How to cap off the soil pipe that will be running into the new kitchen.

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Hey All, I’m going to cut this old soil pipe down as it would be running into the new kitchen. ( from an outdoor privy shed that I’m expanding into. ) I was thinking - 1 - cutting and blocking Up the pipe completely. Concrete in sealed bags down the pipe and backfilled. 2 - cutting the pipe to fit under the lower cabinet an fit with an AAV and connect some gray water stuff. 3 - rethink life. Best

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How to cap and enclose unused gas line?

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Tape for scale. Switching to induction, and I now have an unused gas line in my kitchen cabinet. Any specific recommendations on how to cap this (sizing, material, etc)? Can I cut off the little metal collar trim? Should I enclose this in a box of some sort?

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This is happening in 2 of the 4 toilets in my house of 35 years about ten days after I clean them. What is going on and how do I fix it?

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This on.y started happening about two years ago. Ugh! Any times Paul’s be greatly appreciated!

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Outdoor Hose Bib Repair

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Advice for the best way to fix this? Even though the dark hole area looks like it goes all the way through it does still have some kind of hard foam style insulation inside, but the entire hose bib is loose and as you can see definitely needs to be repaired and properly reattached to the house. Too difficult for a DIY or is this something I can handle?

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Gas line

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Bottom valve I can take out but doesn’t shut off gas. Top right is seized but the nut on the top left I can move… I just want to replace gas line to hook up new stove… any ideas??

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Backflow Preventer Install

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I’m trying to install a simple 3” backflow preventer. My drain has these two plastic drain tubes drains (one is from the furnace) that are in the way. Do I have no choice but to cut them? There is also some concrete that has to be chipped away to open it up.

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Have not seen this one before

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American Standard toilet about 6 years old. At 2am this morning a flush turned into a gusher and found a large piece of ceramic on the floor, then found this hole. New white toilet high rise is $300, new almond colored one $1200. Guess which one I need……

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What type of pipe and joinery is this hot water kitchen valve?

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This is the cut side of it. I’m installing a dishwasher and need to replace the shut off valve to include another water inlet

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Copper into stainless steel.

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Installing UV sweater sterilizer in my house, when threading stainless into copper, do I need to use a specific thread seal? Is this even right way to do it? Please advise. Thanks

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Do I need a professional or is this an easy fix?

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Sink was installed a few years ago. Recently we noticed water under the sink and realized it was due to a small gap in the pipes. Is this something I could fix myself with some sort of sealant or do I need a professional plumber to handle this?

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