Valves

When it comes to plumbing, pipes get all the glory. But valves are important, too.

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How to Install a New Bathroom Faucet in 8 Steps

Learn how to upgrade your bathroom faucet the DIY way. You can do this.

Use pipe thread sealant on plastic, rubber or metal, on washers, rings or gaskets, and especially, on anything that has...

Faucet installation made easy.

A fresh new look for your bathroom.

Fix a leaking shutoff valve and save yourself the cost of a visit from the plumber.

In honor of Family Handyman's 70th anniversary, we're sharing some throwbacks. Check out these DIY plumbing tips.

We caught up with Joe Barnes, a second-generation master plumber with more than 30 years of experience, to tackle...

Is one type better than the other?

Choose ball-type valves when replacing toilet or sink shutoff valves

You can add new packing in minutes without turning off the water

Stop under-sink leaks with this 30-minute fix.

Prevent leaks with a better supply valve

Evaluate your own air filter and PCV valve

Solution to a leak around the water valve shut-off handle

How to find and operate shutoff valves for gas and water pipes.

Most homeowners are concerned with how to keep pipes from freezing during the winter. But consider this situation contributing editor Kurt...

Stop that drip for good

Special check valves reduce pipe noise

This simple fix only takes a minute

Do-it-yourself and save $20

An easy alternative to shutting off the main water supply