House and Components

A house is much more than just a collection of rooms. Here’s everything that goes into making your house a home.

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    How to Find and Repair Hidden Plumbing Leaks

    Troubleshoot and fix minor drips before they cause major damage.


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    How to Fix a Running Toilet

    Check inside the toilet tank for a leaky flapper, bad fill valve, or overflow pipe at the wrong height.


    How to Replace a Garbage Disposal

    Need to know how to install a garbage disposal? Our step-by-step garbage disposal installation guide makes it super quick and...


    Install a Reverse Osmosis Water Filter

    If you need filtered water, a reverse osmosis system is a good solution


    How to Replace a Garbage Disposal Splash Guard

    Install a new splash guard in 20 minutes.


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    5 Heating Myths You Really Need to Stop Believing

    We debunk some pretty common myths about what does and doesn't heat a house efficiently.


    How To Join Galvanized to Copper Pipes

    Use dielectric unions to stop corrosion.


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    How to Tighten a Shower Handle

    Fast fix for an annoying problem

    How To Replace a Bathtub Spout

    Bathtub spouts don't last forever. If yours is corroded, isn't working properly or is just ugly, you can replace it...


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    How to Stop a Freeze-Proof Faucet From Leaking

    Nuisance stopper! Fix that drippy outdoor faucet.


    Quickly Replace a Leaky Faucet Cartridge

    Whether your faucet leaks from the spout or handles, you'll find it easy to repair with these tips for replacing...


    How to Replace a Kitchen Faucet

    Lots of useful tips and step-by-step advice on how to install a new kitchen faucet, including how to avoid common...


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    Slow Running Water: Unclog the Aerator

    Simple fixes for a pull-out faucet


    10 Tips for Installing a Faucet the Easy Way

    Installing a new faucet is a snap, but removing the one it's replacing can be a pain. Avoid headaches with...


    Bathtub Faucet Leaking? Here’s How to Fix It

    This simple DIY bathtub faucet repair saves you money and water.


    13 ‘Cutting Edge’ Table Saw Tips

    Straight from top pro woodworkers—ultra-clever tips for getting the most from your table saw.


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    10 Clever Ways to Foil Porch Pirates

    More than 25 million Americans have their packages stolen right from their doorsteps by porch pirates each year—don't be one...


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    How to Fix a Leaking Frost-Proof Faucet

    Check out these fixes for common faucet problems


    Sink Sprayer Leaking? Here’s How to Fix It

    Is your sink sprayer leaking? Diagnose and cure pullout sprayer problems with this step-by-step guide.


    How to Replace a Shower Drain From the Top

    A leaky shower drain can wreak havoc on the framing underneath. If you have a plastic shower base, you can...


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    Basement Drain Backing Up? Here’s How to Unclog It

    Clearing a clogged drain line requires a little more work than most household clogs, but with a little know-how, you...


    How To Splice Drain Pipes with Mission Couplings

    Save time and trouble with mission couplings.

    12 Things Your Plumber Wants You To Know

    Reduce the chances of a plumbing emergency and keep costs under control when one occurs with these tips from our...


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    How to Install an Outdoor Faucet

    Stop lugging around that hose


    What You Need to Know About Exterior French Doors

    French doors remain a popular design choice for the very reason they were born: They transcend function to become a...


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    Should You Paint Trim, Walls or Ceilings First?

    Should you paint trim or walls first? Professional painters share their secrets for producing a great-looking interior paint job. The...


    Don’t Hang Anything on Your Walls Until You Read These 9 Tips

    Even the most beautiful painting or photo will look out of place if it's not hung properly. These tips will...


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    Winter Checklist: 25 Things Every Homeowner Should Get Done Right Now

    You’ll definitely regret not checking these items off of your to-do list BEFORE winter arrives.