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Tips for Faucet Repair
The parts may look different, but there are several general steps that apply to all faucet styles.
Clearing a Sink Drain
Unclog your bathroom sink with one of these simple maintenance procedures.
How to Clean a Faucet Aerator
It's a simple repair, but cleaning an aerator can make a big difference to water flow from the faucet.
Cleaning a Sink Trap Line
You may need to disassemble the P-trap to remove the obstruction from a blocked sink.
Draining and Flushing a Water Heater
Follow these steps carefully when you need to empty a tank-style water heater to maintain, repair, or replace it.
Repairing Single-Handle Faucets
Plumber Steve Cory explains how to repair cartridge, ball, and disk faucets.
Podcast 207: Home Maintenance, HVAC Zones, and Dangerous Dryer Vents
What’s the right book for learning home maintenance? How to properly insulate a garage ceiling? How can you improve the comfort of a big house with a one-zone heating and air-conditioning system? Is it okay to vent a dryer into a garage?
A Summer House in the Winter
The challenge of closing up an oceanside Maine home for the winter season.
FHB House: A Hardworking Spare Interior
6 types of specialized drywall in this home address demands for quieter spaces, durable surfaces, and better air quality.
FHB House: Traditional Look, Low Maintenance
Exterior claddings and durable interior finishes create a resilient and attractive home.

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