Plumbing Repair Guides
Step-by-step guides for plumbing repairs. Fix common problems yourself.
All Guides (87)
- Best Caulk for Bathrooms: Showers, Tubs, and Sinks
- Best Drain Snakes for Home Use in 2026
- Best Plungers: Yes, the Type Actually Matters
- Best Toilet Repair Kits: Everything You Need to Fix Common Problems
- Best Water Heater Parts: Elements, Anodes, and Valves
- Bathtub Clog Survival Guide: From Standing Water to Free Flow
- When to Replace vs Repair Your Toilet: A Cost-Benefit Guide
- Toilet Seat Loose? Quick Tightening Guide
- How to Stop Toilet Tank Sweating: Causes and Solutions
- The P-Trap Exposed: Cleaning and Reassembling
- Gurgling Drains: A Warning Sign
- Tree Roots in Your Sewer Line: Identification and Removal
- Signs Your Water Heater is Failing: When to Replace vs. Repair
- Water Heater Smells Like Rotten Eggs: Bacteria and Sulfur Fix
- Water Heater Recovery Time Issues: Why It Takes Too Long to Reheat
- Dealing with a Clogged Toilet: Plunger to Pro
- Electric Water Heater Element Replacement: Step-by-Step Guide
- Water Heater Thermostat Replacement: When and How to Replace It
- Decoding Faucet Drips: Washer, O-Ring, or Cartridge?
- When to Call a Professional Plumber for Drains
- How to Drain a Water Heater: A Complete Step-by-Step Guide
- Slow Filling Toilet Tank: Causes and Quick Fixes
- Tankless Water Heater Problems: How to Troubleshoot
- Dual Flush Toilet Problems: Troubleshooting & Fixes
- What NOT to Pour Down Your Drains: The Complete Forbidden List
- Toilet Flush Not Powerful Enough
- My Faucet is Leaking from Under the Sink
- Water Heater Age: When to Replace It Before It Fails
- Solving Low Pressure in Your Bathroom Faucet
- How to Replace a Wax Ring
- Bathroom Sink Not Draining: Troubleshooting Step-by-Step
- Not Enough Hot Water? Troubleshoot and Fix It Fast
- When to Call a Plumber for Faucet Problems
- Water Around Toilet Base: Diagnosis
- What's Causing My Faucet to Splutter?
- Preventative Drain Maintenance Checklist: Keep Clogs Away
- Water Heater Pressure Relief Valve Leaking: What to Do
- Toilet Handle Loose or Broken?
- What's Causing My Faucet to Splutter? Troubleshooting Guide
- How to Replace a Faucet Handle
- Hair Clogs No More: Best Drain Protectors and Filters
- How to Unclog a Toilet Without a Plunger
- How to Replace a Water Heater Anode Rod (DIY Guide)
- Foul Odor from Drains? What That Smell Means and How to Fix It
- Ghost Flushing: Why Your Toilet Flushes Itself
- Rusty Water from Hot Tap: Causes and Fixes
- My Faucet Has No Hot Water: Troubleshooting
- Toilet Rocking Back and Forth?
- Clogged Faucet Aerator? 3 Easy Ways to Clear It
- How to Winterize Outdoor Faucets
- The Essential Drain Snake Guide: How to Clear Clogs Like a Pro
- Water Heater Tripping Breaker: Diagnose and Fix
- How to Remove Hard Water Stains from Faucets
- How to Replace a Toilet Fill Valve
- Low Flow Blues: How to Boost Your Faucet's Water Pressure
- Baking Soda and Vinegar for Drains: The Truth About This DIY Cleaner
- How to Adjust Water Heater Temperature in 5 Minutes
- Main Sewer Line Clog: Signs You Can't Ignore
- Fixing a Single-Handle Faucet: Common Issues
- Toilet Tank Not Filling Properly
- Kitchen Sink Nightmare: How to Tackle Grease and Food Clogs
- Water Heater Making Noise: Common Causes and Fixes
- Why is My Faucet Dripping from the Base?
- How to Adjust Toilet Float
- Replacing a Bathroom Faucet: A Beginner's Guide
- Why Your Shower Drain Keeps Clogging: Common Culprits & Fixes
- Pilot Light Won't Stay Lit: Troubleshooting Gas Water Heaters
- Toilet Leaking at Base: Step-by-Step Fix
- My Faucet Handle is Loose! A Step-by-Step Fix
- Beyond the Plunger: Advanced Techniques for Stubborn Clogs
- How to Flush Your Water Heater: A Step-by-Step Guide
- How to Replace a Toilet Flapper
- The Ultimate Guide to Cleaning Your Faucet Aerator
- Homemade Drain Cleaner: Recipes That Actually Work
- Toilet Keeps Clogging: Causes and Solutions
- Water Heater Leaking: Find the Source and Fix It
- Beyond the Drip: Diagnosing & Repairing 5 Common Faucet Problems
- Faucet Won't Turn On? 7 Common Reasons Why
- Slow Drain? 7 Easy Fixes Before Calling a Plumber
- How to Fix a Weak Flushing Toilet
- Water Heater Not Heating: Gas vs Electric Diagnostics
- Stop the Drip: Your Ultimate Guide to Fixing a Leaky Faucet
- How to Unclog Any Drain: Kitchen, Bathroom, and Floor Drains
- Toilet Won't Stop Running: Complete Fix Guide
- No Hot Water? Troubleshooting Your Water Heater
- Diagnosing Low Faucet Pressure: Cartridge, Supply Lines, and Beyond
- Common Problems with Pull-Down Kitchen Faucets