Plumbing

Planning for Sinks and Faucets :: Inches Matter in Horseshoes and in Kitchens

Kitchen sinks and faucets have changed dramatically in the last decade. Sinks are deeper with more shapes than ever before; faucets have changed from three-piece units with separate hot-and-cold knobs to sleek...

by Kelly Morisseau

6 Liters aka 1.6 gallons per flush stamped on the inside of toilet tank

The Curious Case of the Exploding Toilet :: Better Pre-Vacation House Planning and Prep

Homeownership

Ok, it didn't explode -- the toilet, its tank had developed a rather large crack that ran from its base all the way up to the flush handle. My immediate feeling is...

by jb bartkowiak

Tub/Shower Faucet Repair (Follow Up): Stop and Waste Valves

Make-Maintain-Fix

When shut off values are equipped with a waste outlet, you can open these little grooved nuts and drain uphill water at a safe location in the basement, usually into bucket ....

by jb bartkowiak

Dripping Tub Shower Faucet :: Tub/Shower Faucet Stem Repair Procedure (3-handle faucet)

Make-Maintain-Fix

Shower/tub faucets, those that service both a tub and a shower head, come in 1-, 2- or 3-handle configurations. Of all of them, the 3-handle configuration is probably the most common, and...

by jb bartkowiak

The 15 Minute DIY Home Inspection :: A DIY Home Inspection Checklist for REO Properties & Fixer Uppers

Homeownership

With the housing market as it is, some us may have opportunity and/or desire to take a look a foreclosure or a short sale. Unfortunately these kinds of sales are often "as...

by jb bartkowiak