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…
Safety and the mechanisms that are designed to maintain it are integral parts of the devices we use daily. They are at work, even if we don’t always know what they are. A pressure relief valve is a perfect example of something that keeps us safe but that we most likely know little about. These…
According to ABC News, almost 90% of homes in America have hard water. This includes homes that have well water and homes that get their water supply from their local municipality or city. Hard water contains calcium and other minerals that cause scale buildup inside plumbing lines, water fixtures, and appliances. While the calcium and…
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…
Looking to learn more about installing a water-softening system in your home? Understanding the different kinds of water softener systems will help you to determine the best water softening system for your area. Installation of your water softener The first step you’ll need to take before experiencing all the best things about having a soft…
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,…
Hot water is a necessity that likely never crosses your mind. It’s one of the multitudes of everyday luxuries that is taken for granted. Like many of these luxuries, you don’t realize how important hot water is until you can’t access hot water in your home. Whether your old water heater broke or you are…
We have all had to deal with a clogged toilet at some point. We flush the toilet and, just as the waste goes down the hole, it gets clogged. Then we watch in panic as the water continues to rise and potentially overflow onto the bathroom floor. If the water does start overflowing from the…
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