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Why does my kitchen tap drip when I flush the toilet?

Why does my kitchen tap drip when I flush the toilet? Answer: If your faucet drips when the toilet is flushed, you probably have high water pressure. What's happening is the water pressure in the main water supply has gone over 80 psi, forcing water through an old seat washer whenever the toilet is flushed and water flows from the supply line to refill the toilet tank. Why does water come out of sink when toilet is flushed? MARY: Hi, we have a toilet that when we flush it it gurgles up in the sink and this odd – well,...

Q&A

What kind of pipe do you use for a shallow well?

What kind of pipe do you use for a shallow well? Suction pipe can be Schedule 80 PVC, poly pipe or threaded and coupled galvanized pipe. Approved plastic pipe is lighter and much easier to install in shallow wells. Exposed pipe should be galvanized steel – it is more resistant to freeze damage and considerably more durable than PVC. What size is well pump pipe? Use the required diameter of piping that is called for by the pump's manufacturer. This can range from 1 inch to 2 inches in diameter. A 1-inch schedule 80 pipe is approximately 3/16 of an...

Tips

When should roof heat tape be turned on?

When should roof heat tape be turned on? The cables should be turned on when snow is expected - perhaps an hour or two before snow starts falling. This is true for both the zig zag style of installation or when radiant roof panels are used. The roof heat cables should be warm to start melting immediately when snow is falling. How does roof heat cable work? Heat cables melt channels through already-formed ice dams to minimize ice buildup. Ideally, they can help provide a path for snowmelt to drain off your roof rather pooling behind the dam. This may...

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Can building your own home save you money?

Can building your own home save you money? Physical Labor And according to the latest cost to build survey from the National Association of Home Builders, the average home costs just under $300k to build. So using those numbers, you could save about $150k by taking on all the labor to build your new home. How to save money when building a house? This is the final part of a two-part article that shares 18 overlooked ways contractors save big when building a house. We previously gave you eight tips for lowering your construction costs here. How much does it...

Lifehacks

Are Kohler products made in America?

Are Kohler products made in America? Kohler. Many of Kohler's products are still made in US-based manufacturing locations, but they're sold mainly at small kitchen and bath showrooms. (The products Kohler stocks to big-box hardware stores are imported, a lot of the time.) Where is Kohler manufactured? Kohler, Wisconsin, U.S. Herbert Kohler Jr. Kohler Co., founded in 1873 by John Michael Kohler, is an American manufacturing company based in Kohler, Wisconsin. Kohler is best known for its plumbing products, but the company also manufactures furniture, cabinetry, tile, engines, and generators. What toilets are made in China? Toilets are commonly made...

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Is there supposed to be sand at the bottom of a sump pump?

Is there supposed to be sand at the bottom of a sump pump? Why is there sand in my sump pit? - Quora. It's due to sedimentation. The water that runs into the sump sits for a time before enough accumulates to start the pump. It is placed around the sump basin before it goes into the ground to keep grit, sand and other small particles from clogging the sump pump. Should my sump pump be full? A sump pump that is always full means there is either a continuous flow of water into the pit or a pump malfunction....

Miscellaneous

Where is the Rural Studio in West Alabama?

Where is the Rural Studio in West Alabama? Rural Studio’s $20K House has such innovative design that it’s changing the entire housing system–from mortgages to zoning laws. For over a decade, architecture students at Rural Studio, Auburn University’s design-build program in a tiny town in West Alabama, have worked on a nearly impossible problem. What to know before building a home in a rural area? One of the best things about moving to a rural area is that you get to slowly rediscover all the joy of things like going through a walk among trees, and generally having fun in...

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What does a water heater reset button look like?

What does a water heater reset button look like? The first thing you should check is the water heater's reset switch, which is usually a red button on the upper thermostat of an electric water heater (you will need to remove the small panel to access it). If the button is lit up, it means the switch tripped and needs to be reset. What does the reset button on a water heater do? Your water heater reset button is a safety device that shuts off power to your water heater when the water temperature inside it exceeds 180 degrees Fahrenheit....

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How do you install ceramic tile on a floor drain?

How do you install ceramic tile on a floor drain? Apply thinset mortar over a few square feet of the floor, starting at the intersection of the lines. Press tiles into place along the lines, putting tile spacers between them. Lay all the full tiles that will fit, leaving clear a perimeter of floor around the drain. How do you Slope a floor for a drain? The standard recommendation for sloping ”drainage” floor surface is to provide a nominal 2% slope from the corner of each drain area in order for water to drain freely with minimal assistance. Owners should...

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Why is a wood framed house a problem?

Why is a wood framed house a problem? While wood frame construction is a common building method, several problems continue to challenge contractors and building owners. Seven specific problems with wood frame construction include fire- and wind-resistance, durability, low thermal mass, shrinkage, and compromised acoustics and indoor air quality (IAQ). How long can a wood frame house last? How long will a house last? Life expectancy of a wood frame house with a concrete foundation can be well over a hundred years provided the home has proper maintenance and care. Naturally homes that are built with quality materials and good...