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Home Improvement Tips & Podcasts
Learn how to prevent plumbing problems like leaks, bursting pipes, clogged drains, and other plumbing problems. Here are eight tips for identifying, and avoiding plumbing problems before they cause serious damage.
I recently bought a home and am experiencing a problem with the copper …
If your toilet’s ready for an upgrade, you can install a new one on your own. …
If you’re ready to improve the quality of your home’s drinking water, the RO …
LESLIE: Heidi in Rhode Island is on the line with a plumbing question. Tell us what’s going on. HEIDI: I bought this house two …
On a chilly winter morning, the last thing you want is to have to wait for the shower to get hot. Now you can have instant hot …
Learn how to keep kitchens and bathrooms clear of clogs during holiday hosting. Plumbing problems often arrive with the holiday …
Get tips on what should be included in a septic inspection, including whether a dye test is sufficient to know if the septic …
If your toilet’s ready for an upgrade, you can install a new one on your own. All you need is an afternoon, some basic tools and …
Water supply line spring a leak? There’s no need to panic, and there’s no need to call a plumber. This is a quick, inexpensive …
Whether it’s in your kitchen or your bathroom, nothing puts a damper on your day like a clogged sink. Even if you’re new to DIY, …
A clogged toilet can be a nightmare. If your toilet is backed up, you don’t need to panic, and you don’t need to call a plumber. …
A constantly running toilet, even one that occasionally flushes on its own, is typically a simple repair that can be as easy as …
A continuously running toilet isn’t something you have to live with and you don’t need to be a plumber to fix it. This common …
My brother in law built a house that uses a tankless hot water system. The water takes 5 to 10 minutes to get hot. Is this …
Learn how to find the most common leaks by checking weak links in your plumbing system or by installing water leak detection …
Find solutions to hard water problems from the experts at The Money Pit. DYI advice saving you money on hard water treatment …
Find out how a white vinegar soak can melt away the mineral salts that are causing clogs in your faucets or showerheads.
Zoning your domestic hot water system by having two complete supply loops cuts down on waiting and wasting a lot of water in the …
A pipe broke in my vacation place this winter. I have a series of galvanized fittings connecting everything. On the bottom is a …
Is it the owner's responsibility to have a septic tank inspected before a sale of the home? Or does this fall on the new …
Replacing your water heater can provide long-term value in the form of money and energy savings. By simply switching to a new …
With the Watts Hot Water Recirculating System, you'll never have to wait for hot water again. It provides instant access to hot …
With the Watts Hot Water Recirculating System, you'll never have to wait for hot water again. It provides instant access to hot …
Traditional water heaters have a built-in inefficiency: they heat water whether you need it or not. If you're looking for ways …
If your water heater is in the eight- to 12-year-old range, you're due for an upgrade. When shopping for a replacement, you'll …
I have extremely hard water, so every year or two I take time to remove the bottom element on my water heater and suck out the …
I would like to replace the two water heaters in my attic (14 yrs old), but am not sure how to solve the problem of how to …
