http://plumbing.about.com/ Get the latest headlines from the About.com http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hh http://www.about.com/ 118 20 en-us 2012-02-14T17:45:38Z Tue, 14 Feb 2012 17:45:38 +0000 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://plumbing.about.com/b/2012/02/21/is-that-shut-off-valve-too-old.htm <p><img class="alignnone" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/plumbing/1/9/c/5/-/-/compression_angle_stop.jpg" alt="A compression valve" /></p> <p>Whenever you change out a fixture don't forget to change the shut off valve as well. While an older valve may look fine that doesn't mean that it will work when you need it to.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://plumbing.about.com/b/2012/02/21/is-that-shut-off-valve-too-old.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://plumbing.about.com/b/2012/02/21/is-that-shut-off-valve-too-old.htm Tue, 21 Feb 2012 19:29:25 +0000 2012-02-21T19:29:25Z http://plumbing.about.com/b/2012/02/14/one-flush-or-two.htm <p><img class="alignnone" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/plumbing/1/9/W/5/-/-/water_saving_toilet.jpg" alt="A dual flush water saving toilet" /></p> <p>Many of us are always looking for ways to save on our household water usage. One great option is a water saving toilet. For most households the toilet is a primary source of daily water usage. Water savers in general and dual flush toilets in particular are a great way to save water.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://plumbing.about.com/b/2012/02/14/one-flush-or-two.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://plumbing.about.com/b/2012/02/14/one-flush-or-two.htm Tue, 14 Feb 2012 17:45:38 +0000 2012-02-14T17:45:38Z http://plumbing.about.com/b/2012/02/09/is-it-time-for-a-new-washing-machine.htm <p>If you find that your washing machine is suddenly not draining or it is draining water all over the floor your first impulse may be to run out and buy a new one (especially if it is an older unit).</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://plumbing.about.com/b/2012/02/09/is-it-time-for-a-new-washing-machine.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://plumbing.about.com/b/2012/02/09/is-it-time-for-a-new-washing-machine.htm Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:05:50 +0000 2012-02-09T16:05:50Z http://plumbing.about.com/b/2012/02/06/the-right-tools-for-a-job.htm <p>For anyone looking to get started with DIY plumbing one of the first things to think about is getting the right tools. Although there are many specialized plumbing tools, most projects can be successfully completed with just a few tools.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://plumbing.about.com/b/2012/02/06/the-right-tools-for-a-job.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://plumbing.about.com/b/2012/02/06/the-right-tools-for-a-job.htm Mon, 06 Feb 2012 18:02:16 +0000 2012-02-06T18:02:16Z http://plumbing.about.com/b/2012/02/01/commode-overflowed.htm <p>A toilet clog is a very common plumbing problem that most homeowners will need to deal with at one point or another. Fortunately a toilet clog is also a fairly easy problem to fix in most cases.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://plumbing.about.com/b/2012/02/01/commode-overflowed.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://plumbing.about.com/b/2012/02/01/commode-overflowed.htm Wed, 01 Feb 2012 19:17:32 +0000 2012-02-01T19:17:32Z http://plumbing.about.com/b/2012/01/27/fix-a-leaky-yard-hydrant.htm <p><img class="alignnone" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/plumbing/1/9/U/5/-/-/oldhydrant.jpg" alt="Dripping yard hydrant" /></p> <p>Frost free yard hydrants are great in places where the winter gets cold enough to freeze water. Usually yard hydrants work well for many years. When a hydrant begins to leak or drip it can be a combination of age and temperature changes that finally wear down the rubber gaskets.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://plumbing.about.com/b/2012/01/27/fix-a-leaky-yard-hydrant.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://plumbing.about.com/b/2012/01/27/fix-a-leaky-yard-hydrant.htm Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:23:51 +0000 2012-01-27T18:23:51Z http://plumbing.about.com/b/2012/01/23/customer-question-how-can-i-save-money-on-plumbing-repairs.htm <p>I am often asked for ways to save money on plumbing repairs. The answer to this varies depending on what repairs we are talking about.</p> <p>There is a general answer for how to save on household plumbing repairs that applies to almost everyone.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://plumbing.about.com/b/2012/01/23/customer-question-how-can-i-save-money-on-plumbing-repairs.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://plumbing.about.com/b/2012/01/23/customer-question-how-can-i-save-money-on-plumbing-repairs.htm Mon, 23 Jan 2012 19:40:44 +0000 2012-01-23T19:40:44Z http://plumbing.about.com/b/2012/01/20/moen-scald-guard.htm <p><img class="alignnone" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/plumbing/1/9/L/5/-/-/scald_guard.jpg" alt="Scald guard on a Moen shower" /></p> <p>When replacing the cartridge of a <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://plumbing.about.com/od/shower_and_tub/ss/Moen-Shower-Pressure-Balanced-Valve-Repair.htm">leaky Moen shower</a> pressure balanced valve you may notice two white plastic rings behind the shower handle. Those two rings are actually a great safety feature called a scald guard.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://plumbing.about.com/b/2012/01/20/moen-scald-guard.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://plumbing.about.com/b/2012/01/20/moen-scald-guard.htm Fri, 20 Jan 2012 18:37:02 +0000 2012-01-20T18:37:02Z http://plumbing.about.com/b/2012/01/18/have-a-leaky-shower.htm <p><img class="alignnone" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/plumbing/1/9/M/5/-/-/leaky_shower.jpg" alt="Leaky shower head" /></p> <p>You don't have to put up with an annoying leaky shower. Many shower leaks can be fixed with a simple repair.</p> <p>Usually all that is required is to replace the worn out parts like the cartridge or the seats and springs. The repair will depend on the brand of shower valve.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://plumbing.about.com/b/2012/01/18/have-a-leaky-shower.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://plumbing.about.com/b/2012/01/18/have-a-leaky-shower.htm Wed, 18 Jan 2012 18:41:45 +0000 2012-01-18T18:41:45Z http://plumbing.about.com/b/2012/01/14/the-age-of-plumbing-fixtures.htm <p>When all of the fixtures in a bathroom are the same age sometimes they all wear out at the same time. If a faucet begins to leak the shower may follow not long after.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://plumbing.about.com/b/2012/01/14/the-age-of-plumbing-fixtures.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://plumbing.about.com/b/2012/01/14/the-age-of-plumbing-fixtures.htm Sat, 14 Jan 2012 19:30:37 +0000 2012-01-14T19:30:37Z