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Q&A

How do I stop my pipes from making noise?

How do I stop my pipes from making noise? How to Quiet Noisy Water PipesShut off your home's main water supply valve.Open the highest faucet inside your house.Find the lowest faucet on the property — it's usually on the first floor somewhere outside or in the basement — and turn it on to completely drain all water from the pipes. Why have my water pipes started making a noise? Hear this out loudPauseThe startling noise you hear reverberating around your pipes is usually amplified when the pipe fittings become loose due to the sudden change in water flow. Most water...

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How much hot water per minute do I need?

How much hot water per minute do I need? Average Temp. For example, if you are running 2 showers at the same time, you will need 5 gallons of hot water per minute from the tankless water heater. If you were running a shower and the washing machine at the same time, you would need 4.5 gallons per minute from the water heater. How many Litres hot water do I need? As a rough guide, estimate for around 30-40L per person in the household for a gas tank storage system and 55-60L for electric. You are the best judge of...

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How can I tell which Kohler toilet I have?

How can I tell which Kohler toilet I have? The model number is located inside the tank, either molded into the china or stamped with blue or black ink. The model number consists of four or five digits and may include a K prefix. In some cases, the model number is preceded by 97 or F. Where is Kohler toilet color code? The toilet tank model number is inside the tank, either molded in the porcelain or printed in blue or black ink. The model number is composed of 4 digits and, in some cases, includes a K prefix. What...

Guidelines

How do you unclog a tough kitchen sink?

How do you unclog a tough kitchen sink? There's a good chance you can fix the problem yourself with one of these six methods to unclog a kitchen sink:Attack with boiling water. Check the garbage disposal. Plunge away the blockage. Break it down with baking soda and vinegar. Try the plumber's snake. Clean the P-trap. Can Drano Harden? Over time, drano can harden and become like cement. This will eventually require much more expensive repairs. It is recommended to use a camera and a snake to attack the cause of the clog. If you don't have the tools or the...

Tips

How can I make my old kitchen more functional?

How can I make my old kitchen more functional? How Do I Make My Small Kitchen More Functional?Always use your corner space and utilize Magic Corners, LeMans units, or Lazy Susans to access the space.Maximize your storage by using interior fittings and drawers so items don't get 'lost' in the back of a cabinet. Is it worth it to renovate your kitchen? Keep things stress-free (or, at least, low-stress!) by avoiding these common remodeling pitfalls. While a significant expense for most homeowners, renovating your kitchen is also an investment that can last you for years to come and may even...

Miscellaneous

Are all shower valves compatible?

Are all shower valves compatible? First, you absolutely CANNOT mix manufacturers on trim and rough-in valves. In fact, even within one manufacturer, they have many valves and the trims are not interchangeable. Shower sets are not always sold as separate trim and rough. In hardware stores and home centers they are almost always sold aa a complete set. How can I identify the model number of my shower valve? To identify the model number of your shower valve, first remove the trim, or handle and decorative plate. This allows you to expose the valve for proper identification. For assistance with...

Lifehacks

How do you remove a stuck kitchen faucet spout?

How do you remove a stuck kitchen faucet spout? How do you remove a faucet spout?Turn the cap on the top of the faucet spout housing counterclockwise with a pair of slip joint pliers.Grasp the retaining ring with the slip joint pliers, and turn the ring counterclockwise to remove it from the spout. How do you stop a Moen four hole faucet from leaking? If your Moen four-hole faucet has a swivel spout, you may need to remove the spout at some point to clean or replace the seals around it to stop a leak. It's one of the simplest...

Guidelines

Is kitchen sink connected to toilet?

Is kitchen sink connected to toilet? Depending on the configuration of the main plumbing pipes in a house, the sink drain may tie into the toilet waste pipe that extends from the toilet to the main soil stack. If the toilet is far enough from the stack, the sink drain may also be acting as a vent for the toilet. Why does my toilet run when I use the sink? This can be water flowing into the overflow pipe because the water level in the tank is too high, or water can be leaking out of the flapper (flush valve)at...

Guidelines

How do you buy a house in a new area?

How do you buy a house in a new area? 12 Tips for Buying a House in a New CityDetermine your overall budget. Consider renting first. Research the housing market online. Visit the city before the move. Find out the city's transportation options. Consider the commute. Research crime in the area. Interview and find a reputable Realtor. How do you find land for a new home? Key plot finding routes1 The internet. The web is one of the best sources of viable building plots. 2 Estate & land agents. Registering your interest with estate agents (especially independents) in the area...

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What is a Powts system?

What is a Powts system? A POWTS is a system that discharges effluent below the surface of the ground (typically subsurface soil absorption fields). What is Powts? POWTS is an acronym for a Private Onsite Wastewater Treatment System. A more widely used term is 'septic system. ' It is intended to treat domestic wastewater. The most common onsite system used is a septic tank in combination with a traditional drain field. What is onsite wastewater treatment system? Onsite wastewater systems use a two-part process to treat wastewater (all the water used in your home) and then safely dispose of the...