Plumbing How To & DIY
Improve the value of your home by discovering our plumbing step-by-step tips & ideas.
How to Increase Water Pressure on City Water
Having issues with your water pressure? Here’s how to troubleshoot and improve your water pressure if you’re on city water.
How to Get Rid of Rust in Well Water
Bad taste or color in your well water? Learn about the different ways to remove rust and iron from your water supply.
How You Can Unclog Any Drain: Sink, Toilet, and Tub
Armed with the right tools and techniques, here’s how You Can unclog a sink or toilet easily without having to call in a pro.
How To Upgrade to a Pressure-Balanced Shower Valve
Upgrade your shower experience with a pressure-balanced valve that maintains a steady temperature and prevents scalding. Read our guide to learn more.
How to Repair Toilet Tank Components
Toilet issues? Join This Old House plumbing and HVAC expert Richard Trethewey as he explains how to repair toilet tank components.
How To Fix a Leaky Faucet With Easy to Follow Steps
Read our guide to learn how to fix a leaky faucet step by step, including instructions for different kinds of faucets.
How To Deal with Common Kitchen Plumbing Problems
Kitchen plumbing issues can be a nuisance, but most are easy to fix yourself. Here’s how to handle leaks and clear clogs in your kitchen.
How to Replace Polybutylene Piping with PEX
Polybutylene piping is no longer up to code. Our experts will show you why and how to replace it with new, more durable PEX tubing.
How to Shorten a Gas Pipe to Fit an Oven
Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shortens a gas pipe for a homeowner whose new stove does not fit against the wall because it is getting stuck on the pipe
How to Install and Maintain a Water Filter Under the Sink
Installing a water filter under your sink can remove contaminants, sediment, and unpleasant tastes. Read how to install this system yourself in our step-by-step guide.
New Solutions To Unclog Sinks and Keep Them Clear
Explore traditional and innovative solutions to clear a clogged sink in this guide, with tips from TOH plumbing expert Richard Trethewey.
How Plumbing Technology is Advancing
During a visit to IBS 2019, Richard Trethewey gave our Pro2Pro editor a lesson in connecting pex tubing, then explored a new water-monitoring device and high-tech training tool
How To Work With Gas Pipes
Learn how professionals install gas piping in a home from plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey in our step-by-step guide.
Common Water Heater Questions Answered by the Experts
This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shares some tips on maintaining water heaters in Your Home.
How to Replace a Main Shutoff Valve
Learn how to replace a malfunctioning main shutoff valve from This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey.
How To Replace a Shower Cartridge
A common culprit of shower issues is the shower cartridge. Learn how to replace a shower cartridge in our comprehensive guide.
Plumbing Tool Essentials for Beginners
This video and guide detail the tools you'll need when you have a home plumbing repair to do or a minor emergency.
How to Rebuild a Shutoff Valve
Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner replace the shutoff valve underneath her kitchen sink
How to Install a New Kitchen Faucet
Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner replace her kitchen faucet.
How To Solder A Plumbing Pipe
Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey offers landscape contractor Jenn Nawada a crash course on soldering a pipe.
How to Install and Connect an Ice Maker Like a Pro
Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a special homeowner hook up her refrigerator with an ice maker
Are Plastic Water Heaters Worthwhile For Your Home?
This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey weighs the pros and cons of a plastic tank water heater.
How to Repair a 3 Handle Shower Faucet
Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey repairs and replaces a leaky shower valve.
How to Repair a Damaged Main Shutoff Valve
Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey demonstrates solutions for replacing a water main shutoff
How To Install a Water Saving Toilet for Your Bathroom
Looking to cut down on utilities? Install a new water-saving toilet and save money with each flush by using our step-by-step guide.
How to Connect Copper Pipes Without Soldering
The tried and true method for connecting copper pipes has always been soldering, but it’s a difficult skill to master. Richard Trethewey shows another effective way to connect these pipes without pulling out the blow torch.
How To Diagnose and Fix a Gurgling Sink
This Old House plumbing expert Richard Trethewey points out common reasons for a noisy sink and how to fix sink gurgling.
How to Install a Tankless Water Heater
This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows how to install a tankless water heater.
How to Fix a Wobbly Toilet
Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner diagnose and repair a wobbly toilet
How To Change a Toilet
Changing a toilet doesn't have to be unpleasant. With this DIY project, you can enhance your bathroom’s functionality.
How to Prevent Plumbing Leaks Automatically
Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey demonstrates a wireless detector that can shut off the water in case of a flood.
How to Diagnose and Repair a Leaking Water Heater
Learn common causes for a leaking water heater and how to fix water heater issues before they cause damage and become costly.