70 How-Tos From Ed the Plumber

1. 21. How to Rebuild a Leaking Sillcock

   

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   Learn how to rebuild a leaking sillcock in a home with these basic step-by-step instructions.

   Cost:

   $1 to $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy

2. 22. How to Repair a Kitchen Faucet

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   Learn the basics of kitchen faucet repair and how to replace the stems, seals and springs to create a whole new faucet.

   Cost:

   $1 to $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy

3. 23. How to Replace a Toilet and Connect the Water Lines

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   These step-by-step instructions show how to replace a toilet and include the following steps: Remove the water, disconnect the tank, in...

   Time:

   Under Half Day

   Cost:

   $100 to $250

   Difficulty:

   Moderate

4. 24. Installing Water Line Connections for a Steam Shower

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   If you're installing a steam shower in your bathroom, you'll have to add a water line connection. Host Ed Del Grande shows how to insta...

   Time:

   Under Half Day

   Cost:

   $50 to $100

   Difficulty:

   Moderate

5. 25. How to Install Running Water Lines for a Steam Shower

   

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   Installing running water lines is the first step to getting a steam shower in a bathroom.

   Time:

   Day

   Cost:

   $100 to $250

   Difficulty:

   Moderate

6. 26. How to Install a Pressure Booster System

   

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   Find out how to add more pressure to a home plumbing system by installing a pressure booster system with these step-by-step instruction...

   Time:

   Weekend

   Cost:

   $500 to $1000

   Difficulty:

   Moderate to Hard

7. 27. How to Install an Instant Hot Water Tank

   

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   Use these instructions to install a system under the sink that provides hot water without the wait. Some high-end models even come with...

   Time:

   Under Half Day

   Cost:

   $100 to $250

   Difficulty:

   Moderate

8. 28. How to Install a Water Softener System

   

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   Installing a water softener system is a simple way to cure a home's hard-water problems. Use these step-by-step instructions to complet...

   Time:

   Under Half Day

   Cost:

   $500 to $1000

   Difficulty:

   Moderate

9. 29. How to Install a Complete Kitchen Sink

   

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   These step-by-step instructions show how to complete an entire kitchen sink installation from prepping the old sink for removal to reat...

   Time:

   Weekend

   Cost:

   $500 to $1000

   Difficulty:

   Moderate to Hard

10. 30. How to Rebuild a Claw Foot Tub

    

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    These step-by-step instructions show how to rebuild a claw foot tub by installing new hardware, a showerhead and a new shower ring.

    Time:

    Weekend

    Cost:

    $500 to $1000

    Difficulty:

    Hard