PEX pipes are being widely used these days, especially for bathroom water lines. Pressure testing is necessary to ensure the safety of your water lines. If you want error-free water flow in your house, you must run a pressure test. How to pressure test PEX water lines? You need a water pressure gauge to do …
Cement boards are more water-resistant than drywalls. But many houses come with drywall installed and it becomes an issue. That’s why you’ve to know about drywalls and cement boards in detail. Can you put a ¼ cement board over drywall? You should never put a cement board over drywall because water can go through them. …
This summer you bought an ice maker. But you don’t know how to connect it with a water supply. You also don’t know how to keep your refrigerator near your washing machine. That’s why you want to connect it with a washer line. How to connect an ice maker to the washer line? There are …
Leaking toilets can be really messy and smelly at the same time. We totally understand that. But before you hire a plumber you may want to check and fix it yourself. Luckily, it’s not as complex as you think it is. But why does my toilet leak at the base when my tub is draining? …
You’ve installed a shower with your desired features! You’re too excited about it. But you suddenly notice that it’s missing one of the essential things! It’s the P-trap that’s missing in the shower. Are you wondering what to do now? Don’t worry; I am here to help you through the situation. What to do if …
You’ve installed water pipes just a few days back. And you suddenly notice that your water pipes have got sand inside them. How annoying is that! You sure want to get rid of that. Don’t know the process? It’s okay, we’ve got your back! How to get rid of sand in water pipes? Firstly, you …
It’s been a while since you installed a capacitor in your good pump. Now you’re afraid it isn’t working correctly but you’re not so sure. Knowing the signs of a bad capacitor would help here. What are the bad well pump capacitor symptoms? First of all, you might see the well pump not turning on. …
Vent flappers can be really annoying with the frequent noise on a windy day. The banging sound just won’t stop and you’ve finally had enough of it. It’s time to fix this loud mess. How to fix vent flapper noise? You can try three methods to get rid of the flapper noise. You can apply …
Using a black iron pipe for the gas lines is quite a common scenario. But what to do when they’re to be installed underground? You need first to know whether a black gas pipe can be used below the ground. Can you bury a black gas pipe? The black gas pipe can be buried underground. …
The old toilet refill tube that keeps popping out is pretty problematic. Because the flush won’t work smoothly as the water runs out! Even if you’re placing it in the right place, it just won’t stay there. What to do if the Kohler toilet refill tube pops out? You have three different options in hand …