Expert DIY advice on how to fix a leaky faucet in the bathroom or kitchen, including how to stop leaks and drips, and how to repair plumbing problems.
Deck-mounted faucetsare installed directly on the sink or countertop. This type of faucet requires a hole to be drilled into the surface, and the faucet is then secured with nuts underneath. Deck-mounted faucets are often chosen for their aesthetic appeal, as they can be seamlessly integrated ...
If flow from your faucet is less than it should be, your aerator may just need cleaning. Hard water deposits and sediment in the water collect on the screen and gradually clog it. It's easy to clean an aerator, and it takes less than 5 minutes. Here's how to do it: PAVEL IARUNIC...
You can attach a garden hose to a bathroom sink simply by removing the aerator and using a faucet hose adapter. There are several types of adapters, so weigh your options and choose the right one for your faucet and garden hose.
Consider a water-filtering pitcher or a faucet mounted filter that screws on to your tap. Either way, you’ll enjoy better-tasting water, save money and help protect the planet. Another smart move is to attach a low-flow aerator to your kitchen faucet. It mixes air into the water stream...
Using Faucet Aerators Older-style bathroom and kitchen sink faucets can deliver as much at 3.5 to 5 gallons of water per minute. Much of that water is wasted; typical washing tasks can usually be accomplished using less. Faucet aerators, either supplied on new faucets or as inexpensive retrof...
For instructions on how touse a flush wand to clean your water heater, and to watch us inspect the inside of our water heater using a borescope (and finding a surprise), have a look at this video: Fixtures RV plumbing fixtures are very similar to house plumbing fixtures. You’ve got va...
It's important to first determine the water pressure at an outdoor faucet, using a simple pressure gauge. Then, use a 5-gallon bucket to measure how much water your home’s plumbing delivers in one minute. Send the water pressure information to the sprinkler manufacturer you have chosen, al...
Another advantage of front-loading washing machines is that, because they use less water, they require less soap and bleach to clean clothes. However, many front loaders require the use of special low-sudsing detergents in order to work properly. Top Loader Upgrades To keep pace with the inte...
stainless steel the dishwasher works well, as long as you have the correct faucet to accomodate the faucet aerator connector on the hoses supplied. if you have a kohler faucet as an example, you will have to find and modify the faucet on your sink. it is a pain in the neck, and ...