Toilet Repair Instructions

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Most toilet problems are a result of a bad flapper assembly. When it does not seal properly, the toilet will leak or keep running. This wastes water and raise your water bill. Toilet repairs to replace the flapper assembly can be accomplished by the average homeowner. With a few tools and a couple o

How Does Radiant Heat Affect My AC?

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Radiant heat is heat that radiates from its source. In the case of homes and buildings, this source is the sun. Sun coming through windows, hitting roofs and exterior walls causes homes, cars and buildings to heat up, and air conditioners run longer and more often. Cutting down on the amount of radi

All You Want To Know About Tile Grout Cleaning Service

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Bending on your knees and cleaning your tiles and grout could be a cumbersome job and yet after putting in hours it is hard to find the desired results. So how to get that sparkling clean tiles and grout lines without having to break your back.

How to Get Asbestos Training

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Asbestos, a naturally occurring group of minerals that form bundles of fibers, has been in use since the 1800s. It is non-conductive and resists heat, fire and chemicals. Asbestos fibers can become airborne where they are easily breathed into the lungs. Asbestos is classified as a known human carcin

How to Turn Off an Oil Furnace Tank

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If you need to repair your furnace or the lines between the furnace and the oil tank, you will need to turn off the flow of oil in order to do the repair. Turning off an oil furnace tank involves shutting down the oil furnace. You may also consider shutting down the oil furnace for the spring and su

How to Pigtail Aluminum Wiring

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Aluminum wiring, widely installed in the 1960s and '70s, is not inherently compatible with copper electrical connections. Aluminum expands and contracts at a higher rate than copper, causing the wires to work their way out of push-in and screw-type electrical outlets and fixtures. Attaching copper

Adding Solar Shades As Your Window Treatments

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Blinds4Home.com offers all types of window blinds and window shades like vertical blinds, roller shades and solar shades. Free Delivery within the Continental USA.

How to Measure Galvanized Steel Pipe

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When you purchase galvanized steel pipe, you need to specify two measurements, the length and the nominal size. Since you'll be assembling the pipe by screwing it into fittings, you need to allow for the threads when specifying the length. The nominal size is based on the pipe's inside diameter. If

How to Row a Laser Sailboat

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Sailing is a fickle hobby. The wind might be bellowing one day and be completely still the next. Even worse, weather conditions can change from minute to minute, leaving you out to shore with no way to get back. If you're an experienced boater, you will have known to bring a motor, or at the very le

How to Clear a Toilet Clogged With Gel Caplets

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Eliminating gel caplets by flushing them down the toilet is never a good idea, as the caplets can break open and cause the gel to clog the toilet's plumbing. Once clogged, the toilet is unable to properly push waste and water through the pipes and can cause a backflow of water. Fortunately, manually

What is a Pressure Valve Solenoid?

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The solenoid valve is a common component for controlling the flow of fluid or vapor. The solenoid is the tightly coiled spring inside the valve that produces a magnetic force field when an electric current passes through it. The valve is the metal that encloses the solenoid.

Home Furniture Is Not Only A Necessity, It' s A Joy To Select And Purchase.

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One of my favourite places and no doubt yours too, is home. A home is not just somewhere we live, we bring up our families there, we put down roots there and we make them our own. What we select in home furniture is an extension of how we feel about our homes.

How to Mount a Rural Mailbox

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Installing a new rural mailbox isn't complicated. With the proper preparation, simple tools, gravel and cement you'll be able to mount a sturdy mailbox able to withstand the elements.

Drywall Nails Vs. Screws

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A professional look that will last is what many homeowners are after as they tackle do-it-yourself projects. But the proper hanging of drywall can be one of their biggest challenges. A crucial decision has to do with the type of fastener you use to complete the job - nails or screws?

Don’T Do DIY Plumbing Hire a Professional Plumber to Do the Job Right

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No matter the issue with your plumbing, it is always important to bring in a professional plumbing service to the home or place of business. Although there are a few issues a home or business ...

How to Install a Mansfield Toilet Valve 211

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Installing a Mansfield 211 flush valve is a DIY job that will save you a hefty chunk of change because you won't have to call a professional plumber who is likely to charge by the hour. The flush valve works as a gate between your toilet tank and your toilet bowl. When you flush your toilet, the fla

Cleanest Burning Wood Stoves

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Wood burning stoves with catalytic combustors are more efficient than those without.Jupiterimages/Photos.com/Getty ImagesThe two kinds of wood burning stoves on the market are those with catalytic combustors and those that do not have them. Stoves with catalytic combustors are overall the...

Problems Associated With Dampness In London Buildings

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Damp has been known to bring many problems in houses hence it needs to be planned for, right from the time of construction.

Exotic Wooden Garden Furniture For Your Backyard

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Garden Furniture can be made from a variety of woods like teak, oak and walnut. There are also other types that are equally strong and durable such as The Kamagong and the narra.

Grizzlys Top 5 Tools (based On Customer Reviews)

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With thousands of machines in its arsenal, how are you expected to sift through the good and the bad of Grizzly?If you recall, the catalog is over 300 pages this year and continues to grow.