Running pipe for a drain-waste-vent system can be tricky. You will have to plan your runs and buy the necessary fittings (always get a few extra) ahead of time. All different kinds of fittings are available to receive different sizes of pipe at various angles. For instance, one fitting ...
When a bathtub drain stopper has given up the ghost, a temporary fix can work until you're able to repair orreplace the old stopper. A simple inexpensive vinyl or plastic round stopper, available at grocery and home improvement stores, covers the bathtub drain to keep water in a bathtub wh...
Look underneath the sink to locate the P-trap. In most cases, the P-trap is easily accessible. If it is not, you might need to call a plumber. Note: Many p traps have a drain plug at the bottom of the P-trap. If your sink has this, you may still need to remove the P-trap ...
Having some spares on hand is always a good idea for down the track, in case your style is no longer available in a few years when you may need to replace a broken tile. How to tile your bathroom walls: A step-by-step guide Step 1: Preparation and choosing your tile design and lay...
you might have a lift-and-turn or pop-up drain, reference how to replace a tub drain: your step-by-step guide for specific instructions on how to remove a shower drain stopper. 2. remove the cover screws (if applicable) some shower drain covers have screws that need to be removed ...
A bathtub drain flange, like a shower drain orsink drainflange, is the metal fitting that seals the drain opening. The bathtub flange is screwed into the drain boot, which is a horizontal length of pipe that has a short elbow on one end that rises to the bottom of the tub. Just like...
Can the baking soda and vinegar cure be used in a sink that has standing water? Geralyn August 9, 2016 at 4:21 PM Just a word of caution: pouring boiling water down your drain; whether it is for draining your pasta or cleaning the drain is not a great idea. It damages any plasti...
Put some vinegar on the sponge and wipe down the drain fixture Tips & Insights:Should I Repair Or Replace the Old Faucet In My Bathroom? Soak Your Shower Head Cleaning the shower head in the bathroom is a simple do-it-yourself (DIY) project. Follow these simple steps to dis...
This 11-stepcleaning checklistis a good rundown of a regular bathroom cleaning that’s best performed once a week or so. Here’s how to make your bathroom immaculate in about an hour: 1. Vacuum and Remove Bathmats and Towels Vacuum any bathmats or rugs you have in the bathroom to remo...
Remove your guinea pig from the tub or sink that you are bathing them in and quickly drain the dirty water and replace it with clean, lukewarm water. You may need to have a reserve bucket of warm water on the ready if you are bathing your pet outside. Once refilled, dip your pet in...