From frozen pipes to clogged drains and septic systems, find articles about toilets, faucets, pumps, and any other plumbing questions.
Plumbing
- Eliminating the Water Hammer
Loud banging noises in water lines can be unnerving and damaging, but a fix is available. - Repairing Leaky Water Lines
Wholesale replacement of water supply lines requires some demolition. - 4 Options for Replacing that Galvanized Old Plumbing
Old houses often still have galvanized plumbing. When you have a problem, what are your options? - Frozen Pipes Create Serious Problems
Five Steps to Prevent Frozen Pipes In Your Home - Clogged Galvanized Water Pipes May Be the Cause of Your Slow Flow
Old houses were built with galvanized steel piping, which was considered just fine for the times. But it doesn't look so good now that it's all clogged up and has to be ripped out. Eventually, those old galvanized water pipes will have to be replaced because the only way to withdraw the deposits of scale is to replace the pipes. Find out when and how to replace your old pipes. - Three Steps to Thawing Frozen Pipes
Thawing frozen pipes before they burst requires immediate action. Discover the three steps you should follow to minimize damage. - 4 Tips to Keep that Old Water Heater Working
You might expect a much older home to come with equally aged water pipes, but what about the hot water heater? How long your hot water heater lasts depends on both the quality of the water heater and the quality of the water flowing through it.
