Topics: Home Plumbing, DIY, New Homeowners

Step-by-Step Guide to Installing a Shower Head

Posted by William Heinselman on Jul 27 2015

Whether you're replacing old, outdated plumbing fixtures with low-flow, low-consumption alternatives or remodelling your entire bathroom, you're probably going to replace your shower head at one point. As part of our series on updating bathrooms and installing new fixtures, we go through installing new shower heads step-by-step in this blog article. Read More

Topics: Home Plumbing, DIY

Step-by-Step Guide to Plumbing for Island Sinks

Posted by William Heinselman on Jul 17 2015

Plumbing and repairing kitchen island sinks can be a deal more challenging than working with standard kitchen sinks. For regular kitchen sinks, drain pipes and vents are hidden and run directly through the kitchen wall - overall, they’re pretty easy to install; for island sinks, however, installing a vent or drain pipe takes a deal more work, Island vent pipes must essential contain their own vent pipes, without running off into the walls. Read More

Topics: Home Plumbing, DIY, New Homeowners

General Home Pipe and Plumbing System Tips

Posted by William Heinselman on Jul 17 2015

When it comes to home plumbing care, you’re probably comfortable working with things like drains and basic plumbing fixtures. Almost anybody can unclog a kitchen sink. What about repairing or maintaining copper, PEX and PVC piping in and around your home? In many situations, caring for these pipes is something homeowners leave to the pros. Read More

Topics: Water Heaters, DIY

Step-by-Step Guide to Installing a Tankless Water Heater

Posted by William Heinselman on Jul 15 2015

As more and more American homeowners make the switch from conventional water heaters to high efficiency tankless models, many opt to replace their heaters on their own, as opposed to contacting a professional plumbing service provider. While it’s certainly possible to install a tankless water heater on your own, you should only do so if you’re absolutely certain you can take on the challenge, and have the right tools and know-how for the job. Read More

Topics: Home Plumbing, DIY

Step-by-Step Guide to Installing Bathroom Tile

Posted by William Heinselman on Jul 7 2015

Installing new shower tile or replacing old tile is a DIY project that can dramatically improve your bathroom aesthetics, and add a customized flair to your home. However, the project can also be a bit challenging if you’re not prepared. In this blog, we break down everything you need to know to install new shower tile successfully, with zero hiccups and hassle. Read More

Topics: Home Plumbing, DIY, Drain Cleaning and Repair

Innovative Home Plumbing Gadgets You Should Check Out

Posted by William Heinselman on Jul 2 2015

While modern plumbing innovations may not be something you think about often in your day-to-day life, new tools and technologies have made it much easier for homeowners to handle common plumbing problems and conserve water on their own. Read More

Topics: Home Plumbing, DIY, Toilet Leaks and Repair

Step-by-Step Guide to Installing a New Toilet

Posted by William Heinselman on Jun 25 2015

Installing a new toilet or replacing an old, low-efficiency model is a common DIY plumbing job anyone can do. That said, you’ve still got to be careful when installing new units, as one quick, careless error could result in damage to your home or other plumbing fixtures. Read More

Topics: DIY

Step-by-Step Guide to Repairing a Sprinkler Head or Line

Posted by William Heinselman on Jun 23 2015

As we’ve said time and time again, homeowners should generally leave sprinkler and irrigation system repairs to trained specialists; there’s a lot that could go wrong with DIY irrigation work, particularly during large-scale yard renovations. While you should always speak with a professional plumber prior to and during these kinds of projects, there are some tasks you can handle on your own. Read More

Topics: Home Plumbing, DIY

How to Avoid Common Mistakes During Plumbing Installation

Posted by William Heinselman on Jun 17 2015

When installing plumbing systems, fixtures and pipe in your own home, there’s no doubt an array of things that could go wrong, or otherwise complicate your DIY project. Renovation setbacks, missteps and errors can spell huge problems later on, and drain your time as well as your wallet. Read More

Topics: Home Plumbing, DIY, Drain Cleaning and Repair

Plumbing Repairs That Can be Done Without a Plumber

Posted by William Heinselman on May 22 2015

Everybody deals with plumbing performance issues at one point, and many homeowners have at least some experience repairing their own plumbing fixtures. With some elbow grease and DIY preparation, there’s much you can do to restore your drains, sinks and faucets without the need for a professional plumber. Read More

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Step-by-Step Guide to Installing a Shower Head

Step-by-Step Guide to Plumbing for Island Sinks

General Home Pipe and Plumbing System Tips

Step-by-Step Guide to Installing a Tankless Water Heater

Step-by-Step Guide to Installing Bathroom Tile

Innovative Home Plumbing Gadgets You Should Check Out

Step-by-Step Guide to Installing a New Toilet

Step-by-Step Guide to Repairing a Sprinkler Head or Line

How to Avoid Common Mistakes During Plumbing Installation

Plumbing Repairs That Can be Done Without a Plumber

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