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How To Replace An Old Toilet Seat
Whether you need to replace an old toilet seat or tighten up a loose one. This video will walk you through the process to replace your toilet seat. You first need to measure the existing one to make sure you buy the right size. Also note whether the seat is round or...
Proper Plunging Technique To A Clogged Toilet
Is your toilet clogged if so more than likely it just needs to be plunged? If it appears that overflowing is imminent take the lid off of the tank and push the flapper down. This will stop water from entering the bowl when plunging the toilet. There are certain...
Replacing A Fixed Mounted Showerhead With A Handheld Showerhead
If you have a leaky showerhead or just looking to update your bathroom replacing a fixed mounted shower head with a handheld showerhead is a relatively easy process. You will need a crescent wrench towel plumber's tape and a new shower head kit in order to complete...
Unclogging A Drain
Unclogging a drain is a part of your house maintenance. If your kitchen or bathroom sink is slow to drain you may need to unclog drain at the u-shaped pipe under the sink called the p-trap as well as remove the plunger. To properly clean out the drain the tools you'll...
Garbage Disposal Maintenance Tip
Do you have a non-functioning garbage disposal? Sometimes food can get caught in the unit and cause the motor to overheat and then lock. But before you call a plumber or replace your disposal, try this quick maintenance tip. First make sure the disposal switch is off...
Making Showerheads And Faucets Shine And Bright
Do you have hard water deposits on your faucets and showerheads? To take care of this simply soak the faucet or showerhead in vinegar overnight. This will remove any grime and leave your fixtures looking bright and shiny. If you have a hard time removing a shower head...
Tips On How To Extend The Life Of Your Water Heater
We know that you would like to extend the life of your water heater. One way to accomplish this is to flush your water heater every six months. To properly flush a water heater first connect a garden hose to the drain down valve. Run this hose to a nearby drain or...
Why My Toilet Fills Every Few Minutes
Do you have a toilet that fills every few minutes even when it has not been used? This is likely due to a bad flapper, flappers tend to go bad with age. But the process can happen much more quickly if the toilet has been left empty for a long period of time or if...
How To Fix Toilet That Always Seems To Be Running
Do you have a toilet that always seems to be running? This is sometimes caused by a fill valve that has been set too high. Which causes the water level to be higher than the overflow tube. All fill valves are adjustable, here are a couple common examples this one can...
Proper Reading of Tape Measure
Being able to read a tape measure is an an important skill for every di Weyer. On a standard tape measure the full lines indicate inches the shorter lines indicate fractions of an inch the second the largest line is the half-inch mark followed by the one-quarter inch....
