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When you use less water in the bathroom it will result in a savings on your utility bill and will help you do your part to keep things 'green'. Here are a few tips to save money by using less...
Even though water covers 75% of the earth most of it is undrinkable. At least as of the writing of this how to article. I know NASA is experimenting with turning sweat and uring into drinkable...
You know your toilet is leaking and that you need a new toilet flapper. Now you need to know how to shop for a new toilet flapper. It's not as easy as it use to be. There are literally dozens of...
If after making after adjustments to the float arm, float cup or fill valve mechanisms your toilet continues to run, it may be time to replace that worn out flapper or fill valve. Replacing a...
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...
The 1920s flapper is a stunning hit at any costume party. Although she appears glitzy, her look is simple, with only a few special accessories. Here are a few steps to help you achieve a glamorous...
Ever heard the sound of running water only to discover it was your toilet running and for how long? It's anybody's guess. I will show you a couple of things you can do to stop your toilet from...
I hate to see my friends and others paying a plumber when so many plumbing problems are so easy to fix. The three things that mainly make your toilet slow down, or quit working can often be...
The toilet tank lever is usually the part of the toilet tank that needs to be replaced more often than other parts. It is usually metal and so it doesn't last as long because it rusts. It...
Have you ever been bothered by a running toilet?? Don't want to hire an expensive plumber to fix a 5 minute job? Why don't you just do it yourself?? It's easy and I will tell you how.
Nothing is more annoying than having your toilet run off and on, keeping everyone in the house up till all hours! This article will teach even the most un-handy man(or woman!) how to replace that...
You may not know her name, but you should recognize her photo. Louise Brooks is most known today for her innovative style. Though she was not the first to wear the bob hairstyle, she was the first...
Your toilet flapper is what seals the water in the tank. Over time your flapper can corrode and leak. Here are a few ways to determine if that flapper needs to be replaced.
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?
Cleaning inside a toilet tank can be a challenging job because the tank is filled with water and includes some mechanics. The tank water can get dirty and even turn black as parts deteriorate....
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.
repairing a toilet is easy. change the flapper.
There will come a time when the handle on your toilet tank will break and you will need to replace it. No plumbing experience is needed and can usually be done in 5 minutes. The handle is usually...
If your water bill is especially high, you might have a leaking toilet tank. If the flapper doesn't seal properly, a constant stream of water is flowing from the tank into the bowl. It may be so...
How to politely get rid of either unwanted company, or people you love, in a way that makes you look like a genius.
Does the toilet wake you up in the middle of the night? Can't afford a plumber for one small problem? You can fix it! You will be amazed at how easy it is to repair it yourself.
Everybody knows how precious our water supply is. There are ways to reduce your water consumption every day. By reducing consumption, you will be doing your part to watch guard the life-giving...
It's 3:00 in the morning and you are trying to sleep and all you can hear is that annoying swirling sound that indicates you're toilet is never going to completely fill up. Along with the water...
Betty Boop, created by Grim Natwick, had her own cartoon movies and strips in the 1930s. She started out a French poodle, but ended up a sexy, scantily clad woman in a short flapper dress adorned...
Toilets, for the most part, are simple fixtures when it comes to repair. There are only two sections that can cause problems, the toilet bowl or the tank. If you think your toilet troubles are...
While this may not resolve every toilet-flushing glitch, it should provide at least a temporary answer for what is probably the most common toilet-flushing glitch with similar symptoms.
When you push the handle of your toilet nothing happens. You open the tank lid to take a look and the little chain that connects the toilet flapper to the handle has come undone. Don't sweat it;...
You have the blues because your toilet isn't flushing. Have no fear, replacing a flush valve is easy enough for any handy homeowner to accomplish and doesn't cost much either. Here's how to...
The "Roaring Twenties" is a period of American history following World War I that was marked by a freer moral climate. The 1920s, or the "Jazz Age," is known for art deco, colorful flapper and...
Not only is a running toilet an obnoxious noise to hear but it wastes gallons of water a day. Fortunately, fixing a running toilet is easy and inexpensive if you know what to do. Follow these...
Toilet leaks can cause excessive water bills. One reason for your toilet to leak is a worn out flapper. Replace or repair your toilet flapper and save on your water bill.
We've all heard the frantic request from the bathroom to bring the toilet plunger before the toilet runs over. All of us will cope with a toilet malfunction at one time or another. Some repairs...
There are multiple methods used to convert a standard toilet to a low-flow toilet. You can install an adjustable flapper to control the amount of water used or add a toilet bag or bottled water to...
Plumbing repairs can be troublesome in your home. One repair that is within the capabilities of just about everyone is toilet repair. It will save you money to repair this item yourself. Whether...
The frolicking fun fringe of a flapper dress is enough to make any gal gush with longing. Now you can stop longing and start owning one of the fancy frocks of your own. You can buy a 1920s flapper...
Trying to fix a toilet is never fun. Luckily, when it comes to flushing problems, the solution is often quite simple--and cheap. It's just a matter of figuring out the exact problem.
The modern low-flow toilet was invented around 1994. It was designed to flush 1 1/2 gallons of water, while still flushing adequately. Previous toilets used up to 4 gallons for a single flush....
Louise Brooks was the quintessential flapper. She often wore short hair, a short skirt and glamorous makeup. Her dramatic features were further accentuated by the color contrast of black and white...
Clara Bow was the original "it" girl. The iconic flapper of the Roaring '20s, she captured the hearts of millions across America. Though she was shy and reclusive, Bow was known for the sexual...
Silent film star, Louise Brooks introduced the famous “bob” hairstyle and women ran to their hairdressers in droves to chop off their locks. Up until that time, women’s...
Here’s a scary situation: You have been invited to a Halloween costume party, but you haven’t had time to buy a new costume and all of your friends have already seen your old...
The second decade of the twentieth century is also known as the "Roaring Twenties." This nickname for the fashionable decade captured the carefree lifestyle of the Jazz Age. Young men and women...
The tank ball may not be centered over the outlet valve. If this is the case, water could be seeping through. Reposition the arm so that the tank ball sits perfectly on the outlet valve. If this...
The Roaring Twenties were an exciting time in history. A lot of exciting things were happening in terms of art, society, politics and culture. From the lighthearted aspects of the decade such as...
Most American toilets are fairly simple devices that work using a gravity-flush system with a fill supply line operated by water pressure. The supply is activated by a refill valve that's...
Toilet tanks sweat when the water inside the tank is cooler than the temperature of the air in the room. Condensation appears on the exterior of the tank. This can happen sporadically, such as...
Before any firefighting can be done, the firefighters have to assess the fire to determine the best way to fight it to get quick and safe results. This is called "reading" the fire. This is done...
Does your toilet seem to flush on it's own every so often? Well it's annoying and, well it costs money. Why pay for the wasted water or a plumper to come out and fix it? Save the cash and do it...
The party invitation reads, "costumes mandatory" and you've been waiting for the chance to turn yourself into a cigarette-carrying flapper with a penchant for the Charleston. It's settled. A...
When someone asks about how to repair a leaky toilet, the first thing I need to know is where is it leaking from. I'm going to tell you how to determine the type of leak and then how to proceed in...
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