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Bathroom Plumbing Work and Electrical Wiring the Kitchen
Plumber Kevin Hanley reviews the installation of the new half-bath. A pedistal water basin and an antique toilet are ... |
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Buying Tools
When it comes to buying tools, don't compromise on quality. Inexpensive tools may seem like a bargain at the store, but will ... |
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Caulking Gun
Here's how to get professional results when you're using a caulking gun. Caulking guns aren't expensive, so don't skimp here. ... |
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Hacksaw Space
If you need to hacksaw through a fastened pipe or rod, but the space above is cramped, try this: Remove the hacksaw's blade, ... |
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Install a Below-Counter Water Filtration System
With a little planning and a handful of common tools, a system can be installed and working in no time. |
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Installing a Hand Shower
A hand shower brings convenience and flexibility to the shower space. |
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Installing a High-Efficiency Showerhead
High-efficiency showerheads can provide greater pressure with less water usage. |
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Installing a Shower Fixture
Bob Vila meets with Carlos Leuchtmann from Blue Ridge Plumbing, who shows Bob the shower pan and layout of the new fixtures. ... |
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Installing a Toilet and Vanity in the Half Bathroom
Bob looks at the half-bath under the staircase with its tumbled marble mosaic floor and then watches plumber Ron Iadarola ... |
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Plumber's Bread
Water trickling in copper pipe can make soldering a joint almost impossible because you can't get the fitting hot enough. ... |
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Plumbing Mirror
A small mirror of the kind carried in purses can be helpful in diagnosing toilet clog problems. If the toilet becomes clogged, ... |
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Problem Solvers
Often a project can go well except for one thing. A single screw, for example, that doesn't want to go in, or time wasted ... |
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Propane Torch
A propane torch is small, light, portable, inexpensive, and just about indispensable for many household jobs. It's also easy ... |
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Replacing Pipe
When replacing sections of old galvanized pipe, use two smaller pipe wrenches to avoid twisting and jarring the rest of the ... |
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Top Gun
You can extend the the time it takes hot-melt glue to set by slightly pre-warming both the surfaces to be joined with a heat ... |
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Unclogging a Blocked Tub Drain
Tub drains may clog from time to time, but unclogging them is an easy process with a few quick solutions. |
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Unfreezing Pipes
When water supply pipes freeze, first restore home heat to the area. Start working on the supply side and leave a faucet open ... |
