Plumbing
How to Replace a Toilet Tank Fill Valve
I don't know whether my builder used really cheap fill valves or if they just go bad quickly, but this is the second time I've replaced one and the house is only three years old. How do you know if the fill valve is not working properly? Well, when you flush the [...]
The Basic Toolkit: Selecting a Wrench
A wrench is another tool that is used often enough to be included in your toolkit. Whether it be a plumbing project or furniture assembly, the wrench is a key player.
I remember the good old adjustable crescent wrench. They were everywhere when I was growing up. I think we had three of four [...]
The Basic Toolkit: Choosing the Right Pliers
I never really thought about it until now, but there are so many different types of pliers. Here is a rundown of some of the more common types:
Tongue and Groove Pliers (the first pair pictured)- These pliers have an adjustable joint that allows the pliers to be resized for various applications. [...]
How to Replace a Garbage Disposal
Since I was unsuccessful at removing the odor in my disposal, I decided to replace the disposal. I went to Home Depot- they had three sub-$100 models in stock. I chose one of those. I don't know what I would do with a $300 disposal unless it turned my food waste into [...]
Getting Rid of Garbage Disposal Odors
A couple of months ago, I started to notice an odor coming from the kitchen sink drain. Eventually, I determined that the garbage disposal was causing the problem. I decided to research a method to eradicate the odor- here's what I did.
First, I tried vinegar and baking soda. No luck. Then [...]
