How to Replace Shower Faucet Diverters Without Soldering Copper Pipes!: In today’s tutorial you’ll learn how to replace shower faucet diverters using all PEX and Hansgrohe’s iBox. This is one of the best ways to install a new shower faucet. Here’s w
Learning toinstall a bathroom faucetis an easy project that will make a huge difference in your bathroom. Not only will it update the look of your vanity and sink but improvements like these increase the resale value of your home. This tutorial will teach you how to remove an old sink fau...
One of the most basic faucet designs uses a tight-fitting ball in the valve chamber. The ball has a single hole through which water can pass. When it's turned perpendicular to the faucet direction, the water is off. Common materials for ball-valve faucets are PVC plastic and brass. They...
Open the drain valve to drain the water heater tank completely. Be cautious, as the water may be hot. Disconnect the Pipes: Once the tank is drained, disconnect the inflow and outflow pipes connected to the water heater. Use a pipe wrench or adjustable pliers to loosen the fittings and ...
Faucet replacement$250 Bathroom sink pipe repair$300 Kitchen sink clog repair$300 Garbage disposal repair$400 Dishwasher repair$300 Water heater repair$550 Septic tank repair$1,500 Sewer main repair$3,000 Main water line repair$350–$1,625 ...
Turn off the cold water supply to the water heater. Run a hose outside or to an inside drain and connect it to the drain port on the bottom of the tank. Turn on a hot water faucet in the house to allow air into the pipes, open the drain valve on the water heater, and let the...
As a huge bonus, these same plastic piping skills will allow you to run drain pipes, which lets you build your own bathroom from scratch (future article?) Gas Supply: My friend Mike uses a pipe wrench to twist on a length of black pipe. Although people tend to be afraid of working on...
If you have trouble locating the shutoff valve for your bathroom faucet or if the faucet still runs, turn off the main water supply to your home. 2 Put a towel and bucket below the sink’s drain pipe. Clear out the area underneath your sink completely. Lay the towel down so it’s ...
Sometimes the handle of a bathroom faucet is put on incorrectly so it doesn't rest in the correct position when the faucet is off. Other times the faucet handle may crack, discolor or otherwise look old, while still functioning. In either of these cases, the faucet handle can be replaced...