A shutoff valve connects to copper plumbing pipes in one of two ways: Compression fitting; Sweat fitting. Identify the connection type used in your home by referring to the photos below. If you have ...

Like many others, due to the coronavirus I've spent the past eight weeks working from home, trying to teach my kids and staring at all of the home improvement projects I haven't had time to tackle.

That old faucet has been there since the house was first built. It has performed well over the years, but now it’s kinda leaky, maybe even a little grungy from hard water build up and it is hard to ...

September 22, 2021 Add as a preferred source on Google Add as a preferred source on Google Whether you have a slow leak or are just looking to spruce up your kitchen, updating your old faucet can help ...

Whether your bathroom is outdated or tacky, or you’re just in the mood for something new and different, updating your bathroom sink fixture is a pretty easy DIY project. In a few short hours, you can ...

Q. I need a new kitchen faucet because the old one leaks cold water. There seem to be many designs available at home center stores. What types are most efficient at saving water and which are most ...

After 10 years in print journalism, Nick transitioned to the home improvement space. He has specialized in maintenance, mortgages, home warranties, moving, car shipping, home security and more for 7 ...

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Chauncey grew up on a farm in rural northern California. At 18 he ran away and saw the world with a backpack and a credit card, discovering that the true value of any point or mile is the experience ...