You have a running toilet for one of two reasons: Either water is leaking from the tank into the bowl, or the fill tube is refilling too much water into the tank, activating its overflow tube. You should be able to stop either problem quickly by adjusting the flapper, float, or tubes. Running toilets tend to be … [Read more...]
Why does my shower drain smell?
Shower drains can start to smell for several common reasons. Mold or mildew might be growing beneath your drain cover. Your p-trap could be malfunctioning, allowing sewer gas to rise up through your pipes. Or there could simply be hair or grime stuck in your shower drain strainer. Luckily, most of the reasons your … [Read more...]
How to Unclog a Bathtub
The most effective way to unclog a bathtub drain is to use a cup plunger to force the blockage out. Remove your tub’s strainer and stopper, fill the tub with a few inches of water, and plunge forcefully and continuously until the blockage comes up out of the drain. There are several effective means of unclogging … [Read more...]
How Do You Caulk a Tub?
Mold can and will grow in any humid environment. Case in point: bathrooms. Even with the best ventilation systems available, it’s all too easy for mold to begin developing. When it does, you shouldn't leave it alone. Unchecked mold can lead to respiratory problems and other illnesses, especially for those who are … [Read more...]
How Do You Install a Toilet?
Unfortunately, toilets don't last forever. Whether your toilet has stopped functioning, has started leaking, or is simply too large a drain (get it?) on your water bill, replacing an old toilet with a more efficient model can be a great way to update your bathroom. When it comes time to install a new toilet, it’s … [Read more...]
How to Fix a Loose Toilet Handle
When your toilet handle is too loose, it tends to wiggle or feel slack when you try to use it. Not only are loose toilet handles annoying, but they may also affect how well your toilet functions… even though there’s nothing wrong with the toilet itself! Luckily, loose toilet handles are a very minor toilet … [Read more...]
How to Replace a Showerhead
Replacing a shower head is a do-it-yourself plumbing project that most homeowners can successfully tackle. Maybe you want to upgrade to a new, eco-friendly water-saving shower head. Maybe you want to add some style with a LED shower head. Or maybe your shower head is old and deteriorated and you just need a new one. … [Read more...]
3 Common Reasons Your Toilet Won’t Flush Properly
Everyone knows that when their toilet won’t flush, they have a problem. That’s not tough to figure out. Likewise with a completely clogged toilet. It’s obvious. Unfortunately, there are problems that are less obvious. Sometimes, for instance, your toilet just doesn’t work very well. Maybe it still flushes, but the … [Read more...]
The Great Thanksgiving Home Prep Checklist
Thanksgiving. The most pumpkin-flavored holiday of the year. It’s a time for playing card games, napping during football games, and feasting on delicious food. It’s also a time for family. Whenever family stays over for more than just a few hours, they can tend to put strain on all kinds of things. Your plumbing is no … [Read more...]
4 Tips for Remodeling Your Bathroom
So, you’re getting your HGTV on, huh? Good for you! Bathroom remodeling is a blast, and when it works out, it can refresh your perspective on the whole house! When it works out. The thing about bathroom remodeling is, it almost never goes as smoothly as it seems to on TV--and it doesn’t always go smoothly on TV! … [Read more...]
