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How to
Construct a Small Septic System
Most private septic systems are made up of two parts: the holding and digesting tanks, and the dispersal field. As the first holding tank fills up, the liquid waste will transfer to the second tank. Once the second tank ...
How to Install a French Drain System in Your Yard
Tools, materials, zoning laws, oh my! Everything you need to know about laying drainage pipesAre you finding water pooling on your lawn? Or maybe there’s a bit too much moisture for comfort around your home’s founda...
How to
Measure Pipe Size
Measuring pipe size can be a little confusing at first, but anyone can learn how to do it. To find the right size, first figure out if you need to measure the outside or inside diameter, then measure it with a ruler or t...
How to
Fix a Leaky Sink Drain Pipe
It’s always such a pain when you discover a leaky or broken pipe on your sink’s drain. When you find a leak, it usually means your pipes are loose, damaged, or worn out. Luckily, repairing your drain and pipes are r...
How to
Detect Water Leaks in Walls
While many water leaks are caused by defective plumbing, leaks can also come from rainwater draining down inside the walls or from a cracked and leaky foundation. Long-term leaks can cause structural damage within your w...
How to Remove Every Kind of Hose Clamp (Spring, Pinch, Washing Machine, and More)
Hose clamps are used for connecting many types of tubing and come in a variety of styles. Whether you need to disconnect a hose in your boat engine or replace the hose clamp on your washing machine’s drain hose, the pr...
How to
Install a Septic System
Private Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems (POWTS), more commonly referred to as septic systems, are used primarily in rural areas of the country where waste water treatment is not available. These systems fall into two...
How to
Handle Roof Runoff Without Gutters
Diverting water away from your home’s foundation is key to avoiding erosion over time. However, traditional gutters get clogged a lot, and they don’t look super pretty, either. If you’re looking for a different sol...
How to
Remove a Kitchen Sink Drain
If you hear a “drip, drip” from underneath the kitchen sink when it’s full of dirty dishes and water, there’s a good chance you have a leaky sink drain (often called a sink strainer). The sink strainer is the met...
How to
Fix a Leaky Shower Faucet
A leaking shower faucet can be both annoying and costly, as it will likely lead to higher water bills. Fortunately, you can fix your leaky shower faucet yourself with a few tools and supplies. If you have a single-handle...
How to
Install a Sump Pump
In older homes that were built without adequate basement waterproofing systems, a sump and pump is a great way to reduce or even eliminate wet basement problems. If you've got a consistent problem with water in your base...
How to Unclog an Exterior Drain Pipe
Skip the plumber and save yourself some money by clearing your exterior drain yourselfNotice an odd smell coming from a drain? Water pooling up around an outdoor drain after a heavy storm? Unfortunately, you probably ha...
How to Remove and Replace a Toilet Tank
Upgrading a cracked, broken, or outdated toilet reservoirIf your toilet is cracked, leaking, or just outdated, it may be time to replace the toilet tank. Toilet tanks are sold separately from the bowls, so you can get a...
How to
Determine a Faucet Brand
Whether your faucet was there when you moved in or you picked it out and installed it yourself, you may not know or remember its brand. This hardly seems like a big deal until your faucet has issues and you aren’t sure...
How to
Install a Kitchen Sink Drain
If your kitchen sink drain is corroded and leaking, installing a new basket strainer is an easy way to solve the problem. Start by adding plumber’s putty to the underside of the basket strainer and fit it into the drai...
How to
Unclog a Septic Leach Field
A septic leach field, also known as a drain field, disperses wastewater from your septic tank and removes contaminants before it soaks deeper into the soil. Over time, leach fields can build up sludge or tree roots can g...
How to
Use a Chemical Drain Cleaner
When mechanical methods fail, many people use chemical drain cleaners to unblock a clogged or slowly flowing drain. While these products are useful in both opening drains and removing buildup, they can be harmful if misu...
How to
Clean a P‐Trap or U‐Bend
Is your bathroom sink blocked, clogged, or not draining properly? The usual case is a blocked U-shaped pipe, commonly known as a P-trap. Clearing one of these plumbing fixtures is easy, and you do not have to be an expe...
How to Divert Water Runoff Away from Your House
''Prevent foundation damage and lawn issues with these effective drainage tips''When inclement weather results in excess water collecting around your home, it's essential to have adequate drainage to prevent damage to y...
What to Do (and Not Do) to Break Down Solids in a Septic Tank
Prevent buildup of solids by promoting beneficial bacteria and scheduling regular maintenanceWhile a properly-functioning septic tank always has solids in it—a layer of “sludge” at the bottom and a layer of “scum...