DIY Plumbing How-Tos

Unclogging a garbage disposal yourself will save you money, and it's usually nowhere near as hard as many people might think, you just need a few basic tools and employ some basic methods.

Modern technology has afforded us many choices when it comes to residential plumbing. Each pipe material has some inherent advantages and disadvantages associated with it. This article describes and compares the characteristics and properties of these common pipe materials.

Clogged drains are a very common plumbing issue. This article looks at what causes pipes to become blocked, and offers advice on how to fix and prevent clogs from happening.

Need to know how to fix a slow-draining bathtub? Here are the six best methods to try. Unclogging a bathtub drain yourself can save you money.

Has your kitchen sink become clogged? Learn the different methods you can use to clear your drain and how you can prevent blockages like this from happening again in the future.

Building new water sources costs billions of dollars that most governments don't have, but reusing waste water can help relieve that need. This article covers home greywater and blackwater systems.

An informational guide to help a homeowner install a shower floor membrane correctly.

Finding a plumber that you can trust to be reliable, honest, and fairly priced is important. This article lists the 9 best approaches.

When a homeowner first begins using a septic system, there are a few things they need to know.

Conserving water is an important part of maintaining a septic system.

A basic guide to pipe types, plumbing fittings, and thread sizes, and instructions for how to use fittings to connect copper, PVC, and PEX water pipes.

A step by step guide showing how to repair a leaking ball cock valve in the header tank in your loft. This guide also explains the layout of hot and cold pipes and valves used in home plumbing systems

Introduction to the basics of how a septic tank sewage system operates. How to care for it, and what mainteance is involved.

Need to know how to unclog a toilet? Here are the best methods to try. Unclogging a toilet yourself can save you money.

Plumbing problems come in all shapes and sizes, from dripping faucets to sewer system backup to burst pipes. This article lists the most common issues, what causes them and suggests some easy fixes when appropriate.

Learn how to get rid of that standing water in your sink by snaking your drain. Liquid drain cleaners and plungers don't always work and it requires a bit more effort but knowing how you can do this yourself can save you big money.