Glacier Bay bathroom faucets are stocked by one of the country’s biggest home improvement stores. Designed to be an economical faucet, they perform surprising well under normal conditions. Glacier Bay faucets leak occasionally, however. When they do, perform this simple cartridge change to fix the problem. We described all the steps below that will show […]
Replacing a bathroom sink p-trap is a fairly simple process involving just a few very basic skills and some tools you probably already own. If your sink clogs often, or smells funny, replacing the p-trap may just solve the problem. It is an inexpensive way to fix a frequently clogging or smelly sink drain.
Replace a faucet aerator to reduce water flow rates from your kitchen faucet, or to improve water flow if your aerator is clogged with sediment. This project is very simple and only takes about ten minutes for the average handyman. It requires a new aerator, a pair of slip joint pliers or vice grips, and […]
Faucets make many different types of noises from common water hammer to high-pitched squealing sounds. If your faucet squeals or hisses, it probably isn’t a pressure problem but a loose washer.
If your kitchen faucet is leaking that drip isn’t just annoying, it costs money, but a leaking kitchen faucet is not hard to fix if you know how. All you need is ten minutes and few simple tools.
Learning how to replace a faucet cartridge takes only a few minutes and it is a fail safe way to fix a leak in any faucet made within the last five to ten years. Today’s faucets all use a simple, sealed and water tight ceramic disc cartridge to operate the water, and this is the […]
The kitchen faucet usually does not have a temperature adjust knob. However, you can set the temperature using the supply lines. While not a pro’s solution, this creative home repair and adjustment finds a way to get the job done. If you have about 10 minutes and access to your water pipes under the sink, […]
Leaking shower faucets are frustrating, but easy to fix if you know how. A simple repair takes only ten minutes and solves leaks in all types of modern shower faucets.
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.
If your ceiling has holes in it, there are a few different ways to patch them. Since most ceilings are made of drywall, patching the hole is as simple as repairing the drywall. A few of our expert tricks will help you repair or patch any hole in the ceiling, so be sure to read […]