If you’re putting in a new bathtub, you’ll have to install the drain and the trap. Normally, this will also mean connecting a vent. It may also mean running a new connection to the waste pipe. In...

If you’re installing a washing machine for the first time, you’ll have to install a drain. Under international plumbing code, that also means installing a vent. Luckily, adding a vent to a...

A refrigerator is one of the largest appliances you can have in your kitchen, and it’s working 24 hours a day. It takes a lot of electricity to power an appliance that big, but sometimes outlets...

Instead of replacing cabinets, you can paint them for a refreshed look at a fraction of the cost. But what if your cabinets look good outside, but they have an unfinished interior or shelves. Is...

People spend a considerable amount of time in the bathroom. Toilets often need replacing after heavy use, leaks, and aging. When installing a new toilet, you may wonder if you should use white or...

Caulk is a sealing material that can waterproof the edges of your kitchen sink for years. But over time, even the strongest sealant can crack and wear away. When this happens, you need to clean and...