70 How-Tos From Ed the Plumber

1. 51. How to Install a Frost-Free Sillcock

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   Use these step-by-step instructions to install an outdoor frost-free sillcock -- and avoid frozen and burst pipes.

   Time:

   Under Half Day

   Cost:

   $1 to $50

   Difficulty:

   Moderate

2. 52. How to Install a Dog-Washing Station

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   Use these step-by-step instructions to make a dog-washing station. With hot and cold water lines, this tub is sure to make any dog happ...

   Time:

   Weekend

   Cost:

   $250 to $500

   Difficulty:

   Moderate to Hard

3. 53. How to Install a Radiant Heat System Underneath Flooring

   

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   Don't freeze those tootsies: Keep any room warm and comfy with radiant floor heat.

   Time:

   Weekend

   Cost:

   $1000 to $2500

   Difficulty:

   Moderate to Hard

4. 54. How to Install a Pedestal Sink

   

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   Learn how to prepare and install a pedestal sink. These instructions show every step of the installation process from removing the old ...

   Time:

   Under Half Day

   Cost:

   $250 to $500

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

5. 55. How to Install a Tub and Shower Doors

   

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   Ed the Plumber shows how to remove an old shower/tub combination replace it with a new one. His step-by-step instructions also explain ...

   Time:

   2 hours

   Cost:

   $250 to $500

   Difficulty:

   Moderate

6. 56. How to Install a PEX Plumbing System

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   Ed the Plumber explains the process of plumbing with PEX piping with these easy-to-follow instructions.

   Time:

   Several Weekends

   Cost:

   $500 to $1000

   Difficulty:

   Hard

7. 57. How to Install a Pressure Reducing Valve

   

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   Ed the Plumber explains how to install a pressure reducing valve with these step-by-step instructions.

   Time:

   Day

   Cost:

   $100 to $250

   Difficulty:

   Moderate

8. 58. How to Install an Icemaker

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   These step-by-step instructions show how to install an icemaker in a refrigerator along with a solenoid valve which automatically bring...

   Cost:

   $100 to $250

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

9. 59. How to Thaw a Frozen Pipe

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   Pipes can freeze-up in really cold temperatures if not properly insulated. Learn how to quickly thaw the frozen pipe to keep it from bu...

   Time:

   Under Half Day

   Cost:

   $1 to $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy

10. 60. How to Winterize a Toilet

    

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    Learn how to winterize a toilet to keep it from freezing when the cold weather comes.

    Cost:

    $1 to $50

    Difficulty:

    Easy