Bathrooms

A toilet's drain pipe is an essential piece of plumbing that carries the waste away from the home. Drain pipes are directly beneath the toilet, via the basement or crawl space, and they lead out...

Removing a bathroom sink from a cabinet or countertop does not require hiring a plumber. With some determination, the proper tools and a good set of directions, you can have an old bathroom sink...

Water shutoff valves are used to quickly shut off the water to a certain part of your house to fix a leak without having to shut off the entire house's water. Use angled shutoff valves if your...

Sweating toilets are caused when high humidity air comes in contact with porcelain toilets cooled by the water supply. Sweating toilets can be annoying, but they can also be a safety hazard....

A wobbling toilet can start as a minor annoyance, but soon can develop into a major problem. The toilet is connected to the floor by bolts on the closet flange, where the sewage exits. Between...

Replacing a faucet is a relatively simple process that requires few tools and only a short amount of time. Whether the faucet is a kitchen faucet or a bathroom one, only a few steps and items are...

The nuts on toilet flanges tend to rust over time and can be difficult to remove. With a little bit of patience you can remove those rusty nuts and finish your project, whether it be a repair or a...

A guide to remove an existing bathtub with minimal damage to walls.

A bathroom remodel is a great way to add value to your home and improve your water usage. The biggest part of any bathroom remodel will be the bathtub. Before any new bathtub or shower can be...

Pedestal sinks offer a combination of beauty and function. Because they stand on a pedestal and do not have a vanity beneath them, these sinks work well for space-challenged bathrooms while adding...

DIY projects are becoming quite popular and are on the rise. Not only are do-it-yourself projects cheaper than paying for a ‘professional’ but also gives a sense of proud and satisfaction once...

This guide shows how to remove an old bathroom faucet and install a new one. You are only 8 easy steps away from updating your faucet! Time needed: approx. 30 minutes

Replace a bathtub spout when the finish is chipped or corroded, or if water stops properly flowing through the faucet or diverter. Diverters wear out from erosion over time. Minerals in tap water...

If you ever have a problem with your toilet and water is draining onto your floor, having a toilet shut-off valve will keep you from having a major house repair. The shut-off valve allows you to...

Replacing your toilet seat is a fast, easy way to improve the look of your bathroom. It frequently needs replacing far more frequently than the toilet itself, and is a much easier task to accomplish!

Connecting an 8 inch bathroom faucet is simple if you follow these steps.

Personal preferences abound when it comes to the shower. Some like the shower head to pulse; others like a really hard spray to massage the neck muscles. Having a dual shower head will eliminate...

A new bathtub is a great way to improve your bathroom's appearance without remodeling the entire room. As long as you have help lifting the new tub, the actual installation process is not that...

Installing a toilet is much easier than most people think. If you are good with a wrench this is a job that you can do.

A pipe wrench is a special type of adjustable wrench designed to grip and turn rounded metal objects such as pipes and rods. A pipe wrench consists of a heavy metal handle with a toothed lower...

When you are performing any plumbing work, it's a good idea to turn off the main water supply and drain as much water as you can. Find the main water valve for your home, usually a simple lever...

The new vinyl flooring in the bathroom looks great, but now you're left scratching your head. How do you reinstall the toilet? Installing a toilet is not a complicated project; all you need is a...

Having a fan in your bathroom is quite useful. Not only are they used to export odor, but also used to remove humidity from showers that could cause damage to the walls and ceiling of your...

Replacing a tub spout is one of the easiest bathroom repairs you can do. There are two major types of spouts--slip-on and screw-on. You can identify which type you have by looking underneath the...

You're remodeling the bathroom and trying to take out the fixtures, but the pedestal sink has you scratching your head. Just how do you remove that pedestal? Designed for style as well as saving...

You're remodeling your bathroom and are finally ready to replace the old chipped vanity. Now you face the question of the hour: How do you remove that scary-looking stuff that's known as bathroom...

You will be able to change the drain on the garden tub drain

Installing a new, high-efficiency shower head is as easy as installing a normal shower head and requires very few tools. Installation is simple and there is more than one way to do it using...

This Task is fairly straightforward.

Changing a wax ring can be quite easy, as long as you have the right tools and the flange is intact

If you're looking to increase the value of your home, you'll get the most value for your money by concentrating on the appearance of your bathrooms. One quick and easy way to update the look of...

Many of us shower daily from a cheap or rusty shower head installed by the builders of our home or complex. It takes only a few minutes and anywhere from $20-50 to turn your shower into your...

Shower heads range in all different sizes, shapes and functionality. Whether you want to upgrade to a massaging style shower head for that added invigoration, try to save money by going to a low...

Whether your old sink faucet fixture has seen better days or you are looking to update the look of your kitchen or bathroom, changing a faucet is easy enough to do it yourself.

One way to easily update your bathroom is by installing a vessel sink with matching vessel faucet. Vessel sinks and faucets are becoming more popular among homeowners who go for modern and sleek...

Sometimes a standard shower head just doesn't do enough. It can't be maneuvered into the right position when someone with a broken arm can't get their cast wet. It can't reach the corners when you...