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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....
How To Fix Stuck Door Latch
If the latch on your door sticks it may be because the parts have become loose. When this happens the latch can get caught behind the strike plate when you operate the handle or knob. To fix this first locate the screws that hold the door knob assembly together loosen...
Guide for Concrete Crack Repair
if you have a small crack in a concrete patio or driveway you will want to fill it to prevent further damage. This DIY video will guide you through repairing a crack that is one-half inch wide or smaller for this project. You will need self-leveling concrete...
Safety Tips Using A Ladder
In this video we cover tips for safely using a ladder for your residential DIY projects. When choosing a ladder for a job make sure it can reach your desired height without using the top rung or step can support the total weight of the climber tools and any supplies...
Tips On How To Maintain Your Garage Door
Regular maintenance is important to keep your garage door functioning properly. Here are a few things you can do on a regular schedule that will help your garage door work well. For this project you will need oil brake cleaner latex gloves a stepladder and a cleaning...
How to Repair A Medium Drywall Hole
If you need to repair a hole in your wall that is larger than your thumb but smaller than a 4-inch hole you can repair it with a drywall patch and spackle compound. The tools you will need for this repair are a drywall spackle knife a tub of drywall spackle a...
