Plumbing its the arteries of civilization, surging with life-giving water and tons of waste. It feeds the fixtures that spoil us and flushes us with pride. Its potential is explosive and its history overflows with innovation.

Sooner or later, every homeowner will need to repair, replace, or upgrade a plumbing fixture. With today's materials and installation methods, almost any project is DIY-doable with a modest set of tools and some basic skills. All the projects in this comprehensive visual handbook are explained thoroughly and accompanied by step-by-step photographs.