Sink plungers, also known assink stoppers, plug up the drains in your bathroom sinks and hold in water when you need it. However, sometimes they get stuck, won't stay open or experience other problems. Fortunately, they are not that difficult to repair. Sometimes, the culprit is blockage o...
If you’re like most homeowners and have resigned yourself to a poorly working stopper in your bathroom sink, you’ll be amazed to see how easy it is to fix. Once you understand the basic system, you’ll become master of your lavatory and will never again have to live with a sink tha...
When a bathroom sink pop-up stopper gets stuck in the open or closed position or the drain is clogged, the repair is simple — even for home improvement novices — and rarely requires a plumber. It does call for working in the dark, confined space under the sink, so aheadlampis a defi...
A household drain system consists of the drain assembly at the sink, tub, shower, or floor and the pipes that conduct it out of the house. Most drains include a trap (a U-shaped pipe) below the fixture to trap sediment and to create a barrier that prevents drainage odors from traveling...
When you see a pool of water on the bathroom floor by the cabinet or inside the bathroom cabinet, it's certainly not a good discovery. A leaking bathroom sink can be a small problem and sometimes simply to fix, but if left untreated can lead to a majorplumbing repair, serious property ...
In this week's video, I remodeled our guest bathroom! I'll show you how to install a toilet and vanity, build a Walnut frame for a mirror, and more! Step 1: Tools and Materials Materials Ceiling Tiles Wall Repair Compound Cascade Iron Co. Bathroom HardwareVanity ...
How to Unclog Sink Pipes: My sink took 15 minutes to fully drain. This, needless to say, was getting ridiculous. So I cleaned it out. This instructable will show you how to remove all that gunk that's keeping your sink from draining properly, without pou
To create a soap scum remover for the bathroom:Mix equal parts cleaning vinegar, dishwashing liquid, and water in a spray bottle. Shake to mix well and label the bottle. To use, start at the top of the shower stall or glass doors and spray on the solution. Allow it to work for at ...
Technicians use a "blower-door test" to accurately measure air leakage in houses. The test involves sealing a portable, frame-mounted fan in an exterior doorway to the house. Any known openings to the outside, such as the fireplace flue; bathroom vent fans; and the flues to the water hea...
Do I have to clear out all the standing water first? KarenDCamp September 26, 2016 at 3:12 AM Thanks for the post Sue September 21, 2016 at 3:09 PM Do NOT DO THIS in a porcelain sink!!! I just cracked my bathroom undermount porcelain sink today with the boiling water… the ...