Ultimate Guide: Plumbing, 6th Edition: 2024 National Plumbing Code Standards (Creative Homeowner) Beginner-Friendly Step-by-Step Home Plumbing Projects, DIY Repair Information, and Over 800 Photos by Editors of Creative Homeowner

Save money by making plumbing repairs and improvements yourself! Be your own plumber, save money, and add value to your home Over 800 photos take you through each step-by-step process Detailed diagrams help you understand plumbing systems and apply how-to instructions Learn plumbing skills, from fundamentals like fixing leaky faucets to soldering copper tubing like a pro Conserve resources with "Green Solutions" that go easy on the environment Install plumbing fixtures like sinks, faucets, bathtubs, showers, water softeners, lawn sprinklers, and more Unclog drains, repair running toilets, replace valves, and solve common plumbing problems Learn how your home's plumbing system works so you can take action in an emergency No need to hire a plumber, especially in emergencies when you need an immediate fix! This updated and expanded edition of Creative Homeowner's comprehensive plumbing how-to book covers the most up-to-date products and techniques. From working with water piping, including modern plastic piping like PEX, making toilet repairs, and installing sinks to clearing drainpipes, maintaining hot water heaters and sump pumps, and running underground sprinkler systems for your garden and yard irrigation, this complete home plumbing guide covers every major area of household plumbing. Read more

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From the Publisher Plumbing Basics Master the ins and outs of plumbing systems, so you can do easy repairs yourself and save, without calling a repair person! Learn all about: Municipal supply lines Water meters Types of piping and tubing Fixture and appliance connections Drainage and vent systems Plumbing tools and supplies And more! Your Complete Guide to Home Plumbing Be your own plumber and make DIY repairs and improvements! Learn everything you need to know to be your own plumber, from fixing leaky faucets and making toilet repairs to installing sinks, clearing drainpipes, maintaining water heaters, and so much more. Complete guide to learning plumbing skills and saving money by making upgrades, repairs, and installations yourself Over 800 photos to take you through each step-by-step process Detailed diagrams to help you understand plumbing systems and apply how-to instructions Updated edition meets International Code Council plumbing standards for 2024 and includes a section on air gap fittings Water Piping Follow step-by-step instructions to repair PEX water tubing, copper, steel (pictured), and plastic piping, as well as in-line water-control, utility faucet, regulators, and safety valves. Waste and Vent Pipes By learning to work with drain, waste, and vent pipe and fittings, you'll be able to extend or replace some piping in your home rather than just make simple faucet and toilet repairs. Toilet Repairs and Installation Do your own toilet maintenance with fundamentals like how gravity-flow toilets work, making repairs, fixing toilet flanges, and troubleshooting gravity-flow and pressure-assisted toilets. Installing Sinks When old fixtures bite the dust, you'll be prepared to install your chosen replacement bathroom faucet and drain, kitchen and laundry sinks, waste-disposal units, built-in dishwashers, hot-water dispensers, and more! Sump Pumps, Filters, and Softeners Many plumbing systems function well with basic equipment, but problem situations may call for additional tools. Learn how to install sump pumps (pictured), gray-water installations, and ejector pumps. Septic Systems, Wells, and Sprinklers Those who live beyond the reaches of public water and sewer systems rely on private water wells. Follow instructions for septic system and private water well maintenance, as well as how to install an underground sprinkler system. Planning Changes and Additions If you are planning to make improvements that require installation of plumbing fixtures or appliances where there are no water or drainage facilities, you'll learn how to draw up a plan and make sure that it's feasible and up to code. Drains, Vents, and Traps A home's drainage system cannot function properly without the proper drains, vents, and traps. You'll be able to fit, install, and maintain these fixtures as well as understand their inner workings. Ultimate Guide: Plumbing, 6th Edition Ultimate Guide: Wiring, Updated 10th Edition Ultimate Guide: Ceramic & Stone Tiling, 4th edition Ultimate Guide: Walks, Patios & Walls, Updated 2nd Edition Ultimate Guide: Home Repair and Improvement, 3rd Updated Edition Ultimate Guide: Decks, Updated 6th Edition Add to Cart Add to Cart Add to Cart Add to Cart Add to Cart Add to Cart Customer Reviews 253 429 6 63 1,102 153 Price $22 94 $23 29 $14 73 $23 29 $31 25 $23 29 Page Count 312 328 248 240 608 320