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Running toilets, dripping faucets, slow drains and frozen pipes: step-by-step repairs most homeowners can do with basic tools.
How to Fix a Running Toilet: Find the Cause in 5 Minutes
Toilet keeps running? Use this step-by-step diagnosis to tell a bad flapper from a fill valve or float problem, then fix it for a few dollars.
6 min readPlumbing FixesHow to Fix a Leaky Faucet (Any Type) Without Calling a Plumber
Stop a dripping faucet by identifying whether it is compression, cartridge, ball or ceramic disc, then replacing the right washer or cartridge.
6 min readPlumbing FixesHow to Unclog a Drain Without Chemicals: 6 Methods That Work
Clear slow sinks, tubs and showers without harsh drain cleaners. Try these methods in order, from boiling water to a plunger, drain snake and P-trap cleaning.
5 min readPlumbing FixesHow to Winterize Outdoor Faucets and Prevent Frozen Pipes
Protect hose bibs and exposed pipes before the first hard freeze: shut-off, draining, covers, frost-free faucets and what to do if a pipe freezes.
5 min readPlumbing FixesLow Water Pressure in One Faucet? How to Find and Fix the Cause
Weak flow from a single faucet or shower is usually a clogged aerator, cartridge or supply valve. Diagnose and fix it step by step.
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