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Septic Cleaning
If your house has a septic tank, regular septic cleaning needs to be part of your schedule. Putting wrong materials into your septic system will create septic tank problems. Get a septic system inspection to be sure your septic system is being properly maintained. read more... -
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Bathtubs
When selecting a new bathtub or remodeling a bathroom, you have a variety of choices - corner bathtubs, cast iron bathtubs, clawfoot bathtubs. Other options include bathtub refinishing, such as bathtub reglazing, or walk-in bathtubs read more... -
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Toilet Parts
Replacing toilet parts is a job that most home owners can tackle. Flush toilet parts are readily available and most use similar replacement toilet parts. read more... -
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Tub Faucets
Selecting the right tub faucet is a major decision. There are antique tub faucets, roman tub faucets, claw foot tub faucets and more. But is the tub faucet the first item to select? Or is it the tub? read more... -
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Shower Head
Replacing a shower head, or if you have to fix a leaking shower head, is not a difficult job if you use the right tools. Shower heads can be a source of water leaks if the proper pipe sealant is not used. read more... -
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Steam Room
Nothing like a steam room for those aching muscles. Having a home steam room is a great way to enjoy the benefits of a steam room without heading for the gym. If you are not sure how to build a steam room, consider a prefabricated steam room. read more... -
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Tankless Water Heater
When it is time to replace your water heater, would a tankless water heater be the best alternative? Tankless water heaters cost more then standard hot water heaters. Be sure to consider the payback period on the tankless water heaters. read more... -
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Plumbing Tools
DIY plumbing can be a fun project, if you have the proper plumbing tools. Pipe cutters, propane torch and a hand-held flaring tool are just some of the tools needed for working with plumbing fittings and plumbing fixtures. Get the right do it yourself tools for your plumbing projects. read more... -
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Tub Faucets
Roman tub faucets are just one type of tub faucets. Most people have a bath tub faucet that sticks out of a wall. These fixtures must be high-quality, because they are difficult to replace. Tub and shower faucets are really made the same way as a standard tub faucet, so don't be confused when you see one. Traditional two-handled faucets with a knob for both hot and cold water are still made. read more... -
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Pot Filler Faucet
A pot filler faucet is a wonderful addition to your kitchen cooktop. My wife loves her new pot filler, since it saves half the work of carrying water around the kitchen. Pot filler faucets come in many different sizes and finishes, but there are very important steps to take when installing a pot filler faucet. The trouble is, there is no standard height to install a pot filler. read more... -
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Undermount Kitchen Sinks
Undermount kitchen sinks are sleek and gorgeous. Kitchen sinks that undermount below the countertop are perfect for granite, marble, solid surface or engineered stone countertops. A granite undermount kitchen sink is what I have in my own home. read more... -
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Copper Tubing
Copper pipe and copper tubing are phrases used by most people to describe the water pipes in their homes. Copper pipe fittings allow you to make turns and install the pipe around corners. People are often afraid of leaks and wonder how to sweat copper pipe. It is not that hard if you follow a few easy steps. New copper piping can last for generations if the water is not aggressive and the plumber wipes off all excess flux after soldering the copper fittings. read more... -
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Moen Faucets
Moen faucets can be found in my home. My family and I love the durability and styling of the newer Moen faucets. The bamboo faucet in our basement bathroom is a huge hit with friends, and the sleek polished-nickel finish of the main bathroom faucets is exquisite. read more...
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Delta Faucets
Delta faucets are great products. I installed Delta faucets in my own home years ago, and still have a few that work well. Faucets in a home can take lots of abuse, so you better buy a faucet that can withstand all of the torment and mistreatment you and your family will dish out. Be sure to buy extra replacement cartridges so they are handy in the event of an emergency. With the parts on hand, you can get a dripping faucet repaired in minutes instead of hours or days. read more...
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Low Water Pressure in Faucets
Low water pressure in faucets is a very common problem. The source of a slow or clogged kitchen faucet can almost always be found inside the faucet. It usually takes a small amount of effort to get the water flow back to normal. Read on to learn how to fix low water pressure. read more... -
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Water Heater Anode Rod
Adding a second water heater anode rod will often double the life of a common water heater. The additional anode rod takes the place of the plastic dip tube that is found inside the cold water inlet of the heater. read more...
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Garbage Disposal Smell
A garbage disposal is a wonderful kitchen appliance until such time as it starts to smell. The odor can be very hard to remove if you try many of the remedies I have seen in books and on the Internet. If you have a smelly garbage waste disposal, I know a way that really works to get it clean. Once it is clean, it is easy to keep it odor-free for years. read more... -
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Low Shower Head Water Pressure
Water pressure that is inadequate in shower heads and faucets might not always be a water piping problem. The source of the problem is often sediment that is clogging the tiny holes in flow restrictors that can be found in the tips of the fixtures. read more... -
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Lazy Toilet
A toilet that flushes slowly may be clogged, have a faulty toilet flapper valve or have lime build up. read more...
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Choose the Right Garbage Disposal
A garbage disposal of stainless steel is ideal. Garbage disposals vary in quality and need to be run correctly to make them last. read more...
