02/11/2012  Posted by admin , , ,  No Responses »
Clear A Slow Drain In Minutes

leosaumurejr /Free Photos There are very few homeowners who have not suffered from slow running drains. Often times they are simple hair clogs in the shower, tub or lav drain. Put away the harsh drain cleaning chemicals that seldom work. Zip-It Drain Cleaning Tool is a simple economical tool that will open your drain in [...]

 
3 Must Have Plumbing Tools

While some plumbing projects are beyond the skill set of the average homeowner, many are easy and could save you hundreds of dollars. Terry Madeley /Foter Thousands of articles and even complete books are written to help the “do-it-yourself-er”. But lets face it, if you don’t have the proper tools, all the instruction in the [...]

 
Improve Your Plumbing Skills

spierzchala /Foter My bookshelf is full plumbing books. They include code books, parts manuals, classroom books and catalogs. I am always referring to them for information to help me succeed in the plumbing trade. As a home owner, I encourage you to build up your home improvement library. I’ve selected a few from Amazon to [...]

 
 01/08/2012  Posted by admin , ,  1 Response »
Removing A Broken Pipe Using A Nipple Extractor

Working on old galvanized water lines can lead to unexpected problems. Having the proper tools can make your water line repair easy. When fixing pin hole leaks in pipes, it’s best to remove as much pipe as possible. This picture shows a project I recently tackled. The water leak is under the concrete floor . [...]