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Plumbing |
| Plumbing repairs can be easier than you
think. You can fix a leaky faucet, drain, or toilet. Newer
plastic drain and water pipes make repair and installation
easy for even the beginner. Go to your local home store and
buy a plumbing basics book. With a few simple tools you can
tackle many projects. Home and hardware stores also have
repair kits that make it easy to fix most problems you may
have. |
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Fix A Leaky Faucet
Make sure the main water valve is turned off
either near the base of the faucet or under the sink. Open
all the lines to drain out any excess water. |
Bathroom Remodeling Plan
When planning your bathroom, there are a
number of factors to consider. The first is where is your
current plumbing? |
Compression Faucet
Make sure the main water valve is turned off
either near the base of the faucet or under the sink. Open
all the lines to drain out any excess water. |
Install A Toilet
Screw in the closet bolts to the
toilet flange. The bolts are placed on both
sides of the flange to hold the toilet in place. |
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| Quick Fixes |
How to quickly patch a leaky pipe. Note
that these are just temporary fixes and should not be use on
a permanent basis.
First check to see that all joints and fittings are
tightened properly.
Secure a piece of rubber or plastic around the leak with a
hose clamp.
If you have epoxy putty on hand it can be used to fix leaks
around leaky joints.
Stop a small leak by using nothing more than a peice of
rubber or plastic and whole lot of duct tape.
Fix a larger hole by cutting a piece of rubber tubing
length-wise and securing it over the leak with 3 or more
clamps. |
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