Pool Plumbing Makes a Gurgling Noise
What to Do When Your Pool is Making Funny Noises If your pool’s plumbing is making noises, chances are you have air in the system. A couple of things to look for are air bubbles. Do you see air bubbles coming up from the jets? Can you see bubbles in the top of the pot […]
Why Does My Toilet Leak Rusty Water from the Base?
A toilet that leaks is bad enough…one that leaks rusty water is worse. If the toilet is leaking between the bowl and the floor, then we it sounds like the wax ring is bad and needs to be replaced. The fact that the water is rusty suggests that the flange that mates with the wax […]
Hide Ceramic Tile Flaws by Grouting
If you have ever installed ceramic tile, you know that it has its challenges. Getting all the tiles perfectly aligned and on the same plane can be tough. Fortunately, there are things that can make it easier. For the alignment, you can certainly use the spacers. These are pretty foolproof. You lay down a tile, […]
Add Plumbing Hose Bib to Water Softener Line
So why would someone want to add a plumbing hose bib to their soft water conditioner line? That’s easy…a spot-free car. When I was little, I always wondered why the neighbor was washing his car with a hose coming from the garage. He was washing his car with soft water for a professional finish. You […]
Can I remove My Range Hood and Install a Microwave?
Installing a microwave oven in place of a range hood is a common upgrade. Not only is it very convenient, but it clears some space on your countertop. If there is currently a range hood in place, then there is already power in the cabinet above it. So it is a matter of removing the […]
Water Heater TPR Leaking
A water heater has a TPR (temperature and pressure relief) valve for safety. This allows the tank to vent excess pressure and heat and is a measure to prevent the tank from exploding. Manufacturers recommend testing the valve periodically by toggling the handle on the valve. The only problem is, sometimes the TPR doesn’t stop […]
Easy Carpentry Project for some Country Flair
Here is a straightforward carpentry project with a little country flair. You can install it right over the drywall. \ Beadboard comes in either planks or sheets but the sheets install much faster than the planks. Many products are tongue-and-groove and fit together seamlessly. \ The thicker the board, the deeper the grooves. A lot […]
Handyman Fix: Squeaky Floor at Stair Landing
A fairly common handyman job is to repair squeaky floors. This happens when the floor is on joists, and a prime location is at the stair landing. It is the perfect area for kids to jump over the last few steps and land with their full weight on the landing. The squeak noise comes from […]
Install Dishwasher without a Garbage Disposal
Installing a dishwasher without a garbage disposal sounds a little daunting, but it isn’t. You will need a few specialized plumbing parts, but otherwise it should be straightforward. The dishwasher will go into the cabinet the same way the old one came out. Some people don’t like garbage disposals and so they remove them, I […]
Cleaning Copper Plumbing Lines for Soldering
If you are working with copper plumbing lines and will be soldering, there are steps to follow to get a leak free joint. Copper will last a long time, and so if you get a leak, it will usually be at a joint of a fitting. The first step in soldering a fitting is to […]