New Toilet
4. Tighten the bolts until the tank doesn't wobble. Be sure not to overtighten the bolts -- you could crack the porcelain. If you're working alone, attach the bowl to the floor before installing the tank. ... [... more]
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Replace Toilet Fill Valve
5. Next adjust and install the new fill valve that maintains the water level. Different assemblies may vary, but usually the valve should be adjusted so the line at the top (figure G) is one inch above the top of the ... [... more]
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Replace A Toilet
Shift the closet back and forth while lifting it off the flange. If you are working alone, you will need to remove the tank by unbolting it from the bowl before you attempt lifting the closet from the flange. ... [... more]
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Cleaning Tips For Toilets And Paintbrushes
Q: I read an article you wrote on home tips in my local paper and thought you might be the one to solve my problem. As hard as I try, I just can't get all the dark spots out of the bottom of the toilet bowl. I tried ... [... more]
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Toilet Troubles
The flush valve assembly in a toilet tank is a fairly simple mechanism. When the toilet is flushed, a rod pulls the attached chain, which opens the flapper. That allows the water to escape the tank and flush the bowl ... [... more]
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Help Nip Leaks In The Bud
A: Most plumbing fixtures have shut-off valves for both the hot and cold water supply pipes. If there is a shut-off valve at the pipe that is dripping, try turning the valve to the right about a quarter of a turn. In ... [... more]
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A Mighty Flush
This covering contains microscopic reflective particles, which keep radiant energy from transferring in or out of a house. When applied to the underside of an uncoated roof deck, E-Barrier is designed to reflect ... [... more]
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Maryland Toilet Leak
To avoid problems, regularly check for water around the base of the toilet. That’s usually a sign of a leaking flange or wax seal. Rock the commode to see if it’s tight. A loose toilet could mean a leak. A stained ... [... more]
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Replace A Toilet
Shift the closet back and forth while lifting it off the flange. If you are working alone, you will need to remove the tank by unbolting it from the bowl before you attempt lifting the closet from the flange. ... [... more]
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Plumbing Repairs
Pat and Jodi look at plumbing repairs. Pat explains how a toilet works and the different working parts of a toilet. Next, he shows us how to fix a continuously running toilet, he talks about the flapper, valve, float ... [... more]
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Toolbox: Water-Saving Devices
A simple aerator in the kitchen faucet can help save water in the kitchen. An adjustable aerator can add swivel capability and allow you to switch to full flow when needed (figure A). ... [... more]
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Replace A Toilet Seat
Home repair expert Henry Harrison shows how to replace a toilet seat where the operation is complicated by rusted bolts by using a rotary tool to cut through the bolts. On his elbow grease scale of one to four, ... [... more]
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