• PEX A Plumbing Made Easy: Must-Know Tips for Beginners

    PEX A Plumbing Made Easy: Must-Know Tips for Beginners

    PEX Plumbing can speed up any project. It’s fast, easy, and doesn’t require many tools. However, like any plumbing, you can make costly mistakes that cause water leaks. In this tutorial, you’ll get a materials list, see what tools I…

  • Choosing The Right Shower Valve: Your Ultimate Guide

    Choosing The Right Shower Valve: Your Ultimate Guide

    Choosing the right shower valve can be confusing.  Should you install a single valve or two valves? Is it best to use copper or PEX? What are all the parts youโ€™ll need? And whatโ€™s the total cost? I answer all…

  • How to Choose and Install Your New Toilet Flapper

    How to Choose and Install Your New Toilet Flapper

    Randomly running toilets are costly. And theyโ€™re loud. Normally the biggest problem is an old toilet flapper. So in todayโ€™s tutorial, youโ€™ll learn how to choose and install the flapper in less than 5 minutes. Plus, youโ€™ll avoid some key…

  • How to Install a Fernco Coupling

    So, youโ€™ve got a plumbing problem. Maybe a leaky pipe, a stubborn toilet, or youโ€™re just feeling adventurous and want to replace your old, crusty pipes with something shinier. Whatever the reason, chances are youโ€™ve come across the magical world…

  • How to Relocate a Shower Drain Away from the Floor Joist

    How to Relocate a Shower Drain Away from the Floor Joist

    Recently, our HRT member Tim had to relocate a shower drain. But he wasnโ€™t sure how to do it. The existing drain was too close to the floor joist. Fortunately, heโ€™s using the Schluter shower pan and this makes his…

  • Shower Drain Plumbing Mistakes and How You Can Avoid Them

    Shower Drain Plumbing Mistakes and How You Can Avoid Them

    Sadly, many homeowners make shower drain plumbing mistakes. The consequences are water leaks and smelly bathrooms. But it doesnโ€™t have to be that if you follow a simple plan. And the good news is these concepts apply to other plumbing…

  • Tub Shower Valve Mistakes and How You Can Avoid Them

    Tub Shower Valve Mistakes and How You Can Avoid Them

    In this tutorial, youโ€™ll see common tub shower valve mistakes and how to avoid them. Unfortunately, many people install shower valves incorrectly. T his causes water leaks and ugly tile installations. Today, youโ€™ll learn how to avoid common mistakes and…

  • How to Unclog Bathtub Drain Pipes and Save $200 in Two Minutes

    How to Unclog Bathtub Drain Pipes and Save $200 in Two Minutes

    In this tutorial, youโ€™ll learn how to unclog bathtub drain pipes. Everyone should learn the three methods in this tutorial. I promise theyโ€™ll save you money and get your bath draining quickly again. Letโ€™s dive in! Common Slow Draining Bathtub…

  • Under Sink Plumbing Tips from Start to Finish

    Under Sink Plumbing Tips from Start to Finish

    Under sink plumbing in bathrooms is always a challenge. Especially if youโ€™ve never done it or are working with older homes. This tutorial will show you many bathroom sink plumbing tips I wish I had known years ago. So letโ€™s…

  • Shower Valve Height…Everything You Need to Know

    Shower Valve Height…Everything You Need to Know

    Shower valve height is important. After all, if you canโ€™t comfortably use your shower then why build it? In this tutorial, youโ€™ll see how to set the height of shower valve bodies for walk-in showers and tub showers. Letโ€™s dive…

  • Toilet Installation Tips for Beginners

    Toilet Installation Tips for Beginners

    In this tutorial, youโ€™ll see toilet installation tips. These tips are great whether youโ€™re new to home renovation or have been doing it for years. I promise youโ€™ll learn something new. And in the end, your toilet installation will be…

  • Delta Diverter Valve Tips

    Delta shower valves are the best. Hereโ€™s the reason: theyโ€™re easy to install. Plus, these shower valves come in different varieties. For example, todayโ€™s tutorial shows how to use the Delta diverter valve with PEX A. So if you want…

  • Bidet Toilet Seat Installation Tips

    Bidet toilet seat installation doesn’t have to be hard. Plus, it’s one of the best upgrades you can make to your bathroom… and your rear end! This tutorial shows how to install the Fluidmaster Soft Spa toilet seat, which is…

  • Vertical Copper Pipe Soldering Tips

    Vertical Copper Pipe Soldering Tips

    Vertical copper pipe soldering can be tough. Particularly if youโ€™re new to soldering, but the tips in this tutorial make it much easier. Plus, youโ€™ll see how to safely solder copper pipes inside bathroom walls. Letโ€™s dive in!! Vertical Copper…

  • PEX Pipe Installation Tips

    PEX Pipe Installation Tips

    PEX pipe installation tips can speed up bathroom remodeling. However, itโ€™s important to know the basics to avoid water leaks. This tutorial will make your project much easier and faster, so letโ€™s dive in! PEX Pipe Installation Supplies Here are…

  • Delta Shower Valve Installation Tips

    Delta Shower Valve Installation Tips

    Delta shower valve installation doesn’t have to be hard. That said, if local plumbing code requires copper, this tutorial will be a huge help. There are tons of tips that’ll make your project much easier, so let’s dive in! Delta…

  • Repair Copper Pipe Leaks with SharkBites (Super EASY!)

    Repair Copper Pipe Leaks with SharkBites (Super EASY!)

    Learning how to repair copper pipe leaks is important. Especially if you canโ€™t get a plumber to your house and have no other option but to do it yourself. This tutorial is going to show how to repair copper pipe…

  • Fluidmaster’s New PRO45H Fill Valve

    Fluidmaster’s New PRO45H Fill Valve

    Fluidmaster has the new PRO45H fill valve and itโ€™s pretty darn cool. It can be used for high efficiency toilets and toilets that use 3.5 gpf or more. The PRO45H is ideal for professional contractors and plumbers. Especially when the…

  • Flush Valve Repair Kit for Running Toilets

    Flush Valve Repair Kit for Running Toilets

    Running toilets waste water and can cost lots of money. Many solutions exist and todayโ€™s tutorial is one option. It specifically addresses faulty flush valve seats. What the heck are flush valve seats? Theyโ€™re the part of the flush valve…

  • How to Replace Bathroom Water Supply Lines

    How to Replace Bathroom Water Supply Lines

    Did you know Bathroom water supply lines should be replaced every 10 years? The reason is because they can leak and create tons of water damage. So todayโ€™s tutorial will show how to replace water supply lines, specifically for toilets…

  • Make #How to Fix Running Toilet Obsolete

    Make #How to Fix Running Toilet Obsolete

    Why is #How to Fix Running Toilet so popular? Apparently itโ€™s a big problem people need to fix. So today weโ€™re going to share how to fix a running toilet in 10 minutes by replacing the fill valve. This is…

  • How to Replace Shower Faucet Diverters

    In todayโ€™s tutorial, youโ€™ll see tips for how to replace shower faucet diverters using PEX B and Hansgroheโ€™s iBox. This is one of the best ways to install a new shower faucet. Hereโ€™s why: Thereโ€™s no soldering or sweating copper…

  • Shower Valve Replacement with PEX B

    Shower Valve Replacement with PEX B

    Shower valve replacement doesn’t have to be painful. Today’s tutorial shares tips for how to install a new Delta mixing valve in a bathtub. You’ll see how to use PEX B to make this project a lot easier. In the…

  • Bathtub Replacement: Your Step-by-Step Guide

    Bathtub Replacement: Your Step-by-Step Guide

    Bathtub replacementย in old bathrooms can be tough. Today Iโ€™ll share helpful tips and prepare you for a successful bathroom remodel. Letโ€™s dive in and get you feeling more confident about how to replace a bathtub. Bathtub Replacement and Subfloor Problems…

  • How to Install an American Standard Pedestal Sink

    Pedestal sinks are terrific for small bathrooms. But typically they donโ€™t have any storage. American Standard gave me their Retrospect sink and console. This pedestal sink has an integrated towel bar and storage, which makes it perfect for small bathrooms.…

  • How to Replace a Toilet

    American Standard toilets are super easy to install. Replacing a toiletย is a good skill to learn because itโ€™ll save you at least $200. Plus, youโ€™ll seeย tips toย prevent every homeownerโ€™s worst fear: NASTY toilet water leaks!!!!!! Iโ€™ve seen this happen and…

  • Soldering Tips (QUICK TIPS)

    Soldering tips can make a BIG difference. That could beโ€ฆthe difference between getting frustrated and having an easier time. โ€ฆthe difference between burning your home down or NOT!!! If youโ€™ve watched our other tutorials you know WE LOVE PEX. But…

  • How to Install PEX Pipe in 10 Minutes or Less

    How to Install PEX Pipe in 10 Minutes or Less

    Are you afraid to solder copper pipes? If youโ€™ve never soldered before it can be intimidating. Plus you can easily catch your house on fire โ€“ never a good thing. Today youโ€™ll learn how to install PEX pipe.ย This is a…

  • How to Install a Bathtub

    Today youโ€™ll learn how to install a bathtub and make it solid as a rock. Weโ€™ll discuss subfloor prep, self-leveling, plumbing and much more. So if you need a good bathtub installation overview, youโ€™re in the right place. Bathtub Installation…

  • How to Remove a Bathtub (SAFELY!!)

    Today youโ€™ll learn how to remove a bathtub. And I highly recommend replacing old bathtubs for two reasons. First, the plumbing is typically shot. Even old cast iron tubs start to develop rust at the plumbing connections. The last thing…

  • How to Install a Water Shut Off Valve (9 Minutes!!)

    Today youโ€™ll learn how to install a water shut off valveโ€ฆand do it in record time. If thereโ€™s ever a time to freak out itโ€™s during a water leak. They lead to damaged drywall, mold, etc etc. Nasty stuff can…

  • How to Fix a Copper Pipe…WITHOUT Soldering!!

    How to Fix a Copper Pipe…WITHOUT Soldering!!

    Today youโ€™ll learn how to fix a copper pipe. Hereโ€™s the Story: Last Sunday I got a franticย text from my wifeโ€ฆ โ€ฆwater was leaking from the kitchen ceiling!!!!!!! What would you do in this situation? If you donโ€™t have an…

  • Tips for Fixing a Leaking Toilet Bowl

    Is there anything worse than a leaking toilet bowl? YUCK!!! Unfortunately this has happened to us. Let me say thisโ€ฆ โ€ฆnever EVER double up the wax ring. Todayโ€™s tutorial shows you how to fix a leaking toilet bowl for less…

  • How to Fix a Pinhole Leak in a Copper Pipe

    Pipe leaks can cost thousands of dollars. NO FUN. Weโ€™ve owned our home for 8 years and had 4 different copper pipe leaks. The first time I called our plumber and he soldered in a new section ofย pipe for $97.…

  • How to Solder Copper Pipe (Important Tips!!)

    Burning your house to the groundโ€ฆ Is this the first thing that comes to mind when you think of soldering copper pipe? Maybe Iโ€™m the only one thinking this, lol. The first time I had to solder a pipe was…

  • How to Cut Copper Pipe

    Have you ever found a tool you love? A few years back I was in Home Depot searching for a new pipe cutter. And Snap! There it was, the AutoCut tool. Itโ€™s been in my tool box ever since. Today…

  • The Ridgid Faucet and Sink Installer Tool

    Working under a sink isย a pain in the BUTT. Itโ€™s cramped, dark, and sometimes stinky. Last week I got a request from one of our community members. Adam wanted to know the easiest way to replace faucet supply lines. Todayโ€™s…

  • How to Replace a Bathroom Faucet

    How to Replace a Bathroom Faucet

    Do you wanna learn how to replace a bathroom faucet? Maybe the prior homeowner had bad taste? Or the current faucet just isnโ€™t your style? You can easily do this project BUT youโ€™ll need the right tools and tips. Hey,…

  • How to Caulk a Bathtub

    Learning how to caulk a bathtub should be easy, right? And it is. But wouldnโ€™t it be nice to get time saving tips. One of my tenants kept complaining about her tubโ€™s caulk looking bad. I decided to just remove…

  • How to Install a Pedestal Sink & Faucet

    Is your bathroom small? You make it look a lot bigger withย a pedestal sink. Sounds easy enough, right. Itโ€™s pretty simple but you can encounter big problems. Likeย plumbing leaks. FRUSTRATING!! Todayโ€™s tutorial shows youย how to install the faucet, pedestal sink,…

  • How to Clean a Stinky Sink Drain

    How to Clean a Stinky Sink Drain

    No matter how much you clean your bathroom sometimes the sink drain just flat out STINKS!!! A few weeks back our friend asked me how to get rid of the sewer smell coming from a bathroom sink. I have a…

  • Solution for a Toilet That Keeps Running

    Solution for a Toilet That Keeps Running

    In my case it more than quadrupled in ONE MONTH!!!! I blinked a few times, called the water company and then took my lumps. Turns out the toilet was running due to a bad flapper valve. Letโ€™s just say I…

  • Thawing and Preventing Frozen Pipes

    This post shows you how to thaw and prevent frozen pipes because when it happens you need to act quickly. Hereโ€™s the deal: Itโ€™s not the freezing part thatโ€™s painful. Itโ€™s the thawing. But donโ€™t worry, I have a lot…

  • How to Fix a Running Toilet

    How do you fixย a running toilet?ย  If youโ€™re like me then this problem drives you bonkers. But fortunately, the solutions are super simple. And you need only 3 tools (Phillips head screwdriver, flathead screwdriver, & wire snips) and 15 minutes…

  • How to Unclog a Sink

    Have you ever wondered why your bathroom sink is draining slower than the morning commute? Often this kind of problem is super easy to fix yet a lot of us just assume we couldnโ€™t do it ourselves. But you might…

  • Need to Fix a Leaking Toilet Bowl?

    Have you ever had your toilet move when you sit on it? Has your toilet ever leaked down into the living room, kitchen, or garage? All of these things have happened to me and needless to say itโ€™s not how…

  • How to Fix a Leaky Faucet

    Wanna learn how to fix a leaky faucet? Specifically a leaky Delta faucet? Youโ€™re in the right place. A bathroom faucet leak can be one of the most frustrating things about being a homeowner. But donโ€™t fear this common problem.…

  • Replacing Copper Pipes & Fittings With Push Fit Plumbing Pipe Connectors

    How do you replace old copper pipes and fittings without soldering? More importantly, can you do this without having a ton of money, time, or plumbing experience? These questions came to me after noticing an old corroding copper shut-off valve…

  • American Standard Cadet 3

    How much does it cost to replace a toilet? If youโ€™re paying a good plumber it could be upwards of $300-$400 (which includes the cost of a low price toilet). Todayโ€™s toilets are easy to assemble and require at most…

  • Water Leaks: 3 Priceless Plumbing Tips

    My neighbor Pat recently discovered his house had high water pressure. Why is this such an issue? While you may like strong showers in the morning your houseโ€™s internal plumbing doesnโ€™t. Water pressure over 80 psi (pounds per square inch)…

  • How to Fix a Leaky Faucet

    Does anyone else get irritated when the bathroom faucet drips constantly? It drives me completely nuts to see water just being wasted day in and day out. And apparently my youngest daughter feels the same way: she came to me…

  • How to Perform a Bathtub Drain Repair for Under $20

    One of the worst feelings you can get as a homeowner is when you see a watermark on the ceiling below a bathroom. The next thought that crosses my mind is how much this little water issue will cost. This…