The bottom of your toilet might be the least-regarded location in your home. Most of the time, you don’t think about the connection between the toilet and the sewer system. If there is a gap between the bottom of the toilet and the sewer pipe, you have a problem. If you are lucky, you noticed …
Home Improvement
Homeownership is a wonderful privilege. That is until something breaks or doesn’t work right. At that point, you may find yourself longing for your early days of apartment living and being able to call the super or caretaker when something went wrong. Fortunately, there are things you can fix without having to call in (and …
In the world of toilets there are a host of options and upgrades that make the old days of the gravity-assisted toilet an unpleasant memory. Since the 1980’s there have been substantial leaps and bounds made in the world of toilets. Which flushing system is better, siphon-jet, or pressure-assisted? Pressure-assisted toilets produce a more forceful …
A toilet that runs at random can be a real nuisance. Not only do running toilets render a toilet un-flushable, but the intermittent whistling sound also is bothersome, and the unnecessary amount of water being used hikes up your water bill. While toilets only amount to 30% of home water usage, that number can increase …
Viega ProPress: Pipes, Fittings, and Tools That Save Time and Money Contractors and DIY home repair folks usually dread plumbing. When you rip out the old walls, who knows what you’re doing to find? Often piping for either plumbing or gas becomes a major part of any major renovation. Plumbing can get very expensive very …
You never want to deal with a clogged toilet, but as a homeowner, it will happen eventually. If you are experiencing frequent toilet clogs, it is likely something you are doing through mishandling that could worsen the problem at high expense. Knowing that the porcelain throne is part of your everyday life, it is something …
Gerber Plumbing makes all kinds of plumbing fixtures, including toilets. We all have our toilet preferences and a well-made toilet is a major asset to any household. Items like shape, height, and flushing power are all important to our expectations of comfort and hygiene. You may not know that Gerber has been making toilets for …
I was getting ready to replace my toilet and noticed that some of the YouTube videos I consulted didn’t use screws or bolts to hold down the toilet flange. I have a concrete floor and am not looking forward to drilling new holes, so I found it intriguing to see some use a type of …
Plumbing can be a scary thing. The amount of damage that water can do to a home is astounding and often extremely costly. One of the most used and thus the most common sources of plumbing issues is your toilet. You don’t have to be a plumber to know when something is going wrong. One …
A water heater is an important home appliance that you cannot do without, especially in those cold winter months. If you are looking for a residential heater, you have to get a reliable one that you can count on to last for a long time. With so many brands on the market, it can be …