Clogged toilets are a homeowner’s nightmare and a stinking mess. Most clogs clear quickly enough with a few plunger thrusts, but what about those that don’t? Suppose Junior stuffed a toy or two down the bowl, or someone (maybe you) got overgenerous with...
Most people understand the mechanics of a simple compression faucet and know what to do when something goes wrong. Leaky faucet? Replace the washer! A cartridge faucet is more of a mystery, but the good news is that replacing a cartridge is a straightforward repair...
Some people thrive under pressure; others wilt. Plumbing systems need a certain amount of water pressure to function, but too much can damage pipes, fixtures, and appliances. That’s where a water pressure regulator comes in. A water pressure regulator is a...
A P-trap sits below your toilet, kitchen sink, bathtub, and washing machine drain, out of sight and mostly out of mind. Attached to the plumbing system, it may look more like a “U-trap.” This unassuming fixture helps to keep your home free of sewer gases....
You enter your home after a long day at work and are greeted by foul and damp air. PU! What’s going on? Did the kids get into something? Did the dog eat something that upset his digestive system? Possibly, but a more likely culprit is bad plumbing. When was the...
Flappers — don’t they dance the Charleston? Not the flappers we’re talking about. Toilet flappers are far less glamorous, but unlike the flappers of old, they perform an essential task. If your toilet leaks, runs, or won’t flush properly, the flapper...
