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Plumbing with PEX instead of copper
In relocating the hookup for a washer and dryer I ran into a tricky situation. It was going to require six joints in both the hot and cold lines to maneuver around a beam, go under the joists, and then connect to the existing plumbing. Not looking forward ...
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Plumbing access panel installation
When a home is built, the architect and builder should always make provisions for future maintenance. Unfortunately, altogether too often, this is one place where corners are cut. One of these details is access to plumbing components. This means plumbing ...
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Take a bite out of plumbing!
Have you ever opened up a wall and discovered a scorch mark that would make the biggest pyromaniac in the world weep for joy? I have. Invariably it is the result of repair in a tight space that required a soldered joint. In the course of completing the ...
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5 Not-So-Scary Plumbing Fixes
Plumbing jobs can turn off even the most courageous DIYer. After all, who wants to deal with a burst pipe and a flooded bathroom? We're here to tell you: Some plumbing projects just sound scary -- but they're totally doable. Anything he can do, you can ...
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DIY Disaster Doctor: Perplexing Plumbing Repair
Chris W. McDougall of Apex Home Inspection in Santa Cruz, CA (via The Money Pit. Used with permission of the ASHI Reporter You've heard of the term "everything but the kitchen sink"? Well someone seems to have used everything in the kitchen -- including ...
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Perpetual remodeling syndrome: finishing your basement
The key part of basement remodeling happens before you ever even touch a tool. I'm talking about design, of course. What you intend to use your basement for will move your design ideas in the right direction. A great method is to brainstorm with your ...
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