A new home may experience plumbing problems. A builder and plumber can do things now to eliminate those. Drain lines made of PVC piping, replacement faucet cartridges, ball valves and exterior hose bibs are things to keep in mind.
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A garbage disposal of stainless steel is ideal. Garbage disposals vary in quality and need to be run correctly to make them last.
Remove the sink stopper from your sink to get at tough clogs. If you remove the P trap under the sink and water is still sitting in the bowl, what do you do?
Drain lines in your home don't have to be plastic or noisy. Plumbers can now use new easy to work with cast iron piping.
Ceramic tile installation can be successful if your builder and tile installer work together. You may need to have steel studs or engineered lumber installed first. Concrete sheets can be installed for tile installation.
Plumbing installation for drains through a line is not as easy as you might think. Your PVC piping should be sized right to avoid clogs. You will also need three fittings to create a new drainage line. Follow these tips for leak-free piping.
Installing ceramic tile and keeping it great looking lies in making sure its base is strong. Floor leveling will keep ceramic tile work beautiful and crack free.
Many older homes still have old galvanized iron water supply lines. Eventually they clog with deposits and water pressure and volume drop. Installing new copper tubing or CPVC tubing is easy.
Buy the right toilet to avoid problems. A well engineered toilet will flush right and not waste water.
If you have to make repairs in a wet tiled area make sure you know what materials will work to keep things dry. Pick the right backer board for the job. A few simple tools will help with tile cutting. Your job will look great.
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