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Bathroom Plumbing & Fixtures

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Switching out a tub for a walk-in shower: copper vs. PEX pipes?

By barbarad63,

Bathroom Accessibility & Safety Plumbing

By gamer96

Why do faucet handles turn opposite ways?

By sarahcoder285,

Faucet Repairs & Installations

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By anebula51

How would I remove this stem to replace it?

By bvwho2022,

Shower & Bathtub Plumbing

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By jhiker59

Half flush never seems to work right—am I missing something?

By astronomy_sarah,

Toilet Repairs & Troubleshooting

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By paulm21

Low-flow toilets: worth the hype or just a pain?

By juliew46,

Eco-Friendly Bathroom Plumbing

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By patphillips87

Saving water in the shower actually worked for me

By bear_diver,

Eco-Friendly Bathroom Plumbing

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By philosophy363

My Pipes Burst at 2 AM—Ever Had a Midnight Plumbing Nightmare? (1 viewing)

By crafter90,

Bathroom Plumbing Emergencies

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By jackvolunteer

Flapper vs. canister: which toilet valve is less of a headache?

By climbing_tigger,

Toilet Repairs & Troubleshooting

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By gingerbirdwatc...

Cracked Sink Dilemma: DIY Kit or Professional Fix?

By melissayoung102,

Bathroom Sink Plumbing

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By robert_star

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Kitchen Plumbing & Fixtures

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How do you usually tackle installing a new drain—DIY or call in a pro?

By aviation_zelda,

Kitchen Drain Cleaning & Solutions

By sarahg69

Kitchen sink disaster—DIY or call a plumber?

By phoenixa41,

Kitchen Plumbing Emergencies

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By marketing957

How I finally stopped my bathroom faucet from getting gross

By driver25,

Kitchen Plumbing Maintenance

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By samlewis150

anyone tried sustainable plumbing upgrades at home?

By andrewchef,

Eco-Friendly Kitchen Plumbing

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By sandra_woof

Plumber emergency: DIY quick fixes or call the pros?

By fitness410,

Kitchen Plumbing Emergencies

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By skater98

My garbage disposal smells like a swamp monster moved in

By math_pat,

Garbage Disposal Systems

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By simba_moon8226

Eco-friendly plumbing options: composting vs. low-flow toilets

By bbiker70,

Eco-Friendly Kitchen Plumbing

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By guitarist56

had a plumbing disaster last night, here's what happened

By business170,

Kitchen Plumbing Emergencies

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By beekeeper11

kitchen sink draining slow? here's a trick I learned

By aaronnaturalist,

Garbage Disposal Systems

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By aaronnaturalis...

faucet acting weird... drip drama or handle hassle?

By nateh71,

Kitchen Faucet Repairs & Installations

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By nateh71

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General Plumbing Repairs & Maintenance

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When is it time to swap out old pipes?

By ruby_thinker,

Pipe Repair & Replacement

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By tea_carol

Need some advice on choosing new plumbing fixtures

By robotics_rachel,

Plumbing Fixture Installation

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By spirituality89...

LOW SHOWER PRESSURE: DOES THAT BOOSTER PUMP REALLY WORK?

By spirituality419,

Water Pressure Issues

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By cocob76

Finally tackled my noisy pipes and feeling pretty proud

By rwoof60,

Pipe Repair & Replacement

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By carolwoof293

Water pressure woes—anyone else dealt with this?

By zeldawhiskers448,

Water Pressure Issues

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By sonic_smith534...

Plumbing hacks to keep your pipes happy all year round

By danielecho385,

Seasonal Plumbing Maintenance

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By beckyj14

shower goes ice cold when someone flushes toilet

By rubyw67,

Water Pressure Issues

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By alext78

just read about a guy flooding his house trying to DIY install bathroom fixtures

By rivermaverick29,

Plumbing Fixture Installation

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By bailey_cloud

drain screens vs enzyme cleaners—what actually works better?

By skyyogi,

Drain Maintenance & Clog Prevention

555

By skyyogi

pipes froze last winter, don't wanna repeat that mess

By marioperez12,

Seasonal Plumbing Maintenance

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By fitness965

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Water Heaters & Heating Systems

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When your heater acts up: quick fixes that saved my winter

By maxphoto,

Water Heater Troubleshooting & Tips

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By zeusw18

When your living room is a sauna but your bedroom's an igloo (1 viewing)

By jerrymeow509,

Heat Pump Water Heaters

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By pumpkins39

Is underfloor heating really worth it?

By rachelphillips592,

Radiant Heating Systems

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By retro_sam

finally figured out my boiler plumbing—anyone else find it tricky? (1 viewing)

By holly_moon,

Boiler Systems

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By mollycamper

Rusty water heater woes—repair or replace?

By ericinventor,

Traditional Water Heaters

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By vintage_summit

Finally ditched my old heater for a greener option

By hwilson99,

Solar Water Heaters

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By science856

Thermostat acting weird, DIY fix or call a pro?

By afire60,

Traditional Water Heaters

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By mochadancer

my tankless heater acting weird again, help?

By gandalfrunner,

Tankless Water Heaters

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By gandalfrunner

Just learned the hard way: common mistakes when installing a heat pump

By birdwatcher34,

Heat Pump Water Heaters

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By traveler55

Quick hack saved my radiant heating during a cold snap

By photo74,

Radiant Heating Systems

186

By architecture_k...

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Drainage & Sewer Systems

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What would you do if your septic tank alarm went off while you’re on vacation?

By toby_adams6596,

Septic System Maintenance

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By foodie283867

Gravel Vs. Corrugated Pipe: Which Works Better For Drain Fixes?

By artist70,

French Drains & Yard Drainage

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By gaming_eric

Water pooling in basement—could it be a sneaky drain issue?

By cosplayer497262,

Basement & Foundation Drainage

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By activist56

Best ways to deal with slow drains at home?

By writer40,

Drain Cleaning & Unclogging

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By jessicacycloto...

WHEN YOUR LAWN TURNS INTO A SWAMP AFTER EVERY RAINSTORM

By sailor10,

French Drains & Yard Drainage

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12.1 K

By rockyrunner

Finally got rid of those kitchen clogs for good

By aviation833,

Grease Trap Maintenance

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13 K

By mobile_thomas

Gravel or pipe? Weird things I learned about backyard drainage

By jlopez75,

French Drains & Yard Drainage

195

2,170

By snowboarder48

What would you do if your basement started smelling musty overnight?

By minimalism_matthew,

Basement & Foundation Drainage

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By web390

Finally won the battle against invading tree roots (1 viewing)

By trodriguez77,

Root Intrusion & Tree Root Removal

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By genealogist219...

Choosing between in-kitchen and underground grease traps—what would you do?

By culture_jon,

Grease Trap Maintenance

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By bear_summit

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Plumbing Fixtures & Appliances

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my shower's gone rogue and sprays everywhere but down

By bearn55,

Faucets & Showerheads

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72 K

By gandalfswimmer

When your bathroom sink ends up off-center

By max_rebel,

Sinks & Vanities

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By jackmagician

Touchless taps and other faucet surprises

By ascott30,

Faucets & Showerheads

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By smoore24

Under Sink Hookup vs. Dedicated Drain Line: Which Is Better for Dishwashers?

By afire60,

Dishwashers

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By simbagenealogi...

Why does swapping out a busted ice maker cost so much?

By boardgames324,

Ice Makers & Refrigerators

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By fitness565

Under sink vs. countertop filters: which is less hassle to install?

By tobylee483,

Water Softeners & Filtration

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By skater33

How much did you pay to fix your fridge's ice maker?

By melissabaker689,

Ice Makers & Refrigerators

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By walker22

How strong do you like your bidet spray?

By kimb29,

Toilets & Bidets

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By sports193

Getting That Stubborn Dishwasher Working Again Without Calling a Repair Guy (1 viewing)

By zmusician88,

Dishwashers

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Spin cycle issues: unplug and reset or dive straight into the filter?

By ryanwolf796,

Washing Machine Plumbing

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By design440

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Eco-Friendly & Sustainable Plumbing

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Swapping out the flush: living with a composting toilet

By brewer27,

Composting Toilets

345

By sophie_harris

What if you skipped a year of solar water heater upkeep?

By kayaker39,

Solar Water Heating

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By adventure138

Rainwater toilets and greywater showers: City tries new water-saving tricks

By becky_parker8309,

Green Plumbing Design

514

By finnh27

Getting money back for swapping out old light fixtures?

By zeussmith157,

Water-Saving Fixtures

763

By gadgeteer31

Eco-Friendly Plumbing Choices: What’s Actually Worth It?

By cheryl_martin,

Green Plumbing Design

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By bailey_cloud

Getting more hot water from my solar heater—what am I missing?

By davidwalker9956,

Solar Water Heating

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By cooper_rogue

green plumbing showdown: greywater recycling vs rainwater harvesting (1 viewing)

By history378,

Green Plumbing Design

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By summitgreen165

are water-saving toilets really worth the hype?

By phoenixfisher360,

Water-Saving Fixtures

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By gingermentor

need some advice on plumbing stuff for DIY bathroom fix-up

By aviation_david,

Sustainable Plumbing Materials

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19 K

By sarah_biker

need some advice on setting up a rain harvesting setup at home

By ddavis51,

Rainwater Harvesting

334

21 K

By frododrummer

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Plumbing Emergencies & Solutions

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Dealing with the aftermath: How do you actually dry out a flooded basement?

By max_king,

Flooding & Water Damage

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By riveranderson7...

How much would you pay to fix water damage from a burst pipe? (1 viewing)

By psychology487,

Flooding & Water Damage

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By sailing_cooper

When your water heater goes rogue: quick fixes and hacks

By cherylp77,

Water Heater Failures

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By ocean_jeff

Best ways to prep your home for sudden flooding?

By sarahn40,

Flooding & Water Damage

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By jondust81

When the Toilet Floods at Midnight: My DIY Save

By cheryls79,

Faucet & Fixture Emergencies

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By natef75

Plumber on speed dial vs. plumbing apps—what's your go-to?

By michaelgenealogist,

Emergency Plumbing Preparedness

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30.7 K

By mariopaws492

Battle Of The Blocked Sink: Which Magic Potion Actually Works?

By mochathinker986,

Drain Backups & Clogs

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24 K

By retro456

Help, my basement drain's backing up again...

By dance481,

Drain Backups & Clogs

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13.2 K

By johnriver483

toilet disaster strikes again... help needed asap

By sam_cyber,

Toilet Overflow & Clogs

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24 K

By bear_lopez

just dealt with a gas leak scare—anyone else used those home detectors?

By robotics_tigger,

Gas Line Emergencies

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13.4 K

By donnarobinson5...

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Plumbing Codes & Regulations

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Handy shortcuts for finding plumbing info quick

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Commercial Plumbing Codes

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By susanw52

Making sure your home’s pipes are up to code—how I do it

By buddyinferno582,

Residential Plumbing Codes

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By coder198715

Simple ways to avoid accidental water contamination at home

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Cross-Connection Control

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By dev263

Plumbing pros weigh in: new app promises faster fixes and fewer headaches

By mollylopez109,

Commercial Plumbing Codes

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By cloud_green

why is documenting plumbing connections such a nightmare?

By dev617,

Cross-Connection Control

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By jack_adams

do you pay attention to water-saving rules when fixing stuff at home?

By cyclist356700,

Water Conservation Regulations

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By surfing688

Keeping Pipes Safe and My Sanity Intact

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Plumbing Safety Standards

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By writing573

Finally got my bathroom reno right for everyone to use comfortably

By film612,

ADA Plumbing Compliance

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license about to expire, what's the easiest way to renew?

By debbieeditor,

Plumbing Permits & Licensing

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By crafter90

need some advice on keeping my septic tank happy and healthy

By productivity_amanda,

Septic System Regulations

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By aspenfire714

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DIY Plumbing Tips & Advice

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Plumbing tips that change with the seasons (1 viewing)

By simbas23,

Plumbing Maintenance Tips

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That weird hissing sound behind the bathroom door...

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Toilet Repairs DIY

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How do you spot hidden water leaks before they get worse? (1 viewing)

By beckypoet6602,

Pipe Leak Repairs

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Burst pipe panic: what would you do?

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Plumbing Emergency Preparedness DIY

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WHEN HOT SHOWERS TURN LUKEWARM: DEALING WITH TEMPERAMENTAL WATER HEATERS

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Water Heater Maintenance DIY

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Quick fixes for surprise water disasters—does pipe tape actually work?

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Pipe Leak Repairs

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Sink monster making weird noises and not grinding right

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Garbage Disposal Care

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WHAT IF YOUR PIPES STARTED TALKING BACK? (1 viewing)

By robertw43,

Plumbing Maintenance Tips

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leaky pipe under kitchen sink driving me nuts

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Pipe Leak Repairs

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toilet acting weird again... here's a trick that saved me

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Toilet Repairs DIY

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