How-To
Step-by-step plumbing guides: how to fix, install, unclog, and maintain the plumbing in your home, and when a job calls for a licensed plumber.
How to Flush a Water Heater (Gas and Electric)
How to flush a water heater step by step for gas and electric tanks: shut off power, drain…
How to Caulk a Bathtub Like a Pro
How to caulk a bathtub the right way: remove old caulk, pick silicone over latex, fill the tub,…
Sewer Smell in the House: Causes and How to Fix Each One
A sewer smell in the house usually means a dry P-trap, a bad toilet wax ring, or a…
Sewer Line Clean Out: What It Is, Where to Find It, and How to Use It
What a sewer line clean out is, where it hides (outside near the foundation, inside, at the property…
Main Sewer Line Clog: Signs, DIY Fixes, and When to Call a Pro
Multiple drains backing up? Learn the signs of a main sewer line clog, how to clear it safely…
How to Get Rid of Drain Flies for Good
Kill the adults and drain flies come right back. Find the breeding drain with the tape test, scrub…
How to Fix a Leaking Pipe (Temporary and Permanent Fixes)
Fix a leaking pipe fast. Shut off the water, patch it with a clamp, epoxy, or tape, then…
How to Unclog a Toilet (Toilet-Specific Methods, In Order)
How to unclog a toilet in the right order: flange plunger, toilet auger, hot water and dish soap,…
How to Install a Toilet (Step-by-Step DIY Guide)
How to install a toilet yourself in 1 to 3 hours: remove the old one, set the wax…
How to Fix a Running Toilet, By Cause
How to fix a running toilet by cause: flapper, fill valve, float, overflow tube, or chain. Two tests…