Bathrooms

Use Type M for most residential plumbing, Type L for heavy-duty and commercial applications

By the experts at The Family Handyman in The Family Handyman - March 2002

Clear dust from the grille of an exhaust fan by blowing it out with a can of compressed air.

By the experts at The Family Handyman in The Family Handyman - November 2005

Use a coat hanger to poke out mineral deposits from the rinse holes

By the experts at The Family Handyman in The Family Handyman - November 2002

Mineral deposits can clog faucet aerators and reduce the flow of water. Here's how to remove the buildup and restore the water pressure.

Soak a shower head in vinegar to dissolve minerals and increase water flow.

By the experts at The Family Handyman in The Family Handyman - October 2005

Pour special bacteria into waste lines to clean up grease and waste.

By the experts at The Family Handyman in The Family Handyman - September 2005

Use a power buffer and automotive rubbing compound to clean soap film from glass

By the experts at The Family Handyman in The Family Handyman - July 2001

Fill chipped porcelain enamel with a color-matched two-part epoxy repair kit.

By the experts at The Family Handyman in The Family Handyman - April 2004

How to unstop a clogged toilet -- fast!

By Ken Collier and Duane Johnson in The Family Handyman - April 2000