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How to Replace a Toilet
Don't be intimidated. With this step-by-step guide, you can upgrade your toilet to a modern, water-saving commode.
Sizing a plumbing vent
Q: When I was a plumber’s helper in the 1960s, we used a single 2-1/2-in. galvanized pipe to vent back-to-back kitchens and bathrooms. Nowadays, though, I see 3-in. vent pipe…
Improving Water Pressure
Master plumber Rex Cauldwell diagnoses weak water pressure and explains how to boost water flow.
Compressed air to clean a drain
I had a drain whose flow was, at best, about 1/2 gal. a day. I opened the cleanout and ran a snake down the drain line. The snake would go…
Installing a Leakproof Shower Pan
A thick mortar bed over a vinyl membrane makes a sturdy base for tile, but it pays to test for leaks.
Rain-Screen Walls: a Better Way to Install Siding
Spacing the siding away from the housewrap promotes ventilation and drainage for long-lasting siding and paint.
Draining Gutter Runoff
Once the water's gone down the downspout, inexpensive plastic pipes carry it away from the house.
Detailing Decks Over Living Space
When the roof pitch is shallow enough to walk on, clear drainage paths and careful waterproofing are essential.
Installing a Kitchen Sink
From cutting a hole in the counter to attaching the faucets and drain, a master plumber shows the way.
Salt thaws frozen drain lines
Gregory Savas's tip Thawing frozen drain lines is an elegant and foolproof solution to the problem, but I think my method is simpler and just as effective. I faced a similar…

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