Stop Running Toilets from Wasting Your Water
Running toilets are not only noisy and annoying, they are wasteful, too. Fixing a running toilet is usually a simple, inexpensive fix any homeowner can do.
A running toilet is usually the result of one of two things: a poorly functioning ball-cock valve or flush-valve assembly. To find the source of your running toilet problem, take a look inside. Remove the top cover from the toilet, then flush and see what happens.
If the water runs but does not fill up the tank, the flush-valve (stopper ball) at the bottom of the tank is the problem.
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How to Install a Bathtub: Part Three
Setting New Tub
Now that you are ready to set the new tub into place, one of two things will happen. If you are using the old faucet system, simply slide the new tub in the exact same way as the old one came out and put your handles and spouts back on. If, however, you are using this opportunity to upgrade the look of your plumbing, then you will need to do a little work before you slide that new tub into place.
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How to Install a Bathtub: Part Two
Removing Old Tub
Locate Shutoff Valves and Turn Off Water:
Once you have all of your supplies gathered, it is time to move to step one. Turn off the water. Disaster would result if you tried to remove your old tub without turning off the water. If the person who built your house was feeling kind, they left you an access panel to the shutoff valves, and this job will be fairly simple. Check the wall behind the plumbing. It may be in a closet or in an inconspicuous place in a hallway. If the tub is located on the first floor and you can't find an access panel, check the basement. The shutoffs may be located under the tub and you will be able to access them from your basement ceiling.
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How to Install a Bathtub: Part One
Tools and Supplies
Supplies to Have on Hand Before you Begin:
Once you have selected your new unit and your faucet, you are well on your way. Don't leave the home improvement store yet though. There are a few other things that you need to make sure you have on hand before you begin. It is often true that unexpected things can come up during any home improvement project, but by making sure that you have everything on the following list before you begin, you may save yourself some extra running around in the midst of trying to complete your project.
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7 Must Have Bathroom Plumbing Supplies
Every homeowner should have certain tools and supplies on hand in case of a plumbing emergency. Here are a few bathroom plumbing supplies that you should always have.
Repair Kits:
We all have to deal with a leaky sink, a toilet that won’t flush or water that won’t turn off at some point. The best way to deal with this is to make sure you always have repair kits on hand. You can pick up simple toilet repair kits at any big box store or hardware supply store. They generally include all the basic parts needed to repair a toilet.
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