by being alert about what you send down the drain, but sometimes, your drains will need more attention than that. Regular cleaning can keep your drains from slowing down or getting clogged up, not to mention they can keep nasty smells at bay.

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How to Thaw a Frozen Pipe

If water is barely trickling from a faucet when you turn it on, you may have a frozen pipe. This is especially likely if you have pipes outdoors or inside a crawl space. This frozen water can create more than 2,000 pounds per square inch of pressure, which can easily

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