Underneath the tub will be a rubber gasket that creates a seal for the drain elbow. Check this gasket to make sure it is in good shape. If it's not, you'll need to replace it (available below). To do so, use a flathead screwdriver to gently pry out the old gasket. Try not to...
Pause to give yourself a rousing round of applause. Drop in the stopper plug thing, and pause for a second round of applause. Now quit celebrating because you still have to fix the other hole you just made. Screw back on the insides of your old round thingy, leaving off the ugly outsi...
and because there's little chance of things improving on their own, it's a good reason to replace the drain. Don't be intimidated by the task and call a plumber because as far as DIY jobs go, it's one of the least challenging. In fact, it's easier to do the job right the firs...
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...
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and then with stiff brush and hot soapy water; replace trap. If clog wasn't in trap, insert drain-and-trap auger into drain extension that goes into wall and continue working auger down into drainpipe itself. You should be able to reach blockage, unless it's in section of main drain....
To remove an old-style bathtub pop-up: Simply grip the stopper body and pull it out of the drain along with the hinged rocker arm. Clear the stopper and rocker arm of hair and debris. Check the rubber seal for damage and, if necessary, replace it. Remove the old seal and slip on ...
The photo below shows a drain with one slip nut, not two. In this case the p trap would have to be cut out. Typically the pipe would be cut where the pink letters are and a union or threaded union assembly added to replace the trap. ...
First plug the sink stopper so that no water flows into the drain. Now place a bucket below the U-bend and remove the bend by rotating the coupler. If there is any water in the bend it will fall i ...more How To 09/26/2008 1:10 am Replace a bathroom faucet When replacing ...
To complete your bathroom-cleaning session, empty thebathroom trash canand wipe the lid down if it has one. Refill your soap dispensers, so no one runs out of soap right when they need it most. Make sure toilet paper and other necessities are well stocked. Replace your washed and dried ...