Top 100 Plumbing Projects

1. 1. Pipe-Finder

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

2. 2. Tips for Laundry Room Location

   DIY plumbing expert Ed Del Grande shares these tips on things to consider before setting up a new laundry area.

3. 3. 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 instruction...

   Time:

   2 hours

   Cost:

   $250 - $500

   Difficulty:

   Moderate

4. 4. ChannelLock Code Blue Pliers (01:16)

   

   The Code Blue plier lineup has marked handles so you know just which tool to grab for in your tool pouch

5. 5. Tips for Calculating Wasted Water

   DIY Network makes it easy to calculate the amount of wasted water coming from a home.

6. 6. How To Install an Outdoor Water Source

   

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   Follow these steps to produce an outdoor water source to dispense water around the yard.

   Time:

   Day

   Cost:

   $250 - $500

   Difficulty:

   Moderate to Hard

7. 7. Tips on Maintaining a Water Heater

   DIY Network host Tim Hockenberry reveals tips for checking, flushing and maintaining a home's water heater.

8. 8. Replace Toilet Shutoff Valve (02:06)

   

9. 9. Installing a Body Shower Unit (00:42)

   

   Before launching into the installation of a body shower unit, find out more about its basic requirements. Ed Del Grande ...

10. 10. How to Join Pipe

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    Ed the Plumber gives step-by-step instructions on how to join copper pipe and how to join PVC pipe.

    Time:

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    Cost:

    $1 - $50

    Difficulty:

    Easy

11. 11. Powered Drain Snake

    DIY Network shares information on a powered drain snake.

12. 12. How To Install a Sump Pump

    

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    Find out how to install a sump pump to run water away from your house.

    Time:

    Under Half Day

    Cost:

    $100 - $250

    Difficulty:

    Moderate to Hard

13. 13. How to Fix a Water Heater Gas Leak

    

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    Flexible brass gas lines on water heaters have a high failure rate and immediate correction is a crucial safety measure...

    Time:

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    Cost:

    $1 - $50

    Difficulty:

    Easy to Moderate

14. 14. Plungers and Augers

    DIY Network provides a guide to plungers and other tools for use during plumbing emergencies.

15. 15. The Lowdown on Low-Flow Toilets

    DIY Network provides information on the modern low-flow toilet, which saves water and provides ample flushing power.