A water leak in your home or office is a serious problem because it increases your water bill without you knowing there is a hidden leak somewhere. You won’t necessarily know you have a leak until you get your water bill and see the usage increase, yet you know you haven’t used more water than…
Whether you are renovating your bathroom, want to give it a new look, or your current toilet needs to be replaced, you need to know about the different types of toilets. There are several different styles, designs, and other options to choose. Taking the time to learn more about toilet types will help you choose…
Having a clogged shower drain can be stressful and most likely not something you want to deal with on top of everything else the day demands. With daily showers, it’s actually very common for debris like hair to collect in the shower drain and cause a clog. While you might think it requires a complicated…
We’ve all had that horror movie moment. Not running into the abandoned cabin looking for help, but the leaky bathtub faucet that seems to cry out throughout the house, fix me! When a faucet leaks, it needs to be fixed; however, many people don’t know how to fix a leaky bathtub faucet. Don’t worry, we…
There are plenty of reasons to replace a toilet tank. The old toilet finally stopped working properly, and the repairs cost more than it’s worth. You want to lower the amount of water you use and save some money. The house you just bought came with a toilet someone else has been sitting on for…
Drip, drip, drip. Does that sound familiar? If so, you probably know that you have an issue with your faucet. What you might need help determining is why you have a leak. Faucets have several components that could cause the problem. It could be something as simple as a worn-out washer. However, some situations call…
The sink trap is the part of the drain pipe found underneath the sinks in your home, which is also called a drain trap or P-trap. Plumbing and building codes require a P-trap under the sink as part of the drain line. However, sink traps can wear out long before other drain lines and will…
The last thing anyone wants is a broken toilet handle that won’t send everything on its way. That can quickly turn a typical morning into a trip to the hardware store. Of course, the need to replace a toilet handle doesn’t always stem from a malfunction. The handle could just be rusted or moldy, but…
Some homeowners began using dry sinks made of stone or metal in the 1700s. Dry sinks enabled homeowners to wash themselves or their food indoors. Enamel sinks used in the 19th century started to face competition from sinks built into cabinets in the 1920s, and plumbing codes and advancements in the 1930s paved the way…
A leaking toilet flapper can be annoying and cost you extra money for excess water usage. Luckily, a running toilet flapper can be easily replaced and fixed. After determining that your toilet is leaking from a flush valve, you’ll need to know how to replace your toilet’s flapper properly. This can seem overwhelming at first,…
