PLUMBING How-To Videos & Articles

Follow these plumbing tutorials to learn all about plumbing with WonderHowTo's collection of free how-to videos and articles, like Understand your plumbing system, Sweat solder copper water tubing for plumbing repair, and Learn the basics of home plumbing.

You'll also find several great home & garden tutorials in the Home & Garden category.

How to understand your plumbing system

Understand your plumbing system

The plumbing system in your home is designed to direct fresh water and wastewater to where you want it to go, without incident. You want ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
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How to sweat solder copper water tubing for plumbing repair

Sweat solder copper water tubing for plumbing repair

This is an instructional video to help demonstrate how to sweat solder ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 4,678

How to learn the basics of home plumbing

Learn the basics of home plumbing

In this how-to video, learn about the secret life of your home's plumbing system, including how water flows into your home and how the ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 1,854

How to install a bath tub plumbing trap

Install a bath tub plumbing trap

Bob meets Bob Hubbard, the plumber who is cutting into old cast-iron pipe with a snap cutter. The old P-trap is removed because the new tub ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by BobVilaDotCom | Comments 0
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How to assemble a toilet from a plumbing supply house

Assemble a toilet from a plumbing supply house

If you bought a toilet that is not pre-assembled Bob Schmidt will show ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 621

How to cut PVC plumbing in tight places

Cut PVC plumbing in tight places

In this video Bob Schmidt shows you how to cut PVC plumbing using a unique method to protect adjacent areas in your home.

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 1
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How to install a drain and vent pipe with this plumbing tip

Install a drain and vent pipe with this plumbing tip

Ask the Builder host, Tim Carter, shares a quick lesson to help you ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 8,435

How to install waste line plumbing

Install waste line plumbing

Bob meets with Gerry Folan, the plumbing contractor, who demonstrates how all the waste lines come together in a residence and how they exit ...more

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Curated 2 years ago by jgopa | Comments 0
Views 1,308

How To Troubleshoot Plumbing Problems

Troubleshoot Plumbing Problems

This article should help a do-it-yourselfer find the cause of ordinary plumbing problems in the home. Check other articles for repairs or ...more

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Written 2 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
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How to pick out the right access door for your plumbing needs

Pick out the right access door for your plumbing needs

This video helps you decide what type of access door is right for you ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by Sclipo | Comments 0
Views 557

How to shop for PEX tubing for plumbing

Shop for PEX tubing for plumbing

PEX, or cross-linked polyethylene, is a common alternative to copper piping. If you're looking to save time on your project (or have an ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by bird crick | Comments 0
Views 1,717

How to differentiate between faucet types when remodeling

Differentiate between faucet types when remodeling

Faucets are available in an ever-increasing variety of types and ...more

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Curated 2 years ago by Bobinski | Comments 0
Views 1,621

How to install a high efficiency shower head

Install a high efficiency shower head

Looking to install a new shower head in your remodeled bathroom? High-efficiency showerheads can provide greater pressure with less water ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 2,425

How to install a wireless lighting system

Install a wireless lighting system

Learn how install a wireless lighting system to control the lights in your home; watch a video that demonstrates how quickly this system ...more

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Curated 2 years ago by Bobinski | Comments 0
Views 1,223

How to recaulk a bathtub or shower

Recaulk a bathtub or shower

There’s nothing that will brighten up your bathroom faster than re-caulking an old, mildewed bathtub or shower. You will need a utility ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by Howcast | Comments 4
Views 13,327

How to replace a bathroom faucet

Replace a bathroom faucet

When replacing an old faucet there are generally three things to consider: how many holes your sink has, how far apart they are, and whether ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 1,981

How to change a shower head in your bathroom

Change a shower head in your bathroom

Changing a shower head in your bathroom can seem like an intimidating task. It really is a very simple thing to do. In this how to video ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 7,430

How to install a dimmer switch in a single-switch fixture

Install a dimmer switch in a single-switch fixture

Between on and off, light and dark, there are infinitely many ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by Sclipo | Comments 0
Views 1,222

How to install a tankless water heater

Install a tankless water heater

Learn how a to repair a sputtering faucet & flush a hot water heater; step-by-step video of water heater removal & installation of a ...more

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Curated 2 years ago by Bobinski | Comments 0
Views 2,881

How to replace a toilet flush valve

Replace a toilet flush valve

Leaking toilet tanks can waste thousands of gallons of water per year. Replacing the flush valve is an easy, efficient way to stop leaking ...more

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Curated 2 years ago by Klaus Macht Alles | Comments 0
Views 3,060

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Retro Electronics Papercraft For the Brazil '66 Crowd

Dan McPharlin has created some super-sweet retro electronics papercraft models. Click through to Dan's Flickr page to view the entire collection. Beautiful handmade cardboard models. Previously ...

Cai Guo-Qiang's (Literally) Explosive Art

Attention all WonderHowTo explosive-lovers, here is an artist that just may awe and inspire... China's Cai Guo-Qiang opts for more thrilling materials than traditional paint, clay or plaster, say ...

Roly-Poly Bridge

Heatherwick Studio's London based rolling bridge is an engineering marvel. Lots of fun, and immensely satisfying to watch (via YouTube, assuming you can't see it in person). From Heatherwick Studio: ...

Master Nerd Births Perfect Copy Cat Bot

Can't help but smile at this goofy, endearing nerd "master" (Vitalijus Rodnovas) guiding his copy-cat protege robot (coined Waldo). The rig allows Waldo to mimic Rodnovas' body movements in ...

Building-Sized Überorgan Emits Heavenly Music and Farts

Tim Hawkinson is an artist who truly inspires. The Los Angeles based artist creates complex, whimsical sculptures with simple mechanics and basic materials. One of his most notable pieces is the ...

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