Simple Toilet Repair
If the toilet still runs, empty the tank again and remove the screws that hold the float rod and its attached linkage to the intake valve. Pull the intake valve plunger up and out of the plunger seat. You may need to ... [... more]
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Maintaining Your Water Heater
Most people don't give much thought to their water heater - they just turn on the faucet and expect hot water to come out. Keep your water heater in peak operating condition by performing some simple maintenance. All ... [... more]
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Installing A Hot Water Dispenser
A hot water dispenser is a luxury that can quickly become a necessity. Hot water dispensers provide 190° F water for instant soups, sauces and drinks. After you install one, you'll wonder how you ever lived without ... [... more]
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Installing A Water Heater
Be aware that it may be necessary to add threaded fittings (if they are not there already) to the ends of the existing pipes so you can connect them to the new water heater with the appropriate supply lines. If you ... [... more]
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Clear Clogged Drains
Stoppers need to be cleaned on a regular basis since hair tends to twist around their base. First remove the sink stopper. Some stoppers are removed by turning them with your fingers. Others require that you unscrew ... [... more]
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Install Water Filter
Clean water is something most of us take for granted, but should we? Every day the list of water systems with contaminants above federally mandated safety levels grows. Whether you are on a municipal system or ... [... more]
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Mold In The Home
Several molds may be categorized as hazardous. Stachybotris, more commonly know as black mold is a black/green-colored mold that occurs mainly on items containing cellulose. These items include paper, fiberboard and ... [... more]
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Prevent Leaks In Your Basement
Homes built on slopes that experience severe runoff may require a drainage system. An underground drain should be installed in the area where the grade leading away from the house meets the slope. In this case, make ... [... more]
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Water Damage Prevention
Water pressure regulators take the water as it is delivered by the water district, and regulate it to between 50 and 70 psi. The pieces in the water pressure regulator that reduce the water pressure are made of ... [... more]
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Underground Sprinker Systems
Living landscapes need water to survive and flourish. Relying completely on natural rainfall isn't usually the best method of supplying water. Depending on the type of grass and other plantings you have in your ... [... more]
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Replacing A Sump Pump
Sump pumps are usually used to pump water from basements or crawl spaces. They are available in two basic configurations, submersible pumps that are sealed and can be totally submerged and pedestal pumps that have ... [... more]
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Household Plumbing: An Overview
After it is used, water is carried out of the home by gravity through pipes ranging in size from 1 1/4" to 4" in diameter. The size of the drainpipe depends on the size of the fixture, with lager fixtures having ... [... more]
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