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New Toilet Installation Ensure a water-tight seal when replacing a toilet. Although toilets are large fixtures, they aren’t difficult to replace. If you buy a replacement toilet with the same rough-in measurement as the existing fixture, then you should have little problem connecting the toilet to the existing system. The rough-in measurement is the distance … Read moreNew Toilet Installation – How to Install DIY Manual
How Does Plumbing Work An understanding of how your plumbing system works makes for easier repairs. A home plumbing system is made up of three different parts: the water supply lines, the drain-waste-vent (DWV) pipes, and the fixtures. Water enters your home through a main from a municipal system or a well, and travels to … Read moreHow Does Plumbing Work
Types of Wall Anchors There’s a huge variety of wall fasteners available. Some are designed for solid walls, some for hollow walls. Choosing the right one will ensure that whatever you’re fastening stays there. Two things will decide which type of wall fastener you need; the first is the strength of hold you require — … Read moreTypes of Wall Anchors – How to Pick Right Wall Fastener
Fireplace Repair and Chimney Maintenance Fireplaces and woodstoves can be an effective secondary heat source for your home if energy-efficient equipment is used. Although fireplaces were once considered a major source of heat for the home, they are now used mainly for decorative purposes and as supplementary heat sources. Unless your fireplace uses the latest energy-efficient … Read moreFireplace Repair and Maintenance
Construction Nails – How to Choose the Right One Secure fastening involves the use of the right nail, screw or hinge. There’s a proper fastener to use for any fastening job. There are a number of nails, hinges and screws on the market. Many have a specific use. This chapter is a guide to help you … Read moreConstruction Nails – How to Choose the Right One
Screw Types Screws provide heavy-duty fastening, are stronger than nails and have the added advantage of being removable. If the proper techniques are followed, wood screws are easy to assemble and will form a tight, permanent join. Although there are several different types of screws used for specific purposes, the most common wood screw types … Read moreScrew Types Explained – How to Choose the Right Screw
DOOR HINGES Loose pin door hinges are specifled as left or right hand door hinges. The hand of the hinge determines the direction of opening for the door. Hinges Hinges are used to fasten doors and lids while still allowing movement. To accomplish this, there are a variety of hinges that will handle a variety … Read moreDoor Hinges – How to Choose Guide
Attic Fan Installation & Maintenance Static and power ventilators provide air movement in the attic to eliminate condensation problems and extreme heat build-up. No matter how well insulated your home is, nothing will keep hot air from rising up through it. As the heat rises during the hot months, a well-insulated attic will trap the … Read moreAttic Fan Installation & Maintenance
Dehumidifier Repair & Humidifier Maintenance Regulate moisture content in household air to prevent condensation damage and to increase comfort. Humidifier As the temperature drops, the ability of the air to hold moisture decreases. Therefore, in winter months the air becomes drier. Coupled with the dry heat produced from forced-air furnaces, the air inside a house … Read moreDehumidifier Repair & Humidifier Maintenance
A properly maintained heating system will ensure your comfort in the winter. Heat Pump Maintanance A heat pump maintains a constant, comfortable temperature in your home without the need for thermostat adjustment. The unit will draw heat from the warm air inside the house during the summer and exhaust the heat to the cooler air outside … Read moreHeat Pump Maintanance & Electric Heating