Top 100 Pipes Projects

1. 16. Identifying Hot & Cold Pipes (00:00:24)

   

   Learn how to find and keep track of your hot and cold water pipes.

2. 17. Washers and O-Rings (00:02:36)

   

   See how using inexpensive washers and O-rings can put an end to leaky faucets.

3. 18. How to Insulate Pipes

   

   23 Thumbs

   Insulating cold-water pipes will prevent them from dripping condensation, and insulating hot-water pipes will prevent costly heat loss ...

   Time:

   --

   Cost:

   $1 - $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy

4. 19. Pipe Down (20:00)

   

   An 8,000-pound elephant helps Josh Temple clog the toilet.

5. 20. How to Run the Plumbing for a Shower

   

   6 Thumbs

   Host Amy Matthews begins the 44" corner shower installation by running the plumbing for the drain, the valves and the showerheads.

   Time:

   Day

   Cost:

   $100 - $250

   Difficulty:

   Moderate to Hard

6. 21. How to Install a PEX Plumbing System

   6 Thumbs

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

   Time:

   Several Weekends

   Cost:

   $500 - $1,000

   Difficulty:

   Hard

7. 22. Insulation Basics (01:25)

   

   A Home Energy Savings primer on insulating pipes and water heaters.

8. 23. Ceilings (01:45)

   

   Learn about ceilings before remodeling a basement.

9. 24. EZ Sweat Fittings (00:01:08)

   

   Soldering is no sweat with fittings that have the solder already inside.

10. 25. Pipe Insulation (01:00)

    

    Here are the DIY Basics on insulating pipes.

11. 26. Earthquake Assessment, Repairs (02:20)

    

12. 27. PVC Shear (00:44)

    

    When it comes to cutting PVC pipe, this tool makes it go faster than ever.

13. 28. Pipe-Finder

    The DIY Network shows you a product similar to a stud finder, except that it detects metal pipes behind your walls.

14. 29. Quick-Adjusting Pipe Wrench (01:12)

    

    The adjusting nut is gone -- and your thumb will be grateful!

15. 30. Soldering Tips

    DIY Network's expert plumber Ed Del Grande offers tips on how to make soldering easier.