An outdoor wood stove is one way to heat a home. This solution is often used in rural areas where firewood, the fuel source, is readily available. Making an outdoor wood stove is an extensive DIY project, but if you are familiar with heating systems, distributors and wood stove projects, it might be for you. […]
Appliances
How to Flush Pipes
Flushing pipes is an excellent way to rid your home plumbing of built up silt, dirt and debris. It is something older homes require. If you are moving into a new home or experiencing problems with your existing home’s plumbing, there might an obstruction or corrosion in your water pipes, but it is not common. […]
How to Replace an Old Bath Tub Faucet
An old bath tub faucet is something you can replace, but you do need to know how to remove and install one to get the job done. Usually, bathroom faucets are single handle varieties, which means they have one handle for both hot and cold water. All faucets are not exactly the same, but most […]
Installing a Single Handle Shower Faucet the Right Way
Installing a single handle shower faucet requires some basic skills and some patience but it is a project any homeowner can complete with relative ease. It is a simple way to add new life to a bathroom, or update that old, leaking, stained faucet fixture. All you need while installing a shower faucet is a […]
Replace a Thermostatic Shower Valve
Many showers today, including several of the top brands, use a thermostatic shower valve to balance the water temperature even when the water pressure changes. These valves look similar to traditional shower valves, and they install in much the same way. The valve is slightly larger than a normal shower cartridge, but the size does […]
Troubleshooting Kohler Kitchen Faucets
Kohler kitchen faucets run into some common problems and often need basic troubleshooting. The most common troubleshooting and repair issues that arise in Kohler faucets revolve around the cartridge and the sprayer head. Each one is susceptible to leaks and both problems are fairly easy to repair. Following the general troubleshooting steps laid out by […]
How to Drill Faucet Holes in Kitchen Counter Tops
To install a faucet in your kitchen counter top, you need to drill faucet holes for the plumbing outlets. These holes are also called tap holes because they allow the supply lines to connect to the tap. Each double handle faucet has either two or three faucet shafts, each requiring a hole in the counter […]
How to Disconnect Faucet Supply Lines or Tubes
Your faucet has two supply lines or supply tubes that bring water to the faucet. To remove the faucet, you have to disconnect the faucet supply lines using a wrench and some elbow grease. This is the most important step in removing a faucet, learn how it is done.
How to Remove the Spout on a Kohler Gooseneck Faucet
Kohler gooseneck faucets feature an arching spout that is connected to a faucet base with a bearing. This bearing allows the faucet to rotate from side to side. If you need to remove the spout to replace it or to repair one of the parts, all you need to do is disconnect the spout from […]
How to Fix a Leaking Kohler Kitchen Faucet Valve
When damage occurs to a Kohler faucet valve, a leak usually follows, because water is able to flow through the damaged area. If you see water leaking from the top of a Kohler kitchen faucet, or any other part of the faucet, it is due to a worn out or broken cartridge, which is the […]