As soon as you notice that a faucet is dripping, try to make the repair immediately. Stopping the dripping as soon as you can saves money and resources. After all, theleaky faucet calculatorprovided by the U.S. Geological Survey reminds us that one drip every minute wastes 34 gallons per...
If your bathtub looks grimy and your dishes have spots, you’re probably among the 85% of US households dealing with water spots. While the residue isn't dangerous, getting rid of hard water buildup can definitely feel like a chore. Our tips and tricks show you how to remove hard water...
Bathtub Installation The national average cost to install a bathtub can range from $1,500 to $10,000. GET ESTIMATE Major Cost Components of a Bathroom Remodel Sincebathroom remodeling projectscan encompass everything from installing a few new fixtures to overhauling the room’s floor plan, they ...
You've checked the faucet plumbing, resealed the tub caulk or grout and the tub itself, and now you've resealed the drain flange. If water is still dripping onto the ceiling drywall in the room below the bathroom, the only possibility is a leak in the bathtub drainpipe assembly. You m...
If your Kohler shower diverter is working properly, water should come out of only either the showerhead or bathtub faucet, but not both. If you have tried tightening the diverter and the leaks have continued, you may need to take additional action. If you have a system involving three knobs...
Stop wasting energy. Fix dripping faucets. Plug leaks where cold air can seep in. Turn off appliances when you're not using them. To slay the energy vampires, you first have to understand how each of these energy conservation methods works. The experiments that follow can help to make peopl...
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In my last apartment, we had a super finicky bathtub drain. Going one week between “maintenance cleaning outs” was enough to land me in ankle-deep water before I even had a chance to shave my legs. I sadly say that this is not a way to unclog very troublesome drains. But it is ...
Stop your pipes from freezing. Go around your house and turn on every faucet so that it's dripping just slightly. Keeping the water moving through the pipes should help prevent them from freezing. Seal up any drafts. Put towels at the bottom of any doors that have a gap, or around draf...
Get your shirt to a place where it’s still damp, but dry enough that it stops dripping. Repeat the drying process with another clean, dry towel if necessary. 13 Hang up a woven shirt to air-dry it. Use a plastic or wooden clothes hanger. Be sure to adjust the shirt so that the...