Leave Basement Ceiling Pipes to Create More Room Most of the time these pipes will be recessed into the support beams of the floor above. You can't alter these to remove them, but rather than installing drywall for a ceiling to hide the pipes, you could make them prettier and leave the ...
Learn How To Insulate Basement Walls Properly. Basement Insulation is very difficult to under. Learn how to insulate basement walls from industry pro Todd Fratzel.
plungers from which to choose at your local big-box or home improvement store, the two most common styles are the cup plunger and the flange. It’s a good idea to keep one of each on hand at your home, and understand what each type is good for before your next plumbing emergency ...
Locate the shut-off valve: The shut-off valve is usually located near the sink or in the basement. It is a valve that controls the flow of water to the specific area. Turn the valve clockwise: To close the valve, rotate it in a clockwise direction until it is fully closed. This will...
Regular Inspection: Periodically check garage doors and storage systems to ensure they are functioning correctly and securely anchored. Fire Safety: Keep a fire extinguisher accessible and be cautious of electrical wiring and plumbing lines during DIY projects. ...
Moving the plumbing was something I didn’t have to worry about because we decided to put our basement bathroom right over our rough in pipes. I’m not going to get in-depth on this because I don’t have the experience, but if you do have to move your basement bathroom plumbing don’...
How Does RV Plumbing Work? When you’re connected to a city water outlet, RV plumbing works similarly to standard home or apartment plumbing, except for where the water enters the RV and where it exits. Of course when you’renothooked up, where does the water pressure come from?
We wanted to leave the block as is so it would be a feature in the finished bathroom, but my husband decided to add framing to the wall to hide plumbing and electrical lines. Now he would like to spray 2 part expanding foam insulation all over the wall to seal it and prevent moisture...
The cost to build a house is just a little over $417,000. Here’s what goes into that cost—and how to build a house you can afford.
Obviously, it’s a good idea to use caulk to seal all gaps and cracks that invite roach infiltration—but that’s just the beginning. The surest way to keep water bugs at bay is to make sure that roaches have no reason to enter the home, and nowhere to hide should they get in. It...