Rex Cauldwell

Rex Cauldwell is a third-generation tradesman and a certified master electrician and master plumber. When his busy work schedule allows time off, Rex can be found toting his camera through the jungle of El Yunque in Puerto Rico or diving in the waters of Bonaire, just north of Venezuela. He is the author of five books published by The Taunton Press.

Working with Cast-Iron and Galvanized Pipe
Learn how to cut into cast-iron drainpipe when working on a plumbing remodel.
Electrical Outlets: Upside-Down or Right-Side-Up?
Master electrician Rex Cauldwell offers some insight into the controversial topic of which way you should orient wall receptacles when wiring a circuit in a house.
Better Undersink Plumbing
Throw away the traditional P-trap to minimize leaks and maximize storage space under a kitchen sink.
Removing an Old Tub
Master plumber Rex Cauldwell outlines his technique in this excerpt from his latest book in the For Pros By Pros series: Plumbing
Running Cables through Existing Walls
Installing switches and receptacles in walls that are finished doesn't mean drilling lots of holes.
Improving Water Pressure
Master plumber Rex Cauldwell diagnoses weak water pressure and explains how to boost water flow.
Clothes-dryer plugs
Q: I work in a hardware store, and I am frequently asked about the connection on clothes dryers. It seems that in recent years, the power supply has been changed from…
Arc-Fault Circuit Interrupters
What they are, why you should care, and how to install them.
Wiring a House: Lightning and Surge Protection
If you understand how lightning surges get into the house, it's easy to add equipment to keep them out.
Ten Tips From a Home Inspector
Whether you're buying, selling or building, here are a few clues to some of the things that can go wrong in a house over time.

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