Install a strainer in kitchen and bathroom sinks to prevent hair and soap, small utensils, and other objects from slipping down the drain. Scalding hot water can clear drains of grease. 1 Plunge the drain at the fixture. For a sink, tub, or shower, use a flat-bottom plunger. For a ...
How to Install a Laundry Room Sink Are Flushable Wipes Really Flushable? What to Know About Your Basement Floor Drain What Are Leach Lines, and When Should They Be Replaced? How to Use a Basin Wrench How to Turn a Lawn Sprinkler System Back on in the Spring ...
Tips for Installing a French Drain Dig a trench along the outside of your footing. The trench should be at least 2 feet wide, and can be as deep as 6 feet for a basement or as shallow as two feet for a slab-on-grade home. Lay the pipe on the virgin soil. It is very importan...
For each area of my basement finishing projects I’ve created some start-to-finish posts. Each of these posts lay out the steps I took in each specific area and how they ended up. Hopefully these offer some basement design ideas of your own, but also show you what you can get done wh...
Pools of water in the yard, seepage into the basement and excessive runoff from patios, walkways and driveways are all problems that can be solved by installing a French drain. This type of drain isn't really French, so you don't have to worry about ordering one from overseas, and it ...
It’s a good first line of defense. Reply ron Great advice. I was wondering what to put directly on the concrete walls if drain tile was installed in the interior and dimpleboard was was run about one foot up the basement wall. This would would obviously cause the foam board to be ...
Position the sink and connect the plumbing. Next See: Stylish Tables and Chairs That Elevate Your Dining Space How to Choose the Right Recirculating Pump for Your Home Clever Bathroom Storage Solutions for Small Bathrooms Design Secrets for Planning a Basement Bathroom...
Get the vendor to “invest” in the transaction — emotion, time and energy. Rule # 4 – Offer on one item at a time — If you plan to buy a couple things DON’T let on at the outset. Act like you intend to buy only one item, if that much. Get the seller to give you ...
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’t let this project scare you. Here’s a decent introductory video on what it would look like to bust up your concrete slab and install the ...
Keeping water away from your home’s foundation and basement Chemical-free water for your plants and turf Water conservation Reduced water bill How to install a rain barrel Whether you build your own DIY rain barrel or buy it from your local garden center or hardware store — you can install...