Diagram of a Pop-Up Stopper Bathroom sink pop-ups are raised and lowered with a lift knob or lever, usually located on the backside of the faucet. The knob or lever is connected to a lift rod that is fastened in many cases to a flat, slotted bar called a “clevis.” Sink and Batht...
Apop-up stopperisn't the only kind of bathroom sink drain stopper, but it's probably the most convenient, which is why it's also the most common. The main problem with this type of stopper is that the pivot rod that lifts the stopper intersects the drain, and it's a hair magnet. H...
replace the stopper, the rod that enters the drain pipe must be threaded through the hole at the bottom of the sink stopper. Ask a partner to hold the sink stopper in the correct position if this task proves tricky. Then adjust the spring clip and hand-tighten the retaining nut. Overtigh...
The first step with the bathroom remodel was to remove everything from the bathroom. To remove the vanity, I first scored all of the caulk seams around the edges of the vanity, then removed the two screws that were holding the vanity to the wall. Once the screws were removed, I could ...
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Learn how to install a vandal-resistant drain plug into a bathroom sink in this interactive video from Ace Hardware. Install a vandal-resistant drain plug. Click through to watch this video on iskills.com How To 04/08/2010 3:12 am Unclog a sink drain yourself First of all put a buc...
When your bathtub drain gets dirty, it gets smelly and it can clog your tub. Depending on how the pipes are laid in your house, a clogged tub drain can also lead to a toilet backup or a backed-up tub in another bathroom. Cleaning your drain regularly and unclogging back ups can keep...
If your sink p trap does not have two slip nuts you may have to have a plumber cut the pipes to remove the p trap and then reinstall the trap. Removing the Drain Stopper Mechanism: This scenario is more likely to occur in a bathroom sink. It involves going under the sink and removing...
I allow the mixture to sit in the sink for a few minutes while I wipe down our bathroom. When I return, I wipe the sink out and run hot water over the entire inside of the sink too. By doing this on a daily basis, I’m able to keep my sink looking good and also helping to ...
A level (to ensure shelves are straight) How Do I Protect My Ladder Shelf from Wear and Tear? To protect your ladder shelf: Use a sealant to protect the wood, especially if the shelf will be used in moist environments like a bathroom. Regularly check and tighten any loose screws. Avoid...