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Plumbing

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A plumbing emergency kit is a great idea for any household; it will get you through a leaky faucet or a clogged toilet with ease!

 

 

1. First trick in a plumbing emergency isn't in the toolbox, it is basic knowledge. Know where the shut offs are for each sink and toilet as well as the whole house.

2. A good plunger is a must. Make sure it is made of a heavy rubber and has good suction power. You can get a bulb type plunger or this kind with a fold out head that sits snugly in the toilet bowl.

3. A good quality snake can help free clogs that are deeper in the system than a plunger.

4. Assorted pipe wrenches are also a must. The most common needed for household repairs are ten and eighteen inches. A big adjustable wrench is also a good idea to have on hand.

5. A couple of offset screwdrivers will help you get to hard to reach places behind sinks and toilets.

6. Some tools you might not have thought ofŕpetroleum jelly, cola and a magnet. The petroleum jelly will lubricate sticky threads on an aerator or rejuvenate a dried up valve seat in a toilet. Cola will help loosen a sluggish drain or eat away the rust on a stuck bolt. And a magnet, tied to a string will fish clippers, tweezers and bobby pins out of a drain!

 

Clean the Hot Water Heater
Maintaining your hot water heater is important to make it run more efficiently. I'll show you how; it's really easy. Over time lime, iron and calcium settle in the bottom of your hot water heater...

 

Clogged Drain
A slow drain? Don't call the plumber just yet... I have a quick fix recipe that can relieve that drain pain! And the solution is found right in your kitchen...

 

Clog Busters
Everyone gets a clogged drain now and then. Well, I have some tips to help solve the problem and keep it from happening in the first place...

 

Install a Toilet
Installing a toilet is an easy job with a just little know how...

 

Install a Bathroom Sink
Whether your sink is damaged or you're just looking for an update, replacing a drop in bathroom sink is easy...

 

Leaky Toilet
It's easy enough to tell that the toilet is leaking; unfortunately, it isn't as easy to tell where it's leaking from. Here are some easy ways to figure out exactly what needs to be fixed...

 

Leaky Pipes
A leaky pipe can send a homeowner into a panic, and most leaks signify bigger problems in the line. I have some easy tips that will stop a leak until you can fix it or call a plumber in...

 

Plungers
Plungers are special tools designed to suction out clogs in drains and toilets. Using them correctly can mean the difference between solving the problem and making a huge mess...

 

 

Luxurious Possibilities in Custom Home Design

Custom home design opens up the doors of possibility and invites you in. You can choose nearly anything that you want and that means that you can even add those little luxuries you’ve always dreamed of. If you have considered adding a little richness to your home design, you might want to consider some of these custom home design ideas.

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The Benefits of Post and Beam House Design

There are several ways of building a home, but one of the most famous and arguably the most efficient way is to utilize the post and beam house design. Many people who build their own homes have decided to revert back to this ancient way of building homes, and they have done so for a multitude of reasons. Post and beam homes are often more energy efficient, they are very attractive once finished, they are incredibly sturdy, and they are only built by very capable construction professionals.

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Buying a New Home?

When buying a new home, you need to do a few things when you’re walking through the home and reading the listings. This will allow you to make the best decision for you and your family as well as control costs along the way. What you do now will help you later when you finally move into your new home.

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