In the hustle and bustle of your life, realizing that your water heater is leaking is one of the last things you need. Finding a leak brings a lot of questions, such as whether a leaking water heater is an emergency. A water heater leak indicates something is wrong with your system. If your water …
A tankless water heater is a type of water heating system that heats water on demand, without the use of a storage tank. It only heats water as it is needed, which can save energy and space compared to traditional tank-style water heaters. As a result, tankless water heaters can have a higher energy efficiency …
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Every once in a while, we get a phone call that asks how to install a new toilet seat. The caller is always quick to apologize, since they know it’s one of those things that seems easy enough: “I tried googling it, but I couldn’t find a quick and easy solution.” Not that it bothers …
Few things in life are as dependable as a toilet. You walk in, do your business, pull the lever, and somehow the magical toilet gets rid of the waste. It’s one of those things in life that we don’t think twice about. Until, that is, it stops working. Now, granted, if your house is without …
One distressing appliance breakdown can transform your kitchen into a living nightmare in the blink of an eye. Worse still, these moments happen when you least expect it. In this case, we’re talking about when your trusted dishwasher decides to give up the ghost, and now you have to change it. Before it packed up, …
If you’re panicking at the moment of rising water and a blocked toilet, do this: On the wall immediately behind and near the toilet is a valve. Turn it one way or the other until you hear the running water stop. If you’re not panicking but are instead staring down at the contents of a …
A faucet that drips when turned off is an annoying and potentially expensive problem. According to the US Geological Service, a dripping faucet can waste 2,000 gallons of water a year. That’s not just money going down the drain, it’s also a waste of energy and resources. Knowing that, if you want to fix that …
Replacing a garbage disposal is more of a challenge to home DIY plumbers for a few reasons. First, the disposal is located under and attached to the sink. That means you’re working in a tight environment in awkward positions. Second, there’s electricity involved. And finally, some garbage disposals drain the dishwasher too. But changing out …
Installing a new toilet is a DIY project that’s simpler than many home plumbers think it is. In reality toilet system is straightforward. And unless you run into significant structural damage when you’re installing the toilet rim, a handy DIY plumber can install most toilets in less than an hour. This guide will help you …
When your toilet keeps running or if the toilet runs on and off every few minutes it isn’t just annoying, it’s a money waster. Every time the toilet runs on and off water is literally going down the drain, and with it, some money. So, it makes sense that you’ll want to figure out how …
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