DIY Plumbing Resources

50+ guides to help you fix common plumbing issues. Know when to DIY and when to call a pro.

How to Unclog a Kitchen Drain Without Chemicals

Drains Easy 15 minutes

How to Unclog a Bathroom Sink

Drains Easy 20 minutes

How to Clear a Clogged Shower Drain

Drains Easy 20 minutes

How to Snake a Drain Like a Pro

Drains Medium 30 minutes

Why Your Drain Smells Bad and How to Fix It

Drains Easy 15 minutes

How to Find a Water Leak Behind a Wall

Leaks Medium 30 minutes

How to Fix a Dripping Faucet

Leaks Medium 30 minutes

How to Stop a Leaking Pipe Temporarily

Leaks Easy 10 minutes

How to Fix a Leaking Toilet Base

Leaks Medium 45 minutes

How to Check for a Slab Leak

Leaks Medium 20 minutes

Water Heater Making Noise: What It Means and What to Do

Water Heaters Easy 10 minutes

How to Flush a Water Heater (Step by Step)

Water Heaters Medium 45 minutes

When to Replace vs. Repair Your Water Heater

Water Heaters Easy 10 minutes

How to Relight a Water Heater Pilot Light

Water Heaters Easy 10 minutes

Tankless vs. Tank Water Heaters: Which Is Right for You?

Water Heaters Easy 10 minutes

How to Fix a Running Toilet in 15 Minutes

Toilets Easy 15 minutes

How to Unclog a Toilet Without a Plunger

Toilets Easy 15 minutes

How to Replace a Toilet Fill Valve

Toilets Medium 30 minutes

How to Install a New Toilet

Toilets Hard 60 minutes

Why Your Toilet Keeps Clogging and How to Fix It

Toilets Easy 15 minutes

How to Replace a Faucet — Step by Step

Faucets Medium 45 minutes

How to Fix a Faucet That Won't Turn Off

Faucets Medium 30 minutes

How to Fix Low Water Pressure at a Single Faucet

Faucets Easy 15 minutes

How to Stop a Dripping Showerhead

Faucets Easy 15 minutes

How to Install a Kitchen Faucet with Sprayer

Faucets Medium 60 minutes

How to Fix a Leaking Copper Pipe

Pipes Hard 45 minutes

How to Join PEX Pipe (Crimp and SharkBite Methods)

Pipes Medium 20 minutes

Frozen Pipe Prevention: 10 Steps to Take Before Winter

Pipes Easy 60 minutes

How to Thaw Frozen Pipes Safely

Pipes Medium 30 minutes

How to Insulate Pipes to Prevent Freezing

Pipes Easy 60 minutes

Signs Your Sewer Line Is Failing (And What It Costs to Fix)

Sewer Easy 10 minutes

What Is Trenchless Sewer Repair and Is It Worth It?

Sewer Easy 10 minutes

How to Use a Sewer Camera Inspection (What to Expect)

Sewer Easy 10 minutes

How to Maintain Your Septic System

Sewer Easy 15 minutes

Tree Roots in Sewer Lines: Causes and Solutions

Sewer Easy 10 minutes

How to Install a Bathroom Exhaust Fan

Bathroom Hard 2 hours

How to Re-Caulk a Bathtub or Shower

Bathroom Easy 45 minutes

How to Fix a Shower That Won't Drain

Bathroom Medium 30 minutes

How to Replace a Showerhead

Bathroom Easy 10 minutes

How to Fix a Bathtub That Won't Hold Water

Bathroom Easy 15 minutes

How to Install a Kitchen Sink

Kitchen Hard 2 hours

How to Fix a Garbage Disposal That Won't Turn On

Kitchen Easy 10 minutes

How to Prevent Kitchen Drain Clogs

Kitchen Easy 5 minutes

How to Connect a Dishwasher Drain Hose

Kitchen Medium 30 minutes

How to Replace an Under-Sink Water Filter

Kitchen Easy 15 minutes

How to Winterize Outdoor Faucets

Outdoor Easy 20 minutes

How to Install an Outdoor Faucet (Hose Bib)

Outdoor Hard 2 hours

How to Fix a Sprinkler System Leak

Outdoor Medium 45 minutes

How to Repair a Leaking Garden Hose Spigot

Outdoor Easy 20 minutes

How to Drain and Winterize a Sprinkler System

Outdoor Medium 60 minutes

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