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How to Adjust the Temperature on an Electric Water Heater

By SeventhSibling

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Your household water temperature should be between 120-130ºF if your dishwasher has a heat booster (or you don’t have a dishwasher) and if your dishwasher does not have a heat booster, then the water temperature should be between ... more »

How to Buy Water-Softener Salt

By eHow Weddings Editor

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A water softener is a filtration system that reduces minerals that causes hard water. Calcium, iron and magnesium concentrations, which are problematic, are particularly common in well water, though some public water systems provide hard water. ... more »

How to change a faucet

By majicmichael

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Paying a plumber can really hurt the old pocket book. So here are some simple steps to take in order to change out an old bath or kitchen faucet. First rule is shutting off the water supply. Most homes have shut off valves under the sink. If not, ... more »

How to clean your showerhead and unclog your drains with denture tablets

By Free indeed!

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Did you know that denture tablets can be used to unclog a drain, clean a shower head, shine a diamond ring, clean a coffee maker and much more? The tablets were designed to clean and disinfect dentures, and they'll do the same job around your ... more »

How to find an honest plumber

By Madhatter555

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After years of working for my family's plumbing company, there's a few things everyone should know when looking for a plumber... more »

How to Fix a Leaking Gas Water Heater

By askgville

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Do you Smell Gas? Are you in the Room of Your House where the Hot Water Tank Is? Natural Gas is Odorless, There is an odor that is added so as to smell, for Leak detection... more »

How to fix a toilet chain when the hardware store is closed.

By debsroom

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Occasionally tragedy strikes the bathroom and it is after hours at the hardware store. Here is a quick fix for toilet chains that will last you about 3 weeks... more »

How to Fix PVC Water Pipes

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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When your plumbing springs a leak, you don't always need to call a plumber. Especially if you have PVC water pipes, the steps to fix a leak are not that difficult. Fix PVC water pipes yourself when you have a simple leak... more »

How to Fix the Flapper on a Running Toilet

By Bruce McDaniel

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Does your toilet run now and then? If you take the tank lid off and look inside, you will see what is called a "flapper." When you push down the flush handle, the flapper is pulled up and a hole in the bottom of the tank is visible. ... more »

How to get a Rebate on Your Water Bill

By AHermitt

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If you find that your water bill is out of control, and everything you have done to keep it at a reasonable level has not worked, you need to contact your local water authority or provider, because there is a chance that there is a leak ... more »

How to install a comperssion valve.

By billm557

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Compression fittings are sometimes a Do It Yourselfers best friend. When your in a jamb and can't seem to get a valve soldered out comes my compression valves. A compression fitting is used to join two pipes together or a pipe to a valve. A ... more »

How to keep from “getting in hot water” when buying a tankless electric water heater

By Sue-Z

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Tankless hot water heaters, the latest way to heat your water, it will cut your utility bill substantially, or so the ad says. It may well do this but there are hidden pitfalls that can make it very expensive... more »

How to Make Your Disposal Smell Better

By clark711

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Garbage disposals are a wonderful thing to have. However, after many uses, they can make your kitchen smell. Use these simple tips to make the whole kitchen, not just your disposal, smell better... more »

How to Modify Plumbing In Your Home to Conserve Water

By Feather

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Conserving water in your home is not only a smart move by saving you money on your monthly water bill, but also helps conserve energy, as well. There are several things you can do around the house to lower your water consumption and therefore, ... more »

How to Remove Mineral Deposits from Shower Heads

By ChristinaEllis

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If water is clogged and/or spraying in all directions from your shower head then chances are you have mineral deposits built up inside the nozzle head. Here is a quick and inexpensive fix for this problem... more »

How to repair a water line

By seashore

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Sometimes you may have to replace a peice of water line due to damage or corrosion.. more »

How to Replace a Trip-Lever Bathtub Drain

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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A trip-lever drain has a lever attached to the tub wall that controls the opening and closing of the drain. Fortunately, trip-lever drains are easy for novices to replace and can be done fairly quickly with a few common tools. If your tub isn't ... more »

How to save on your water bill

By thesquirrelymom

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This past winter our water supply got dangerously low. We were asked to cut water use by 10 percent, we cut our water bill in half using these methods... more »

How to unclog a blocked toilet

By Karen Cotton

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Bathroom toilet clogs are frustrating and cause many people to reach for the number of an expensive plumber. However, it is easy to get rid of them if you have the right equipment and show a bit of initiative. Many people increase their toilet ... more »

How to Unclog a Drain with a Rainbow Vacuum Cleaner.

By thesquirrelymom

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Rainbow vacuum cleaners come with an attachment that serves 2 purposes. It is a great tool for unstopping a drain... more »

How to Unclog a Sink or Tub Drain

By coelacanth6

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Before you call the plumber or resort to harsh chemicals, try this cheap and easy fix to unclog sink or tub drains... more »

How to Unclog Drains Without Using Chemicals

By xtraordinary

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If you have a slow drain or a moderately clogged drain, simple household items that almost everyone has in their kitchen already can usually do the trick... more »

How to unclog the sink

By babybeecharmer

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i avoid calling the plumber or using draino chemicals. Heres what I do and the kids even think its cool... more »

How to understand how a Septic Tank Works

By capeside

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Septic system.. more »

How to Use a Closet Auger

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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There is nothing worse than a clogged toilet staring you in the face. If you've tried the plunger to no avail, then the next trick up your sleeve should be the closet auger. If the clog is within the first few feet of the plumbing, it just might ... more »

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