Plumbing
Ask Richard: How to Connect Pipe Without Soldering
This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows two no-solder ways to make watertight pipe connections
How To Secure an Undermount Kitchen Sink
Need to install an undermount kitchen sink? Read our guide for practical tips and techniques to achieve a secure and efficient installation.
How To Install an Anti-Scald Shower Valve
Learn how to replace a three-handle shower valve with an anti-scald valve from This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey.
How to Install a New Toilet
This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey heads to Cheyenne, Wyoming, to help a homeowner install a new toilet
Tips for Talking with Your Plumber
A pro's advice on how to help your tradesperson help you
What Can and Can't Go Down a Garbage Disposer
Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey explains what foods should and should not go into garbage disposers.
How To Install a Whole-House Water Softener
Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey visits New Jersey to install a water softener.
How To Avoid Rookie Plumbing Mistakes
Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey demonstrates some common plumbing mistakes and how to avoid them.
How To Replace a Vessel Sink with a Self-Rimming Sink
Learn how to switch out one type of sink to another with This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey.
How To Diagnose Leaks in a Steam Boiler
Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps locate the leak on a steam boiler that's losing water.
How To Prevent and Resolve Plumbing Sulfur Smells
This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey offers remedies to prevent smelly water from wells and water heaters.
Understanding New Water-Heater Regulations
This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey explains how new energy-saving regulations affect today's water heaters.
How to Replace a Clogged Shower Valve
This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey replaces a clogged shower valve that would not allow hot water into the shower
How to Replace a Kitchen Sink and Faucet
Have a new sink and faucet to install? In our video, we'll show you how to remove your old sink and put in a new one.
How to Install a Combination Boiler and Hot Water Heater
Replace two devices, your water heater and boiler, with a single combi boiler unit that’s more efficient and compact.
How to Repair a Leaky Kitchen Faucet
This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner repair her leaky kitchen faucet
How To Solder a Pipe
Watch as This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey demonstrates and shares tips on soldering copper pipe.
How To Install a New Sink and Faucet
Learn how to replace an old kitchen sink with a new one in this how-to video with plumbing expert Richard Tretheway.
Clogged Backflow Preventer
Richard diagnoses a puddle of water near a boiler
How To Replace a Pedestal Sink Pop-Up Assembly
Learn how to replace a pedestal sink pop-up assembly with our video and guide.
How To Replace a Direct Vent Water Heater
This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows how to install a new water heater without a chimney.
How to Install a Drain Pump for a Basement Sink
This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows you how to properly install a drain pump for your basement sink.
How to Install a Frost-Proof Faucet with PEX Piping
If you need access to water outside during the colder months, learn how to use frost-proof faucets to avoid frozen pipes and water damage.
How to Repair a Leaking Faucet
Quick tips of stopping annoying drips with This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey
How To Install an Automatic Washing Machine Shutoff Valve
Learn how to add overflow protection to your laundry room with This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey.
How to Install a Water Pressure Reducing Valve
Taming extremely high water pressure with This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey in this helpful video.
How to Install a Pull-Out Kitchen Faucet
This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows how to upgrade to a faucet and sprayer in one
How to Install a Water Softener
This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey and water-quality specialist Doug Oberhamer show how to soften mineral-rich hard water.
How to Choose Water Supply Piping
This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey takes a look at the wide variety of water-supply pipes
How To Clear a Clogged Plumbing Vent
This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey employs his detective skills to find and clear a stubborn clog.
How to Choose and Maintain a Garbage Disposer
This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shares some tricks for removing—and avoiding—stubborn disposer jams
How to Fix a Leaky Shut-Off Valve
Learn how to fix a faulty water valve in a snap with the help of This Old House Plumbing expert Richard Trethewey.