Not only does that nagging dripping sound have the potential to irritate you, but it also presents three significant problems: higher bills, wasted water and an increased risk of developing catastrophic leaks and water damage. Failing to fix a leaky faucet is like throwing money down the drain. Every extra unnecessary drop drives your water…
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Guide to Converting a Tub to a Shower
Does your family prefer showers to baths? Maybe you have an older family member who’s having trouble climbing over the tub ledge to shower. Or possibly your bathtub is looking dingy or dated and you’re exploring options to make your bathroom look fresh and modern.
How to Install or Replace a Bathroom Sink — DIY Guide
If you want a fast facelift for your bathroom, think about opting to replace your bathroom sink for an updated, fresh look. This is also a popular project to take on when you need to address other plumbing issues, including leaking faucets. If you’re willing to put in a little sweat equity, you can save…
Common Shower Door Problems
The most common shower door style is the bypass door, which has two doors that slide in a frame mounted to the tub’s end walls. This is the most economical design and by far the most popular. It is a design that is also responsible for the greatest amount of shower door problems. If you’re…
Common Luxury: Acrylic Showers and Bathtubs
For master bath remodels and even normal-sized bath remodels, many homeowners find their way to choosing an acrylic shower or bathtub—and for good reason. Acrylic showers are easily maintained, require less intensive cleaning, and last longer than many other tubs. Instead of buying expensive cleaning products that may be harmful to your bathtub, vinegar and…
How to Find & Repair a Bathtub Leak
There are two common kinds of bathtub leaks—the faucet drip and underlying plumbing. In other words, you may be asking this question because you can hear the Chinese water torture of your bathtub, hate wasting the water and are worried about the bathtub. Or, you may have water damage on the ceiling below the bathtub…
Cleaning Out Your Drains
Most homeowners know how to work a plunger and pour chemical drain cleaners down a clogged drain. Yet, sometimes these measures are insufficient for drain cleaning. Either the drain remains clogged or it perpetually re-clogs. When this happens, often because something unusual was pushed or flushed down (think children), more dramatic measures are needed. Drain…
Is It Time to Replace My Water Heater?
Water heaters that use hot water tanks usually last about ten years. Naturally, this is only an average. If you get lucky and maintain your tank, it might last you almost twice as long. On the other hand, it’s not unheard of for a water tank to fail after only two or three years. Tankless…
6 Steps to Hiring a Plumber
Sooner or later we all need to call a plumber. A plumber is expensive and there’s no way around that. But, there are a variety of ways to get the most value for your money. 1. Compare Plumbers’ Hourly Rates The first, and often only thing, that consumers zero in on is the hourly rate….
Which States Use the Most Water?
Which states use the most water? Water consumption, quality, and water supply have been hot button issues in the public eye over the past few years with major news stories such as the drought in California and the Flint water crisis. With these ongoing disasters, the availability and frivolous use of water has been under…
House Plumbing Problems and Solutions
Most homeowners are no stranger to common house plumbing problems. While a professional opinion is never a bad thing, not wanting to call a plumber for every little issue is understandable. Your plumbing is a big part of how comfortable your home feels. Small problems like leaky faucets and clogged drains can turn into big…