Toilet technology has been pretty much the same for the last 50 years, but that doesn’t mean that nothing has improved over that time. Today toilets are doing what they did all those years ago much more efficiently. Not only that, but they look sleeker, and more attractive than older models did. If you’re considering making improvements to your home, a new toilet could be an excellent investment. Improve Efficiency Older toilets flush quite well, but they waste a huge amount of water in the process. That’s an issue for anyone looking to conserve water, and it’s exactly why you ...
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Every plumbing system must be maintained regularly in order for it to function properly. If you aren’t doing this maintenance yourself, you’ll need to hire someone else to do it for you, or deal with repair costs when your systems finally fail. Below are the most common tasks that you can complete yourself, and they are very easy to do. Clean Calcium Buildups One of the most common reasons that faucets and other fixtures start to slow down over time is because of calcium buildups. As you run water through these fixtures the minerals from that solution begin to clog ...
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The Lou, the Commode, the Porcelain god… whatever you prefer to call a toilet, this modern plumbing fixture is something many take for granted these days. True, most of us have grown up with a bathroom we didn’t have to walk outside to use. And it works so well most of the time that we never give it a second thought…until we walk away and hear some funny sounds. The majority of toilet sounds reflect easy solutions. Here are what some of these sounds may mean. The Running Toilet Your toilet should run after you flush for a few seconds. ...
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Toilets are fairly simple contraptions. They have improved over the last few hundred years since the first toilet was invented by Sir John Harrington at the end of the 16th Century. The first flush required over 7 gallons of water and the bowl was 2 feet deep. Thomas Crapper, the man responsible for the sardonic term for the toilet, improved and patented the design. Today, toilets have a good reputation for never going bad. Water Efficiency Concerns Over the years, toilets have become more water efficient. Today’s newest models only use 1.6 gallons each flush. This is according to federal ...
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Drain flanges are like quiet little supporting actors in the daily functioning of your home or business’ main water system fixtures. They play an integral role in preventing leaks around drains because a flange is just a flat rim that acts as a strengthener or seal in between the drain and the fixture. Let’s take a further look at some of the drain flanges in your home. The Sink Drain Flange If you go look in your kitchen sink you will notice that around your drain basket is a seam. That seam means you can remove the drain basket that ...
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You go to reach for a new garbage bag or the bottle of dishwashing detergent and see a puddle of water under your kitchen sink. You have two options, one is close the cabinet and pretend you didn’t see it or grab a towel and potentially fix your problem. What have you got to lose? A plumber is always a call away if you don’t feel up to the task. The first thing to check may seem a bit too Captain, but when you clear out all of the cleaning bottles, make sure it wasn’t just one of those leaking. ...
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The most used and abused plumbing fixture in homes today is the toilet. A good quality toilet can last almost forever if your water isn’t corrosive and you properly maintain its inner workings. A running toilet can produce a high water bill and is worth the money in repairs, which could be less than the overage on your next statement. Inside the Tank If your toilet is running after you flush, try jiggling the handle. If there is some play to it before it gives resistance, you will need to look in the tank by removing the lid. Jiggling the ...
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If you can hear a banging sound coming from a pipe within your walls, it may not be as complex of a problem as you may think. This common issue is known as water hammer because the water is basically acting like a hammer as it hits against a pipe. It’s a Pressure Issue The water is flowing at such a high speed that when the valve is closed to turn the water off from a point within the house, it is slamming into the valve and pipe’s interior walls with nowhere to go. So, it rattles and vibrates until ...
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Showers are seen as a luxury compared to other places around the world. But when you turn the shower head on, you expect a certain amount of water to flow out. When it doesn’t, your shower will most likely be disappointing and frustrating. There are a few different reasons why water pressure is not as high as it should be. Identifying which reason will help you tackle the problem and get your showers back. (more…)
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One of the easiest ways to add equity to your home is by remodeling your bathrooms into a contemporary personal paradise with a luxury spa type of feel. Research has shown that most home purchase decisions are decided by the quality of kitchen and bathroom areas. Specialty bathrooms can be the make or break factor in closing a deal on a home sale. Even if you aren't planning on selling your home in the near future, it is still a prudent investment in your home and overall happiness by giving yourself the gift of a comfortable, relaxing and inviting personal ...
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