The Curious Case of the Exploding Toilet :: Better Vacation Planning
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...
Tag Archives: Plumbing
Tub/Shower Faucet Repair (Follow Up): Stop and Waste Valves
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 ....
Dripping Tub Shower Faucet :: Tub/Shower Faucet Stem Repair Procedure (3-handle faucet)
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...
The 15 Minute DIY Home Inspection :: A DIY Home Inspection Checklist for REO Properties & Fixer Uppers
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...
