Cleaning up: how to install a basement laundry sink.Henkenius, Merle
First, you'll need to install thesink drain assembly, which is an insert that prevents large objects from falling down the drain, gives you a place to rest a strainer or stopper and provides a small pipe for the rest of the PVC drain pipes to connect to. Unscrew the nut and washer fr...
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 ...
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 ...
The first step in planning how to convert your laundry room to a bathroom is to design the new space. Draw a floor plan of the room and identify where you'll place your sink, toilet and shower or tub. Plan your cabinet and storage space too. Will you add a large vanity with drawers...
Travel light by packing less and doing laundry on vacation or while traveling. If you travel for more than a few days you should plan on doing laundry in the sink/tub of your hotel or B&B. This keeps the weight of your bag down so it is easier to carry or maneuver. Never done lau...
This graywater filter method is easy and effective to install for laundry systems that empty from the washing machine into a laundry sink. We used to use an old pair of panty hose - which works but less effectively than a real lint filter. (Photo courtesy of thenaturalhome.com - see Pro...
Lysol Power toilet bowl cleaner works great. It doesn't stain the toilet and leaves it smelling fresh! Also, it has multiple uses. My daughter experimented with bright blue hair dye and had it all over my porcelain sink! I used the toilet cleaner to remove the stain within minutes!
I have a porcelain sink in my kitchen and it seems to stain and scratchsoeasily. For the longest time, I cleaned it with diluted bleach, but I didn’t like using such a harsh chemical; and it didn’t remove any of the scratches. I started looking for an alternate cleaning solution. ...
I found an old bar of Fels-Naptha, a yellow soap under a sink. I thought there was nothing to lose so gave it a try. I wet the stain, rubbed the old bar of soap over it many times and used a toothbrush to scrub the area. ...