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This Old House
Merle Henkenius |
Good-Bye Sweaty Toilet Every summer millions of homeowners have to deal with toilets that perspire puddles of water. But just a little warm water will keep the exterior of those toilets dry all summer long.   |
This Old House
Joseph Truini |
Installing a Water Filter Tired of spending money on bottled water? Here are step-by-step instructions for adding an undersink filtration system. |
This Old House
February 2001
Joseph Truini |
No-Sweat Plumbing Repairs Fixing leaky pipes without having to use a soldering torch. |
Popular Mechanics
July 2006
Merle Henkenius |
Waterworks Installing an in-ground sprinkler system is a big job with a big payoff. |
This Old House
Merle Henkenius |
Making Your Shower Safer Antiscald valves installed in tubs and showers maintain safe water temperatures. |
This Old House
February 3, 2001
Scott Gibson |
Replacing Your Dishwasher Dishwasher on its last legs? When you buy a new one, pocket the installation fee by doing the job yourself... |
Popular Mechanics
December 2005
Merle Henkenius |
Toilet Troubleshooting Residential toilets are remarkably simple, and most can be fixed for under $25. The trick is in diagnosing the problem. |
Popular Mechanics
April 7, 2009 |
How to Banish Basement Pipe Problems The way water comes in and goes out of the home is one of those processes we take for granted -- until we can't take a shower or make the toilet flush properly. |
This Old House
John D. Wagner |
Fixing a Leaky Faucet How to stop that steady drip, drip, drip |
This Old House
April 2, 2000
Merle Henkenius |
Easy Fix for a Leaky Toilet Replacing the wax seal can prevent costly structural damage. |
Popular Mechanics
January 1999 |
Repairing an Icemaker Water Valve The majority of refrigerators today are equipped with an automatic icemaker. The water valve supplying the icemaker is a key component of the icemaking system, and it should be the first thing you check if the icemaker's performance is erratic or if the icemaker stops working... |
This Old House
Harry Sawyers |
Loosening a Stuck Nut Some nut-freeing tricks to solve a common old-faucet removal problem. |
Popular Mechanics
February 2007
Norman Becker |
How to Fix a Leaky Faucet: Homeowners Clinic Merle Henkenius, a licensed master plumber with more than 30 years of experience, breaks down this basic fix. |
This Old House
Scott Gibson |
When Faucets Drip and Toilets Run A journeyman plumber shows you how to fix two common leaks. |
This Old House
John D. Wagner |
Fixing a Leaky Toilet Put an end to the gurgles, ripples and hissing. |
This Old House
Norm Abram |
Adjustable Wrench Whenever you pick up an adjustable wrench, keep these key three things in mind. |
Popular Mechanics
October 17, 2008
Joseph Truini |
12 Basic Plumbing Supplies For Home Tool Kits: DIY Guy Live in a home long enough and you'll eventually have to deal with clogged sinks, dripping faucets, plugged-up toilets and leaky pipes. |
Popular Mechanics
December 2003
Mike Allen |
Changing Your Oil And Filter The line at the quick-lube goes around the building and nearly to the street. But the auto parts store parking lot is empty -- now's your chance to show the wife that it really is cheaper and easier to change your own oil. |
This Old House
John D. Wagner |
Emergency Shutoff What to do when pipes burst, fixtures leak or appliances flood. |
This Old House
Jheri Fleet |
The Facts On Faucets How to tell well-made sink, tub and shower fittings from the polished pretenders. |
Popular Mechanics
April 2006
Joseph Truini |
My Dream Remodeling Nightmare A veteran do-it-yourselfer frames out his new whirlpool bath and answers the question, "How hard can it be?" |
This Old House
Max Alexander |
Stop the Shock Pressure-balancing valves prevent sudden temperature swings in the shower. |
This Old House
Fran J. Donegan |
Buyer's Guide to Kitchen Sinks How-to improve the only working area used to prepare meals and clean up after them. |
This Old House
Larry LeMasters |
Repair for a Leaky Drain Plug A quick fix when pop-up plugs on bathroom sinks lose their watertight seal. |
Home Toys
April 2003
Bill Lund |
How I get my hot water fast! A review of a hot water demand system that saves energy and provides hot water fast. |
U.S. CPSC
October 25, 2006 |
Delta Faucet Co. Recalls Bathtub and Shower Head Valves Due to Scald Hazard The device in the valve that limits the amount of hot water that can flow from the shower head or bathtub spout can disengage after being manually set, posing a risk of scalding injuries. |
Popular Mechanics
April 14, 2009 |
10 Quick Fixes for Problem Faucets Many people choose to replace faucets as a design decision when remodeling, but there are more practical reasons that may lead you to replace a faucet. |
Popular Mechanics
August 2007 |
5-Minute Shutdown for Your Home In case of emergencies, you should know how to turn off the utilities to your home. |
IEEE Spectrum
September 2007
Paul Wallich |
Kids, Do Try This at Home Here's how to build a backyard T-shirt canon, per the book Whoosh Boom Splat by William Gurstelle. |
Food Engineering
November 4, 2007 |
Ball Valve Locking Handle Asahi's pad-lockable handle for its Type 21 ball valves prevents unauthorized cycling of the valve and serves as a position indicator, demonstrating the current state of the valve. |
This Old House
Leslie Plummer Clagett |
Bath Sinks: Twice as Nice Adding another sink will help unclog your bathroom bottlenecks. Here's advice on how to accomplish the task. |
| This Old House |
Silencing Noisy Pipes Put an end to the banging underfoot with this simple fix. |
Popular Mechanics
March 31, 2009 |
Troubleshoot Your Toilet Without a Plumber A call to a licensed plumber can mean an expensive hourly fee, but the science of plumbing is fairly straightforward, and most problems are simpler to solve than you might think. |
Popular Mechanics
February 2006
Norman Becker |
Homeowners Clinic Expert Q & A Proper oil-fired boiler tuneups... Protect fiberglass from fading... Stopping toilet leaks... Removing soap scum... Ice crystals in the attic... etc. |
Popular Mechanics
June 2007
Ken Juran |
How to Replace an Exhaust Crossover Pipe It's basic plumbing, if you're not intimidated by the need to remove rusted fasteners. |
Popular Mechanics
December 2008
Roy Berendsohn |
How Your Heating System Works: A Primer Regardless of what prompts you to take a second look at your house's heating system, or perhaps the first look, you do need to be conversant with what makes it tick. Here are the basics. |
Popular Mechanics
January 1997 |
Installing A Sump Pump If you have water problems in your basement, the simplest solution may be to install a sump pump. |
Popular Mechanics
December 26, 2008 |
How to Fix Noisy Water Pipes Lowering the water pressure, which should generally not be above 60 psi, often can reduce the hammer sound. |
Reason
February 2009
Jacob Sullum |
You Can Put Your Weed in There What to do after the last head shop closes |
Food Engineering
April 3, 2006 |
Blow gun New blow gun features a special valve design and construction to create a smooth flow of fluid, says the manufacturer. |
U.S. CPSC
May 5, 2005 |
Cimberio S.p.A. and Dormont Manufacturing Company Recall of Certain Cimberio Gas Valves When one of these valves is closed, it could open up slightly. If the gas supply is on, gas will leak from the inlet port through the ball/seat and travel through the outlet port. If the valve is not connected to an appliance, and is not capped or plugged leaking gas will escape into the air. |
Popular Mechanics
March 2006
Norman Becker |
Homeowners Clinic Expert Q & A Sealing a leak around conduit in the foundation wall... Making a Kohler toilet flush properly... Insulate exposed oil supply lines in the winter?... Preventing water evaporation from toilets, sink traps and floor drains... Can a light-fixture dimmer switch be used for a ceiling fan?... etc. |
Popular Mechanics
December 2008 |
20 Minute Solutions: Quick Home Fixes, Upgrades and Instant Organizers Jazz up your kitchen... Quiet doors and hinges... Freshen your bath... etc. |
Popular Mechanics
June 2005
Norman Becker |
Homeowners Clinic Expert Q & A Solutions to readers' dilemmas ranging from tankless water heaters to dryer booster fans. |
| This Old House |
Tips for Talking with Your Plumber A pro's advice on how to help your trades person help you. |
Managed Care
January 2008
Thomas Morrow |
Linx Technology Avoids Heart Valve Complications Heart valves made from new composite materials minimize calcification, a common problem that can lead to a second valve replacement. |
This Old House
Dan DiClerico |
25 Years of Innovation: Faucets Today, there's as much variety in fixtures as in any other element of home decor. |
This Old House
Larry LeMasters |
Perfect Pipe Joints PVC pipe and fittings are lightweight, inexpensive, and easy to cut and assemble -- if you follow these tips for proper alignment. |
Popular Mechanics
November 2006
Mike Allen |
Saturday Mechanic: Changing a Tire You know how to fix a flat, right? But now might be a good time to try it on your current car, with the tools supplied -- just in case |
U.S. CPSC
April 27, 2005 |
Bell & Gossett Recall of Dual Unit Valves The relief valve portion of the Dual Unit Valve may leak upon initial installation and/or system start-up. The leakage through the Relief Valve drain connection may potentially expose installer to hot water, resulting in a burn injury. |
