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Kohler is one of the world's leading producers of bathroom and kitchen quality fixtures. Among the faucets found in many homes, Kohler faucets have two handles, for cold and hot water, and a...
Moen shower faucets are the top of the line in bathroom products. However, even top-of-the-line products will break occasionally. Though it is rare, the faucet handle can break requiring a new...
The dripping in the bathtub is causing you to lose sleep at night, your about to lose your mind if you endure another night of dripping. Below are straight forward instructions on how to replace...
Drip. Drip. Drip. That's the annoying sound of a faucet that needs some attention. If your faucet is dripping out of the spout, fixing it is a simple job that doesn't require special tools.
This article deals with a water spigot or valve that doesn't shut off all the way. If you have a valve that is leaking from the hose bib, it is likely that all that is needed is to replace a...
An outdoor faucet handle can need replacing for several reasons. Sometimes they break from too much wear and tear. Or they could be leaking. It only takes a few steps to replace the handle. If you...
If your shower drain is slower than it used to be and pouring liquid clog removers down the drain is not working, then you need to get in your drain and clear it out. People with long hair, or...
Pop-up bathtub drains are a commonly used type of drain plug that is operated by simply pushing the stopper down to block the drain and then pushing it again to make it pop back up. If the drain...
Removing a tub faucet is a do-it-yourself project that even a beginner can handle. There's nothing terribly difficult about it, other than using a few simple tools, some elbow grease and a little...
Corroded or stripped screws can be a problem until you know the secret to removing them. Even if the screw is completely broken off, you can still remove the old shaft using a device known as an...
These few simple steps will keep you from that annoying drip,drip,drip! Also after a period of time it will make a difference in your water bill.
Drip, drop it just won't stop! That leaky faucet is wasting gallons of water! Plus it's driving you nuts. Here you'll learn pretty easy ways to fix two types of faucets. Please visit our...
Many people use a shower every day without ever understanding how the plumbing works and how to fix it. For example, the spout and lever that divert water from a tub spout to a shower head is...
Drip, drop it just won't stop! That leaky faucet is wasting gallons of water! Plus it's driving you nuts. Here you'll learn pretty easy ways to fix two types of faucets. Please visit our...
There are a couple of reasons why you would need to replace your bathtub spout. Over time, the finish on your bathtub spout may begin to peel and corrode. This is just from normal constant...
Many times you will encounter handles to faucets that will not come off easily. This is due to possible hard water, hot water, or a rust build up of calcium. To remove the handles without damaging...
To fix a leaky faucet on the outside of your house, you probably just need to replace a small rubber washer. That will stop it from dripping when shut off, wasting water, and can be done easily...
The Moen company is one of the largest manufacturers of shower faucet assemblies. Moen uses cartridge faucets for its shower faucets, which are quite durable and easy to repair. However, the...
When harsh chemicals or drain-cleaning liquids have been used repeatedly in a bathtub, the drain may begin to corrode. Once corroded, some drains with stoppers are unable to hold water. The...
Price Pfister uses a handle-operated diverter valve for its shower assemblies. The valve is located behind the middle handle of the three-handle faucet assembly. Price Pfizer's diverter valve uses...
Stanadyne's three-handle shower valve assembly uses a diverter valve to direct the flow of water to either the bathtub spout or the shower head. If water leaks from the tub's spout when the shower...
If your bathtub faucet needs to be repaired, it may be a good idea to replace it. Since the old one will have to be removed for repair, you can take this opportunity to upgrade the look of your...
It starts with those annoying drips. Before you know it, your bathtub faucets and shower heads are leaking. Before replacing the fixtures, consider repairing them to save money. Repairs can be...
There is nothing more tedious than having to listen to dripping water. Not only is this sound something that will drive you crazy over time, it is also a waste of water and money. There is no...
When a water faucet is leaking from the spout, chances are the washers need to be replaced. Once you know how to repair a shower faucet, you will find that it does not take much time. The average...
American Standard gooseneck kitchen faucet assemblies have two-handle cartridge faucet designs. Although not all models are identical, the same techniques are used to repair a leak in these...
Do you have a dual handle bathroom faucet that just keeps dripping? This article explains how to take the faucet apart to change the faucets washers.
A leaking bathtub faucet will not only waste water, making your water bill much higher, but also cause excess moisture in a shower. This excess moisture can lead to mold growth and other bacteria...
Tighten your toilet seat. Stop expecting it to shift when you least expect it. A simple tightening is all it needs.
This might be an inconvient and yucky thing to do but it works and you dont pay someone hundreds of dollars every time it happens because you know how to do it yourself. Techinically if you dont...
Bathtub faucets are surprisingly simple in design and typically provide years of trouble-free service. However, after years of use, bathtub faucets may require repair or replacement. The faucet's...
Bathtub diverters allow you the option to have water flow through a spout into the bathtub or through a shower head. Diverters periodically need to be repaired as the components wear out. It is...
Old stem faucets will inevitably leak after a decade or so because they seal off the water using plastic or rubber rings, which deteriorate over the years. The good news is, they are very easy to...
How to replace tub or shower faucets (assuming they look somewhat like the ones in the picture). By following the steps you will be able to replace the valve stem assembly in your shower/tub unit....
A leaky bathtub faucet can be annoying. It also can be costly wasting water as it drips down the drain. You do not need to call a plumber for this easy fix. You can fix the leak in less than an hour.
The drip of a leaky faucet is enough to drive anyone mad. Not only is it a constant reminder of a repair that needs to be made, but it is a terrible waste of water. Over the span of a year, a...
The most common problem with urinals is their tendency to "run." There is a joke in there somewhere, but before you have to shut the water off to the entire home or office, you may want to...
Changing a water faucet valve is less expensive to do than changing the entire faucet. Over time the valve can become worn and start leaking. Usually the water leak is a result of worn out rubber...
Because bathroom faucets are used so frequently, they are prone to leaks as the seals within the faucet valve corrode and wear out. Also contributing to the deterioration of bathroom faucets is...
You might install a new tub faucet to improve the decor of the bathroom or because the old faucet is no longer working. If you have all the right tools and everything goes as planned, ash it...
There are two types of shower faucets, single handled and two handled. They might be easy to access or recessed, which makes the job of repairing them slightly harder. When you repair a shower...
Bathtub faucet's generally fall into either single-handle, dual-handle or three handle designs. Single-handle faucets use a single valve to control both the hot and cold water, whereas dual-handle...
A leaky shower faucet might seem to be just an annoyance, but it is wasting water and the leak will eventually wear out your faucet to the point you will need to replace it. You can easily fix the...
A faucet handle's flange is a decorative piece located behind the faucet's handle, which conceals the faucet valve and prevents water from entering the interior of the wall. Over time, the flange...
A Moen cartridge faucet consists of either a metal or plastic cartridge placed inside the faucet's body. The top of the cartridge, referred to as the "stem," moves up and down along with the...
A bathtub spout or faucet comes in two basic styles. The set-mounted spout has a hole on the bottom of the faucet and it is mounted with a set screw. In this type of spout, the fitting is moved...
Shower spouts and diverters are attached to the wall in one of two ways: they are either threaded onto a galvanized supply pipe, or they are twisted onto a copper supply pipe and held into place...
Double-handled kitchen faucets utilize separate handles to control the flow of hot and cold water. Faucet stems are available in several different styles, but every style uses neoprene washers or...
A loose tub faucet can result in leaks as well as lower water pressure. With time and use, tub faucets will just naturally become loose and it may or may not need a replacement. Before replacing...
A bathtub stopper can be tricky to get out, especially a newer version. Many people don't think about it until their drain becomes clogged with hair, and then they can't remove the stopper to...