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It's so fun to do plumbing projects! Just kidding! We know that plumbing projects are tricky, and that a minute percentage of the population actually knows how to do them. That's OK, because on Hometalk, you can talk about plumbing projects with people who have done them before, and can tell you what works - and what doesn't. Search Hometalk for professional plumbers in your area. Or, browse photos of DIY plumbing projects to learn how you can do-it-yourself too. Plumbing projects are easier when you have Hometalk on your side.



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hello folks, this is my first post on this forum. One of my toilets has been running slow. The water just gurgles around without sucking the gunk in. The is no blockage and I know this ...»
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    H.O. Electric 19 hours ago
    See if your vent stack is clogged on the roof. Maybe you have a birds nest stuck in it.
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Jane@Cottage at the Cross... Lamar, SC 4 days ago
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Kitchen faucets can be pricey; many models are well over$100 including the style we have – a Moen Single-Handle Pull-Out Kitchen Faucet.Unfortunately, after only five years of really ...»
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D Stepp Ashland, KY 5 days ago
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    I will certainly call them and find out! Thanks!
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Is there a recommendation for a good kitchen faucet?

Can anyone recommend a good (lasts 5+ yrs. and parts don't break) kitchen faucet?
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Charlotte S Denver, CO 7 days ago
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    Arrowhead has the same 3 I would recommend. We've used the delta Leeland on several projects ...»
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Sewage smell from hot water

About a month ago we installed a new hot water tank. We have Culligan's for our water to help soften the water. This month there is a sewage (not rotten egg) smell coming from the hot ...»
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New dishwasher.. excess water coming up to overflow??

Just installed a new dishwasher, seems to have too much water coming up thru the over flow that is mounted on the sink...does anyone have a clue as to what could be wrong...thank you
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Sinking Sink

The under-mounted kitchen sink has lost much of its caulking and the sink is separating from the engineered stone counter top. If I caulk the area, will it prevent further separating? Will this problem lead to the pipes leaking?

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Do you hate looking at the water hose on the ground as much as I do?? I have a solution that I made for under $15. Now my hose has a cute new home and my plants have a much higher chance ...»
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Repipe or reline?

I have a 2400 sq ft house and the pipes are starting to go. Plumber gave me an estimate of 8500 which is fair but expensive. A friend suggested repiping to me and told me to check out ...»
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Robert Jones Highland Park, NJ on Jun 03, 2013
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How do I fix a leaky outdoor faucet

HELP, MY WATER BILL IS RISING AND MY OUTDOOR FAUCET IS CONSTANTLY LEAKING, I CAN'T AFFORD A PLUMBER AND NEED TO FIX THIS COSTLY PROBLEM MYSELF !!!!
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Cindy Seminole, FL on Jun 02, 2013
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    Agrees with Arrowhead and Vincent Plumbing
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