Pour a pot of boiling hot water down your drain. Dump in about 1/2 c. baking soda. Let that sit for a few minutes. Then, pour a mixture of 1 c. vinegar and 1. c very hot water down on top of the baking soda. Cover with a drain plug (to keep the reaction down below the ...
prevent them from growing if used consistently, they won’t immediately solve the problem. It is necessary first to mechanically clear the blockage after root intrusion has been identified. That removal will ensure that chemicals can effectively flow through the sewer line and adhere to the root ...
When plunging a toilet, seat a bell-shaped plunger over the drain hole and pump rapidly. To plunge a sink or tub Remove the strainer and pop-up (see How a Pop-Up Drain Stopper Works). Stuff a rag into a plastic bag, and use this to plug the overflow hole. Fill the fixture with ...
In this particular bathroom, because we were clearing a drain in a slow sink that was close to the bath tub and toilet, we figured that all of the fixture drains probably joined close by before descending in a common larger drain pipe to the building basement. So we also ran the nearby...
or entryway. Be aware of local building codes that may require handrails for any exterior stairways. Garages, their structure, windows and doors may also require attention. Finishing a basement, adding a home gym, a man cave or the currently trendy "Ken Den" are other upgrades to consider...
2. Cleanout Plug A cleanout plug is the device that controls the flow of wastewater and sends it down the sewage pipe. If it is broken or missing, sewer gasses will flow back into your basement. SOLUTION: Remove the drain grate and inspect the cleanout plug to see if it is in good...
drain water from your indoor sinks, showers and toilets. This is usually done by running a drain hose from the pool's pump to a floor drain or basement laundry sink, but it is important not to overwhelm the sewer system by pumping too much pool water into it too quickly. Watch the ...
In addition to the physical symptoms, abused cats are almost always scared and try to avoid human contact. Some may be aggressive, often due to physical pain and discomfort. Others may just see a dark corner where they can hide away and suffer in silence. ...
Open the hot water faucet in the basement or open the water heater drain plug. Let water flow for 10 to 20 minutes or until it runs clear for a minute or two. Close all the faucets, open the water heater valve and turn the hot water valve back on. ...
Because washing machines do so many things, they may be harder to diagnose than they are to repair. For a household appliance, it's a pretty complicated gizmo - with special timing cycles that operate valves, motors that turn water on, spin the tub, drain water, and control the water ...