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Choosing the Best Type of Windows
There are several different choices in terms of windows for your home. You may opt to have the jalousie windows in your home replaced with solid windows that are more energy efficient. In addition, you may choose to have single pane windows or double pane windows. Depending on the type of frames you are looking [...]
Continue reading...Water Heater Repair
11. October 2009
Usually, when you have a problem with your water heater, you know it! Most problems can be prevented with routine care and maintenance, and we’ll show you just how to do it. Open the drain at the bottom of the heater every six months or so. Test the temperature/pressure relief valve every year. If your [...]
Continue reading...Turning Off Water Pipes in a Plumbing Emergency
11. October 2009
When you have a plumbing situation on your hands, the first thing you will need to do is to stop the flow of water to the area. If the problem is with one appliance or tap, look for the shutoff valve near it. If this isn’t the case, use the main shutoff valve for the [...]
Continue reading...Using a Plunger on a clogged Drain
11. October 2009
A clogged drain can be a hassle, but they are usually easily dealt with. For most clogs, you can pour hot water down the drain, or clean the strainer and the trap. If more than one drain in your home is clogged, the main drain line is probably plugged and you’ll need to call in [...]
Continue reading...Kitchen Sink Sprayer
11. October 2009
If your kitchen sink has a sprayer attachment, it’s connected to a diverter valve on the faucet. When you squeeze the trigger, the valve sends water to the sprayer head and away from the faucet. If there isn’t as much flow as there used to be, check to see if the hose is kinked up. [...]
Continue reading...Fixing Your Faucet
11. October 2009
Before a faucet can be fixed, you or your plumber will need to know what kind of faucet you have. There are two main types, compression and washerless. Compression-style faucets are normally found in older buildings, and they have two handles. Washerless faucets are more modern in design, and they are equipped with a single [...]
Continue reading...Finding a leaky Pipe
11. October 2009
If your water bill is higher than normal, you may have a leaky pipe. Also, the sound of running water when none is being used can be a tip-off. If you think you have a leak, check to make sure all your taps are turned off. Then look at your water meter and see if [...]
Continue reading...Clogged Kitchen Drains
11. October 2009
There’s almost nothing more annoying than a plugged drain, and most kitchen drains get clogged due to a build up of grease and food particles. Bathroom drains over time get clogged with hair and soap. Most drains can be cleaned easily, but taking a few simple steps will help you to keep your drains clear. [...]
Continue reading...Fixing a Noisy Toilet
11. October 2009
Under your toilet tank’s lid, there’s a ball cock (which controls how the tank is filled) and a flush valve that controls the flow of water from the toilet’s tank to the bowl. When the toilet gets flushed, the lever raises the chain that’s connected to the stopper. The stopper gets lifted, and water rushes [...]
Continue reading...Tip to unclogging a shower drain
11. October 2009
It’s hard to unclog a shower drain with a plunger, but it can’t hurt to try. If that fails, you’ll need to call a plumber with a snake who’ll get down into a trap, or use a garden hose. Here’s how to do that: * Connect the hose to an outdoor faucet or a threaded [...]
Continue reading...Fixing a leaky shower head
11. October 2009
If you are stuck with a leaky shower head, most can be fixed when your plumber replaces the washer that can be found where the shower head meets the arm. He’ll loosen the collar on the arm with rib-joint pliers, and then remove the shower head itself. If there is buildup present, it will be [...]
Continue reading...Unclogging a drain
11. October 2009
Before you try to clear a plugged drain, make sure that your tub’s stopper doesn’t have any hair or debris in it. If the stopper is fine, then the clog is further back in the drain. Most clogs can be treated with a plumber or a drain cleaner, but for bigger clogs, you will probably [...]
Continue reading...Fixing Tub Faucets
11. October 2009
Tub faucets, just like the one you’ll find on your sink, can be either washerless or compression-style. When you call out a plumber to take apart your tub’s faucet, he’ll take off the cap, and remove the escutcheon and handle. If you have a compression faucet, the plumber will have to use a deep-well socket [...]
Continue reading...Winterizing Your Plumbing
11. October 2009
If you are a home owner that is used to turning down the thermostat during the winter, you may also want to consider shutting down the plumbing system. It’s a cheap and painless alternative to ending up with frozen pipes. Your plumber can easily winterize your plumbing by: Turning off the main valve or asking [...]
Continue reading...Winterizing Your Pipes
11. October 2009
If it’s wintertime and no water comes out when you turn on the tap, your pipes could be frozen. Frozen pipes aren’t a hard thing to fix for a trained professional. When you call a plumber to fix your frozen pipes, he will most likely do one or more of the following: shut off the [...]
Continue reading...What does a noisy pipe sound like?
11. October 2009
It could be anything from a high-pitched squeak to a hammering noise. Pipe noise can be caused by a waterlogged air chamber, water pressure that’s too high, or simply a loose pipe. Noisy pipes can be fixed by anchoring the pipe, and that’s a job best left to a professional. When your plumber anchors the [...]
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- What Would You Prefer? Vinyl or Wood?
- How to Plan the Construction of a Concrete Garden Retaining Wall
- Choosing the Best Type of Windows
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- Water Heater Repair
- Turning Off Water Pipes in a Plumbing Emergency
- Using a Plunger on a clogged Drain
- Kitchen Sink Sprayer
- Fixing Your Faucet
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