DIY Home Improvement Tips » plumbing

Decorating Your Bathroom Shower with Unique Curtains and Rods

admin — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 23:37:52 +0000

Bathrooms are often a great place to add a little decorating touch. Many homes have more than one bathroom, so you can have multiple themes that fit the primary occupant’s tastes, and you can make each one unique. One way to add that individual touch is with a unique shower curtain and rods, or even a unique toilet seat.

Pipes Freezing – Tips for Preventing Frozen Pipes

admin — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 15:17:09 +0000

As winter approaches on chore to make sure we do is to take steps to avoid having your pipes freezing in the colder nights. A frozen pipe isn’t itself a problem. After all, copper pipes can get to temperatures far below the freezing point of water without cracking. But too often it is accompanied by an ice blockage inside the pipe. That can lead to a pressure build up that ultimately bursts the pipe. Not only do you lose the ability to get water from the faucet, but now have the larger problem of clean up and repair.

In many homes, the odds of a burst pipe in winter from low temperatures are very low. But others have exposed pipes in crawlspaces or elsewhere. It takes only a modest opening around the base of the house to let in winds that can chill pipes to sub-freezing temperatures.

Outdoor Faucet Repair – Repairing Outdoor Spigots

admin — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 02:00:02 +0000

Outside water spigots are one of the most common sources of water leak around the home. Sometimes they only leak when the water is turned on. In more extreme cases they leak all the time, sometimes a small drip, other times a serious flow. But all these problems are easy and inexpensive to repair.

Stop Plumbing Leaks – Plumbers Putty or Pipe Tape?

admin — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 18:21:31 +0000

Sealing pipes and hoses during plumbing projects is critical. That’s obvious. But how to do that correctly can be a little trickier than it looks.

The first tip follows the old mechanic’s rule: the right tool for the right job.

Select sealant according to its proper purpose. Use plumber’s putty for securing sink flanges when installing a garbage disposal unit. Use special-made toilet bowl grease to seal the base of the bowl to the trap (the hole or pipe out which the water is flushed). Use silicon caulk for shower pipes and spouts. And so on.

Anti Siphon Faucets – Protect Plumbing From Freezing with Anti Siphon Valves

admin — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 17:50:00 +0000

Anti-siphon faucets are a must have for homeowners who live in cold winter climates. For just a few dollars you can avoid having to replace an outdoor spigot due to low temperatures. Let’s take a look at how an anti siphon faucet works.

Under Sink Water Filter Installation – Installing an Under Sink Water Purifier

admin — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 14:15:44 +0000

There are a number of different ways to get clean water in your home. While there are a lot of purifier systems that attach at the faucet, the most attractive way to add a water filter is to do an under sink installation. Here are some tips on installing an under sink purifier.