This Fix-It Guide tells how a drain system works, what often goes wrong, how to identify the problem, and what parts and tools you will need to fix it. It then gives simple step-by-step instructions for how to clear a clogged sink or bathtub drain, adjust a bathroom sink stopper, stop leaks around the drain flange, service a bathtub drain assembly, and replace a drain flange. Fix-It Tips, illustrations and cautions are included. You can do it!

This Fix-It Guide tells how a faucet works, what often goes wrong, how to identify the problem, and what parts and tools you will need to fix it. It then gives simple step-by-step instructions for how to service a compression faucet, repair a reverse-compression faucet, change the packing in an older compression faucet, service a cartridge faucet, service a rotating-ball faucet, service a disk faucet, replace a faucet, repair or replace a leaking shower head, repair a shower head that leaks at the swivel, repair an outdoor sillcock faucet, clean an aerator, service a diverter valve, and clean a spray head. Fix-It Tips, illustrations and cautions are included. You can do it!

This Fix-It Guide tells how plumbing pipe works, what often goes wrong, how to identify the problem, and what parts and tools you will need to fix it. It then gives simple step-by-step instructions for how to solder copper pipe, connect a compression fitting on copper pipe, connect a flare fitting on copper pipe, cut rigid copper with a pipe cutter, join plastic pipe, replace a leaking threaded iron or steel pipe, and patch rigid copper pipe with plastic pipe. Fix-It Tips, illustrations and cautions are included. You can do it!

This Fix-It Guide tells how a plumbing system works, what often goes wrong, how to identify the problem, and what parts and tools you will need to fix it. It then directs you to specific fix-it guides for simple step-by-step instructions for how to repair a pipe, faucet or drain. Fix-It Tips, illustrations and cautions are included. You can do it!

This Fix-It Guide tells how a septic system works, what often goes wrong and how to identify the problem. It then directs you to instructions for clearing a main drain. You can do it!

This Fix-It Guide tells how a toilet works, what often goes wrong, how to identify the problem, and what parts and tools you will need to fix it. It then gives simple step-by-step instructions for how to unclog a toilet, adjust or replace a flush handle, adjust the lift chain, clean the valve seat, replace the flapper valve, replace the float ball, and replace the flush mechanism. Fix-It Tips, illustrations and cautions are included. You can do it!