Most toilets also work through the gravity-siphon effect, but what if you need to put one in a basement and the drain you want flush into is up above it?One solution to problems like this is to fit a macerating toilet (sometimes called an upflush toilet), which is a bit like a ...
Here’s how to Squat in five simple steps… Setup.Face the bar. Grab it tight with a medium grip. Put it on your upper back by dipping under the bar. Raise your chest. Unrack.Move your feet under the bar. Unrack it by straightening your legs. Step back with straight legs. Lock ...
Install a Squat Toilet in Your Home People ask me from time to time,"How can I install a squat toilet in my home?"These might be people who have recently moved to the U.S. Once in a while it's someone like a U.S. Air Force veteran who was stationed at Incirlik Air Force Base...
The bathroom is long and narrow and has a raised ‘altar’ at the far end where the toilet sits. The odd placement is necessitated by the semi-basement’s lower position in relation to the septic tank. Ki-Woo walks in and climbs onto the toilet seat. He continues to fish for a sign...
Toilet cisterns & flush tanks: This article explains how a flush toilet operates and describes the types, parts, and operation of the toilet cistern or toilet flush tank. This article series describes the different types and models of toilets: historica
Strange fixture issues.If you use the washing machine and your toilet bubbles, or you flush the toilet and water backs up into your shower, those are primary symptoms of a sewer blockage. What to Do Immediately After a Basement Sewer Backup ...
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Even though you’ve stopped the overflowing toilet, you’re now left with a bowl of water and a dirty floor. If you’ve got rubber or disposable gloves, you’re going to want to put those on. Using a small cup or bucket, begin removing excess water by skimming the brim of the bowl...
A basement bath requires special planning for below-grade plumbing. A space 16 square feet (30375 inches) is adequate for a toilet and a sink; to include a shower or a tub, you'll need a space about 35 square feet (537 feet, which is the size of a standard bathroom). Building ...
How To Stick To A Budget For Good In response to aLiving on a Dime story about budgeting, Yvonne asks about how to stick to a budget: My problem is not setting up a budget but sticking to a budget. Gas costs what it costs. Groceries –It is expensive to eat healthy. Do you have...