It is a good idea to hire a plumber to handle your home projects because they can get the job done very quickly – especially when the repair is time-sensitive. But not every project requires a plumber. There are certainly some plumbing projects that are DIY, which most homeowners can handle themselves.
If you have the ability to move a toilet around, then you will be able to replace it. As soon as the old toilet is removed, all it takes is to clean up the flange, add a new wax ring, and position the new toilet. Unless the existing flange cannot be reused because of rust, then it would require a replacement. Be it wood or concrete subfloor, you can also install a new flange yourself.
Similar to the toilet replacement, dishwasher installation less about complex plumbing connections and more about positioning the bulky unit. The old dishwasher will have to be removed first. Then position the new unit nearby in order to make the water supply and electrical and drainage connections.
Replacing or installing a garbage disposer really does require heavy-lifting. The weight of these units can be anywhere between 10 and 15 pounds, and sometimes even 20 pounds. It helps a lot if you have someone hold the unit while you attach it beneath the sink.
A broken plumbing pipe can easily cause one to panic. But you should first remember that there is always a main shutoff valve situated somewhere around your home. Leaks from a mid-run copper pipe can be fixed by cutting out both sides of the pipe’s break point. PEX plastic pipe can be joined to the copper pipe using crimp style or push-fit fittings. Otherwise, a lever shutoff valve can also be installed in place of a pipe piece.
Showerhead replacement can be done completely by hand. Stand on a level dry area and turn the showerhead counterclockwise by hand. If any assistance is needed, channel lock pliers can help you get started. Wrap the discharge pipe of the shower with some Teflon tape in a clockwise direction and then reattach the showerhead.
Completely remove the existing caulk. Apply painter’s tape on both sides of the line to be caulked in order to prevent the caulk from spreading onto the tub or tile surroundings. Spray the caulk using a caulking gun, and then smooth it to the seam using your finger.
Since plumbing work is often a necessity, homeowners are often driven to get a wrench and do it themselves.
Although there’s a chance you can install your new sink or a toilet, the more difficult projects will require the know-how of a professional, qualified plumber.
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During toilet replacement, it is quite common to find that the present toilet flange is not compatible with the new toilet.
With a concrete subfloor, it can be quite difficult to replace the toilet flange since it requires drilling holes in the concrete in order to secure the flange.
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When there is very low water pressure at a particular faucet, it is often really simple to solve.
At the faucet spout end, there is typically a fastened screen fitting called the aerator.
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Before you can apply new caulk around your shower, sink, or bathtub, you first have to remove the old one.
The reason is that new and old caulk does not stick together, so the new one won’t be able to form a waterproof seal if the old one is not first removed.
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Normally, PVC solvent glue is used to glue together joint fittings and pipes made from PVC material.
Emergency pipe repairs typically requires cutting the pipe back and fixing new replacement parts and couplings.
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Most homeowners never want to deal with a broken or cracked underground water line.
Similar to a sewer repair, a severed underground water line seems to be a costly, lengthy project that’s just plain upsetting.
Thankfully, there’s a much better way to do this.
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