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From the Ground Up: Plumbing

A primer on your pipes and fixtures from This Old House plumbing expert Richard Trethewey… more

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Q: I want to refinish an old claw foot bathtub that's been painted several times and has water stains. Is this something I can do myself or do I call an expert?

— Doris, Lithonia, Georgia

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Before you start any plumbing project, turn off the water.

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