A basin wrench is a standard plumbing tool that is indispensable for removing and installing most faucets. It consists of toothed jaws on the end of a long handle. You use it by reaching the wrench ...

Use fresh gasoline for faster starts and smoother running when revving up gasoline-powered lawn and garden tools for the season. If your gas container has fuel that has been stored for months, pour it ...

Take a look at the bottom of the faucet on most modern kitchen and bathroom sinks, and you’ll probably see a small, round screen called an aerator. This thin piece of metal helps to control the water ...

Most bathroom and kitchen faucets have fittings called faucet aerators. These fittings mix air into the water as it passes through the aerator faucet to create a smooth stream made up of numerous tiny ...

Dear Ed: I enjoy your passion for saving water and I’m ready to start upgrading my plumbing fixtures to be more efficient so I can lower my water bill. Can you give me some guidelines to get started?

These expert tips make it easy to clean your faucet head so it looks brand new—and works better too! Whether in the kitchen or the bathroom (or anywhere else, really!), buildup on faucet heads can ...

Dear Ed: I enjoy your passion for saving water and I'm ready to start upgrading my plumbing fixtures to be more efficient so I can lower my water bill. Can you give me some guidelines to get started?