To install a faucet in a new counter top you need to drill tap holes through the counter. The tap holes mount the faucet in the counter, with each supply line sitting inside one of the holes. The standard centerset faucet requires three tap holes, two for the faucet bases, and one for the center […]
Bathroom Remodeling and Repair
Bathroom area is a common remodeling project. Check out these tips and resources so your bathroom remodeling project comes out right the first time, and make sure you avoid costly mistakes.
Remember, plenty of things can go wrong when you choose to update the bath area. Plumbing fixtures, pipes and drain lines can break causing more extensive problems like water damage and mold so it’s important to repair them quickly. Take the right steps and you will avoid these expensive pitfalls.
Install Adhesive Peel and Stick or Stick-Down Tile
Stick-down tile is also known as peel-and-stick tile, vinyl tile, resilient tile flooring or adhesive tiles. This type of tile is not ceramic and therefore not very hard, it is actually flexible and bends in your hand. Ideal for kitchens or bathrooms, peel-and-stick tiles offer a more forgiving surface layer than traditional tiles. As an […]
Fixing Porcelain Sink Scratches
If your porcelain sink is scratched, you have some options to repair it yourself. Various refinishing kits or repair kits can fix scratches or hide imperfections, making your sink look better.
Clean an Old Shower Head to Increase Water Flow
If your old shower head has low water pressure, the problem might be easy to solve. With just a few simple tools and cleaners your old shower could improve its water flow in no time at all.
Toilet Flange Sizes – Which Toilet Flange Size Do I Need?
Toilet flanges install on your bathroom floor, right beneath the toilet. The flange has a flat edge with a bolt insert that mounts the toilet in place and keeps it from rocking back and forth. The toilet flange usually has two diameters, one for the toilet opening and the other for the drain pipe it […]
No Hot Water in Shower or Kitchen Faucet – Causes and Solutions
If you have no hot water in your shower or kitchen faucet there may be one of several things wrong. Outlines below are the most common causes of no hot water and solutions, some of which you can repair and fix by yourself.
Solving Different Types of Faucet Leaks
Faucets leak for a variety of reasons from loose or broken supply tubes, to a worn out ceramic disk. If you have a leaking faucet, you can diagnose the origin of the leak based on where the faucet is leaking from.
Replace a Moen Tub Spout
Your Moen tub spout is the fixture on the end of the tub pipe that extends out of your shower wall. This pipe delivers the water for your bath, but it is not very pretty. The spout is actually just a fitting that hides the ugly copper pipe and gives your bath a brand new, […]







