City water costs $30-$70/month but requires no maintenance. Well water is free after installation ($5,000-$15,000 to drill) but requires a pump ($500-$1,500), a

A new bathtub costs $200-$1,000 for the tub itself and $1,500-$5,000 installed. Refinishing an existing tub costs $300-$600. A tub-to-shower conversion costs $2

Insulate exposed pipes ($1-$3/ft), disconnect garden hoses, shut off exterior faucet valves, set the thermostat to 55°F+ when away, and open cabinet doors durin

For tank water heaters: 1-2 people need 30-40 gallons, 3-4 people need 40-50 gallons, and 5+ people need 50-80 gallons. For tankless: measure by GPM (gallons pe

A toilet leaking at the base is usually caused by a failed wax ring ($5-$10 for the ring, $150-$300 for professional replacement). Turn off the water, flush to

A kitchen faucet costs $100-$400 for the fixture and $150-$300 for professional installation, totaling $250-$700. Budget faucets start at $50-$100 but typically

Most plumbers charge $50–$200 per hour in 2026, with the national average for a typical service call running $175–$450. Emergency and after-hours calls can cost

Drain cleaning costs $125–$350 in 2026 for a standard clog, with the national average around $225. Simple snaking runs $125–$250, while hydro jetting costs $350

Sewer line repair costs $1,500–$6,000 in 2026, with the national average around $3,000. Trenchless repair runs $3,000–$6,000, traditional excavation $2,000–$7,0

A running toilet is usually caused by a worn flapper, a faulty fill valve, or an improperly adjusted float. Most fixes take 15–30 minutes and cost $5–$25 in par