the first approach to repairing anything is to disassemble it first remove the two screws on the face plate and remove the assembly you can take this to your nearest home improvement store or any plumbing supply place. you will want to measure ... more »
Most clogs result from an excess of tissue--a problem that's easily resolved. Partial clogs usually require a closet auger. If the problem is in the drain line and out of reach, you may need a longer snake or a professional drain-line service... more »
Because thousands of items have been accidentally washed down a kitchen sink, plumbers began installing drain traps to catch earrings, rings and coins before they are washed into the sewer lines. Retrieving items from a kitchen sink drain is a ... more »
Since my husband had 2 heart attacks in his 40's, I had to find a better way of treating our water than the standard salt system. I found the website, www.scalewatcher.us and began my research. I purchased a SMALL WONDER model and found all that ... more »
Installing french drains in a basement of a home can be a challenge. There are many things to investigate in order to complete this task. Some examples are; What type of ground and what's under it, How thick is the ground, What type of soil, And ... more »
How to install your new Bathroom Vessel Glass, Stone or Porcelain Vessel Sink.... East Steps, Video, Step By Step AND Options for Sink Placement.. more »
Sometimes there is just no alternative; you have to install pipes under the kitchen sink. So get rid of that bucket and rag under the sink and do that repair you've been putting off for so long. Installing pipes under the kitchen sink is a job ... more »
Use a compression fitting to connect a plumbing pipe and a plumbing fixture or to connect two pipes in the kitchen or bathroom. These fittings are also used in some major appliances such as the refrigerator and dishwasher that use water. The ... more »
Bathroom sinks end up getting all kinds of "yucky" stuff going down them. Toothpaste, shaving cream, whiskers, hair and soap scum are just a few of the things that can end up causing a blockage in your bathroom drains, making them drain slowly or ... more »
Having a whirlpool tub in your home means you can have a spa-like experience any day of the week. However, unlike going to the spa, you have to clean up afterwards and maintain your equipment. While there are certain necessary procedures to ... more »
Have you ever had a toilet either keep running, occasionally run in the middle of the night, or found signs of a leak between the tank and bowl?.. more »
Here is a tip on replacing a single handle washing machine valve. You can install one of theese even if you dont have one in place, As long as there are water pipes there.. more »
Replacing that faulty yard hydrant yourself can be a snap with a little elbow grease and know how. You provide the elbow grease. This step by step guide will provide the know how... more »
Copper pipe, or tubing as it is sometimes called, is an excellant material to contain water, air, or refrigerants. Joining it together with "sweat" joints is the ideal application. This procedure, while not difficult requires some ... more »
Whether you want to drain a fish tank, bail water out of your basement, put gas in your car or transfer any number of other liquids, follow these simple steps to siphon... more »
Sometmes in certain areas of the country the water pressure fluctuates causing problems in peoples homes when demand is low. Here is a way you can diagnose a high or low water pressure problem.. more »
If you live in a part of the country where the temperature gets down below freezing, you just might run into the problem of having your water or drain pipes freeze. As long as you’re home (and not off vacationing somewhere warm) you can usually ... more »
Your garbage disposal can become clogged with food or debris that prevents the movement of the flywheel, which spins and grinds the food in the garbage disposal. This problem is often easily fixed in a few simple steps... more »
What would happen if your heating system failed two days before Christmas and had to be replaced? How and will you be able to afford a minimum of $5000 to replace it? Or how about your major appliances, large screen TV's or security systems... more »
If you're like me, when it comes to taking a shower, you want all the water pressure you can get. A lot of people settle for less pressure than they have to ... sometimes all it takes is a simple adjustment... more »
Buying a toilet plunger is never a fun experience. But you have to have one because something is inevitably going to clog up your toilet, bathtub or sink. So, what do you need to know in order to buy a plunger?.. more »
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