Plumbing Maintenance
Our plumbing maintenance tips can help you keep your home cost efficient, safe & cozy.
How to Clear Any Clogged Drain
Armed with the right tools and techniques, you can easily unplug stopped-up drains without having to call in a pro SEE OUR FULL THANKSGIVING SURVIVAL GUIDE HERE
Water Heater Maintenance Tips
Use these 6 easy and inexpensive ways to increase your water heater's efficiency and longevity.
How to Drain Pipes for the Winter
These hot tips will help you avoid frozen pipes with This Old House plumbing and heating expert, Richard Trethewey.
Cures for the Creaky House
Those aren't ghosts making a racket in your home—it's just normal wear and tear taking its toll. Check out these remedies for common noises.
Get a Handle on the Kitchen Faucet
Know the name and function of all the parts of your leaky faucet so you can decide whether you can repair it yourself or need to call in a pro
How to Fix a Tub That Won’t Hold Water
In this video, This Old House master plumber Richard Trethewey shows how bathtub drains work, and how to fix them when they don’t.
How to Fix a Running Toilet
In this how-to video, This Old House plumbing and heating contractor Richard Trethewey halts the steady trickle sounds of a broken toilet
Fixing a Leaky Toilet
Put an end to the gurgles, ripples, and hissing.
The Facts On Faucets
How to tell well-made sink, tub and shower fittings from the polished pretenders.
Repair for a Leaky Drain Plug
A quick fix for pop-up plugs that lose their watertight seal
Sump Pump Cover
Should it be covered or sealed up to block out radon gas? Read on to learn why you may want to invest in a cover for your sump pump.