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Home Improvement
Shelley Frost

Why Is My Shower Leaking?

Nothing brings your steamy hot, relaxing shower to a screeching halt faster than a leak. Find out common causes of a leaking shower and what you can do about it to keep water damage to a minimum.

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Home Improvement
Hannah Stephens

Why Is My Toilet Moving?

A shaky toilet is often easy to fix, but it's important to get to the bottom of your wobbly toilet dilemma to rule out more serious structural concerns.

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Home Improvement
Kaia Koglin

What Is Hard Water?

This article provides an overview of what hard water is. It includes information about different levels of hardness, why it's a problem and possible solutions.

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Home Improvement
Shelley Frost

What Does a Water Heater Pressure Relief Valve Do?

Welcome to the world of water heaters, where a small but mighty hero stands guard: the pressure relief valve. Think of it as the guardian of your hot water tank, making sure it doesn't become a safety risk.

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Home Improvement
Shelley Frost

Why Is My Toilet Overflowing?

Your toilet could be overflowing for any of a number of reasons. We’ll help you get to the bottom of it.

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Home Improvement
Hannah Stephens

How Does a Water Softener Work?

Water softeners remove hard minerals from the water supply inside your home. Here's a look at how these machines work.

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Home Improvement
Angela Noel

How to Insulate Your Pipes

Exposed pipes can cause heat loss, condensation and noise issues anywhere in your house. Pipe insulation could be your solution.

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Home Improvement
Michael Franco

What Is a Shower Cartridge?

Shower valve cartridges are essential components of your bathroom's plumbing. These small but crucial parts play a significant role in regulating water flow and temperature in your shower.

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