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Replace A Shower Valve For A Safer Shower

Mon, 20 May 2013 16:26:21 +0000

There are various reasons to replace a shower valve, not the least of which is safety. A shower valve that is not pressure balanced (or is pressure balanced but is no longer balancing) can be a safety hazard if the water heater is turned up too high.

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Save Money On Refrigerator Water Filter Replacements

Tue, 14 May 2013 18:55:06 +0000

Having a filtered water and ice dispenser on a refrigerator can be very convenient but it comes at a price. The filter replacements can be pricy and the more water you use the more you'll spend. Fortunately there are ways to save when you replace a refrigerator water filter. You just need to do a little shopping around and planning to find the best deal for your refrigerator.

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Add Space To A Shower With A Curved Shower Rod

Sun, 05 May 2013 19:13:34 +0000

Does your shower feel small and cramped? The width of a standard shower can feel too small, especially in a small bathroom. An easy way to avoid that claustrophobic feeling without knocking down walls in a remodel is to install a curved shower rod. The several inches of added space in the shower can really make a big difference.

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Flexible Sprinkler Joints Prevent Breaks

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 23:34:50 +0000

Tired of broken sprinkler heads? Try installing swing joints on each sprinkler head. An inflexible sprinkler joint can easily break if it gets kicked or run over with a car or lawn mower, but a swivel or swing joint can absorb the impact by swiveling down into the ground. As you go around your yard replacing sprinkler heads consider installing swivel joints since you've already done the digging. It'll save you work down the road.

Tower Style Flush Valve

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 23:55:07 +0000

A running or leaking toilet can often be caused by a bad flapper or flush valve. Easy enough to fix most of the time by replacing the flapper. But what about a toilet with a tower style valve? Actually, the repair is just as easy if not easier.

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Mineral Deposits Can Make Fixtures Look Old

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 22:11:59 +0000

Hard water buildup can make faucets and showerheads look old quite quickly. The splashing that results from daily use can coat most fixtures with hard water that leaves a residue as it dries. The resulting buildup can be difficult to clean.

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Free Repair Parts

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 07:48:56 +0000

Did you know that a quick phone call to a plumbing manufacturer can sometimes result in free repair or replacement parts? Most manufacturers stand by their products, particularly when a faucet (or any other fixture) has a lifetime warranty. You can run to the store and buy repair parts or you can contact the customer service number and get the parts free. The biggest drawback is having to wait for the part to arrive.

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Utility Sink

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 02:37:58 +0000

Think not what your utility sink can do for you:

provide a place for watering plants
filling and dumping mop buckets
washing pets
cleaning extra oily, dirty or muddy hands
soaking laundry

and the list goes on...

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Sprinkler Draining On Automatic

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 21:56:34 +0000

While fixing broken sprinkler lines this Spring you may consider installing automatic drain valves to protect the pipes during cold weather. If you've had freeze damage to sprinkler lines some auto drain valves can save you time and work by making it hassle free to drain the sprinkler system.

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Emergency PVC joint repair

Sun, 07 Apr 2013 22:26:43 +0000

Leaks don't usually pick a convenient time to spring up and be noticed. Usually, you can rearrange your schedule to deal with the problem but sometimes the only thing you can do is a quick patch that will hold till later. Know your options when you need to make an emergency PVC joint repair. Read about how to use rubber tape, glue, fiberglass tape, repair putty, or rubber and hose clamps for a temporary repair here.