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A vent pipe is an essential element of any house's plumbing. Tim Carter explains why vent pipes are important and how a vent pipe works.

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Hot water heaters are simple mechanical items. Anode rods protect your water heater tank. Follow these water heater installation tips to extend the life of your water heater.

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Toilets, how do they work? Tim Carter explains the basics of how a toilet brings water in and waste out. A new toilet uses 1.6 gallons of water which produces the energy to flush waste away. This water is stored in the commode tank and the flapper valve allows the water to move when flushed.

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Soldering copper pipe with ball valves is an easy way to shut off your water during a remodeling job. Tim Carter walks you through sweating ball valves and soldering copper pipe. By installing a ball valve now, you'll save yourself a lot of work and soldering later.

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A clogged drain is easy to fix with the right plumbing fittings. Tim Carter shares clogged drain tips that make clearing a clogged drain easy. Following Tim's clogged drain tips will prevent future clogged bathtub drains, clogged kitchen drains, clogged sink drains or any other clogged drains in your home.

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Bathrooms fans need a roof flashing to ensure the roof doesn't leak. All bathroom exhaust fans should be vented through a roof. It is easy installing roof flashings, that don't leak, for all bathroom ceiling fans or bathroom ventilation fans.

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