| 1]
HOW TO SWEAT COPPER PIPES
Most
Requested! |
| 2] HOW TO PROPERLY CUT COPPER
PIPE Most
Requested! |
| 3] REPAIRING LEAKS ON PIPES
Most Requested! |
| 4] TOILETS THAT CLOG EASILY
Most Requested! |
| 5] My shower drain leaks. How can
I fix it? |
| 6] My shower pipes bang when the
water is adjusted or turned off. |
| 7] I seem to have air in my
kitchen faucet. It vibrates when I use
it. |
| 8] Clogged washing machine drain
and use of a drain snake. |
| 9] I have air in the pipes a lot.
Why? |
| 10] Anti-freezing spigots not
working properly. |
| 11] My well is acting up. What could
be wrong? |
| 12] Tub and tile refinishing
FAQ |
| 13] Repairing a well water
line |
| 14] My faucet handle is stripped.
How Can I fix it? |
| 15] My tub spout has a diverter
built in. It leaks, is there a way to fix
it? |
| 16] My shower stall needs
replacing. Is it a DIY job? |
| 17] What kind of tools and hardware
do I need to replace bathroom faucets? |
| 18] My kitchen faucet isn't
working right. It seems to be clogged. |
| 19] My water pressure is very
low. What can I do? |
| 20] Really bad hot water
pressure at the tub spout. What can I do? |
| 21] My tub has no water
pressure, it just trickles out. What's the
problem? |
| 22] How do I winterize my
sprinkler system? |
| 23] The sealer around my sink is
falling out and the edge is rusting. Can I reseal
it? |
| 24] When I turn on my bathroom
faucet the pipes knock. What is that
noise? |
| 25] My toilet is leaking from
the tank. Any ideas? |
| 26] I just installed a new sink
drain, but I can't get the assembly to seal.
Help! |
| 27] My solar water heater is
backflowing hot water into the cold taps. How can
I stop this? |
| 28] I get a strong sewage smell in
my bathroom at times. What is causing it? |
| 29] My shower runs a little when
I'm filling the tub. Help me diagnose this
puzzler. |
| 30] I can't get the faucet stem
off to repair it. Any ideas? |
| 31] I need to fix my tub
faucet, but don't know where to begin. |
| 32] My toilet clogged. What can
I use on it when a plunger doesn't work? |
| 33] My sewer line is backed up. The
plumber was here, but it's still not fixed.
Help! |
| 34] I want to plumb my air
compressor lines permanently. Should I use
PVC? |
| 35] Quick fix for a dripping
hose valve. |
| 36] Toilet troubles. |
| 37] I have loose rust and sediment
in my tub only. What's the cause? |
| 38] How do I remove shower
handles and where are the shut-off valves for my
shower? |
| 39] Is a trap required for a washing
machine? How can I deal with grease in that
trap? |
| 40] Whenever I use water it sounds
like there's a horn blowing in the pipes. What's
wrong? |
| 41] My shower has uneven hot water.
Is there a fix? |
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| Also see the
miscellaneous section for more related
topics. |
| |
Here are some of the most common plumbing
problems. Plumbing does sometimes require a few special tools.
But most of these projects can be done with basic hand tools. A
medium-large pair of slip-lock pliers (channel-locks) are one of
the most useful tools you can own for plumbing.
