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Running, rocking, refusing
Toilets
Stop the running, clear common clogs, and choose a toilet that actually flushes.
EasyPlumbing answers without the runaround
Can you do it?
Yes, you can —
and I can help.
I’m Greg Chick. I’ve spent more than 40 years solving plumbing problems, and my Ramona’s Plumber videos have helped millions of people understand the pipes in their own homes.
Honest advice includes knowing when not to DIY.
Latest from the workbenchThe P-Trap
GREG’S RULE NO. 1
Know where the main shutoff is before you need it.
Latest lesson
Start under the sink.
A five-minute explanation of the P-trap: what it does, why it matters, and what to check when yours leaks or smells.
Pick your problem
What are we fixing?
Video if you want to see it done. A written guide if you want the steps on the counter beside you.
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Slow, smelly, stopped
Drains & P-Traps
Clear a stoppage and understand the bend under every sink.
Easy03
Hot water, safely
Water Heating
Understand tanks, tankless units, recirculation, and common no-hot-water checks.
HardThe rest of the toolbox
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The Damage It Yourself scale.
Difficulty is not a dare. It is a quick read on tools, risk, diagnosis, and how expensive a wrong move could get.
Easy
Basic hand tools, visible parts, low consequence.
Medium
Careful disassembly and a little diagnosis.
Hard
Special tools, shutoffs, or expensive components.
Expert
Code, health, gas, high voltage, or major water risk.
FUQFrequently Unasked Questions
“Can I use channel-locks on that?” Maybe. But first: what is “that,” and is the water off?
Find your answer