Plumbing
Faucet repairs, pipe fixes, toilet troubleshooting, and water heater maintenance.
4 guidesHow to Fix a Dripping Faucet
A dripping faucet wastes thousands of gallons of water per year and the constant sound is maddening. In most cases the fix is a $5 cartridge and takes under 30 minutes with basic tools.
How to Fix a Running Toilet
A constantly running toilet wastes 200 gallons of water per day — enough to add $50-100 to your monthly water bill. Over 80% of running toilets are caused by a worn flapper, a $5 part you can replace in 10 minutes.
How to Unclog a Drain
Slow or blocked drains are almost always caused by hair and soap buildup within a few inches of the drain opening. You can clear most clogs in under 20 minutes without any chemicals.
How to Replace a Shower Head
Upgrading a shower head is one of the simplest home improvements — it takes 15-30 minutes, requires no plumbing knowledge, and a new water-efficient head can cut shower water use by 30-50%.