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Plumbing
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Plumbing 101: Plumbing Home Improvement and Repair DIY Articles 
 Collection of brief, easy-to-understand plumbing tips. Covers topics such as how to clean mineral deposits on faucets, safe drinking water after an earthquake, operating costs of appliances and energy and water saving suggestions, troubleshooting toilet problems, frozen pipes, decorating and remodeling, and more. Includes a glossary of plumbing terms. From a plumbing company. http://www.friendlyplumber.com/plumbing101.html Topics: Architecture, Home & Housing, Home & Housing Last updated Jun 7, 2005 Plumbing Glossary: A Detailed List of All Plumbing Terms and Definitions
Find definitions of dozens of plumbing terms, such as aerator, closet auger, cesspool, escutcheon, French drain, self-rimming sink, and more. From a plumbing company. http://plumbing.1800anytyme.com/info/plumbing_glossary.php Topics: Dictionaries, Home & Housing Last updated May 30, 2006 Preventing and Thawing Frozen Pipes
Provides "suggestions about how to prevent water pipes in the home from freezing, and how to thaw them if they do freeze." Also discusses what not to do, such as using a blowtorch to thaw frozen pipes. From the American Red Cross. http://www.redcross.org/portal/site/en/menuitem.d229a5f06620c6052b1ecfbf43181aa0/?vgnextoid=78313acde6b4e110VgnVCM10000089f0870aRCRD&vgnextfmt=default Topics: Home & Housing, Home & Housing Last updated Jun 20, 2009 Sump Pump Info
Basic information about various types of sump pumps, plus tips on basement water control and what to do about mold, mildew, and fungus. There are links to a list of suppliers, further resources for sump and other types of pumps, and general plumbing sites. http://www.sump-pump-info.com/ Topics: Fruits & Vegetables, Home & Housing, Home & Housing Last updated Apr 7, 2002 theplumber.com
This site includes a basic plumbing handbook; FAQs on water heaters, toilets, drains, faucets, garbage disposals, dishwashers, water distribution, and other topics; and a history of plumbing from ancient cultures (Babylon, Egypt, Greece, and Rome) through England to America and the White House. Also discusses plumbing and heating inventions, including the water closet, the shower, and the story of Thomas Crapper and the toilet. http://www.theplumber.com/ Topics: Home & Housing, Home & Housing Last updated Jul 4, 2004 Toiletology 101: the Care and Repair of Toilets
Despite its humorous name, this is a comprehensive site on toilet repair. It includes clear, concise, step-by-step instructions and diagrams. The lesson plan or table of contents is broken down by part and/or problem. The content is based on the author's successful plumbing repair classes. http://www.toiletology.com/index.shtml Topics: Home & Housing, Home & Housing Last updated Nov 28, 2004 |
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