PLUMBERS
Home improvements check list -
Steps to be taken
before contract a home improvement service.
Fixing a Compression Faucet
- Compression faucets are one of the most common types of faucets.
Two-handled faucets are usually compression types.
Replacing Worn Valve Seats
- When you close a compression faucet, the rubber stem washer
presses against the inside of the valve to cut off the water.
Resurfacing Valve Seats - When you close a compression faucet, the
rubber stem washer presses against the inside of the valve to cut off the
water.
Fixing Ball-Type Faucets - Single-lever ball-type faucets are common
on kitchen sinks.
Fixing Cartridge Faucets - Cartridge faucets often are the
single-lever faucets you'll find on kitchen sinks.
Making Minor Adjustments
- Toilets get used a lot, and sometimes they simply get out of
adjustment. If your toilet is gurgling and seems to be losing water
unnecessarily, try some minor adjustments before replacing any parts.
Fixing a Leaky Floatcup Assembly
- A floatcup assembly is the part of your toilet that seals the
opening between the tank and the toilet bowl.
Installing a New Flush Valve
- The flush valve, located in the middle of the toilet, includes
the overflow tube and the hole where water enters the bowl when the toilet
is flushed � the hole that's covered by the rubber tank ball or flapper.
Removing Old Faucets -
Removing an old faucet isn't difficult, but you'll have to spend some time
on your back under the sink.
Installing A New Faucet -
Installing a new faucet is a simple project and a great way to upgrade the
look of your kitchen or bathroom.
Connecting Faucets with Supply Tubes
- Some new faucets come with copper supply tubes pre-attached to
the body of the faucet.
Replacing a Sink Sprayer
- A sink sprayer adds functionality to your sink. They're easy to
attach, but you'll need a sink with a hole intended for a sink sprayer. As
with any plumbing part, you'll be better off in the long run if you choose
a quality sprayer from a well-known manufacturer.
Removing a Toilet -
You'll remove your toilet in two stages: first the tank, then the bowl.
How to Find a Contractor -
How to find the
right contractor to get your home repair or home improvement job done most
effectively.
Avoiding Home Repair Ripoffs -
Tips on how to
prevent home repair scams.
Choosing a Plumbing System -
How to Choosing a
Plumbing System.
Repairing Toilets -
The toilet is one of
the most used pieces of plumbing equipment in the house. Repairing it is
inevitable, but not necessarily costly.
Unclogging Tubs -
If a bath tub is not
draining, unclogging the pipe is not a hard project.
Unclogging Showers -
When your shower
isn't draining, try fixing it with an auger or even a garden hose.
Solving Basement Water Problems -
For the most common
causes of basement moisture problems, we've got a simple test or list of
symptoms, information about the root causes, and some suggested solutions.
Fixed-Fee versus Time-and-Materials Contracts -
How to decide what
kind of contract you'll need to get your home repair or home improvement job
done most effectively.
How to hire a contractor -
Finding a competent
and reliable contractor is the first step to a successful and satisfying home
improvement project.
Septic Systems and What You Should Know -
How to build a
septic system.
How Dependable is Your Plumbing? -
How Dependable is
Your Plumbing?
Unclogging Toilets -
A clogged toilet
happens in every home. Here's how to fix this common problem.
Replacing Sink Strainers -
When your sink
strainer starts to collect dirt - replace it, in about two hours."
Repairing Basement Leaks -
Basement leaks not
only make life miserable, but they can weaken the foundation of your home.
Here's how to address the most common causes of basement leaks.
Repairing Masonry Steps -
Damaged masonry
steps pose serious safety hazards. If you neglect repairs, you could end up
replacing the entire structure. Clearly, it pays to attend to problems right
away.