Category Plumbing

Tips, how-tos, and troubleshooting for home water softeners, water heaters, home water filtration systems, plumbing, and overall water systems.

Find and Fix Your Water Heater Leaks Before It’s Too Late

Detect and fix gas and water leaks in a water heater: shutoffs, leak tests, tighten joints, valve/gasket fixes, when to call pro.

Sump pump runs nonstop? Causes and fixes, plus checks for water softeners, heaters, filters, plumbing, and water systems.

Step-by-step water heater thermocouple installation & troubleshooting; safety, testing, valve checks for home water systems.

Why does sump pump smell rotten eggs or sewage? Remove and prevent odors; causes, venting, backflow; tips for water systems.

Sprinkler backflow preventers: functions, types, install, test, maintain; codes and impact on water softeners, heaters, filters.

Refill, fill, and drain an RV water heater; safety, winterizing, plumbing tips for home water systems, softeners, and filtration.

Step-by-step repair and rebuild guide for backflow preventers for homes with water softeners, heaters, filtration, and plumbing.

DIY hot water heater tank: materials and construction methods, safety, cost, install tips, and plumbing/softener compatibility.

Replace and adjust a water heater pressure relief valve: safety, leak test, tools, torque, and when to hire a pro for filtration.

Right-sized main supply line for home fixtures, including water softener, heater, water filtration, plumbing, and water systems.