Plumbing Installation
Read through step-by-step tutorials to help you prepare for any installation pertaining to your plumbing.
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How to Install a Kitchen Sink
Interested in adding a new kitchen sink? We’ve created a 10-step guide on how to install a new kitchen sink like a pro. Read on to learn more.
How to Install a Reserve Tank
Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey installs a reserve tank so a homeowner can finally fill their tub with hot water for a relaxing bath.
7 Best Tankless Water Heaters (2024 Guide)
Our guide to the best tankless water heaters compares the top models and provides guidance on how you can save space, money, and time.
Septic Tanks: A Comprehensive Guide for Homeowners
If your home has a septic tank, this is everything you need to know about your septic system, from installation to pumping.
Installing a Dishwasher in an Old Kitchen
In this DIY Smarts, Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey and carpenter Nathan Gilbert team up to help a homeowner retrofit a new dishwasher into an old kitchen.
Well Pump Cost and Installation Guide
The well pump is an integral part of your well system, feeding water into your home for use on a daily basis. In this article, we explain the steps you need to take to repair or replace your broken well pump.
How To Install a French Drain
Looking to install a French drain on your property? Check out our guide for step-by-step instructions for installing a French drain in your yard.
How to Install a Gas Lantern
Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey travels to St. Louis to install a gas lantern on an original 1890s home in a historic neighborhood.
How to Install a GPS-Enabled Smart Thermostat
Ask This Old House plumbing and heating contractor Richard Trethewey installs a thermostat that can be programmed automatically from a smart phone
How To Replace a Kitchen Sink and Make Plumbing Connections
Replacing a kitchen sink can breathe life into your kitchen and make your space more functional. Read how to complete this do-it-yourself project in our step-by-step guide.
How to Install a Reverse Osmosis Water Filter
This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey removes the impurities, VOCs, and excess minerals from water with a simple reverse osmosis water filter system.
Tankless Water Heaters: What You Need to Know Before You Buy
Tankless water heaters warm water on demand, so you never run out of hot water. They’re also energy efficient, which saves you money on utility bills.
How To Install an Electric Heat Pump Water Heater
This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner select and install the right electric water heater.
How to Install an Outdoor Faucet for Hot or Cold Water
Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner add an outdoor faucet with both hot and cold water.
How To Install a Water Saving Toilet for Your Bathroom
Looking to cut down on utilities? Install a new water-saving toilet and save money with each flush by using our step-by-step guide.
How To Hook Up Washing Machine Plumbing
This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey re-plumbs a washing machine.
Fixing Running Toilets and Dripping Faucets
Learn how to perform simple repairs for two of the most annoying kitchen and bath plumbing problems with tools you probably already have.
How to Replace a Kitchen Sink
Ask This Old House Plumbing and Heating Expert Richard Trethewey explains how to replace a kitchen sink and faucet from start to finish.
Automatic Valve Shut-off for Washing Machines
The Intelliflow turns washing machine water-supply valves on and off, so you don't have to
How To Create Zones in a Hot Water Heating System
Zoning can improve comfort levels and energy efficiency. Discover how to create zones in a hot water heating system in this guide and video.
How To Install a Freezeproof Faucet: A Step-by-Step Guide
Follow this guide to learn how to install a new exterior faucet that will help protect your pipes from freezing and bursting in the winter.
How to Stop Your Toilet from Sweating
Dry out your bathroom or install a sweat valve—a little warm water will keep the exterior of your toilets dry all summer long.
Aligning PVC Pipe Parts
Pro tips for achieving the perfect joint
Adding Sink Shutoff Valves
Adding a sink shutoff valve is a simple and inexpensive DIY project. Read this guide to learn how to attach straight and angle-stop valves.