A shutoff valve connects to copper plumbing pipes in one of two ways: Compression fitting; Sweat fitting. Identify the connection type used in your home by referring to the photos below. If you have ...

Q: My toilet will start running and then suddenly stop for no reason. It is keeping me up at night. What can I do? A: It sounds as if you either have a ghost inhabiting your bathroom, or you need to ...

Once considered an unbuildable lot, this unique property was transformed into a bold, livable work of art. You’ve remodeled the kitchen and updated the bathroom—but what about your crawlspace? Open ...

There are three likely culprits that can cause a toilet to run continuously — the float, flapper, or fill valve. Luckily, ...

If you own your home, or even if you rent, chances are high that you’ll need to perform some basic toilet repair at some point. If your toilet isn’t flushing, if it’s very noisy, if it’s not filling ...