By: Paul R Turner | 2010-03-27 | Home improvement To provide the forceful volume of water needed for flushing action directly from a water supply system, rather than from a storage tank, a pressure-flush valve toilet must be connected to a larger-than-usual pipe, 1 or 1.5 inches in diameter. It lets water flow at 30 gallons per minute, and this high flow rate can lead to waste or, if parts fail, flooding. read more
By: netsticaar | 2010-09-25 | Home improvement Knowing how your toilet works is the best way to decide if you can fix a problem yourself with parts and tools from the local hardware store, or if you need to call a plumber in order to fix a more serious problem read more
By: gardnerwilkinson | 2011-06-13 | Home improvement It is very rare to find people, who have never experienced the pain of going through water leaks in their toilets. Often it is seen that most people prefer to deal with such situations themselves. However, it is better to let a professional toilet repair serviceman do such jobs. This is simply because they have the necessary tools and experience to tackle any type of water related issues. read more
By: Scott S. Rodgers | 2010-03-31 | Home improvement Although there are a lot of things that a homeowner will need to call a plumber for, toilet tank problems don't necessarily fall into that category. A little DIY diagnosis and some simple tools can be all that is needed for a successful home solution. read more
By: kelly | 2012-01-26 | Construction Before you start you should always turn off the water line to prevent any water damage, and unless you have roaring rapids in your bathroom you shouldn’t have to worry about any flood clean up, unless you do… clean out any personal space so you have room to move and maneuver, grab some old rags or towels (the kind you clean the dog with ) make sure to have all your tools with you mainly you wi read more
By: Christoffer X Altesino | 2010-03-26 | Interior design There is a very true saying that if everything is working well and is in good condition, then a home functions in the best way. Nevertheless, there could be a time when you will need to replace or fix a toilet at your home. read more
By: Andrew Stratton | 2010-07-15 | Home Improvement Home Improvement In order to repair a toilet, you have to understand how the plumbing works. Fortunately, a toilet is a very simple machine with parts that can be easily replaced. This articles looks at how a toilet is put together. If you’re like most people, you don’t give a lot of thought to the inner workings of your toilet while you’re going about your everyday life. Why would you? As long as an appliance is working properly, you are likely quite content to remain ignorant as to how it is performing that important job. The only time you get curious is when a problem comes about. That’s when it’s t... read more
By: Paul R Turner | 2010-03-27 | Home improvement Considering that nearly half the water that is used in the average household flows through the toilets, it is remarkable that these virtually automatic devices give such trouble-free service with so little attention. Repairs and adjustments are usually minor and within the capabilities of an inexperienced home plumber. read more
By: S. Hupp | 2010-03-30 | Home improvement A common issue is uncovered when you stand up and realize that your feet are wet. Water seeping out on your floor from the base of the toilet bowl is indicative of several potential problems. While it could indicate that the porcelain has been compromised, it's not generally likely that this could happen without you being aware. Some thing would have to hit the toilet very hard for this to have happened. read more
By: Rey Basti | 2011-08-04 | Bath showers If you always have flush problems with your toilet, it’s time for you to know about the TOTO drake CST744S toilet. Don’t worry I have been into the same problems as yours with my previous toilet. So, I have to do some research to find out what’s the best toilet for my family without going back on the same problem again. read more
By: Ron Viele | 2012-01-16 | Home Improvement Problems with a toilet can be especially unpleasant, particularly for people who have shied away from understanding how a toilet works. There are a few common plumbing problems to look out for concerning the toilet. read more
By: John Wood | 2012-05-03 | Bath showers Plumbing problems are the most troublesome problems and can disrupt the normal running lives. Small toilet leak and even foundation leak can cause serious property damage. read more
By: gaga | 2010-12-29 | Business Bottle Wall Construction A building construction style which usually uses 1l glass bottles (although mason jars, 1/2l glass jugs, ... may be used as well) as masonry units and binds them using adobe, sand, cement, stucco, clay, plaster, mortar or any other joint compound to result in an intriguing stained-glass like wall. An alternative is to make the bottle wall from 1/2l glass jugs filled with ink and set them up by supporting them between 2 windows read more
By: Jim | 2011-01-06 | Remodeling You think replacing a toilet is tough? It's not as bad as you think. These instructions will help most any homeowner remove and replace a toilet with ease! read more