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How to Install a Bathroom Sink: 5 Steps to a Restroom Refresh

May 16, 2021

Installing a bathroom sink is a project even the most novice DIYers can take on themselves, provided they have a little patience and preparedness. Here's is a basic overview of the steps involved in a standard bathroom sink installation that’ll help get you started on the project.

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How to Install or Replace a Bathtub

May 15, 2021

While it might sound intimidating, removing and installing a new bathtub is a relatively easy DIY project that can be completed in a single day. Here's our step-by-step guide.

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How to Install a Sump Pump: A Step-by-Step Guide

May 12, 2021

A sump pump can save you hours of cleanup time. It’ll also help keep your basement free of standing water that can cause mold and affect the integrity of your foundation over time. Here’s everything you need to know about sump pumps, including how to install one.

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What's a Wet Room?

May 12, 2021

A wet room is a bathroom, except the whole thing’s designed to get wet. Think floor-to-ceiling tile, waterproof décor and a shower that’s out in the open. Wet rooms are certainly trendy as of late, and it’s no wonder why; they’re functional, accessible and may even raise your home value.  

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Pipe Burst? Here's What to Do Next

May 07, 2021

If a water pipe bursts in your home, it's important to act quickly to prevent serious water damage to your house and belongings. Knowing what to do when you have a broken water pipe can save you a lot of money on costly plumbing and building repairs.

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Got a Stopped-up Sink With a Sink Stopper? Pull Out All the Stops

May 07, 2021

Slow drains can be a hassle. It’d be easy enough if you could just look down the drain to locate the obstruction, but many bathroom sinks have stoppers that make them more difficult to unclog. If you have a stopped-up sink with a sink stopper, here's how to unclog it.

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What's a Fatberg? (Spoiler: It's as Gross as It Sounds)

May 02, 2021

Fatbergs are massive amalgam of cooking fat and personal hygiene products that can clog sewers and cause sewage backups in your home. Preventing them is as simple as properly disposing of cooking grease in the trash rather than the drain.

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No Hogwash: How to Install a Farmhouse Sink in 9 Steps

Apr 28, 2021

Installing a farmhouse sink is a stylish home improvement project you can do to enhance the appearance of your kitchen. The farmhouse sink installation process is a little different than the standard process for traditional sinks, so be sure to check out our step-by-step guide for how to install a farmhouse sink.

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Never Flush These 11 Things Down Your Toilet

Apr 27, 2021

We all put things down our toilet that aren’t exactly supposed to be there — whether out of convenience or ignorance. But you should know that your habit of flushing cat litter or Q-tips might be harmful to both your house’s septic system and your city’s sewer system. Here are 11 things not to flush.

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What'll It Be? When Building a Wet Bar in Your Home, Consider These Things

Apr 25, 2021

Installing a wet bar can be done professionally, using your own DIY skills, or a combination of the two. Here are some guidelines to consider with regard to how to build a wet bar.

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