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| Subject | Date Asked |
| hot water tank | 12/9/2011 |
| Q: I have NO idea who to ask about this but here goes. I live in a friends house, I have been here ... A: Hey Rhianna, You are doing in the right direction but need to re-flush until you get all the ... | |
| Drainage Issues | 11/25/2011 |
| Q: The bottom of my toilet is over flowing when take a shower. A: Hey Jovan, You are on the verge of a backup if this is happening and you need to be snaked very ... | |
| Shut off valve to kitchen sink has no handle | 11/23/2011 |
| Q: I need to turn off the water supply to the ice maker in our refrigerator. It runs off the cold ... A: Hey Linda, Apparently the handles have broken and just need to be replaced. Take the screws out ... | |
| Constant washer replacement | 11/14/2011 |
| Q: I have a bathroom sink with the old fashioned valve and washer for hot and cold water.I will have to ... A: Hey Michael, Have you tried putting in a thicker washer in? I am looking at your picture and ... | |
| change faucet | 10/29/2011 |
| Q: how i remove my old faucet A: Hey Ravi, I can share several great sites that explain faster than I can so check them out and I am ... | |
| Slow tub drain | 7/24/2011 |
| Q: I have a slow tub drain that I have tried everything on.I have run a plumber's snake down the ... A: Hey Michael, There are smaller snakes but I am not sure how long you need? Ebay has some that may ... | |
| No hot water | 5/20/2011 |
| Q: Hullo Carolyn, I like your profile already! We have just built a new 3 bedroom extension, each room ... A: Hey Pearl, it is a pleasure to chat with you and thank you for your kind words and I appreciate ... | |
| Frost free hydrant vs spigot w/ heat tape | 5/7/2011 |
| Q: we live on horse property in NM with temps in winter that can get in the teens; last winter we had ... A: Hey Chris, Darn this is one that hits close to home, I too have horses and deal with cold but not ... | |
| Main Water Line | 5/5/2011 |
| Q: I am planning on having the water line from the meter to the house replaced due to its age. I've ... A: Hey Jeff, I found this info on a forum and I believe it will answer your question in detail, good ... | |
| Cooper Piping Joint Leaks | 5/2/2011 |
| Q: I am at the end of a project re-copper piping my house (2 bathrooms, 1 kitchen, laundry room). A ... A: Hey Ron, I would feel better if all the joints were re-done if they are in plane view now! Check out ... | |
| new shower fixtures | 4/26/2011 |
| Q: a friend of mine asked me to replace her old shower fixture with a new set. her old stuff is a ... A: Hey Mike, Sorry it took so long, I was down in Alabama on construction site with no Internet. You ... | |
| plumbing | 1/9/2011 |
| Q: Can I use a flexible braided water supply line on a kitchen faucet? When turned on the water squirts ... A: Hey Fred, Yes, as long as you can match up both ends to the correct fitting sizes and also use PVC ... | |
| GRATITUDE for answer | 1/2/2011 |
| Q: this might not be the right thing to do, but I have to say how impressed I am and how VERY grateful ... A: Hey Doc, You are so kind, I truly never thought that I was going to be able to answer your question ... | |
| Wax Ring Issue? | 12/23/2010 |
| Q: I have a bathroom toilet question about a possible leaking wax ring. The toilet was installed on a ... A: Hey Mike, After reading all of this I believe you need to be prepared to replace part of the floor ... | |
| Hot Water | 12/22/2010 |
| Q: I've recently started renting a duplex. It has a decent sized water heater (66 Gallon). However, ... A: Hey Dawn, Get a screw driver and come with me, LOL! But first I want you to go to your power panel ... | |
| plumbing | 12/18/2010 |
| Q: please help . when the water is running in the kitchen the bathroom faucet only dripps with very ... A: Hey Warren, When was the last time you cleaned the screens out? This may be a real easy fix that ... | |
| Gerber Toilet Flapper | 12/2/2010 |
| Q: I have a Gerber Toilet. Inside the tank are imprints "*K*" and AUG27,1981. What flapper fits this ... A: Hey Christopher, Pretty much any flapper should work in most tanks, but what I would do is take the ... | |
| bathroom shower clogged up | 11/20/2010 |
| Q: "My bathroom shower drain is clogged up.. It drains a little its not completely clogged up but ... A: Hey, Debbie, There are several ways to unclog a drain, take a look at these sites and if it is a ... | |
| leaking shower head faucet | 11/9/2010 |
| Q: After I shut the faucet off the shower head keeps dripping A: Hey Rebeca, Your washer most likely in your diverter needs to be replaced. Go to these sites and ... | |
| vibration noise in house | 11/1/2010 |
| Q: I have had a constant low hum noise in my house for the last 4 days. It is constant but the level ... A: Hey Dlr, There are several things that cause what you call water hammer, it varies from loose pipe ... | |
| air lock in line | 10/8/2010 |
| Q: My sister has what I call a air lock between her bathroom sink and bathtub. When you let water run ... A: Hey James, This is a hard one to call but I am afraid what she is getting ready to experience is a ... | |
| leak | 9/30/2010 |
| Q: under sink...thought to be at tee joint connected to dishwasher connection BUT this morning found ... A: Hey John, Most likely it is the washer that is worn out and needs to be replaced in your shut off, ... | |
| Toilet flushes ineffectively | 9/14/2010 |
| Q: We moved into an older house, and the toilet has been driving us insane. When you flush it, water ... A: Hey Erin, I would bet money that your ports up under the seat are clogged and just need cleaning ... | |
| bathroom sink leak | 9/14/2010 |
| Q: i have a leak under the bathroom, its the cold water. i turned the water off at the outlet. At the ... A: Hey Linda, No foam, please! I am a little confused but let me see if I understand where exactly it ... | |
| bathtub hot and cold nobs stripped screw | 8/17/2010 |
| Q: i have metal nobs for hot and cold and want to replace them cause there not good looking at all. the ... A: Hey Brandy, That is OK, you still can use the tap to get it out, just follow my first instructions ... | |
| bathtub hot and cold nobs stripped screw | 8/16/2010 |
| Q: i have metal nobs for hot and cold and want to replace them cause there not good looking at all. the ... A: Hey Brandy, What you are going to have to try and do is to "tap" these screws out carefully, did I ... | |
| Tank Bolts | 8/10/2010 |
| Q: We have a toilet that the tank bolts keep disintegrating. Is there any such thing as a plastic 3/8 ... A: Hey Jackie, They do make nylon types, just go to any hardware store and ask the folks there to help ... | |
| continuous home vibration | 8/9/2010 |
| Q: The plumber replaced the PRV for where the water comes into the house. There is a constant ... A: Hey Angie, You could have a bad one, there could be something that has gotten into the water line or ... | |
| bathtub and shower faucet leak | 8/8/2010 |
| Q: With both hot and cold water off I have a leak either through the shower or tub spout. I have ... A: Wow Jim, You have just about done everything to fix this and I feel your frustration and yes, it is ... | |
| Bathroom Sink not draining | 8/3/2010 |
| Q: AMazingly both the sink in the bathroom are not draining. Do you think it has to do something with ... A: Hey Somali, Most likely it is the build up of hair in your drain. See if you can't get a snake down ... | |
| Leak under sink | 8/1/2010 |
| Q: I have a small leak where the water comes into the house. It looks like it is at a plastic joint. ... A: Hey Clay, Not knowing exactly what is going on here makes this one a tuff one to give you an answer ... | |
| Problem with water temperature from one appliance | 7/29/2010 |
| Q: and thanks for your willingness to answer questions. I understand what you say about teaching, and ... A: Hey Miss Julian, When you said that the cold is hot have you tried to turn on the hot and gotten ... | |
| Plumbing values | 7/11/2010 |
| Q: In our middle bathroom the cold water hardly comes out. I try to the values, but it does not turn, ... A: Hey George, I would be money that your screens are clogged with sediment. Try unscrewing you tip of ... | |
| raw sewage under moble home | 6/12/2010 |
| Q: I've just been through a back up in the sewer line outside my trailor that blew my plastic pipe and ... A: Hey Ruby, I am not an expert in this area but have worked in waste water plants so check out this ... | |
| natural marble vanity wiyh sink | 6/6/2010 |
| Q: We bought a natural marble vanity with sink. We noticed that the marble has cracked between the ... A: Hey Pearl, Not knowing what you have in the way of patching materials, all I can tell you is that if ... | |
| insinkerator | 6/5/2010 |
| Q: I just installed anew insinkerator. It will run for a while and then the reset button trips it off, ... A: Hey Larry, Not knowing anything about what you wired this as, it sounds like the breaker may not be ... | |
| Redirecting bathroom sink plumbing | 6/4/2010 |
| Q: I have purchased a new bathroom vanity. The vanity is built for a center sink, my existing vanity ... A: Hey Maureen, This is not a huge job, you just have to get the right pieces to do it and be about how ... | |
| plumbing | 5/30/2010 |
| Q: after a power outage I have no water all was fine earlier today is there a reset button or is my ... A: Hey Carrie, My pump has no reset button but what I would do is go to your power panel and see if you ... | |
| Kitchen plumbing problem | 5/27/2010 |
| Q: I recently purchased a home built in 1899. It had set empty for a year until I moved in. I don't ... A: Hey Diane, I am afraid that you are going to have to remove your drain line under your disposal to ... | |
| leakykitchen sink drain | 5/24/2010 |
| Q: My husband tried to fix leak. he bought new pvc elbow & new sink drain[where you put strainer to ... A: Hey Joyce, Did he use any plumbers puddy and plumbers PVC tape when he installed the connections? ... | |
| water pipe condensation | 5/23/2010 |
| Q: We are almost finished with the kitchen remodel. Our house is on a slab and it’s finally gotten ... A: Hey Sijka, You need to insulate that line with some foam insulation and that should solve your ... | |
| new toilet install | 5/23/2010 |
| Q: can you help me on a (small) toilet renovation problem. I want to convert my closet into a small ... A: Hey Lucas, It can be done but as you already know you will have to tie into your existing system and ... | |
| HISSING SOUND | 5/21/2010 |
| Q: I had read several querries and replies with regards to the hissing sound coming from the refill ... A: Hey Kenrick, Is there a set screw on the very top of you valve head, it may be white, it may be ... | |
| HISSING SOUND | 5/20/2010 |
| Q: I had read several querries and replies with regards to the hissing sound coming from the refill ... A: Hey Kenrick, There has to be an adjustment on your tank for water level somewhere. Normally the ... | |
| leak | 5/19/2010 |
| Q: i recently put in a new vanity and faucet in a bathroom and it leaks between the flange sleeve and ... A: Hey Jim, I have had a similiar problem in the past and it frustrated the heck out of me, so I know ... | |
| no shower pressure | 5/17/2010 |
| Q: Help! My shower has no pressure, and I have tried everything I can think of like taking it off and ... A: Hey Holly, Does your shower have a bathtub also and if so what is the pressure coming out of the ... | |
| shower pan repair/replacement | 5/17/2010 |
| Q: I have a tile stall shower. It's probably 40 to 50 years old. We were able to see from below that ... A: Hey Marion, I would call around for a shower installer, over a plumber, they should be able to do ... | |
| no shower pressure | 5/15/2010 |
| Q: Help! My shower has no pressure, and I have tried everything I can think of like taking it off and ... A: Hey Holly, Do this and then determine if it is the shower head or the line itself that is not got ... | |
| installing water purifier whole house system | 5/12/2010 |
| Q: I want to install a whole house filtration system like a RHINO type etc, mainly for chlorine removal ... A: Hey Michelle, What I would do here would be to call a few plumbers out and have them give you FREE ... | |
| kitchen sink | 5/11/2010 |
| Q: I have a difficult question, so if you are unable to answer it definitively, I won't hold it against ... A: LOL! Don't let them scare you into thinking that this is worst than it is, just watch it for ... | |
| wash machine leak | 5/9/2010 |
| Q: The drain pipe behind the washer is leaking from the top. Flexible pipe feeds into the top of open ... A: Hey Ann, Sorry for the delay but have you ever used a snake, well here is your chance. You can rent ... | |
| Toilet problem | 5/1/2010 |
| Q: When I go number 2 the solids go down the stool but the water just spins around the water doesn't ... A: Hey Mike, There are several reasons for things to not flush properly so let me share a few sites ... | |
| Cutting plastic inlet tubing. | 5/1/2010 |
| Q: We replaced our old bathroom countertop. The new one is thicker that the previous one. I bought ... A: Hey Fran, As for your question, no they can't be re-used but this is an easy one to fix, measure the ... | |
| sewwr backup | 12/21/2009 |
| Q: when i take a shower in the one bathroom, the second bathroom backups. this happens all the time. ... A: Hey Sha, You have a blockage in your main line and you need to either snake it out or call the ... | |
| gurgling in washing machine drain line | 12/19/2009 |
| Q: I have the washer drain line overflowing 15 seconds into draining of the line. I have to stop the ... A: Hey Mark, You have heading for a sewer backup and you need to snake you main line before you get it ... | |
| hot water leak | 12/12/2009 |
| Q: I am a first time homeowner (i bought the home about 2 yrs ago). The home was built in 1977. Two ... A: Hey Ethan, If I understand your question, you want to know just how long you can shut off the hot ... | |
| Low water pressure | 12/9/2009 |
| Q: I live in the second floor of an apartment complex and the water pressure in my kitchen sink has ... A: Hey Moli, I think this is an easy one to fix, I hope anyway, LOL! But most faucets have a screen in ... | |
| Leaking Outdoor Spigot | 12/7/2009 |
| Q: I have read some of the other posts about outdoor leaks, but I think mine is different. It is ... A: Hey Debra, As with most faucets, there are washers on the end of the valve stem that wear out and ... | |
| Help! | 12/3/2009 |
| Q: So I was goofing around in my shower. I lifted the net thing that prevented things from falling in a ... A: Hey Alex, The vacuum is the best idea but get a really strong one and it should get it out, you can ... | |
| under sink shutoff valves | 11/17/2009 |
| Q: I have the older (20yrs) shutoff valves under all my sinks. These are the hand turn variety (left ... A: Hey Tom, If they are frozen all I can tell you to do is to shut off the main water supply just in ... | |
| Shower system leak | 11/16/2009 |
| Q: I have a Peerless shower system that is leaking where the hose connects to the arm. This systems ... A: Hey Brian, Did you use any PVC tape on the fitting when you installed it? This is what they call ... | |
| kitchen sink not draining | 10/25/2009 |
| Q: My kitchen sink (double) was draining very slowly. I tried a small plunger(plastic) but was not ... A: Hey Howard, Go rent a snake and it will remove this clog. Here are some site's that will show you ... | |
| Ice Maker Drainage | 10/25/2009 |
| Q: I have a Jenn-Air stand alone ice maker. We've had it for a year. Our floor around the ice maker ... A: Hey KP, You need to stop this leaking before you really damage your floor but you need to inspect ... | |
| Kitchen faucet finishes | 9/29/2009 |
| Q: There are so many choices! Polish chrome, brushed chrome, brushed nickel, stainless steel, and ... A: Hey Helen, Nickel and Stainless Steel (higher cost) are both best for no spots, I like chrome but it ... | |
| hot shower-cold bath | 9/27/2009 |
| Q: The shower delivers enough hot water, but when using the bath, hot water flows briefly, then turns ... A: Hey Cheryl, Does this happen anywhere else in the house is my first question to you? Or is it just ... | |
| Smells like river water | 9/26/2009 |
| Q: I live in a Modular home, I have one faucet in my home that when I turn it on the water has an ... A: Hey Linda, Nope, that is not possible, water cannot run uphill, just downhill. Have you had lots of ... | |
| Tub to a Stand up shower | 9/26/2009 |
| Q: My mother is 71 years old with arthritis and wants me to get a stand up shower.Can I remove the tub ... A: Hey Henry, They have come out with great cut outs for existing tubs now and you can even get some ... | |
| Sewer rough in | 9/24/2009 |
| Q: I want to install all PVC sewer. The bathroom floor will be on a cement slab. Will PVC schedule 40 ... A: Hey Charles, Yes, this will work just fine and here are some sites to back it up: ... | |
| Smell in bath sinks | 9/22/2009 |
| Q: My house is about 6 years old and over the last few years we have been noticing a foul smell coming ... A: A mixture of 50/50 Clorox is what I suggest you use or full strength. The county has well owners ... | |
| Loud pulsating sound in shower head. | 9/21/2009 |
| Q: I have a new home(1 1/2 years old) and recently (last 3 weeks) we've had issues with our shower head ... A: Hey Jeff, Using a towel or something soft to place around the shower head so as not to scratch it, ... | |
| Rattling Pipes/Hissing Jacuzzi | 9/20/2009 |
| Q: We recently gutted and renovated our master bath. 1. Since that time, our pipes bang, sometimes so ... A: Hey Ruth, The first question sounds like water hammer and you may try and drain out your entire line ... | |
| water leaking | 9/18/2009 |
| Q: My house is 11 years old. Recently I found water (about a big bowlful) several times in the area of ... A: Hey Arron, I know, this is a tuff call but unless you have ever done soldering before and actual cut ... | |
| water leaking | 9/17/2009 |
| Q: My house is 11 years old. Recently I found water (about a big bowlful) several times in the area of ... A: Hey Aaron, I believe it is the diverter that you are talking about, so I understand, it is when you ... | |
| hot water heaterq | 8/10/2009 |
| Q: I just noticed water leaking from my hot water heater in basement? I WISH WISH WISH i was as handy ... A: Hey Mica, You to can be as handy as me, really you can. Start out with going to any hardware store ... | |
| dishwasher: plumbers glue/drain hose clamps | 7/29/2009 |
| Q: We've had a Kenmore Elite Turbo Zone III, dishwasher recently installed. We paid Sears for delivery ... A: Hey Lynda, I do use plumbers goop and alot of things but it is pretty permanent and I don't know it ... | |
| the water thank slowly decreases | 7/24/2009 |
| Q: The toilet flushes normally and the tank refills with water to a normal level.After that the water ... A: Hey Mihai, What is happening is your old flapper is letting water get by because it has gotten hard ... | |
| plumbing problems | 7/21/2009 |
| Q: I let the water out in the sink in the kitchen and it comes back up in the bathtub. Not sure what to ... A: JHey Annette, You have a blockage in you sewer line and it needs to be snaked and soon before it ... | |
| water heater on cement floor in basement | 7/20/2009 |
| Q: we are putting in a new water heater. the old on had feet on the bottom so it was an inch or so off ... A: Hey Tony, I found a site that explains this better than I can but bricks will work to raise it up ... | |
| toilet leaking | 7/14/2009 |
| Q: 13july/09, hello- recently, I have noticed leaking from my toilet. my toilet, which is old and is a ... A: Hey Albert, Check out this site, it sound to me like you need to replace the seal that is between ... | |
| Showers clugged up | 7/13/2009 |
| Q: Can you tell me what can I do to get a bouncy ball out of the drain? My kid through the ball down ... A: Hey Miguel, This is a real hard one to troubleshoot and I hope you are correct in saying it will ... | |
| Stem Screw | 7/11/2009 |
| Q: I need to replace the handles on the bathtub and was told by the folks at Home Depot to use ... A: Hey Stephanie, How did your handles come off is my first question? Was there not a cap under which ... | |
| Low water Pressure | 7/4/2009 |
| Q: In the last year, I had noticed the water pressure (Showering, Sinks) become low to a point now it ... A: Hey Hector, Sorry I didn't think of this before but I was thinking it was clogged. You got me ... | |
| Low water Pressure | 7/3/2009 |
| Q: In the last year, I had noticed the water pressure (Showering, Sinks) become low to a point now it ... A: Hey Hector, When was the last time you checked you faucet screens and showerhead for debri is my ... | |
| Installing a toilet | 7/2/2009 |
| Q: We added an addition on to our house which included a bathroom. I am getting ready to install the ... A: Well, Jennifer, This is not something I have ever run into but it is just be a cap to close off the ... | |
| hot water heater | 6/28/2009 |
| Q: I am planning on replacing my 15-20 year old 40 gal hot water heater this summer.(natl. gas) I ... A: Hey Jurgen, I am not an expert on heaters but I have done some research on a few, even looked into ... | |
| toilet | 6/25/2009 |
| Q: commode will not flush properly, water goes down, but nothing else does most of the time, replaced ... A: Hey Terry, Sometimes it can be the little ports under the rim that can get clogged and prevent the ... | |
| Faucet install | 6/24/2009 |
| Q: New kitchen new sink cannot find faucet I like I want a single hole faucet pull down spray but they ... A: Hey Margaret, They all have base plates, it is a matter of how large they are but they have to have ... | |
| Buildup in sink drains | 6/21/2009 |
| Q: What can be done to reduce the amount of buildup in my bathroom sink drains. At least yearly and ... A: Hey Luke, I use Clorox down my drains every now and then and having long hair, I too have to ... | |
| want a fast/strong flushing toilet | 6/20/2009 |
| Q: I have a slow toilet. I would like to buy a toilet that flushes as fast and strong as the ones that ... A: Hey Maria, I hope you read the great stuff that I sent you in your earlier and I hope it helps but ... | |
| water heater | 6/11/2009 |
| Q: Had our gas water heater replaced 2 months ago and after having the setting pretty low and still ... A: Hey James, Yes, yes that is normal! I have mine set up to about 134 degrees because I have a large ... | |
| backup of waste and household water in basement | 6/3/2009 |
| Q: Who do I call to repair a problem with the only pipe I have exiting the house through the basement ... A: Hey Mary, There has to be more than one plumber in your area? Check out these sites and I am sure ... | |
| Noisy Shower | 5/29/2009 |
| Q: When we turn the shower on a loud squeaky noise is coming from what I think is the water spout ... A: Hey Kelly, You may need to do a little repair on your shower controls! Pending on what kind of ... | |
| plumbing | 5/16/2009 |
| Q: I am redoing my plumbing and I am not sure of what I should pick .There are conflicting reports on ... A: Hey Nadine, Well, what I can do here is tell you that I have replace all copper in my old home ... | |
| the pea-trap in the bathroom sink has detereiorated | 4/20/2009 |
| Q: how to repair bathroom pea-trap? Is it an easy project? A: Hey Sallie, This is not the most difficult job but you will need to clear out off the stuff under ... | |
| Sewer back up | 4/12/2009 |
| Q: May I use water anywhere in the house if my sewer backed up in the basement this morning? A: Hey Kathy, If you are having a backup, any water that you put in any line may cause it to backup ... | |
| well plumbing | 3/1/2009 |
| Q: Last summer, my pump impeller broke, froze up and burned out the motor. Since then, I have, with the ... A: Hey Bill, When someone tries to help when it is not their area of expertise, you don't rate them, I ... | |
| KITCHEN SINK WHINES | 2/28/2009 |
| Q: Over the past couple of months my kitchen sink had begun to whine intermittently while it is off. ... A: Hey Kerry, Sorry for being so slow getting back to you but we have had an ice storm here and I ... | |
| continuous noise from toilet cistern | 2/27/2009 |
| Q: How do i correct noise from toilet cistern.Their is no other problem with the cistern A: Hey James, Sorry for being so slow getting back to you but we have had an ice storm here and I ... | |
| hot water heater | 2/23/2009 |
| Q: I have a 3 yr old 50 gl. electric water heater in a 3 yr. old home. On about 8-12 occasions my water ... A: Hey Connie, Is sounds to me like you need to replace a thermostat and while you are at it replace ... | |
| rusty water | 2/20/2009 |
| Q: Where on/in hot water heater is the Sacrificial Anode rod? I read that this may be the problem and ... A: Hey Doug, Yes, this is something that you can do yourself. Let me share some sites that will walk ... | |
| Tub/Shower | 2/18/2009 |
| Q: I am a renter living in a very old complex and need to convey my problem to the owner who speaks and ... A: Hey Rita, Sounds to me like the main problem is water pressure, there is none! If the pressure is ... | |
| sink backups | 2/17/2009 |
| Q: I have noticed slow draining in 2 or three of my sinks in my home even though I took the elbows off ... A: Hey Don, That is a very good possiblity but if it is not happening in every drain I would be ... | |
| Mixet Shower -- balance spool | 2/14/2009 |
| Q: I've got a Mixet shower fixture -- http://www.plumbersurplus.com/pdf/02336.pdf. I'm having a ... A: Hey HawnDude2 I have a file that should help you better, it has me regarding these adjustments. I ... | |
| outdoor water faucets | 2/13/2009 |
| Q: Is it possible to raise the height of my outdoor water faucets. They are so close to the ground that ... A: Hey Trent, Yes, it is possible to raise the level as long as you have access to do so? If you are ... | |
| smell and black stuff in my well water | 2/11/2009 |
| Q: My husband, son and, I are renting a house with well water. Its an old farm house. About 2 weeks ago ... A: Hey Monique, You may just need to pour some chlorine into the well to kill the bacterial, this is ... | |
| Setting a commode | 2/5/2009 |
| Q: When setting a commode,where should the flange be?Below floor--level with floor--above floor and by ... A: Hey Gregg, You are so welcome, people like you are why I am here, :). Level with the floor is where ... | |
| toilet tank | 2/4/2009 |
| Q: I have recently remodeled a bathroom. I put the existing toilet back and the water didn't hold in ... A: Hey Terrie, When you say the tank didn't hold water, did you replace the flapper? This is where ... | |
| bathroom sink repair | 1/28/2009 |
| Q: I installed a Glacier Bay Faucet. the basic unit model #798430. After the installment of the ... A: Hey DD, Have you tried opening and closing the valves? If so and no change, it may be that your ... | |
| Capped galvanized pipes | 1/27/2009 |
| Q: I am renovating a bathroom and have capped 3 galvanized pipes.(they are probably 50+ yrs old) I ... A: Hey Patrick, My question to you, is there water running in these old pipes? If yes, then I say do ... | |
| light pressure on kitchen faucet | 1/27/2009 |
| Q: I have a fairly new kohler coralais kitchen faucet with pullout handle for about 8 months now. ... A: Hey Rachael, I am not familiar with these new pullout much other than I installed one in my Mother ... | |
| plumbing | 1/26/2009 |
| Q: This will probably be your weird question of the day, but I am writer working on a romantic suspense ... A: Geez, I feel special, LOL! Well, for starters let me see, he has no direct access into her a duplex ... | |
| Ventilation | 1/26/2009 |
| Q: I hope your skills as a handy homeowner will help me. I have a Jenn-Air gas cooktop with 4 ... A: LOL, Hey John, I sure hope I can help! But as I was reading this I got an idea, can you get a smoke ... | |
| kitchen tap - cold water tap | 1/25/2009 |
| Q: My kitchen tap only has hot water coming out, but no cold water. The 2nd floor bathroom and ... A: Hey Andy, There are several different types of faucets, rotary ball, cartridge, disk and not knowing ... | |
| garbage disposals | 1/25/2009 |
| Q: I was albe to remove everything except the push button on ttop of the sink and its attched to an ... A: Hey Lou, Normally there is a wall switch that is connected to the disposal, not a pushbutton but ... | |
| Delta leaking shower | 1/24/2009 |
| Q: I changed the rubber gaskets as insturctions indicated. The plate shows Cold @ 3 O'clock and Hot at ... A: Hey Al, All I can say here is some of these instructions are tranlated and in this case I think they ... | |
| Washing machine | 1/23/2009 |
| Q: im wondering if anyone can help me. When i put my washing machine on, the water goes up into my ... A: Hey Lisa, It sounds to me like you have a blockage in your main drain. The reason the normal sink ... | |
| changing bathroom sink/elbow | 1/22/2009 |
| Q: We replaced countertops and put in undermount sinks. Now my elbow doesn't match up with wall pipe. ... A: Hey Faith, Can you get a true measurement from your center of pipe to center of pipe? If so, that ... | |
| expanding foam under tub | 1/22/2009 |
| Q: Our tubs are making crackling noises and have some hair line cracks at the drain. I want to try ... A: Hey James, This is my first Choice, check out this site: ... | |
| Antique kitchen Drain | 1/21/2009 |
| Q: I am fixing my Aunt's antique marble sink which the drain pipe has completely corroded away. The ... A: Hey C.K. No, no, no, this will not do, LOL! First, let me tell you that I just love fiberglass. ... | |
| expanding foam under tub | 1/21/2009 |
| Q: Our tubs are making crackling noises and have some hair line cracks at the drain. I want to try ... A: Hey James, I don't know if that is a good idea? For starters, What kind of foam are you planning on ... | |
| shower hot water pressure | 1/20/2009 |
| Q: I have a moen shower/tub one knob set. All other hot water pressure in the house is great. My ... A: Hey Cheryll, There is an adjustment on some of these anti scald type showers that allow you to set ... | |
| bathroom toilet and shower | 1/18/2009 |
| Q: recently when I flush the toilet, the water does not drain, it rises almost to the point of ... A: Hey Gina, You are about to have a major backup. If I am correct, your main line from your toilet ... | |
| air lock | 1/17/2009 |
| Q: A couple of months ago I needed to stay with my father who had cancer scare and take him to & from ... A: Hey Gail, I am not clear on where exactly the leak is, is the main valve leaking and if so where is ... | |
| Waste pipe under house | 1/17/2009 |
| Q: I have been experiencing a smell in the cupboard under my stairs. Neighbour has called round and ... A: Hey Kerry, Well, check out these sites and you should get a better understanding of what we are ... | |
| CPVC pipe | 1/16/2009 |
| Q: What are the advantages and disadvantages of CPVC pipe as opposed to copper pipe in terms of long ... A: Hey Bert, From experience, I prefer CPVC. It could be because I am on a well and the water is hard ... | |
| Toliet Flange too deep | 1/15/2009 |
| Q: house is 18 years old and the original builder/plumber made the toilet flange too deep, which is ... A: Hey Alma, This is not my area of expertise but I have had some experience with this subject and I ... | |
| bathroom shower attachment | 1/14/2009 |
| Q: I recently put a hand held shower attachment (with hose) in my master bath. When I turn water on ... A: Hey Sherill, Some of these newer attachments have watersavers built into them and what you may need ... | |
| plumbin | 1/13/2009 |
| Q: when changing a p-trap n a kitchen is there any glue needed and what kind of tool is used to remove ... A: Hey Willia, I don't think you want to remove the tail piece just the p-trap itself. Unless you need ... | |
| plumbing | 1/12/2009 |
| Q: The hot water in my bathroom sink just stopped coming out. The cold water still works as well as the ... A: Hey Enid, First, is a actual cartridge or valve stem? There is a difference. All that I can tell ... | |
| plumbing | 1/12/2009 |
| Q: I'm remodeling my basement and installing a toilet in the bathroom. The builder installed a sewage ... A: Hey Norm, Yes, you do need to tie into your existing roof vent for it to drain properly. Check out ... | |
| Toilet mounting question. | 1/10/2009 |
| Q: I have replaced toilets in my home before and I have a qustion. I am wondering hw tight I am ... A: Hey Jim, No there is no magic torque #, just firm is what I have done. You can always retighten it ... | |
| Bathtub Faucet - Set Screw | 1/10/2009 |
| Q: The handles on my bathtub faucet keep coming loose (especially the hot water). I take out the little ... A: Hey Janet, I think what has happened it that your screw may be broken off and or is stripped. Can ... | |
| Slow Drains | 1/9/2009 |
| Q: My kitchen drain is starting to drain slow enough to hold water in the sink for a short time.I know ... A: Hey Gregg, What I have done in the past is get some Drano Jel and let is start to do the job by ... | |
| Plumbing or Washing Machine? | 1/8/2009 |
| Q: When I wash clothes in cold water, the water barely dribbles in. It takes 2 hours to wash a load of ... A: Hey Peggy, Your screen is clogged is all. Let me share a site with you that will help, OK! ... | |
| overflowing problem | 1/7/2009 |
| Q: I just bought a house that's about 2 yrs old. I notice that when the shower or the sinks whether the ... A: Hey Kelly, Do you have a septic tank is my first question? If you do, it is time for it to be ... | |
| Shower and Bathtub problems | 12/21/2008 |
| Q: Our shower in been plug up for month now we try snaking it and we used braino to unclog it, it work ... A: Hey Marie, Do you have long hair or does anyone in your home have long hair? If so, this may be the ... | |
| Well Pressure | 12/19/2008 |
| Q: I recently bought a home that has a well. I noticed that the pressure gauge, located on the tank, ... A: Hey Terry, So you as what normal is, well that's a deep subject, LOL! Mine runs at between 30-60 ... | |
| No hot water in my shower | 12/18/2008 |
| Q: The hot water works in all the faucets except for the showers. When I turn the water on only the the ... A: Hey Tasha, It sounds like your diverter valve or a washer needs a repair. Let me educate you on how ... | |
| Bathroom Shower | 12/14/2008 |
| Q: I originally sent in the following question. "When I shower in my apartment, the water temperature ... A: Hey Kim, What you need is to install a shower valve that is pressure balanced. Moen makes Posi-Temp ... | |
| Damaged Pipe to Washer | 12/14/2008 |
| Q: We attempted to remove the old rusted hose connection to the cold water supply faucet to our washer ... A: Hey Tricia, There is no short term fix if you can't get to it and cap it. But is it pvc pipe, if it ... | |
| Shakign Drain Pipes | 12/11/2008 |
| Q: I hear a loud shuddering sound that seems to come from one drain upstairs. It's a bathtub drain and ... A: Hey Dean, Normally this is something that happens with incoming water pipes not outgoing ones and it ... | |
| plumbing question | 12/11/2008 |
| Q: I have a leaky tub faucet. The drops feel cold, so I removed the cold valve and valve stem and even ... A: Hey Jake, I reason I sent you all this info was because you never mentioned what kind of diverter ... | |
| shower | 12/10/2008 |
| Q: I am a retired teacher but I am not sure what kind of a student I will be. Anyway, when I turn the ... A: Hey Miss Ann, Well, for starters how old is your water heater and when was the last time it was ... | |
| plumbing question | 12/10/2008 |
| Q: I have a leaky tub faucet. The drops feel cold, so I removed the cold valve and valve stem and even ... A: Hey Jel, First, if the faucet was dripping the first think to check is the washers that are located ... | |
| slow drain | 11/13/2008 |
| Q: I just moved into a home and renovated my kitchen. The original drain in the kitchen gurgled, but ... A: Hey Stella, You were right not to have it cut larger, but my question to you is have you snaked it? ... | |
| calcium build up in the toilet | 11/12/2008 |
| Q: how do i get rid of calcium build up in the toilet or water, this is what the plumber said. please ... A: Hey Sandra, I have done this by scraping with a putty knife and then using AJAX and a scrubbing pad ... | |
| Replacing single handle shower faucet | 11/12/2008 |
| Q: Moving into new home where all three bathroom faucets (no visible brand name), are stripped, they ... A: Hey Michael, Yes, the flexible braided connectors are great for this just make sure to use some PVC ... | |
| toilet wont flush | 11/11/2008 |
| Q: My toilet will not flush,we plunged,augured,and used liquid plummer,when you flush it the water ... A: Hey Veronica, Do you have a septic tank or are you on city sewer? If you are on septic, it may be ... | |
| Rusty water | 10/20/2008 |
| Q: Recently we have been having rusty water problem. We are on a well and have a water softner. We have ... A: Hey Don, It may be time to clorinate it could be iron bacteria. How old are your main lines coming ... | |
| replacing a shower stem | 10/20/2008 |
| Q: I'm trying to replace a long shower stem on the hot water side of my shower. I've taking the old one ... A: Hey Steve, Let me share a great site or two with you that should walk you thru this from beginning ... | |
| pluming a water heater to new shower | 10/18/2008 |
| Q: have installed a new water heater and new shower. my question is how doi get cold water to the water ... A: Hey Martin, Here is a site that will explain everything! But you will in a nut shell have to add a ... | |
| Sounds from tub and shower after commode is flushed | 10/17/2008 |
| Q: When either upstairs or downstairs commodes are flushed gurgling sounds come from the shower and or ... A: Hey MJ, You are heading for a backup and you need to either call a plumber to snake your main line ... | |
| toilets | 10/16/2008 |
| Q: I have been having problems with several toilets clogging. The one in the basement did not unclog ... A: Hey Eric, Pretty much these water saving toilets loose some of the volume and force that the older ... | |
| bathroom remodel | 10/15/2008 |
| Q: Carolyn, We want to remodel the bathroom. We just bought this house and the bathtub is in a ... A: Hey Cliff, This site will walk you thru doing just that! ... | |
| plumbing | 10/12/2008 |
| Q: my son flushed the toilet it overflowed now there stuff in the tub, when i flush it doesn't over ... A: Hey Tracy, You have a blockage in that line that ties the two together and you need to stop flushing ... | |
| Tub Drain follow up | 10/11/2008 |
| Q: I bought this 1963 house 4 years ago. This week, the tub drain began to leak through the finished ... A: Kirk, Dope doesn't harden and I would not use it here. Nor would I try to cut anything out since ... | |
| Vibrating Pipes | 10/11/2008 |
| Q: I have a pipe vibration problem. When I flush the toilet the pipe vibrates under the house. It ... A: Hey Cole, What you are describing sounds like water hammer and it is caused by several things and I ... | |
| toilet flushes on it's own | 10/10/2008 |
| Q: I changed out the valve. Now the toilet flushes on it's own. I can't find any water outside the ... A: Hey Tracey, Check these site's and see if any of this seems to work for you? If not, give me ... | |
| noisy pipes | 10/8/2008 |
| Q: Our hot water (not cold at all) pressure has decreased significantly and when I am washing dishes in ... A: Hey KoKo, Well, before you call them let me share a few sites with you so you can check a few things ... | |
| water coming up between tiles in kitchen | 10/7/2008 |
| Q: my mom and dad have lived in their home for 25 years. She called me today to tell me that in her ... A: Hey Rhonda, This means that something is definitely leaking and you need to call someone and have it ... | |
| plumbing | 10/7/2008 |
| Q: we recently had to disconnect the hot water line from the kitchen. it was off for about a month or ... A: Hey Nancy, I bet that when you did your repairs you loosen up lots of sediment in your water line ... | |
| Mixet Shower Valve | 10/6/2008 |
| Q: I was having problems with keeping consistent temperatures in my shower. I have a Mixet shower valve ... A: Hey Dave, You must have a hot limit safety stop that just needs to be adjusted. I have a site or ... | |
| Smell Under Kitchen Sink | 10/6/2008 |
| Q: There is a smell coming from the cabinet under our kitchen sink. I wouldn't say it smells like ... A: Hey Erin, You have done almost everything that I could have told you to do regarding drain smells ... | |
| hot water temperature changes temperature | 10/4/2008 |
| Q: I installed a new hot water heater 4 months ago, but I didn't change the hot water recirculator. ... A: Hey Mike, Hot water heater recirculators are not my area of expertise but I will share with you what ... | |
| noisy pipes | 10/3/2008 |
| Q: For the past few months when the water is on in or out of the house, I hear a noise in the pipes. ... A: Hey Kathy, Well, this still may be water hammer and it is related to water pressure. Do you have a ... | |
| Commode Problem | 10/3/2008 |
| Q: I am a maintenance man at a large apartment community.I have a commode that flushes fine and fills ... A: Hey Gregg, There must be a crack in base of the toilet or a vent problem that is causing this, is ... | |
| drilling a hole in kitchen sink | 10/2/2008 |
| Q: I have an aluminum kitchen sink and would like to drill a 7/8" hole for an additional accessory. I ... A: Hey Eric, Here are some sites to look at and they should answer your questions and I see now ... | |
| Stem on valve not long enough | 9/30/2008 |
| Q: The Shower of my new/old haouse leaked. Took it apart and to the Plumbing Supply house...it's a ... A: Hey Susanne, You need to take a trip back to the Plumbing Supply House with the new and old one in ... | |
| Simmons Bath & Shower Control Problem | 9/29/2008 |
| Q: Carolyn -- I have a Simmons Model A Tub & Shower Faucet set installed in a combination tub and ... A: Hey Tom, You need to remove the handle and I will share some sites with you that will walk you thru ... | |
| Shower Pan | 9/23/2008 |
| Q: I consider myself pretty handy when it comes to fixing things but I think this might be over my ... A: Hey Nancy, You can do it, let me share a few sites with you that will make it clear, OK! ... | |
| Re: Boat Noise coming from my plumbing | 9/22/2008 |
| Q: Everytime we flush the toielt, turn on the water at a faucet or shower, do laundry two seconds later ... A: Hey Lisa, This sounds like water hammer which means air is in the lines and it can make a terrible ... | |
| Strong Urine Odor FromTub Overflow | 9/20/2008 |
| Q: We have a strong urine odor coming from tub overflow. I have cleaned the overflow using bleach, ... A: Hey Steven, Who ever told you to pour cooking oil down it, never have I heard that one. But it ... | |
| Unclogging a toilet | 9/18/2008 |
| Q: My toilet is clogged I think. I tried using a pluger, I tried dishwasher soap and hot ... A: Hey Shina, Let me share a site or two with you that will walk you thru this: ... | |
| basement not draining. | 9/17/2008 |
| Q: i have put drain-o in the toilet,and used an auger on it so it flushes but my basement wont ... A: Hey Grine, OK, I am not going to laugh, :). Let me share a site with you that has great pictures ... | |
| bathtub | 9/17/2008 |
| Q: I'm interested in changing my bathtub/shower faucet from a three handle to a single handle set up ... A: Hey Jim, Yes, there is because I have one in my master bathroom. Now let me find it again, LOL! ... | |
| Upstairs bathroom leak | 9/16/2008 |
| Q: It appears I have a leak in my upstairs bathroom/shower. The ceiling downstairs is bubbling as if ... A: Hey David, All I can do here is share a few help sites with you and hope that one of them addresses ... | |
| Sewer drain from my home to city sewer | 9/16/2008 |
| Q: I live in Michigan. We just had allot of rain from IKE. The city street drains backed up and the ... A: Hey Chris, You need to install a backwater valve. http://www.backwater-valves.com/ ... | |
| Moving my washer/dryer | 9/15/2008 |
| Q: I would like to move my washer/dryer about 8 feet in the same room but onto a different wall. They ... A: Hey Steve, If you have experience working with tools and know about slope and venting then you ... | |
| Pipe noise | 9/14/2008 |
| Q: Last month we noticed that the water from our kitchen sink began having a delay before shutting off. ... A: Hey Jim, Water Hammer is what this sounds like so let me share a few sites with you that may help ... | |
| pipe noise when water off | 9/13/2008 |
| Q: Over the past couple of years a noise has developed in our water pipes that occurs only when no ... A: Hey Jayne, That you are experiencing is called water hammer and it is caused sometimes by air ... | |
| Toliet | 9/13/2008 |
| Q: I just replaced a flapper and fill value. Unlike before the replacement, I now have to hold down ... A: Hey Nick, Just like anything else, things need to be adjusted. So let me share a site or two with ... | |
| no cold water in single faucet shower | 9/12/2008 |
| Q: HELP! Our shower is only dispensing hot water. The cold water supply is completely off. The sinks ... A: Hey Amy, It sounds to me like your faucet has got some worn out parts in it and they need to be ... | |
| Gurgling noise from toilet | 9/12/2008 |
| Q: A toilet added to our home about 10 years ago has started to make a gurgling sound periodically, ... A: Hey Howard, It very well be a venting problem but let me share some sites with you that will educate ... | |
| New water heater/plumbing leaks | 9/10/2008 |
| Q: We just got a new water heater installed. Hours later, the kitchen sink started to drip. That I ... A: Hey Don, No, there is no connection to the two other than the water lines. But timing sometimes ... | |
| toilets clogging | 9/10/2008 |
| Q: I have been in my townhome for about a year. There are two toilets on the upper level, one on the ... A: Hey Eric, From what you are saying, this is getting a little crazy. If I were you, I would rent a ... | |
| water leak | 9/8/2008 |
| Q: I have a water leak by the entry way into my living room. It is a very small leak. The water is ... A: Hey Patrica, First, it is very hard to determine where the actual leak is coming from, it could be ... | |
| Cannot remove set screw in Delta Single Handle Faucet | 9/7/2008 |
| Q: Carolyn, I have a dripping shower faucet. The unit is a single lever Delta faucet and I am unable to ... A: Hey Joe, There are a few things you can do here I hope that may work here, get some penatrating oil ... | |
| Sediment coming for the hose on my washer. | 9/7/2008 |
| Q: I'm getting deposits of sediment in my wash tub coming from my washer. I am on a well but I am only ... A: Hey Paul, Has your screen been removed from your incoming washer valve would be my first question ... | |
| Hand soap bubbles coming up shower drain | 9/6/2008 |
| Q: I am unsure if this is normal or if we may have a plumbing problem, if I wash my hands (I wash ... A: Hey Chrystie, As for the plumbing, I don't like seeing bubbles, to me that is a sign that things are ... | |
| adding a toilet | 9/6/2008 |
| Q: hey how's it going? i'm a military man that doesn't know sh*t about plumbing. i recently bought a ... A: Hey Joe, Being an ex military person myself, I love your sense of humor, :). Let me share a site or ... | |
| Eljer Faucet | 9/4/2008 |
| Q: I have eljer faucets and recently remodled a shower. I would like to replace only the handles for ... A: Hey Beth, Here is a Eljer site and they should be able to match you up with ones that will fit, OK! ... | |
| well | 9/3/2008 |
| Q: Our well is approx. 30 years old. The past few months a lot of sand has been coming into the house. ... A: Hey Staci, I have found a few sites that will explain what is happening here and hope that they will ... | |
| loss of water pressure in kitchen and bathroom sink | 9/2/2008 |
| Q: I asked a relative to check my kitchen faucet which was loose. He came over and and shut the water ... A: Hey Rose, First, I would remove the aerators (screens) to both faucets and clean them out and then I ... | |
| electric water heater problem | 9/2/2008 |
| Q: New build. In the house for 10 days. 50 gal. electric water heater. Bradford White Hydro jet. I ... A: Hey James, My first question to you is what size breaker is in the panel to feed your water heater? ... | |
| Toilet Won't Stop Running | 9/1/2008 |
| Q: Inside my toilet tank I have a yellow American Standard setup. I was messing with it and now when ... A: Hey John, It sounds like you have your level too high and it overflowing the overflow tube. Back ... | |
| rubber ring under flush tower | 8/31/2008 |
| Q: I heard water running and determined this seal ring came loose. My question is, does this normally ... A: Hey Judy, It is not exactly clear what ring you are talking about so I am going to appoach this if ... | |
| leaky shower head | 8/30/2008 |
| Q: our shower head won't stop leaking cold water - we were told to replace the hot and cold handles ... A: Hey Cathy, When you replaced the handles did you actually replace the washers in them or the valve ... | |
| musty crawl space | 8/29/2008 |
| Q: My crawl space is dirt and a few weeks ago we had water from a storm, there is no standing water but ... A: Hey Joan, Air it out really good and do you have a moisture boundry down is my first question? Some ... | |
| water heater/toilet | 8/29/2008 |
| Q: I have two questions. The first is about our water heater. It sits there and makes knocking ... A: Hey Heidi, Yes, just flush it out and you should see a difference, put it this way, it will not hurt ... | |
| water heater/toilet | 8/28/2008 |
| Q: I have two questions. The first is about our water heater. It sits there and makes knocking ... A: Hey Heidi, As for the toilet, if it has been moved at all you will need to replace the wax ring ... | |
| toilet supply line | 8/27/2008 |
| Q: Our house was built in 1960. My husband is replacing the last of the original toilets. We are ... A: Hey Angela, First, let me share a site or two with you then we will go from there, OK! I don't know ... | |
| Kitchen Faucet | 8/25/2008 |
| Q: I have a Moen single handle pull out kitchen faucet model # 87315csd that is dripping. As I turn ... A: Hey Karen, Here is a few sites that should help you sort this one out: ... | |
| Plumbing leak | 8/23/2008 |
| Q: We have a water filteration system under kitchen sink. There are many lines under there going in all ... A: Hey Julie, I feel your pain, it never fails that this happens. Compression fittings are touchy and ... | |
| Bathtub water leak | 8/23/2008 |
| Q: I was cleaning a bathtub on the second floor and unfortunately left the water on with the sprayer on ... A: Hey Laura, You should dry this area out as best you can. No permanent damage should be done ... | |
| plumbing | 8/22/2008 |
| Q: We remodeled a bathroom in our house and since then we have had only problems. The stool began ... A: Hey Elizabeth, This has to do with the slope of the drain lines as best I can tell you without ... | |
| Shower repair | 8/20/2008 |
| Q: I have a shower stall in our ensuite that is creating a problem. This is a shower only with a single ... A: Hey Don, You are right on track with replacing the cartridge. Let me share a few sites with you ... | |
| drain of kitchen disposal - retrieve a tooth cap that fell in | 8/19/2008 |
| Q: A cap from one of my teeth was inadvertently washed into the drain from my kitchen disposal. Is ... A: Hey Barbara, Just get a flashlight and look down in there and make sure that you see it, if you do, ... | |
| Hot Water Heaters | 8/18/2008 |
| Q: I have a hot water heater that is probably at least 10 to 14 years old. It is locate in my basement ... A: Hey Jesse, If it an't broke, don't fix it is my motto. But let me share a few sites with you that ... | |
| waterspots on ceiling | 8/17/2008 |
| Q: I have just recently notice water spots on my downstairs ceiling. They are a light colored spot ... A: Hey John, This is really a hard one to troubleshoot from afar but it could be your shower pan, it ... | |
| single control shower knob | 8/17/2008 |
| Q: We own a 150 year old house. The control knob in our upstairs shower is leaking and running onto ... A: Hey Peter, Without knowing the manufacture all we can do is look up single control style showers so ... | |
| Toilet Leak | 8/16/2008 |
| Q: I recently replaced the tank bolts and the tank gasket on my toilet ,there is no water leaking on ... A: Hey Jim, It could be the wax ring itself that is leaking, my leak ended up being my wax ring so if ... | |
| toilet leaks | 8/15/2008 |
| Q: I have a new Briggs toilet and it leaks between the bowl and the tank where it where it is bolted ... A: Hey Bud, If you can't get the proper seal, I go with some plumbers goop and just place a bit around ... | |
| sediment in the faucet | 8/15/2008 |
| Q: I had no water pressure in my kitchen sink so I cleaned the aerator out, but it keeps slowing down ... A: Hey Sarah, Are you on a well system, if so that is your problem. I have the same issue's with my ... | |
| Plumbing | 8/14/2008 |
| Q: the last two nights out of the blue around 6:30-7:00 when I flush the toilet it drains very slow and ... A: Hey Gerald, Consider this your first warning sign that you system is going to back up. Do you have ... | |
| air in pipes | 8/13/2008 |
| Q: I have knocking in my pipes and haven't had any luck getting rid of it with various instruction. I ... A: Hey Ron, What you are experiencing is water hammer and what you may need to install is what is ... | |
| Running water in backyard rocks | 8/12/2008 |
| Q: I had been hearing running water in my home for about four days. Nothing was on but I went into the ... A: Hey Allen, Somewhere there has to be a shutoff for the sprinkler system and you need to locate it ... | |
| Moen faucet seems to be causing "Water Hammer" | 8/12/2008 |
| Q: In our only full bathroom the bathtub/shower is served by a single handle Moen faucet. When turning ... A: Hey Jeff, Water hammer is caused by air getting into the line and having no where to go, so what ... | |
| Insinkerator hot water dispenser problem | 8/11/2008 |
| Q: What a great service! I've had this kitchen hot water heater in my house for roughly two years. For ... A: Hey Marie, First, have you ever flushed out your hot water heater? If not, I would do that and see ... | |
| sink faucets | 8/11/2008 |
| Q: need to replace sink faucet what are the advantages or disadvantages of a pull out sprayer compare ... A: Hey William, Price and looks. How much do you want to spend and what sink are you considering, the ... | |
| strong urine smell in the home | 8/10/2008 |
| Q: I read a past post that a strong urine smell in the home can be due to the outside stack. What do i ... A: Hey Sarah, Most likely is it not the stack but the wax ring that has gone bad. Check out this site ... | |
| whole house | 8/9/2008 |
| Q: I cant get hot water its only tepit and i have a gas hot water heater what to do? A: Hey Kathy, First, how old is your heater and second have you ever flushed it out? There is an ... | |
| Size of Pipe for Sump Pump 1.5 versus 2 inch | 8/6/2008 |
| Q: My sister recently had a flood in here basement. Problem seemed to be too much water too fast and ... A: Hey Tom, First you need to select a pump and base the pipe size on the discharge side of this pump ... | |
| valves replaced three to one? | 8/5/2008 |
| Q: my old yellow tub and yellow tile is going away and being replaced. My shower/tub combo is ... A: Hey Olivia, Most likely because it will be easier for him to install it, like less holes will be ... | |
| condensation in toilet tank and seat..... | 8/4/2008 |
| Q: Lately I've had a problem with moisture forming on the inside of the toilet seat and inside the ... A: Hey Tracy, It is hard not seeing it first hand so let me share a site or two with you that may help ... | |
| shower plate screws | 8/1/2008 |
| Q: I have a moen single handle shower that one of the 2and a fourth inch screws have been lost, I am ... A: Hey Monica, I googled it and found a few sites that you may be able to order these from: ... | |
| moaning-humming pipe in wall | 7/31/2008 |
| Q: I have a water/drain pipe in wall that is humming/ vibrating - not all the time. Pipe comes from ... A: Hey Sandy, What you are hearing may be a few things but most likely it is just air and it is ... | |
| old faucet handles stuck | 7/31/2008 |
| Q: I'm trying to replace the washers in old (50 yrs +) bathroom faucets. "H" and "C" caps don't appear ... A: Hey Carl, If the faucet is 50 years old, I would just replace it because it is time and it is almost ... | |
| low pressure | 6/25/2008 |
| Q: my water pressure is low in the kitchen other parts of the house is ok its a pull out fault Riley ... A: Hey Keith, Before you do that, look and see if your faucet has a aerator on it, there should be a ... | |
| sagging insulation under mobile home | 6/24/2008 |
| Q: Let me say thanks for everything you do first. I live in a Mobile Home, 80X16. It's a 2000 model, ... A: Hey Michael, It sounds to me like you need to remove all the wet insulation, locate a leak and once ... | |
| shower tub handle problem | 6/20/2008 |
| Q: I have a Kohler shower tub combination. The handle between the hot and cold valves that controls ... A: Hey Lloyd, Check this site out, you may just have to replace the diverter. ... | |
| rushing water noises in new home | 6/19/2008 |
| Q: I just moved into a new 2 story home build in 2007. we have 3 bathrooms upstairs and we discovered ... A: Hey Bettypchen, The water hammer devices are the way to go here I believe. Let me share some sites ... | |
| Toilet is not flashing | 6/16/2008 |
| Q: My toilet is not flashing well. I have to try at least four five times in order to get rid of the ... A: Ciely, I am going to share a few sites with you that may help you troubleshoot this, OK! But also ... | |
| Cant get back of Diverter knob out | 6/15/2008 |
| Q: Im trying to replace the diverter knob and cant get the back piece out. The plumbing is about 30 ... A: Hey Steve, Spray some WD-40 or any penetrating oil on it and let it sit awhile. Then tap the ... | |
| bath-tub not draining | 6/13/2008 |
| Q: I have a rental property and tennant telling me she is standing in 4 inches of water everytime she ... A: Hey Shawn, So you had someone try to snake and it didn't work, why? Could they not get it past the ... | |
| toilet won't swirl good | 6/12/2008 |
| Q: I have been having a problem with my toilet recently. I fluch and all I get is a very lazy swirl. ... A: Hey John, It sounds to me like you need to check under your toilet rim, where the water comes out ... | |
| water pressure in bathtub | 6/5/2008 |
| Q: the next I turned on the hot water "full blast" and got about half the water flow I normally do. I ... A: Hey Shannon, First, you can do this! You may either have a blockage in this line or maybe debri ... | |
| Fowl odor | 6/3/2008 |
| Q: There is a fowl odor just in my master bathroom. I can't tell if its coming from the toilet, vent or ... A: Hey Sandra, Let me share a link with you that will help us troubleshoot this, OK! ... | |
| garbage disposal | 6/2/2008 |
| Q: I live in a rural setting and use a septic system. Can I hook up garbage disposal in my kitchen and ... A: Hey Joe, Yes, you can but read thru this sites and be wise in what you put down it, OK! ... | |
| gas heater | 6/1/2008 |
| Q: Tell me about the thermal cuplic ? How do you replace it? Mine has gone out A: Hey Lexie, Check out these sites, I think they will answer all ... | |
| Slow flow from the kitchen faucet. | 5/31/2008 |
| Q: The water flow from my kitchen sink faucet is very low and slow. It's a single tap with separate ... A: Hey Michael, It sounds to me like you just need to clean out your aerator on your spout. Here is a ... | |
| Sewer smell in home | 5/18/2008 |
| Q: I live in an older home and have had problems will the smell of sewer backing up into the home, it ... A: Hey Jeff, First, when was the last time the septic was pumped out? If not in 20 years, it is due ... | |
| Plumbing | 5/17/2008 |
| Q: I have a condo in FL it is garden syle & I am on the second (top) floor. The woman underneath me is ... A: Hey Carol, Well, first the only thing that can affect her down below would be a vent drains, ... | |
| Concrete stuck in shower drain pipe | 5/17/2008 |
| Q: we have had a real slow drain ever since our contractor finished the work. It's really getting slow ... A: Hey Steve, I found this site that deals with hazardous stuff and it may not work here because it may ... | |
| very loud noise when shower is on | 5/16/2008 |
| Q: I have a single handle tub/shower faucet. When we turn the shower on and the faucet handle is in ... A: Hey Michele, This sounds like water hammer but could just be air or loose pipes and I have never ... | |
| water discharge from the TP/Relief valve | 5/15/2008 |
| Q: I would so appreciate your help with this issue. I was reading this "Expansion tanks are pre-charged ... A: Hey Alisin, Here are some sites that talk about this and I hope you can follow them, they should ... | |
| Fluctuating water pressure/running toilets | 5/15/2008 |
| Q: I've been browsing the website but haven't found an answer to my problem. I live in a mobile home ... A: Hey Elissa, I think I have found the reason this is happening, your pressure tank needs to be looked ... | |
| Sediment in faucet | 5/13/2008 |
| Q: While replacing water main pipes on my block, the city turned off the water. When the water was ... A: Hey Cassandra, In the shower are you getting good pressure out of the spout and not so good out of ... | |
| Sediment in faucet | 5/12/2008 |
| Q: While replacing water main pipes on my block, the city turned off the water. When the water was ... A: Hey Cassandra, I think what you are telling me is that you have cleaned the screens or aerators out, ... | |
| sewage lift pump question | 5/11/2008 |
| Q: i have a sewage lift pump in the basement. i had inadvertantly unplugged it some time ago, as we ... A: Hey Paul, I am not sure of your question? Are you asking me if having water in your basement floor ... | |
| low water pressure | 5/7/2008 |
| Q: I recently got a new sink and faucet installed in my kitchen. The new faucets give hardly any water ... A: Hey Renae, Well now we move on down the line and inspect the faucets themselves, but first, go ... | |
| low water pressure | 5/6/2008 |
| Q: I recently got a new sink and faucet installed in my kitchen. The new faucets give hardly any water ... A: Hey Renae, Question, does it have a sprayer on it also and does it work well? Reason I ask is the ... | |
| 3/4 BLACK PLASTIC ROLLED PIPE | 5/2/2008 |
| Q: I have 3/4 black plastic rolled water pipe running to my barn. The builder hit the line and cased it ... A: Hey Bill, I was not familiar with this pipe so I googled it and came across this site, and this ... | |
| plumbing noises when using garden hose | 5/1/2008 |
| Q: What causes and how do I get rid of plumbing noises when I use a garden hose? When a garden hose is ... A: Hey Manny, This sounds to me like it is possibly a bad washer or old valve stem in your faucet. Let ... | |
| low water pressure | 4/30/2008 |
| Q: I have very low water pressure in all my faucets, so, it is Not the little screens at the ends of ... A: Hey Molly, You have city water right, do you have a water regulator installed, if so you can ... | |
| No hot water from just one faucet | 4/30/2008 |
| Q: and thanks for your time doing this! I have very little to no hot water coming from just one shower ... A: Hey Jaimee, First, have you ever cleaned out a aerator before and do you know what it is? It is the ... | |
| GLACIER BAY KITCHEN FAUCET | 4/29/2008 |
| Q: hot and cold sides will not comeon, but the sprayer works. this faucet has a hot and cold side and ... A: Hey Gene, Here is a Galcier Bay Site and they do have aerators so I am lost as to what to tell you ... | |
| toilet leaking around base | 4/29/2008 |
| Q: I have noticed, after flushing, that there is moisture around the base of my toilet on the floor. ... A: Hey Sharon, Do you have a strong back and can you get a helper is my first question for you? You ... | |
| hot water heater | 4/28/2008 |
| Q: I went downstairs and found water on the floor and the Hot Water heater making a hissing noise. I ... A: Hey Ken, I am not an expert on heaters but let me share some sites with you that I have found that ... | |
| ammonia odor from laundry sink drain | 4/26/2008 |
| Q: For several months, our laundry sink drain has had a weekly odor of sewage. I pour bleach in it, ... A: Hey Julie, Try this and see if it works any better for you, I sure hope so! But you may have a clog ... | |
| toilet/tub/drain | 4/25/2008 |
| Q: old house/well/toilet flushing slow/some water comes up in tub/recently replaced inside tank ... A: Hey Nancy, You have a blockage in the line and I suggest snaking it since what you have done is not ... | |
| garbage disposal (in-sink erator | 4/25/2008 |
| Q: This is kinda crazy. My garbage disposal shut off while operating. I checked the house fuse (on ... A: Hey Phil, This sounds like you have a wire that has shorted out the switch or it has just gone bad. ... | |
| leaky shower faucet | 4/20/2008 |
| Q: We have a symmons scald guard type shower fixture.Last week a good amount of water started coming ... A: Hey Tracey, No, you don't have to replace the whole thing, but the washers need to be replaced and ... | |
| kitchen sinks not draining | 4/18/2008 |
| Q: Our kitchen was renovated a few years ago and has two sinks (both with disposals) and a dishwasher ... A: Hey Steve, What you may have to do is bail all the water out of the sink using a sponge and pull out ... | |
| Low Hot Water Pressure everywhere | 4/18/2008 |
| Q: Newbie here. Tried a search but not quite finding what I need. Was having really low hot water ... A: Hey Joe, Sorry, I can't call on company time but I think I can solve your problem. What may be ... | |
| Overflow plate leak | 4/14/2008 |
| Q: I'm unable to get the screws out of the overflow plate to fix the leak we have. Even my power ... A: Hey Ann, No, they are not cemented in, it has just been there awhile. Get some WD-40 or some ... | |
| shower drip | 4/14/2008 |
| Q: I am having the following plumbing issue. The hot and cold faucet knobs of my shower are dripping ... A: Hey Andrea, Yes, this is something that you can fix pretty easy. What you need to replace is the ... | |
| kitchen plumbing | 4/10/2008 |
| Q: i have a leak under the kitchen sink it seems to be coming from the pipes should i just replace the ... A: Hey Tajsha, You can replace the pipe but pending on just how much it is leaking, I my choose to Goop ... | |
| Plumbing issue, possible freezing damage | 4/9/2008 |
| Q: Our home inspection showed several busted faucets.Is there a good chance the copper pipes are broken ... A: Hey Nic, What were you looking for here? I would have prefered that you not rated me at all! ... | |
| WASHING MACHINE | 4/8/2008 |
| Q: WHEN I USE THE WASHING MACHINE..AND IT IS DRAINING...THE WATER IN THE TOILET BUBBLES...AIR ... A: Hey Amy, You are seeing the beginnings of a major backup and you need to get you main line snaked ... | |
| Hot water leak under slab | 4/7/2008 |
| Q: My home is about 3 years old and I have a hot water leak under my slab. I have been having high ... A: Hey Sarieta, I feel for you, yes a timer would help here but you need to rewire the hot water heater ... | |
| keeping water from coming up in sink | 4/6/2008 |
| Q: I live on the second floor in an 11-story condo where nasty water often comes up in our sink and ... A: Hey Leigh, To my knowledge, there is not much you can do, it sounds like they are dealing with a ... | |
| 1955 Garden Hose Spigot Leak | 4/4/2008 |
| Q: My home built in 1955 cannot locate a valve cock to replace the leaking one due to age. Checked ... A: Hey Jennice, It looks like you are just going to have to cut out the old one and replace it with a ... | |
| downstairs bathroom | 4/4/2008 |
| Q: all of a sudden both hot and cold water has stopped running from the taps on my sink and bath, also ... A: Hey Matt, Check all you screens and make sure you don't have sediment blocking them and this may be ... | |
| Toilet water turn on valve is not working | 4/3/2008 |
| Q: My water quit filling up in my toilet and where you turn the water on and off no water come out. I ... A: Hey Michelle, These darn things just break and it will need to be replaced. Do you know where you ... | |
| Clogged batthroom sink and liquid plumber didnt help! | 4/3/2008 |
| Q: I have a sink that is very clogged. It is clogged at the drain in the basin (I am pretty clueless ... A: Hey Arlene, Chances are it is hair and if you have long hair that is my problem most of the time ... | |
| noise in water line | 4/2/2008 |
| Q: Carolyn When ever someone in my home turn on the hot water or take a shower we a loud noise ... A: Hey Munecas, What you are hearing may be water hammer, let me share a few sites that talk about this ... | |
| Bathroom shower attachment | 4/1/2008 |
| Q: We recently got a new bathroom installed and it comes with a single tap bath with the shower pipe ... A: Hey Shaun, There is an adjustment on these anti scald type showers that allow you to set the range ... | |
| valve stripped | 4/1/2008 |
| Q: The cold water valve fitting underneath my kitchen faucet is stripped and leaks a bit. Can this be ... A: Hey Dan, What you need to do here is to shut off the main water supply first and replace this ... | |
| Knocking water heater | 3/28/2008 |
| Q: I know people have said that their pipes knock but my water heater actually knocks. We have well ... A: Hey Vinnie, Have you ever flushed out your hot water heater is my first question to you? People ... | |
| sink and tub issues | 3/27/2008 |
| Q: Whenever I turn my bathroom sink on the water goes straight down, but within a few seconds it comes ... A: Hey Cheana, First, are you on a septic tank or city sewer? If on septic, you may be in need of a ... | |
| Foul smell from drains especially after the washing machine runs | 3/26/2008 |
| Q: We have recently moved to an old house. We have noticed that there are foul smells in the downstairs ... A: Hey Michelle, There are a few things you can try to rid yourself of smells in your sewer lines, but ... | |
| Plumbing Drain Pipe Under Bathroom Sink | 3/25/2008 |
| Q: Plumber takes Dewaldt saw cuts out trap, elbow close to wall, leaving less than 1/4" of crooked ... A: Hey John, Yes, this connector will do the job and here is a site with pictures that even chats about ... | |
| Water pipe makes banging noise. | 3/20/2008 |
| Q: Water pipe makes banging noise it seems that hitting studs. It happens when I flush toilet and open ... A: Hey Brijest, What you are describing is water hammer. Let me educate you on this and then maybe you ... | |
| musty kitchen drain | 3/17/2008 |
| Q: We purchased a house 6 months ago, the house is in the city so it is NOT on septic or well, it is on ... A: Hey Patti, Have you tried vinegar, bleach, or baking soda or running ice cubes once a month, all of ... | |
| Water Problem | 3/16/2008 |
| Q: My dad recently changed our underground water line because it had busted all the way from the shut ... A: Hey Myra, The more I thought about this I think I may be of some help but know that this is not my ... | |
| Bathtub problems | 3/15/2008 |
| Q: I have two problems with my bathtub. The first is the inside drain plug is not opening all the way. ... A: Hey Pan, First, I think these are things that you can fix yourself so don't call the plumber yet, ... | |
| Facuet Repair | 3/14/2008 |
| Q: have an outdoor faucet for a hose which is leaking. I have turned the nozzle for the faucet all the ... A: Hey Dwane, This is not a really difficult job but you will need to cut out this old spicket I ... | |
| Shower problem | 3/13/2008 |
| Q: My house is 23 years old. Over the last 2 months the showers (they are in two bathrooms that share ... A: Hey NS, My first question is to ask what kind of shower heads do you have and are there any signs of ... | |
| Toilet Valve/pressure question | 3/11/2008 |
| Q: I have a two partFirst, while unstopping a clog in my toilet I noticed that the water control valve ... A: Hey Tony, It may not be the toilet that is leaking but the connections to it, so you may just need ... | |
| cross connection | 3/10/2008 |
| Q: What is a cross connection? A: Hey Perry, I just had to know myself what you were asking so I looked it up and found a few sites ... | |
| Hot water heater noise, leak, filling up constantly | 3/9/2008 |
| Q: yesterday we started hearing our hot water heater make a noise like it was constantly filling up ... A: Hey Melissa, It sounds like it is time! And think about a tankless hot water heaters, they are on ... | |
| FAUCET HOOK UP | 3/7/2008 |
| Q: I AM BUILDING AN OUTDOOR KITCHEN I INSTALLED A 2 LEVER BAR SINK AND WANT BOTH THE HOT AND COLD ... A: Hey Ray, I really don't know what you did wrong but I wish I could draw a picture for you here, LOL! ... | |
| shut-off valves | 3/4/2008 |
| Q: The hot water shutoff under my sink is leaking. It has PVC at one end and copper at the other, ... A: Hey Tom, It looks to me like you are going to learn plumbing, LOL! Bottom line, it needs replacing ... | |
| Water simply doesn't shut | 3/3/2008 |
| Q: I have one knob in my bathroom shower, which is suppose to turn off when in the bottom (lowered) ... A: Hey Lisa, This sounds like your diverter is worn out and you just need to replace possibley some ... | |
| hot water pressure low | 3/2/2008 |
| Q: There used to be a water softener in this house before we moved in at least that is what we are ... A: Hey Lila, What you are finding is built out of minerals in your water. You do have hard water and ... | |
| plumbing for washing machine | 3/2/2008 |
| Q: i am going to remodel my so called mud room , it also houses my washing machine and dryer on my main ... A: Hey John, Yes, you can do this but pipe size is importand here, you need at least a 2" for a washer ... | |
| brass fitting | 3/1/2008 |
| Q: Should I use white teflon tape for a brass fitting? A: Hey Randy, Normally brass seals itself being a softer metal but using teflon tape is like insurance ... | |
| plumbing | 2/29/2008 |
| Q: The toilet is constantly running, but I've never seen this when there's no apparent malfunction. The ... A: Hey Tom, So what you are telling me is that with no water going in, you are still getting water ... | |
| Sink drain doesn't match | 2/28/2008 |
| Q: I'm installing a new kitchen sink in a new building. The sink drain doesn't' match up with the ... A: Hey Sal, It looks like you are going to learn how to install an new drain, :)! Let me see if I can ... | |
| floor drain | 2/27/2008 |
| Q: water is backing up out of my floor drain whenever i flush the toilet or use the taps, what would be ... A: Hey Trevor, What is causing this is the beginning of a major backup and you need to take action now ... | |
| plumbing noise | 2/24/2008 |
| Q: my home has is built on a slab with plumbing in walls and ceilings. In one certain bedroom I hear ... A: Hey Jerry, What you are experiencing is called water hammer. I can share a few sites with you that ... | |
| low water pressure | 2/24/2008 |
| Q: My tub has only a trickle of water pressure-hot and cold. Water pressure is fine everywhere else. ... A: Hey Donnie, It sounds to me like you need to replace your washers in your valve stem in your tub ... | |
| vibrating, groaning pipes, (groaning whale) | 2/23/2008 |
| Q: Our pipes started groaning, not related to any water running activity. They just randomly groan ... A: Hey Kirsten, What you are experiencing is called water hammer. I can share a few sites with you ... | |
| plumbing | 2/22/2008 |
| Q: I've got poor water pressure in the kitchen and bathroom shower, I've lived here for several years ... A: Oh My, I have never talked to anyone who had my Late Mothers same name, you are giving me goose ... | |
| Crack in tub | 2/21/2008 |
| Q: I just read your profile (nice pic, by the way. :) and since you have quite a bit of experience in ... A: Ya made me smile, LOL! Well I have tried several things on fiberglass since I own an old 1974 ... | |
| Water Vault / Box - enclosure for Water line | 2/21/2008 |
| Q: I need to replace the box / vault which encloses my main water line. Contractors ran over it with a ... A: Hey Terance, First of all, I think you need to get an estimate of repairs and take it to the ... | |
| Damaged Copper Pipe | 2/20/2008 |
| Q: I have a copper pipe just below my kitchen sink that leads to an outside hose.. I have just figured ... A: Hey Mark, There are several things you can do here to fix this. I like Plumbers Goop myself because ... | |
| Noise in sink/bathtub drains when flushing toilet | 2/13/2008 |
| Q: I have a two storey semi. When we flush our upstairs toilet I can here water noise in the kitchen ... A: Hey David, You may be hearing the beginning of a backup, how long as this been going on is my first ... | |
| Dirty Water | 2/13/2008 |
| Q: I turned on our basement shower to clean it, and when I turned it on it was dirty, and then it went ... A: Hey Angie, Sometimes when old pipes set awhile rust forms in them and when you flush them out, you ... | |
| Repairing a Shower Valve | 2/12/2008 |
| Q: We have three knobs on our shower/tub. The center knob controls the shower/tub water. Left is Hot, ... A: Hey Neil, Not knowing exactly what manufacturer your fixture is makes this difficult but I found a ... | |
| Sink noise when flushing toilet | 2/11/2008 |
| Q: sorry to ask another question so similar to the last one, our sink gurgles loudly when our toilet is ... A: Hey Kim, That is what I am here for so not to worry! But as for your sink, you may want to snake ... | |
| Washer | 2/10/2008 |
| Q: The water connections (spigots) hot and cold leak once I attached the hose connections from the ... A: Hey Gloria, So let me see if I am understanding this, OK? The water is actually leaking from the ... | |
| bathroom sink | 2/9/2008 |
| Q: I was holding the stopper down while lifting and depressing the lift arm and the stopper somehow got ... A: Hey Jamie, Those darn things just get stuck sometimes and all I can tell you to do is to get under ... | |
| shimming a wobbly toilet | 2/6/2008 |
| Q: Just looking at the other question and I think I am at the point I need to shim mine can you tell me ... A: Hey Ben, As for the tank being off by 2 inches, there is not much you can do about that unless you ... | |
| Toilet making a clicking sound after flushing | 2/5/2008 |
| Q: In the last couple of days our toilet has been making a clicking or knocking sound when its filling ... A: Hey Tony, I am not sure about the clicking sound, but the knocking could be water hammer. Water ... | |
| Shower flow | 2/4/2008 |
| Q: We have great water flow in all our faucets, toilets, etc. except the cold water faucet in one of ... A: Hey Bud, Have you tried replacing the valve stem on that faucet yourself? I would do that first and ... | |
| Dryer venting | 2/3/2008 |
| Q: I bought a house 6 months ago, there is a dryer vent under the house (in the foundation) but the ... A: Hey Jim, The important thing to think about when you are venting a dryer is the amount of lint that ... | |
| toilet plumbing | 1/31/2008 |
| Q: I have a toilet that does not have a float ball. The water level in the tank is too high and it is ... A: Hey Lisa, Here is a site that will help you, there is a screw that you can adjust to fix this ... | |
| winterized home | 1/31/2008 |
| Q: I recently bought a house that I'm planning to move into in New York. The water has been shut-off. ... A: Hey Mary, First, get the heat on in the house and then you have to flush out all the lines in the ... | |
| unexplained water flow | 1/30/2008 |
| Q: While attempting to repair a leak in a bathroom sink, my handiman turned off the water coming into ... A: Hey Anne, Not knowing the layout of the home, this one is hard for me to say. But it may have just ... | |
| replacing a damaged male faucet aerator | 1/30/2008 |
| Q: Carolyn--we were finally able to remove the faulty aerator from the bathroom sink faucet (the rubber ... A: Hey Christine, I didn't fine one at 0.915 inch but 0.9375 (15/16") check out these sites, maybe they ... | |
| plumbing | 1/29/2008 |
| Q: My pipes make a moaning and rattling sound when running water at certain times. It will slowly go ... A: Hey Joanie, What you are experiencing is water hammer. I can share a few websites with you that may ... | |
| plumbing new upstairs bathroom | 1/28/2008 |
| Q: I have a 1925 house with only one bathroom. Upstairs there are two small bedrooms. I'd like to put ... A: Hey Lora, They make tankless water heaters and that may be a suggestion if getting hot water up ... | |
| plumbing | 1/28/2008 |
| Q: I had a plumber install new bathroom shower fixtures. Immediately after he installed them i heard ... A: Hey Delores, What you are experiencing is water hammer. I can share a few websites with you that can ... | |
| toilet wax ring repair | 1/26/2008 |
| Q: old wax ring, etc in my bathroom that has a stone slate type of flooring. I'm now ready to put a new ... A: Hey Greg, So you are telling me that you can't remove the bolts, right? Why do you need to if you ... | |
| toliet problems | 1/26/2008 |
| Q: when we flush it doesn't empty all the way an then fills the bowl to the rim. now when we plunge it ... A: Hey Carrie, You are about to have a backup and you better get a snake down you line or clean out you ... | |
| stuck cleanout plug | 1/24/2008 |
| Q: My cleanout plug seems to be stuck. It looks to be brass and thew pipe is black iron. I have had a ... A: Hey Chris, All that I can suggest is to let it sit overnight and try tapping it with a hammer with ... | |
| tub/shower faucet assembly | 1/20/2008 |
| Q: My hubby recently died, and 2 young friends of my son were helping me with bath repairs, then had to ... A: Hey Melodee, Since I don't know what brand we are talking about all I could find was this site and I ... | |
| damaged waste line from washer | 1/20/2008 |
| Q: Our washing machine empties from a metal pipe to what appears to be a plastic one which is ... A: Hey Amy, There is a way that you may be able to prepair this but no telling just how long it will ... | |
| slow toilet related to kitchen sink | 1/19/2008 |
| Q: ..we have a toilet that is slow to drain (whether we pour a bucket of water in there or if we flush ... A: Hey Nancy, It sounds to me like you have a possible blockage in your sewer line and you need to ... | |
| Toilet | 1/18/2008 |
| Q: If given a choice would you use a standard toilet or a backflush toilet in a basement bathroom. A: Hey Paul, Here is a few sites that may help you decide but it does hinge on where your actual sewer ... | |
| double 50 gal water heaters | 1/18/2008 |
| Q: Carolyn: I will be replacing a single gas fired 50 gallon water heater with two 50 gallon gas fired ... A: Hey Gary, My Mechanical Engineer said that parrallel is the way to go, I hope this helps and good ... | |
| hot water heater | 1/17/2008 |
| Q: The hot water runs out before I can finish my shower and there is not enough hot water to take a ... A: Hey Ann, It is time to replace that old thing for sure, it may be full of sediment which is ... | |
| removing a old ?iron tub | 12/16/2007 |
| Q: I heard somewhere the best way to get a old 40? gallon bathtub out is with a sledge hammer. Ok, so ... A: Hey Jane, I oops with the first responce so let me try again, LOL! This is not my area of expertise ... | |
| toilet | 12/14/2007 |
| Q: Please Help, My toilet won't quit running! I only know that if you hold down the long handle float & ... A: Hey Laura, This is a case where I need to teach you about toilets. I have this site "Toilets 101" ... | |
| Poor Hot Water pressure | 12/12/2007 |
| Q: The water pressure in our house is fine for cold water, but very poor at least half the strength of ... A: Hey Dana, Have you ever flushed out the hot water heater? It is a maintance thing because sediment ... | |
| Washer Drain | 12/11/2007 |
| Q: When our washer spins the water out we can hear it sounding like it is filling the line then it will ... A: Hey Rebecca, If it was me, I would rent a snake and do the line from the washer out and then flush ... | |
| Hot Water Tank Leaking | 12/8/2007 |
| Q: My relief valve was releasing water full bore last night when I came home. At least upward of 40 ... A: Hey Rodney, I am NOT an Expert with heaters but I do have a website that will help explain how they ... | |
| Dripping kitchen faucet | 12/8/2007 |
| Q: Good Morning! I have a kitchen faucet that has a slow steady drip that is driving me crazy,not to ... A: Hey Susan, Check out all of the types since I am really not sure what one actually matches yours, ... | |
| shower | 12/7/2007 |
| Q: I have a loud whistle sound from my shower head, I have two other bathrooms and they are ok. Any ... A: Hey John, Have you ever removed a shower head before? I would try that first and just have some PVC ... | |
| Bathroom Sink Leak | 11/12/2007 |
| Q: Leak may not be the right word here....there is always water in the pea trap, and when I run more ... A: Hey Sandie, I am NOT an expert when it comes to that darn pea trap setup. Wen I last installed my ... | |
| shower valve will not turn off | 11/11/2007 |
| Q: I have a Kohler Taboret pressure shower valve. It will not turn off easily. It just spins for ... A: Hey Alan, I sounds like you need to do a little repair if all that is going on, or you may need to ... | |
| Water coming up in the bathtub | 11/3/2007 |
| Q: My mobile home is 2 years old. Recently, the washer water is coming up in the bathtub. In addition, ... A: Hey Dielle, Something tells me that your slope on your lines are not correct for proper drainage. ... | |
| Shower | 11/3/2007 |
| Q: Why does my shower work when its set to fill bath up? Only way to stop the shower is to turn it to ... A: Hey Melinda, I know this is a long site but highlight it all and copy/paste it into your web browser ... | |
| Pumptrol adjustment | 11/1/2007 |
| Q: The water pressure at the pressure tank drops to about 10-15 before the pump kicks on and does not ... A: Hey John, I am not an Expert in this area but I do own a well so I have a few sites that I use when ... | |
| Shower | 10/31/2007 |
| Q: Why does my shower work when its set to fill bath up? Only way to stop the shower is to turn it to ... A: Hey Melinda, That is because someone installed it that way most likely. Since I don't know what ... | |
| Turning off water to the house faucets | 10/31/2007 |
| Q: I have a leaking valve in my guest bathroom - in order to change it I have to turn the water off to ... A: Hey Debbie, Do you know where the main water line runs up to you home? The main shut off should be ... | |
| Pipew from the wall under kitchen sink | 10/27/2007 |
| Q: The pipe under my kitchen sink is starting to come apart from the pipe in the wall itself. I need ... A: Hey Tony, You can fix this one. I am sending you a few websites that go into this repair and then ... | |
| plumbing/water pressure | 10/27/2007 |
| Q: little to no hot water pressure. water comes on but flow dwindles to dripping. no problem w/cold ... A: Hey Carol, It sounds to me like you have a clogged screen or aearator and all you need to do is to ... | |
| cellar | 10/25/2007 |
| Q: were do I get information on plumbing a toilet & shower in a cellar A: Hey Skipper, This is NOT my area of experise but here are a few sites that I found that may help get ... | |
| Bathroom sink | 10/23/2007 |
| Q: my bathroom sink was working fine ( i was running the hot water and cold water together ) then all ... A: Hey Aubrey, It sounds like your aerator/screen is clogged with sediment or sand. Try this and see ... | |
| noisy toilet | 10/20/2007 |
| Q: After my toilet is flushed the sound of the water filling back up in the tank seems really loud. I ... A: Hey Carol, As for how things work, toilets have nothing to do with water heaters since they use cold ... | |
| Water Pressure | 10/19/2007 |
| Q: We have a well and lately when the water is turned on, it will run for a while but then suddenly die ... A: Hey Laura, I am not an expert in this area but I too own a well and I have found a few good sites ... | |
| Plumbing | 10/19/2007 |
| Q: When I do my laundry, I get gurgling in the kitchen drains when the washer is draining... tonight, ... A: Hey Ang, You are getting a warning that you are about to have a backup in your drain system and you ... | |
| Tile or Tub surround | 10/17/2007 |
| Q: I am in the process of redoing the tiled walls of my tub/shower due to water damage consisting of ... A: Hey Shannon, I prefer surround type myself based on cleanibility, is that a word, LOL? I grew up ... | |
| Bathroom sinks | 10/16/2007 |
| Q: When the water has drained fromt he sinks there is a noisy gurgling sound. I have tried using the ... A: Hey Anne, First, this is not my strong area but I can pass on some info that may help, OK! Gurgling ... | |
| Water Surge/Water Hammer | 10/16/2007 |
| Q: I have a well with a 52 gal diaphragm tank and 20/40 pressure switch. The tank and associated ... A: Hey Steve, I am NOT an expert in this area but I also have a well so I can give you a site or two on ... | |
| Single Lever Bathtub Faucet-Warm Water | 10/13/2007 |
| Q: A plumber recently installed a new single lever faucet in my bathtub. Now I can't get HOT water ... A: Hey Cindy, Call the plumber back and have him adjust the settings in the faucet, or walk you thru ... | |
| running toliet | 10/9/2007 |
| Q: It runs off and on for a few seconds every few mintues. Some seal must be bad? Anyway, it is in a ... A: Hey Chris, Try just cleaning the flapper that is in the bottom of the tank, the thing that lifts up ... | |
| steam shower | 10/8/2007 |
| Q: We purchased a house two years ago. The house was built in 1990. There is a steam shower in the ... A: Hey Rachel, This is not in my area of expertise but I will tell you that pretty much any electrician ... | |
| american standard vent away toilet | 10/4/2007 |
| Q: our toilet has not been flushing all of the waste. I have tried to raise the water level, but still ... A: Hey Luigi, Does there seem to be any built up of minerals in your tank or bowl? If so, the water ... | |
| Decreased Water Pressure | 10/4/2007 |
| Q: What could be causing the over all drop in water pressure in our three story home that was built in ... A: Hey Martha, Have you tried cleaning out the aerators/screens in your faucets? Sediment can block ... | |
| SOUND OF AIR COURSING THROUGH HOT WATER PIPES | 10/3/2007 |
| Q: Carolyn, I hope you can tackle this one. There is an audible & constant sound of air in the hot ... A: Hey Nick, I found a similar situation with one of the other experts and I hope this matches up with ... | |
| sulphur well | 10/3/2007 |
| Q: what would be the chances of redrilling and getting good water if everyone around me has good water ... A: Hey Shari, This is not my area of comfort but I can share a few sites with you that may help get you ... | |
| water pressure | 10/2/2007 |
| Q: I just moved into a three level townhouse. There is a basement full bath. The water pressure in ... A: Hey Eric, This is not an area that I know much on other than the fact that some homes on city water ... | |
| Changing a Delta tub faucet to Moen | 9/26/2007 |
| Q: I have a 10 yr old Delta tub faucet. I just bought a Moen brand. I noticed the valve in the wall ... A: Hey Cherron, Yes, it best to stay with the same brand because of that very problem. But even then ... | |
| leaking water line from water to toilet | 9/25/2007 |
| Q: please help...I replaced the guts of my toilet this weekend because it would not stop running. well ... A: Hey Nikki, Is it leaking at the connection after the shutoff valve or is the shutoff valve leaking? ... | |
| Leaking Faucet | 9/23/2007 |
| Q: My Father and I have spent all day trying to fix a leak in out bathroom. We have a 30 year old home ... A: I feel your pain. Did you use white PVC tape (Plumbers Tape) on any of the threaded connections? ... | |
| sorry | 9/22/2007 |
| Q: Carolyn: Please excuse me for addressing you as "sir" in my previous question. ... A: Hey Dan, Now I understand the confusion, I passed on your question because it goes pass my confort ... | |
| Shower faucet -stem | 9/22/2007 |
| Q: Shower faucet, (Gerber)is dripping. I have proper tools (wrench) do the job, however I can't remove ... A: Hey Jack, I have done everything that you have done and the darn thing wouldn't budge so I tried a ... | |
| ice maker | 9/21/2007 |
| Q: We purchased a new frig. about two years ago. The delivery crew set up the auto icemaker by tapping ... A: Hey Rand, LOL, so we meet again, LOL! Well, what I would do on this one it a kinda a temperary ... | |
| water pressure | 9/21/2007 |
| Q: We moved into a twenty year old home about 2 years ago. One of the first things we had done was the ... A: Hey Rand, What you described is what is called "Water Hammer". I think you need to adjust the ... | |
| no water from kitchen sink | 9/20/2007 |
| Q: I have no water,just a trickle,coming out of my kitchen sink only.However,when either handle is ... A: Hey Gaby, This is not my specialty but I can share a few sites with you and tell you what I think ... | |
| cold water knob | 9/19/2007 |
| Q: Carolyn, My mother and I are in our first flip house, and we bought the house out of ... A: Hey Chris, Can you find the maker name on the faucet anywhere? There are lots of Plumbing Houses ... | |
| Brown sludge in bathroom sinks | 9/17/2007 |
| Q: Came home and found brown sludge that must have come from the drain in one bathroom that has two ... A: Hey Jonathan, I think you need to check your drains for starters and possilbly run some cleaners ... | |
| Pause in Water Flow | 9/16/2007 |
| Q: My kitchen faucet often has a pause in water flow when first turned on. At times it will start with ... A: Hey Eva, Have you ever checked you screens in your faucets? That can't explain everything that you ... | |
| smelly tub drain | 9/12/2007 |
| Q: I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THERE IS ANYTHING THAT I CAN DO TO FRESHEN UP AND GET RID OF A SMELLY TUB ... A: Hey Alaica, Most likely you have hair caught down around your drain and it needs to be cleaned out ... | |
| Low pressure and humming in kitchen sink | 9/11/2007 |
| Q: The water pressure in the kitchen sink is really low. It doesn't matter if I have the hot water, ... A: Hey Leah, When you checked the screens did you see anything in them at all? Did you run the water ... | |
| Turning water off on vacation | 9/10/2007 |
| Q: I plan to leave my house for several weeks. There is a valve that turns the water off to my house ... A: Hey David, Just a few weeks... I might shut off your heater too, just in case. Gas and a closed up ... | |
| plumbing | 9/9/2007 |
| Q: Myone of the 3 toilets (downstairs) in my house seems to have a slow leak at the inflow pipe coming ... A: Hey Michael, Do you have a shut off at the wall for the toilet like the first picture of this site? ... | |
| shower drain | 9/8/2007 |
| Q: the floor in my bathroom (Linoleum)swelled up after I took a shower. when I peeled back the flooring ... A: Hey Marilyn, Yes, a plumbers snake will do the job for a clog if you can get it down the drain. Can ... | |
| kitchen sink sprayer | 9/8/2007 |
| Q: My sprayer on my kitchen sink was stuck "on" water would not come out of sink faucet when sprayer ... A: Hey Amy, This is not my area of expertise but I can share a website with you that I use to help on ... | |
| tub stop and toilet leak | 9/7/2007 |
| Q: When I take a shower, after about 5 minutes or so the water begins to puddle around the drain in the ... A: Hey Christy, You snake from inside the house and I will give you a site that will help better than I ... | |
| Pressure in pipes | 9/7/2007 |
| Q: All of a sudden when I turn my focet on I get a two second high pressure blast of water and then it ... A: Hey Mike, Are you on well water or city is my first question? If city, has your water suppler ... | |
| Water won't turn off from under sink! | 9/6/2007 |
| Q: I can't believe I got through. Anyway my problem is My kitchen single handle ball type faucet is ... A: Hey Loretta, You made it, I just hope I am worth it, :). Well, it is not that bad for starters, OK! ... | |
| Well Water - Fluctuating Pressure/Cloudy Water | 9/6/2007 |
| Q: I live about halfway between Atlanta and Columbus, GA. I have lived in this home since it was new 5 ... A: Hey Jack, This is not my specialty but I too have a well and I have found a few sites that have ... | |
| PLUMBING | 9/4/2007 |
| Q: My bathtub faucet drips about one drip every 3 seconds. This started last week. I have never done ... A: Hey Al, It sounds like your washers in your faucet are worn out and need replacing on the valve ... | |
| Low water preasure | 9/2/2007 |
| Q: I have just purchased an older home that has the old galvanized pipes.The water pressure in the home ... A: Hey Vanessa, You are welcome! Well, have you ever drained out your hot water heater? Sediment and ... | |
| Slow Drainage in Brand New Basement Shower | 9/2/2007 |
| Q: We just recently had our basement remodeled and had a shower installed. After using the new shower ... A: Hey Jennifer, You need to snake out your drain. If recent construction has taken place there is no ... | |
| random banging and thumping... | 9/1/2007 |
| Q: I live in a colonial style condo built in 1986. The Hot Water heater is NOT the original. The Hot ... A: Hey Annie, This is sounding like water hammer. Loose pipes, no air chamber and many other things ... | |
| leaky toilet bolt | 8/30/2007 |
| Q: I have a year old toilet that has a slow leak from one of the bolts connecting the tank to the seat. ... A: Hey Diana, I don't understand why it is leaking but Plumbers Goop is some wonderful stuff that will ... | |
| Low water preasure | 8/29/2007 |
| Q: I have just purchased an older home that has the old galvanized pipes.The water pressure in the home ... A: Hey Vanessa, I bet that your screen in your faucet (the aerator) has been blocked with sand or ... | |
| Deep-Well Problem | 8/29/2007 |
| Q: We have a 125' Deep-Well, and it's been working fairly good for about 2 years, 4 yrs ago we had a ... A: Hey Linda, This is not my area but what I can do here is share a website or two with you and hope to ... | |
| Low water pressure | 8/28/2007 |
| Q: My problem is in the bathroom sink. All of a sudden there is NO water pressure , we have looked ... A: Hey Brenda, I think your screen is blocked. Unscrew the head of the faucet off and look what is ... | |
| GARBAGE DISPOSAL REMOVAL | 8/28/2007 |
| Q: I have no power no power to my garbage disposal, so I am assuming the motor is dead...I have checked ... A: Hey Pat, If you are handy, you can do this, OK. But the biggy is do you have tools? And can you ... | |
| pressure tank | 8/27/2007 |
| Q: I am on a well system with a 5-year old Craftman tank model 390.291758. Is it a "bladder tank"? I ... A: Hey Alex, What I think is happening and I also have a well, is that for some reason, the sides of ... | |
| portable dishwasher | 8/25/2007 |
| Q: Carolyn, I'm moving into a house whose owner converted it from a general store to a residential ... A: Hey Brian, No harm will be done, just make sure the drain is held in place when you use it or you ... | |
| Bath single faucet replacement | 8/24/2007 |
| Q: I replaced the shower hot/clod water head. Now the hot water comes when I turn the faucet right ... A: Hey Andrew, One of the pros will probably know for sure, but on some brands/models, that can happen ... | |
| winterization | 8/24/2007 |
| Q: The house will be vacant Nov thur Feb as I will be spending this time in warmer climates. I was ... A: Hey Gene, I found a website or two that better explains what you should do quicker that I could, :). ... | |
| weird toilet issue | 8/23/2007 |
| Q: Came back from vacation and all the toilets in the house had brown matter in them. There are 2 ... A: Hey Chase, I think what you are growing is brown algae in your tank while you were away. Yes, ... | |
| Hot water running dirty | 8/23/2007 |
| Q: For the past year if I turn my hot water on first in my bath tub it makes a rumbling sound and the ... A: Hey Lisette, You need to flush out your hot water heater. This is something that everyone should do ... | |
| Stinky bathroom | 8/22/2007 |
| Q: We built our house 2 1/2 years ago, and occasionally get a smell coming from our guest bathroom that ... A: Hey Lindsey, I would first snake the sink drain and see if you have something hung up in it, like ... | |
| Bathroom sink faucet stopped working | 8/22/2007 |
| Q: my bathroom sink faucet stopped working recently and my husband decided that it probably needed to ... A: Hey Annette, I am not sure what to tell you to do here that you most likely have not done, like make ... | |
| moaning pipes | 8/21/2007 |
| Q: every so often I get a medium to load constant moan in my pipes. It will go a way by itself after a ... A: Hey Darin, All I can do here is send you to a site that talks about noises and l hope that something ... | |
| humming noise in hot water heater | 8/20/2007 |
| Q: We live in a 3 year old house, which is very well built according to the inspector who checked ... A: Hey Debra, First, I suggest that you flush your waterheater out, this is something that should be ... | |
| protecting pipes | 8/19/2007 |
| Q: I have remodeled an old cabin. I have no crawl space, but have some plywood around the bottom of ... A: Hey Hilary, Yes, if it was me, I would wrap with HT (heat tracing) because I don't ever want to be ... | |
| fixing the finish of a sink.. | 8/19/2007 |
| Q: Carolyn, This may be a tough one. I put in a Pegasus kitchen sink about a year ago. It is a ... A: Hey Gary, Is Anthracite sandable, like can you actally use a little sand paper on it? Just how deep ... | |
| Plumbing | 8/18/2007 |
| Q: My dishwasher and sink booth drain out trough my disposal. When I drain my sink water out through ... A: Hey Joe, Because the Plumber who plumbed it messed up or was lazy! Never would I have done that ... | |
| 240 volt submersible water pump | 8/17/2007 |
| Q: I have had this current pump running for around 5 years. Last year in the summer it started cutting ... A: Hey David, First, this is not my area of knowledge but I can send you to a few sites that may help, ... | |
| smelly kitchen | 8/17/2007 |
| Q: I have a house that is at least 50 years old. We live in a rural small cotton producing town with ... A: Hey Carrie, I would use Clorox. If it is good enought to use in my well it should work here. But ... | |
| replacing faucets | 8/14/2007 |
| Q: We have just purchased an older home and would like to replace the 70's faucets with something ... A: Hey MJ, Sometimes you can get lucky and match up to your existing fixtures. Just get the name of ... | |
| Slow running water inside house but on on the outside | 8/14/2007 |
| Q: Wwater in the house is running very slow but on the outside pipes there are running fine.What could ... A: Hey Henderson, Is it running slow in the bath tub as well? If not then the problem is in the ... | |
| toilet noise | 8/13/2007 |
| Q: After repeatedly flushing my toilet it did not refill with water and a few hours later I noticed the ... A: Hey Mary, There is this thing called the "Flapper" that lifts up and down in the bottom of the tank ... | |
| hot water pressure | 8/8/2007 |
| Q: We have low hot water pressure throughout the house. Kitchen seems to be fine just the two bathrooms ... A: Hey John, My first question is when was the last time that you drained you water heater and flushed ... | |
| residential lift station | 8/8/2007 |
| Q: I'm interested in buying a cottage on a lake in Maine. The house has no indoor plumbing but has a ... A: Hey Ed, I am not an expert in residential life stations but I can send you to a few websites that ... | |
| leaking shower faucet | 8/7/2007 |
| Q: I just moved into a new house. One thing that was picked up on the home inspection was the faucet ... A: Hey Eric, Let me send you a website that can help you to fix this, it just sounds to me like a ... | |
| New sink | 8/5/2007 |
| Q: We currently have a 2 drain partintioned sink with theright drain used for the garbage disposal. We ... A: Hey Lori, Sometimes you just have to cut the plumbing up and reinstall new connections to fit and ... | |
| no hot water side pressure at kitchen faucet | 8/5/2007 |
| Q: I have a problem that just happened this morning. I had the kitchen faucet on hot all the way open ... A: Hey John, I bet that the washer or diverter has given up the glost! How old is it? That you know ... | |
| plumbing renovation | 8/4/2007 |
| Q: Where can I find good information for the best type of pipe or tubing and fixtures for a major ... A: Hey K, Here is a site that talks about tankless water heaters: ... | |
| Moen Ballcock replacement | 8/4/2007 |
| Q: The water refill orginally was very fast- this new one is REALLY slow.Did we miss an adjustment ... A: Hey Karen, All I can do is to send you to a website that I hope will help answer this question for ... | |
| bathroom sink | 8/3/2007 |
| Q: While unclogging my bathroom sink, I took the pipes under the sink apart. There is a straight pipe ... A: Hey Betty, Is it up near the sink drain that it is leaking, if so I suggest Plumbers Goop. Just ... | |
| single sink to a double sink | 8/3/2007 |
| Q: i want to install a double bowl counter top in my bathroom. the current counter top has a single ... A: Hey Jaylene, I think that you can match up somehow but you need to know the exact size fittings you ... | |
| tub/shower pressure | 8/2/2007 |
| Q: My husband and I have been living in our home for a little over a year now. It is not new ... A: Hey Juli, I have the same problem in my guest shower and it is the diverter. Now some spouts you ... | |
| toilet "phantom flush" | 8/2/2007 |
| Q: I have for some time been getting a so-called phantom flush from my toilet tank, where it will ... A: Hey Bob, This one is interesting, but it has to do with the water pressure changing and maybe a ... | |
| single sink to a double sink | 8/1/2007 |
| Q: i want to install a double bowl counter top in my bathroom. the current counter top has a single ... A: Hey Jaylene, Yes, you just have to install two tee's off the hot and cold to tie them to and then I ... | |
| shower faucet | 4/29/2007 |
| Q: Greetings, the screw has broken off into my hot water knob in my shower. The leaking head is now ... A: Hey Carmalita, Did the screw break off flush with the seat? If it didn't, you might be able to grab ... | |
| backup tubs/toilets | 4/24/2007 |
| Q: I live in a trailer house..1650 sq feet. two bath. I ran my washer the other day and now both of my ... A: Hey Stacey, Yes, you are really in need of a plumber now and stop flushing until you do get one out ... | |
| Cold water no hot water, then later, hot water returns | 4/22/2007 |
| Q: What would cause hot water to be absent in all faucets, then appear again within an hour? I thought ... A: Hey Sydney, This is not an area that I claim to know anything, OK. But here is a couple wetsites ... | |
| toilet repair | 4/21/2007 |
| Q: our toilet has the regular old fashioned float in the tank. recently when flushed, the bowl will ... A: Hey Milt, I will share with you a few websites that can help you troubleshoot. ... | |
| toilet | 4/21/2007 |
| Q: Everything on the toilet seems fine, until I flush. The water starts spinning and sucking in the ... A: Hey Adrienne, First, have you done anything inside the tank so far? If not, then good. Remove the ... | |
| Slow draining tub, broken stopper | 4/20/2007 |
| Q: I hope that you can help me. I have a 50 year old home with a tub drain that is probably as old. It ... A: Hey Doug, This is not my area of expertise but do call around and get a few more estimates before ... | |
| Is there any way so i can fix my shower hose ? | 4/20/2007 |
| Q: Ok. here's my problem : i have a Jacuzzi with the shower hose connected somewhere underneath it, i ... A: Hey Daniel, There has to be a way to get back in there to tighten that connection and seal it up ... | |
| sewer gas | 4/19/2007 |
| Q: could you tell me why my upstairs bathroom gurgles when we flush the toilet downstairs and has a ... A: Hey Judith, The gurgles scare me, that normally means a sewer backup is near, OK! When what was the ... | |
| sewage pipe cap | 4/19/2007 |
| Q: In the trap that contains the sewer pipes in my house, I had to remove the caps caps to drain the 5 ... A: Hey Jim, Do you have a Digital camera, if so take a picture of that it was on if you can or sketch ... | |
| washing machine leak | 4/18/2007 |
| Q: water has been puddling under washer. I finally found source of leak. When running on cold/warm, ... A: Hey Rob, Your diverter may be clogged. I have had this problem many times and keep an extra one on ... | |
| Extended Warranty for new home | 4/17/2007 |
| Q: I have recently bought a new home (seattle area) and my 1 year warranty is going to expire soon. I ... A: Hey Pavan, I am not one to waste my hard earned money, but I am willing to shop around and get the ... | |
| Water heater replacement | 4/17/2007 |
| Q: 50 gal electric water heater installed for $689.00. Is this a good price? I live in the Baltimore ... A: Hey Rob, I did a search and found that if you are paying over twice what the material cost is then ... | |
| Boiler keeps cutting out/flame goes out | 4/17/2007 |
| Q: i am a young female in my first home and pretty useless when it comes to things like this, so i'd ... A: Hey Lauren, This is not my area of knowledge, but I am going to look into this and see what I can ... | |
| Bathroom Shower | 4/16/2007 |
| Q: When I turn on my single handle shower the pipes bang if I try to set it in the warn area, If I go ... A: Hey Dennis, What you are talking sounds like water hammer. I am sending you a website that can ... | |
| Broken Seal on Water Heater | 4/16/2007 |
| Q: I have a slow leak that is coming from the top of a water heater near the T/P valve. I'm thinking I ... A: Hey Nate, If it is around the connection, and is threaded you should use PVC tape on it. But you ... | |
| Gurgling sound in tub | 3/29/2007 |
| Q: Every time the stool is flushed it produces a loud gurgle in the tub and floor drain in the ... A: Hey Michelle, This is normally a sign that you are developing a backup and need to clear your lines. ... | |
| pressure in plumbing system too high | 3/29/2007 |
| Q: My water heater has a constant leak and it's coming from the t&p relief valve. I know these valves ... A: Hey Lawrence, I am not an expert on heaters but I do know of some websites that can help ... | |
| well water presure is low | 3/28/2007 |
| Q: This is the second day that my water pressure is low. I have checked the pressure in the tank and it ... A: Hey Enrique, I am not an expert in this area, but I do have one and I have a site that I will share ... | |
| rotten egg smell | 3/26/2007 |
| Q: In the kitchen sink I get the rotten egg smell when I use the hot water. a plumber came to fix ... A: Hey Cathy, Are you sure it is just the hot water? I am going to send you a website that talks about ... | |
| Water Hose | 3/25/2007 |
| Q: We recently bought a home but when we use the outdoor water hose it makes a sound similar to the ... A: Hey Tina, There should be no sound other than the sound of running water so what may be going on is ... | |
| electrolysis | 3/25/2007 |
| Q: I have replaced one of my standpipes twice in the last 7 years due to excessive corrosion causing ... A: Hey Rich, I am going to send you to a few websites that can help you here, OK! ... | |
| Cast Iron Pipes | 3/22/2007 |
| Q: Just took over as president board of directors, my condo. was built in 1974. First floor is covered ... A: Hey Luis, What I am going to do here is send you several sites that talk about this and so you can ... | |
| Shower repair | 3/22/2007 |
| Q: I have a single handle shower (delta) with a ball valve. The cold water works fine but the hot is ... A: Hey Kel, If you have already tried replacing all the parts to no prevail, it may be time to just ... | |
| Well Pressure Tank Cycling | 3/21/2007 |
| Q: Well is 140' deep with a submersed pump. Pressure tank is bladder style and runs 40 - 60 psi. ... A: Hey Steve, When was the last time you replaced your pressure switch (~$20.00)? I think that may be ... | |
| rusty water | 3/20/2007 |
| Q: I had new bathtub and fixtures replaced couple of months ago and ever since then, there is rust in ... A: Hey Janet, Sounds like you stirred things up with the new installation and may need to replace some ... | |
| Squealing Toilet | 3/19/2007 |
| Q: My toilet just started squealing and the water doesn't seem to want to stop filling in the tank and ... A: Hey Kelly, Yes, indeed you can fix this yourself! I am going to send you a few websites that make ... | |
| plumbing in older mobile homes | 3/18/2007 |
| Q: Our mobile home was built in 1971. Recently the hot water has quit working. We have hot water to the ... A: Hey Liz, I have begun to learn that older mobile homes tend to get sediment build up in the pipes ... | |
| Very little hot water! | 3/18/2007 |
| Q: Carolyn, I have a 50 gallon Ruudglas Pacemaker electric water heater, that was installed last year. ... A: Hey Gus, I am going to send you a website or two that should help you troubleshoot this darn thing, ... | |
| water heater | 3/18/2007 |
| Q: I have an electric water heater I am trying to install. Can you tell me what wires are conected to ... A: Hey Nathan, I am going to send you a few websites that should help you out here, OK! But you should ... | |
| Ring down the commode | 3/18/2007 |
| Q: Can I retrieve my ring that may have gotten flushed? We have a septic tank - can I get to it before ... A: Hey Sonnie, Have you checked the trap in the toilet for starters? Beening so small it may have ... | |
| copper plumbing | 3/17/2007 |
| Q: My home is 16 years old and I have copper lines in my home for water. About 6 ft from my water meter ... A: Here is another site that really puts in in perspective! ~Carolyn~ ... | |
| shower | 3/17/2007 |
| Q: what causes water to come from the shower and faucet at the same time if the shower is on? A: Hey Pamela, That is what they call the diverter valve, it must be worn out. I will give you a ... | |
| washer empties into toilet? | 3/17/2007 |
| Q: Never ever saw this. When my washer emptied extra large load, I heard bubbling in the bathroom -- ... A: Hey Cat, You can do this, or you can get a boy friend, or your Dad, I can think of all kinds of ways ... | |
| washer empties into toilet? | 3/16/2007 |
| Q: Never ever saw this. When my washer emptied extra large load, I heard bubbling in the bathroom -- ... A: Hey Cat, Just how old is the plumbing in the trailer? They seem to get clogged with age and need ... | |
| Pressure switch | 3/16/2007 |
| Q: The pressure gauge switch is constantly clicking on and off. The pressure builds to 40 then drops ... A: Hey Paula, Here is a site that should help troubleshoot better than I can but I think you need to ... | |
| kithchen sink both sides are clogged | 3/16/2007 |
| Q: i am renting a house in Las Vegas and the landlord will not come over to unclog my kitchen sink. ... A: Hey Michelle, Do you own a wet/dry vacuum??? Can you rent a snake and run it down the drain? It ... | |
| main water supply off & bath faucet still drips | 2/21/2007 |
| Q: I have a Price Pfister kit to replace the entire bath fixtures, stems & seats. I turned off the ... A: Hey Linda, I am going to send you a few websites that may help you fix this problem, OK! But to ... | |
| floor drain gurgling | 2/21/2007 |
| Q: The floor drain in my utility room makes gurgling sounds when I get a good rain. You can look down ... A: Hey James, Be concerned! Do you have a septic tank, or city sewer? If septic tank, it may need ... | |
| Humming | 2/21/2007 |
| Q: My house is only 2 yrs old and my shower is making a VERY LOUD humming noise behind the shower head ... A: Hey Britt, I am sending you a few websites to help explain water hammer: ... | |
| Hot water leaks thru pipe that leads to outside | 2/20/2007 |
| Q: When I turn the cold side faucet to open on my water heater, hot water begins to run constantly thru ... A: Hey Pedro, I think you have found the drain valve on your heater for flushing the tank as a ... | |
| Toilet Flushing | 2/19/2007 |
| Q: I live in Florida, in a single story, 2 bath house. My toilet in the master bathroom doesn't flush ... A: Hey Crista, Here are a few websites that may help troubleshoot your problem. I hope they help and ... | |
| No pressure when flushing toilet | 2/19/2007 |
| Q: We've had a problem with out toilet for a week now. I've snaked the toilet and used a plunger ... A: Hey Roger, I am sending you a few websites that should help with this: ... | |
| sewer smell in singlewide mobile home | 2/18/2007 |
| Q: I have noticed off and on a sewage smell in my singlewide mobile home. Here in the past 2 weeks, it ... A: Hey Kaye, I am going to send you a few websites that may help you with this problem: ... | |
| vacant house froze up | 2/18/2007 |
| Q: buying a home in alaska, has not been winterized and is froze up, house is a foreclosure what should ... A: Hey Rebecca, All I can tell you here is to hope and pray that once you get some heat in there the ... | |
| drain problem | 2/18/2007 |
| Q: i'm haveing a drain problem i'm on a septic tank and well if some one has just gotten out of the tub ... A: Hey Jason, When was the last time you had your septic pumped out? It sounds like it may be time. I ... | |
| Slow drains | 2/17/2007 |
| Q: The sinks in the bathrooms and kitchen along with the bathtub and toilets all drain slowly. Do I ... A: Hey Richard, First, are you on city sewer or septic tank? If city, then you may need to snake you ... | |
| Pipe noises | 2/17/2007 |
| Q: After my toilet tank is finished filling up after I flush it the pipes make a load noise when the ... A: Hey Bob, That you are experiencing is called water hammer and it can be distructive on you plumbing ... | |
| Well pumping system | 1/31/2007 |
| Q: I have a deep well system, 55 feet, pump and pressure tank. The pump runs as it should and shuts off ... A: Hey Ed, I have a website that may help explain better than I can. But I think you may need to add a ... | |
| Venting drains | 1/30/2007 |
| Q: I am working on a building to live in. I am now at the point to run my drain lines. I know the size ... A: Hey Mr. Mark, You only need one roof vent home, pending on actual size, say 1000 sq ft per "The ... | |
| ejector pumps | 1/30/2007 |
| Q: my ejector pump overflowed and the water has now gone down. however, the fuse blew and everytime i ... A: Hey Mark, I am not familiar with ejector pumps but well pumps I am, so I am sending you this site ... | |
| dryers | 1/30/2007 |
| Q: If a dryer is hooked up in a laundery room that is enclosed, if the dryer vent is not installed, and ... A: Hey Suanne, You have to vent the hose out of the house, you may put it thru the floor but the best ... | |
| Leaking Shower Head | 1/29/2007 |
| Q: I have a Delta Monitor shower fixture and the shower head continues to drip/leak after I turn off ... A: Hey Annie, I am going to share with you a site or two that will walk you thru this repair, OK! ... | |
| no water-well pump | 1/29/2007 |
| Q: We have had good water pressure for 2 years we live here. Pump maybe 20 yrs. old Every now and then, ... A: Hey Paul, I think it is the contacts, it was in mine. I had ants to get into mine and short out my ... | |
| NO WATER? | 1/29/2007 |
| Q: WAS RUNNING WATER TO FILL BATHTUB. THEN THERE WAS NO WATER.PUMP IS RUNIING AND THERE IS PRESSURE IN ... A: Hey Joey, Do you live in a cold climate? Like freezing? It may be a frozen pipe?? I am going to ... | |
| bathtub faucet/spout | 1/28/2007 |
| Q: My bathtub spout squeaks very loudly when I use the shower. I had a plumber come and he replaced ... A: Hey Lucy, If you want to try, I will show you several websites that can walk you thru whatever you ... | |
| banging pipes | 1/28/2007 |
| Q: We live in a two story house that is 2 yrs old with 4 bathrooms on the first and second floor. We ... A: Hey Gary, This is water hammer! I will share a few sites with you so that you will be better aware ... | |
| toilets | 1/28/2007 |
| Q: i am having a problem with my bowl i bought a new wax ring and now the toilet wont screw in right to ... A: Hey David, I am going to share with you a few websites that should help you get this thing tighten ... | |
| toilet won't work!! | 1/27/2007 |
| Q: After flusing my toilet it fills up like it is going to overflow but stop right at the rim then it ... A: Hey Kate, I am going to send you several websites that I hope can help you determine what we have ... | |
| Plumbing | 1/27/2007 |
| Q: It is the flange that is broken. the web sites you gave were great but didn't help with a broken ... A: Hey Darlene, Worst case you will have to cut off the old flange and install a new one, in doing so ... | |
| no pressure at faucets | 1/27/2007 |
| Q: have trouble i have put in a new pressure swithc ,have submersable pump in well it pumps water to ... A: Hey Tim, How old is your faucet and have you ever checked the screen in your aerator? They ... | |
| frozen pipes | 1/27/2007 |
| Q: My elderly neighbor has a 14x70 1989 mobile home, she did NOT realize that the heat tape on her ... A: Hey Louis, I am sharing with you a website or two that my help but there is no quick fix here, just ... | |
| Plumbing | 1/27/2007 |
| Q: I put down a new floor in our bathroom. After removing the toilet bowl from the floor I noticed that ... A: Hey Darlene, It may look like cement but it should just be puddy that has gotten hard and it should ... | |
| Main sewer drain | 1/26/2007 |
| Q: i live in Houston (fortbend county) i have been having several back up, but my problem is i cannot ... A: Hey Carol, Can you get under your home, like thru a crawl space or basement? If so you should be ... | |
| plumbing | 1/26/2007 |
| Q: this morning i noticed my laundry tub in the basement fills with whatever drains from my kitchen ... A: Hey Sara, It sounds to me like you have a definite blockage and it is getting worst. Have you tried ... | |
| plumbing cleanout | 1/26/2007 |
| Q: I have a question regarding the drain cleanout for my shower. To start with, I've got water backing ... A: Hey Steve, Lets try something before we bother messing with the cleanout, OK! If may be that both ... | |
| plumbig | 1/26/2007 |
| Q: All my water is working, except for the kitchen sink. I can't find any leaks. A: Hey Gwen, Sometimes debri gets caught up in the screens of the faucet and cloggs the water. So try ... | |
| new drain pipe for bathtub | 1/26/2007 |
| Q: i jusst find out this website , very interesting, i want to add a new bathtub to my room , this room ... A: Hey Kevin, Where there is a will, there is a way, LOL! I will share with you a websites that will ... | |
| backed up tiolet | 1/25/2007 |
| Q: I recently bought a house. My toilet is plugged up but when i try to use the plunger it doesn't ... A: Hey Bryan, Have you been hearing gurgling sounds in your tub drains, I did when my septic tank ... | |
| toilet problem | 1/25/2007 |
| Q: when my dad flushed the toilet and he sat down on it,when the toilet got filled up with water why ... A: LOL, Hey Bill, Is it still working? Did it happen more than once? I am not clear as to the state ... | |
| tub overflow | 1/25/2007 |
| Q: please tell me if it is normal for the overflow in my bathtub to ooze out soapy suds while/after the ... A: Hey Kim, You mush be using alot of soap for it to be coming up the overflow, try cutting back a ... | |
| humming behind shower wall | 1/24/2007 |
| Q: the noise is constant. It's a humming vibrating noise. It does not change when water is on. I hear ... A: Hey Elizabeth, It sounds like you have a loose pipe to me. I am going to send you to a site or two ... | |
| toilet won't flush right | 1/24/2007 |
| Q: my toilet is not flushing right we don't have any kids yet but one on the way. so it just me and my ... A: Hey Sandy, First, I am sure that you both have tryed plunging it, right? Have you replaced the ... | |
| Groaning Pipes | 1/24/2007 |
| Q: the plumbing pipes in my walls started getting upset about 6 months ago. It only seems to happen ... A: Hey Eric, LOL, I just love your perspective, so refreshing, LOL! Well, let me tell you for starters ... | |
| water heater flooding | 1/24/2007 |
| Q: It was replaced today. The carpet in my bedroom is wet and smells mildewy. My tile floor is also ... A: Hey Vance, Is you landlord paying for the repairs or are you? If he is and he should, whatever is ... | |
| water heater flooding | 1/23/2007 |
| Q: I discovered I have a leaky (badly) water heater. I rent a single wide mobile home. The bedroom ... A: Hey Vance, As for the water heater, it needs to be replaced ASAP! As for the hot water in it, it ... | |
| Plumbing | 1/22/2007 |
| Q: I have a problem with my toilet. I have 1 on the main floor and 1 in the basement. When you flush ... A: Hey Kathy, This can be several things, so here are two sites that should help you to sort out your ... | |
| shower back up | 1/21/2007 |
| Q: I have a problem with my shower. At times it drains slowly so I have used draino/liguid plumber ... A: Hey Michelle, Can you remove the drain cover and get under it? If you can you may find lots of hair ... | |
| Odor coming from Toilet | 1/20/2007 |
| Q: We have a sweet smelling odor for the past few months coming from our toilet in the master bedroom. ... A: Hew Maria, How old is the wax ring that the toilet is sitting on is my first question? No smell ... | |
| Foul toilet smell | 1/19/2007 |
| Q: We just changed the whole sewage system few months ago. We are now having bad sewer gas coming out ... A: Hey Bichthoa, I found a site that may help you sort this one out, but I think the problem falls in ... | |
| Clogged toilet drain line | 1/19/2007 |
| Q: I accidently dropped a 3 oz tube of hair gel in the toilet as it was finishing the flush. I have ... A: Hey Amy, You may not like this but I am hoping that the tube is stuck in the bend of the toilet and ... | |
| New Water Heater | 1/19/2007 |
| Q: Just installed a new AOSmith 55 gal. hot water heater. Turned the temp. to 130 degrees. How come ... A: Hey Diana, I have found a site that may help you: http://www.terrylove.com/faq.htm#waterheater Q. ... | |
| Bathroom renovation | 1/18/2007 |
| Q: We have one bath in our home. It is an old home. It has cast iron pipes for the plumbing. We want to ... A: Hey Mary, Yes, PVC is replacing the old cast iron, it is, to me easier to work with. And I am going ... | |
| water heater? | 1/18/2007 |
| Q: I have heat in my house but there is no hot water coming out of the shower or sinks. Is there a way ... A: Hey Joel, First, have you checked the breaker box to see if the circuit popped? It is normally on ... | |
| broken pipe betweem 2 bathrooms | 1/14/2007 |
| Q: there is a broken cold water pipe under the slab, between two bathrooms in the house. i removed the ... A: Hey Robert, I am going to give you a site to check out and hope that it will head you in the right ... | |
| bath tub clog and stopper | 1/14/2007 |
| Q: I live in a condo building built in the 80s. I have a clog in my bath tub and I was going to roto it ... A: LOL, Hey MJ, I so understand, Do you have a overflow plate above your drain would be my first ... | |
| kitchen sink | 1/13/2007 |
| Q: I have a new home that has been built for one year now,the water in the kitchen sink comes out very ... A: Hey Elizabeth, Are you saying that you have you cleaned out your screen? More likely you have grit ... | |
| Moen kitchen faucet | 1/12/2007 |
| Q: I am adding to the question previously asked. We have removed the Phillips screw and note that the ... A: Hey Nancy, There should be a washer on the bottom of the valve stem that needs to be replaced and it ... | |
| shutoff valve | 1/11/2007 |
| Q: I have a copper pipe connected to the washng machine shutoff valve and also has another shutoff ... A: Hey Susan, You may just need to replace the washer in the valve if you can just shut off the water ... | |
| Slow leak from bathtub faucet | 1/10/2007 |
| Q: Hey, We have a bathtub shower combination and a few weeks ago the bathtub faucet which does not have ... A: Hey Josh, It sounds like a worn out washer. To replace it you will need to know where the water ... | |
| bathtub repair | 1/8/2007 |
| Q: I have a tub/shower insert in my bathroom and a hole has appeared on the bottom of the tub. It is ... A: Hey Bud, It sounds like a stress crack and at some point in time you will need to replace it but you ... | |
| Moving sink plumbing to another wall | 1/7/2007 |
| Q: I have a 4' wide by 8' long bathroom, on the 1st floor, with only a sink and toilet against the far ... A: Hey Dawn, It can be done but it will be major modifications. It is alway easier to install new than ... | |
| plumbing - water shut off valves | 1/3/2007 |
| Q: I have a leak under the bathroom sink at the shut off valve. I can't seem to find anything online ... A: Hey Lynne, My first question is do you know where the main shut-off is to your home? If this valve ... | |
| stuck shower facuet | 1/3/2007 |
| Q: I have a pull out shower knob. It is so hard to pull out. What causes this and can I fix it. Thanks ... A: Hey Lynn, You have the type of shower diverter that has to be replace, it is worn out. If you had a ... | |
| Toilet leaks | 1/2/2007 |
| Q: My toilet is leaking at the base - it leaks for awhile and stops - it appears that the water level ... A: Hey Jim, Go buy a How To Book and make sure it has bathrooms in it and it will walk you thru the ... | |
| Shower valve | 1/2/2007 |
| Q: First, two facts: I rent and my landlord is loathe to pay for minor problems. Second, I have a very ... A: Hey Sue, What I think has happened is that the plumber may have put too large/thick a washer in the ... | |
| pipes | 1/2/2007 |
| Q: why do my pipes make a cluncking noise when i put the washer on or the taps A: Hey Greg, It could be something as simple as loose pipes and it could be water hammer. Back in the ... | |
| PEX pipe to shut off valve | 1/2/2007 |
| Q: Is it at all possible to run PEX flexible pipe to a toilet shut off valve? A: Hey Chuck, Are you talking about Flexible Pipe from back of toilet to shut-off? If so, yes. I love ... | |
| itchen Sink | 1/2/2007 |
| Q: hope you can help. I have recently installed a new kitchen and replaced a single sink with a ... A: Hey Matthew, It should work but there will always be a likely hood that someday it may very well get ... | |
| shower/tub temperature changes | 1/2/2007 |
| Q: Shower starts off hot for couple of minutes then turns warm and stays warm(if after shower turns ... A: Hey Jeff, Thanks for keeping me on my toes here, I have never looked into these before. And from ... | |
| kitchen faucett, low water presure | 1/2/2007 |
| Q: Please help, My kitchen faucet all of the sudden has very low water pressure, both for the hot ... A: Hey Claudia, You may have sediment caught up in the screen in your faucet. If you can unscrew the ... | |
| toilet repair | 1/1/2007 |
| Q: My toilet keeps running, so I tied up the ballcock (?)and of course it won't flush until I untie it ... A: Hey Anne, It sounds to me like you have an old flapper in the bottom of your tank and the rubber has ... | |
| Running water in toilet bowl. | 1/1/2007 |
| Q: Water runs in the toilet tank upstairs automatically when the toilets downstairs are flushed or ... A: Hey Kevin, How long has it been since you have replaced the flapper in the toilet? When they get ... | |
| gurgling in toliet | 12/31/2006 |
| Q: when i take a shower the toilet makes a gurgling noise and then the water backs up in the shower ... A: Hey Scott, Do you have a septic tank??? When was the last time it was pumped out??? If you don't ... | |
| clogged kitchen sink | 12/31/2006 |
| Q: My question is, about 5 years ago I had a clog in my kitchen water pipe and at that time a plummer ... A: Hey Denise, I am afraid you need more force but be careful not to over torque. Men always tighten ... | |
| moen bathroom faucet | 12/31/2006 |
| Q: How to reconnect threaded pipe ending to copper tubing so braided faucet connector can be attached? A: Hey Lenny, I am confused here with why you have copper tubing? Do you have a shut-off valve under ... | |
| Inadequate hot water for tub | 12/31/2006 |
| Q: We have a large, oval tub in our master bath that is approximately 34" wide, 60" long and 15" deep. ... A: Hey Tom, I so understand where you are coming from. But I don't think I can be much help other that ... | |
| BLOCKED MAIN WATER LINE | 12/31/2006 |
| Q: EVERY TIME I DO LAUNDRY MY WATER BACKS UP INTO THE BATHROOM SINK, TOILET AND TUB.... HOW DO I GET ... A: Hey Chrissy, All I can tell you here is that the main line needs to be snaked and pending on just ... | |
| shower | 12/31/2006 |
| Q: I have a leak in the cold water knob on my 2 knob shower. Don't know the brand name but it is a 2 ... A: Hey Clayon, All I can tell you is to spray some penetrating oil around the stem and let it sit a ... | |
| leak around base of toilet | 10/25/2006 |
| Q: I have a leak at one specific corner of the base of the toilet. I have installed toilets before and ... A: Hey Lori, All I can tell you is that maybe during installation of the new ring the toilet was ... | |
| plumbing - bathroom sink | 10/25/2006 |
| Q: My husband just installed a new faucet in our bathroom. It has a single handle. When operating it, ... A: Hey Dorothea, I hate to say it, but if it was me, I would remove the connection to the cold water ... | |
| connecting new bathroom sink drain | 10/25/2006 |
| Q: I'm in the process of installing a new vanity/sink. Problem is, the drain pipe comes out of the ... A: Hey John, Yes, there are connections that you can buy to match up to the new drain location. You ... | |
| kitchen sink/l/ chanel locks | 10/24/2006 |
| Q: what is a channel lock? And what is it used for A: Hey Tonnie, Go to this site and you will see what they look ... | |
| plumbing | 10/23/2006 |
| Q: I had high water pressure in my home (125 lbs checked with a gauge) and I installed a water pressure ... A: Hey Mark, I have mine set at 40psi and it works OK, but you may want to look into replacing your ... | |
| plumbing | 10/23/2006 |
| Q: I had to shut off water to the whole house. And every faucet works right, but the hot water, just in ... A: Hey Darla, It sounds like you have what they call water hammer. It is caused by to high a water ... | |
| No water through shower head | 10/23/2006 |
| Q: After I took a shower, I ran some Drano to clean out drain. My husband got in the tub a few hours ... A: Hey Lucy, Sorry but there is no way the two can affect the other here. But what has happened most ... | |
| commode | 10/23/2006 |
| Q: my commode leaks at the very bottom. I have changed wax rings. it will still leak sometime. A: Hey Margaret, In some cases 2 wax rings are required if some settling has occured in an older home ... | |
| in-sink-erator not working | 10/23/2006 |
| Q: The in-sink erator at home just suddenly stopped working and now when I flip the switch is not ... A: Hey Simeon, Are you talking about a garbage disposal? I think that you are and if so most have a ... | |
| how to retrieve something flushed down toilet | 10/22/2006 |
| Q: Help! I have two toilets upstairs and one downstairs. This evening I accidentally flushed an ... A: Hey Ann, I am afraid that unless you have a septic tank what you have lost may not be retrievable, ... | |
| 110 vs 220 wiring and Amount of amps | 10/20/2006 |
| Q: Because you are knowledgeable with electricity and I am so frustrated with my problem (not ... A: Hey Josie, Your consumption in Kva will be the same either way you go which is what the power ... | |
| 3/4 " PVC pipes extending from an outer wall | 10/19/2006 |
| Q: My house is Pier and Beam and was built in the 1950s. The kitchen sink (with disposal) is on an ... A: Hey S, My first question back at ya would be do you have an A/C unit in your home and if so do you ... | |
| Mixing valve not working properly | 10/18/2006 |
| Q: I have a tub/shower faucet unit that is about 50 years old. When I turn the mixing valve from tub ... A: Hey Sue, It sounds to me like your diverter is worn out. Not knowing what kind of fixture you have ... | |
| plumbing | 10/17/2006 |
| Q: our 'Centex" house is 15 years old all of the plumbing my hubby says is backwards. All the faucets ... A: Hey Chris, Yes, it was mistake by the plumber, actually they were not paying attention! But in ... | |
| TUB DRAIN | 10/16/2006 |
| Q: MY TUB DRAIN IS LEAKING. CAN I JUST PUT SOME PLUMBERS GOO AROUND WHERE THE PIPE GOES INTO THE TUB? A: Hey Lorraine, Yes, you can! I love that stuff and when it comes to certain leaks, I believe it will ... | |
| Kitchen sink hot water running slow? | 10/15/2006 |
| Q: Hot water runs real slow in the kitchen sink only. Rest of the house is fine and the cold water is ... A: Hey Garnet, After thinking about this for a minute I only could come up with one thing that could be ... | |
| leak | 10/12/2006 |
| Q: ok, if i understand you right, i need to buy a new connector that goes from the bottom on the tiolet ... A: Hey James, No, you do not have to turn off the Main, all you have to do is turn off the "valve", ... | |
| leak | 10/12/2006 |
| Q: at home, there is a leak...on the bottom of the tiolet is a small pipe, and this pipe is connected ... A: Hey James, First, let me name a few things for you so that you can understand what I am telling you, ... | |
| "Stub-out" | 10/12/2006 |
| Q: "Please explain in full details with your answers and give examples. (1) What is the plumber's ... A: Hey Ricky, First, I am not a professional but I will try and give you in laymen's terms what these ... | |
| shower faucet | 10/11/2006 |
| Q: When I shut off the shower the hot water handle is stripped, if i turn to shower only it will shut ... A: Hey Scott, Most likely it is not leaking behind the wall, it sounds like you need to replace a few ... | |
| smell in bathroom | 10/9/2006 |
| Q: We talked to our landlord about the wax seal because that was a suggestion from another person. He ... A: Hey Juli, This is puzzling for sure, but knowing how men are and how bad their aim is, it is ... | |
| PVC WATER LINES | 10/9/2006 |
| Q: Can pvc be used under a house to replace old water lines, if so what kind. A: Hey Don, Yes, PVC can be used under the house, I had all my old copper pipe replaced with it and as ... | |
| Hard to remove tub knob | 10/7/2006 |
| Q: We recently viewed a question asked of you and got the answer on how to fix a leaky tub faucet. ... A: Hey Kim, There should be a cap in the middle of the knob the can be popped off with a small screw ... | |
| smell in bathroom | 10/7/2006 |
| Q: We have a distinct urine smell in our bathroom. A plumber has checked for leaks everywhere, we have ... A: Hey Juli, The only thing that I can think of is that you have a bad seal in your wax ring under your ... | |
| slow bathtub drain | 9/26/2006 |
| Q: I have a bathtub that drains very slowly. It is probably hair as 6 s share this bathroom. I ... A: Hey Laura, You must have a cheap tub fixture if it doesn't have a screw in it to remove, darn it! ... | |
| Shower repair | 9/23/2006 |
| Q: In our rental we have a shower stall that has the insert in the bottom and formica on the walls. The ... A: Hey Laurel, When you replaced the head, did you use pipe treading tape around the connection, if not ... | |
| water around base of toilet | 9/15/2006 |
| Q: Recently found small amount of clear water seems to be comming from base of toilet, for now it's ... A: Hey Mario, This is not good and it may be a leak in the line instead of from the toilet. Check the ... | |
| Cannot fill up tub through faucet just shower head | 9/3/2006 |
| Q: I cannot fill up the tub via the faucet. The shower head is the only this that works. What is the ... A: Hey Patti, You are right on, most likely it is just that! Pending on just what kind you have will ... | |
| Leaky Tub Faucet | 9/1/2006 |
| Q: After your advice and my research, I have replaced the entire stem in both handles as well as the ... A: Hey Christie, Give it some time to seat and see if it gets better, sometimes the washers are hard ... | |
| Squealing Water | 8/31/2006 |
| Q: When we turn on our kitchen sink, there is a high pitch noise that won't go away, and it doesn't ... A: Hey Karen, You need to see if you can adjust the water pressure in your home. In some homes there ... | |
| Faucet screw stuck | 8/27/2006 |
| Q: This is gonna be an easy one for you: the faucet got stuck, more exactly the screw holding it. It is ... A: Hey Andrew, All you need to do is tap it with the Phillips screwdriver and a hammer ntil you get a ... | |
| washing machine plumbing | 8/26/2006 |
| Q: i have just bought a new machine that requires only cold feed, at present i have hot and cold, i ... A: Hey Wendy, It sounds to me like your valve needs a new washer in it, the water should stop ... | |
| Main water supply shutoff in a house | 8/26/2006 |
| Q: I read your excellent instructions for how to repair a leaky tub faucet. I am pretty sure I can do ... A: Hey Leslie, Your main may be at the street where the city can shut it off and you may not have one ... | |
| Noise coming from pipes | 8/22/2006 |
| Q: What causes a loud noise to come from the pipes every time the faucet is turned on or the toilet is ... A: Hey Mark, That is called water hammer and it has to do with pressure build up in the lines, you can ... | |
| reusing a pedestal sink | 8/22/2006 |
| Q: I'd like to reuse the sink portion of my pedestal sink and mount it is a cabinet. Do you think this ... A: Hey Linda, You may try to reuse the sink but know that you may have to cut the opening in your ... | |
| toilet water leak | 8/22/2006 |
| Q: I have a Kohler 1.6 gal toilet that just recently developed a water leak from the inlet nut on the ... A: Hey Randy, All I can tell you after you have done all that is to buy some Plumbers Goop and put it ... | |
| bath tub water remains | 8/19/2006 |
| Q: I came home from vacation to find my tub black with gook, I cleaned it and washed the tub. Today ... A: Hey Lori, You have a blockage and it needs to be snaked somewhere in the main line below you and ... | |
| Hot water heater | 8/19/2006 |
| Q: How long should an anode in a hot water heater last? Had a new one installed last August (1 yr ago) ... A: Hey Marty, There are two elements in most heaters so that may be part of the problem but they should ... | |
| Chnage from well water to city water | 8/17/2006 |
| Q: I just bought a house my new house is running well water. I want to change from well to city water. ... A: Hey Cecil, It will cost you to hook up and install, dig a new line and install a meter and unless ... | |
| Wet Spot on 2 Basement Walls | 8/16/2006 |
| Q: I live in a concrete stucco house with a full underground, poured wall basement. There is no door ... A: Hey Shelly, This is not my area of comfort but from what I have experienced first hand is this, ... | |
| We have a new hot water heater, but are getting only luke warm water upstairs? | 8/15/2006 |
| Q: We replaced the hotwater heater 6 months ago. After going away for 4 nights we returned to the water ... A: Hey Robin, It sounds to me like you need to up your temperature on the tank and see if that solves ... | |
| Plumbing in the home | 8/15/2006 |
| Q: Re: Cortez (cort) Cate I enjoyed your answer to the "Drain pipe/drain hole positioning in a shower ... A: Hey Craig, Concrete is a problem my friend, unless you can raise the shower base enough to drain ... | |
| Leaking Barn Hydrant | 8/14/2006 |
| Q: Would you be able to tell me how we would know if our barn hydrant is still leaking. We had to ... A: Hey Jinny, I would dig it out again and leave it open for a few days and see if it is condensation ... | |
| Water presure | 8/12/2006 |
| Q: I would like to increase my water presure in the house . How can I do that ? House is only 4 years ... A: Hey Jena, Do you have city water and a water regulator installed, if so you can increase the ... | |
| bathroom vanity/drain | 8/12/2006 |
| Q: I am going to (wanting to) move my bathroom sink about 10" right of the curretn drain. I am not ... A: Hey Tim, I thought I had already answered this but here goes again. As long as you keep in mind ... | |
| Water coming from showerhead and faucet | 8/12/2006 |
| Q: In my upstairs bathroom, when the valve is positioned to run from the showerhead, water runs from ... A: Hey JR, Do you have the type of shower that has a knob that you pull, you will have to replace the ... | |
| Kitchen faucet | 8/9/2006 |
| Q: We've lived in this house for 1 1/2 years and the water pressure has been fine until recently the ... A: Hey Leigh, It sounds to me like your diverter needs a new washer put in. If you have ever replaced ... | |
| Kitchen Faucet Finishes | 8/4/2006 |
| Q: What is the best finish for a kitchen faucet? Chrome, stainless steel, or polished nickel A: Hey Patti, All are good if you stay with the better quality but mostly it depends on taste and what ... | |
| purchasing a toilet | 7/24/2006 |
| Q: I've decided which toilet to purchase from a local home improvement store. They offer installation ... A: Hey Janet, The main question or something that you should verify is how far does it sit out from the ... | |
| mobile home drainage problem | 7/22/2006 |
| Q: We have lived in this 1980 Skyline 24'X 64' MH for 21 years w/ little to no problems. 6 mos ago ... A: Hey Mary, This is not my area of experise but I think you need to call and have someone clean your ... | |
| installing a toilet | 7/13/2006 |
| Q: I have to put in a toilet. The wax ring I bought says to put the wax side down and the plastic ... A: LOL, I have never been called that on here before, LOL! Hey Steve, The wax ring is going to seat and ... | |
| paint removal | 7/12/2006 |
| Q: Carolyn, I am hoping to do a mini makeover to my parents' bathroom while they are gone on vacation ... A: Hey Sara, They have many good spray on type paint strippers/removers that will do the job but all ... | |
| Mold in bathroom tile, drywall, kitchen below. | 7/10/2006 |
| Q: I have moved back to my home and want to learn to do own repairs. A shower tile fell off and tenant ... A: Hey Dave, My Dad replaced the tile in his home a few years ago and it turned out Great! So yes, a ... | |
| Water Pressure | 7/9/2006 |
| Q: The water pressure in my house has slowly gotten so poor that it is impossible to do two water ... A: I just hate hitting the wrong key and loosing everything! Hey Emily, I will try to rewrite that I ... | |
| Rusty water coming from tub faucet only | 7/9/2006 |
| Q: My husband and I recently remodeled our bathroom. We replaced part of the plumbing that services the ... A: Hey Francine, You have disrupted old sediment in the pipes when you remodeled and it is really hard ... | |
| Plumbing / shower flow problem | 7/8/2006 |
| Q: We get restricted water flow through our shower head when we switch the water flow from the shower ... A: Hey Steve, It sounds to me like your diverter may need a washer replaced on the stem. To preplace ... | |
| Tub Faucet | 7/7/2006 |
| Q: I replaced the washers in the stems of both the hot and cold tub tub faucet handles to stop the ... A: Hey Christie, What you need to do is to take the old stems to any hardware store that carries ... | |
| Toilet not flushing properly | 7/4/2006 |
| Q: I just moved into a new house and it seems that most of the toilets (except 1) need to have the ... A: Hey Jill, First, I would replace all the flappers that sit down in the bottom of the tanks, they run ... | |
| garbage disposal | 7/3/2006 |
| Q: When i switch on the disposal i get a humming sound no grinding. I wrenched the spinner. It moves ... A: Hey Scott, I woke up thinking about this one, maybe one of the other experts have already givin you ... | |
| p trap placement | 7/2/2006 |
| Q: We have a new granite counter & a new undermount sink. I appears the p tra needs to be moved closer ... A: Hey Cathy, You can do this, you will just have to cut the old one off,(have towels ready for water ... | |
| bathroom plumbing issues | 7/2/2006 |
| Q: yesterday i accidently flushed a small brush down the toliet. It went down before i was able to ... A: Hey Joanna, You are going to have to plunge your toilet and hope that you can get the brush to move ... | |
| bathroom sink and tub backed up - nothing working | 7/1/2006 |
| Q: I appreciate you answering my question. Last year my main floor drain backed up and my house was ... A: Hey Chris, Do you my chance have a septic tank and if so when what the last time it was pumped out. ... | |
| plumbing | 6/28/2006 |
| Q: I am attempting my first home plumbing repair by trying to fix a leaky hot water faucet in the ... A: Hey Carol, The mix up may be part of your problem but I am not understanding why the water flow is ... | |
| Acrylic bathtubs | 6/28/2006 |
| Q: I have a downstairs condo in the New Orleans area that received no more than a couple of inches of ... A: Hey Dennette, I am not sure what you want from me here, but if it was me, and I wanted a Orleans ... | |
| Pilot Light on gas water heater | 6/26/2006 |
| Q: Our pilot light is out on our gas water heater and the reset button is down. My husband has ... A: LOL, Hey Carolyn, Nice name by the way, LOL! What you can try is to reset the button it to find the ... | |
| Plumbing: Closet Bend Repair | 6/24/2006 |
| Q: I had a sewage back-up due to roots in the line. I rented a 100 ft. snake and used the included ... A: Hey Spemce, First thing I need to know is do you have access to the bend that broke, like is there ... | |
| Clogged shower, toilet overflow and toilet water pressure low | 6/23/2006 |
| Q: Master bedroom bath is acting up. Took a shower, water was taking forever to drain. Used the ... A: Hey Nyvia, Do you have a septic tank is my first question? If so you may be needing to have it ... | |
| leaking toilet | 6/23/2006 |
| Q: I have a rental property that has a leaky toilet. It appears to be coming from the bolts that ... A: LOL, Yes Janet it does sound like you need new rubber washers at the bottom of your tank, just shut ... | |
| Squeaky hot water pipes | 6/22/2006 |
| Q: Carolyn, the hot water pipe in our shower has just started in the past couple of weeks to squeak ... A: Hey Alice, I can only thing that settling of the house may be causing this and maybe the pipe ... | |
| toilet stains | 6/22/2006 |
| Q: Stains on toilet bowl due to whatever. Have softner & all the commercial cleaners do not work well & ... A: Hey William, You must have very hard water for starters as I do. What I have to do is to scrub and ... | |
| Clogged Toilet | 6/22/2006 |
| Q: I DO have a wet/dry vaccum, so I will try that. Do you think a good liquid drain cleaner would ... A: Hey Chris, Not knowing exactly what the sponge is made of makes it hard to say, but if it is really ... | |
| Clogged Toilet | 6/21/2006 |
| Q: I have a toilet that has been stopped up by a Clorox toilet wand sponge. Its about 4-5 inches in ... A: Hey Chris, Do you have a wet/dry vaccum, is so shut off the water to the tank and let it drain as ... | |
| Noisy Master shower | 6/21/2006 |
| Q: We live in a home that is about 2 years old. The shower in the master bedroom is on and interior ... A: Hey Jeff, Insulate is all I can tell you on this one I am afraid, you can try another type of shower ... | |
| water level in toilet bowl | 6/20/2006 |
| Q: From time to time, I heard the sound of "cheee" from the toilet bowl. I suspected that the water ... A: Hey Ellen, Chances are that your flapper is worn and it needs replacing, they get hard and allow ... | |
| TORN OUTSIDE FAUCET | 6/20/2006 |
| Q: I came home late last night and after a day of flooding in Houston, I noticed that my yard hose was ... A: Hey Gabrielle, It could be that all you need is to replace the washer in it and/or replace the valve ... | |
| Shower enclosure | 6/19/2006 |
| Q: I am installing a neo-angle shower. I drilled the holes for the side rail installation in the wrong ... A: Hey Steve, Is your shower white? If so, go to a boating parts/repair shop and get some fiberglass ... | |
| Change Direction of Toilet | 6/18/2006 |
| Q: I've never used this site before but it seems pretty helpful. I thought it was great to see a ... A: Hey Shannon, I am trying to hold my own, LOL! I am just glad to help! If you are trying to move ... | |
| Toilet troubles | 6/17/2006 |
| Q: When I push down on the lever to flush the toilet, it never completely flushes. When I look inside ... A: Hey Mandy, What you need to do is to adjust the chain shorter on the flapper/valve and that should ... | |
| Moving a Shower Drain | 6/15/2006 |
| Q: I am in the process of totally gutting a bathroom to totally redo it. We currently have a shower ... A: Hey Bill, My advise would be.....call a general contractor and get an estimate on what it would cost ... | |
| water pressure | 6/14/2006 |
| Q: I just asked you a question yesterday about the clog in my entire bathroom. BTW, thanks for getting ... A: Hey Diana, If the water presssure is good everywhere else in the house chances are that your screen ... | |
| Pl;umbing | 6/14/2006 |
| Q: We just bought a house, so I have no idea how old the plumbing is. When my son went to the bathroom, ... A: Hey Diana, My first question is do you have a septic tank? If so, it needs to be emptied pronto, it ... | |
| Moving a Shower Drain | 6/13/2006 |
| Q: I am in the process of totally gutting a bathroom to totally redo it. We currently have a shower ... A: Hey Bill, I think I can help you on this but its not my area of knowledge, OK! Can you get under ... | |
| plumbing | 6/13/2006 |
| Q: Water is coming out of the sink, dishwasher, other places. No signs of lost pressure, yet. There ... A: Hey Doug, Is this on the first floor? If so, little damage can be done in a slap but if it is in ... | |
| Plumbing | 6/13/2006 |
| Q: There is no water running to my toilet in my half bath. The tank is empty, but there is water in ... A: Hey Doug, I know the pain, LOL! I came home last night to one of my horses pulling the outside ... | |
| electrical/sewer | 6/12/2006 |
| Q: How do you check a float switch on a 110 vote, 1/2 HP, submergeable sewer pump? I cannot get a ... A: Hey Joe, First, make sure the breaker is not tripped and place the electrodes/probes on the ends of ... | |
| shower/drain repair | 6/12/2006 |
| Q: We have a 1993 manufactured home on a permanent foundation. The shower drain flange has been ... A: Hey Naomi, I had a tub/shower removed and replaced by a General contractor and they did have to cut ... | |
| vibrating hot water faucet | 6/11/2006 |
| Q: When I turn on the hot water in my bathroom faucet, there is a vibrating sound. The vibrating goes ... A: Hey Elizabeth, My first idea is that this is what they call water hammer so lets try this first and ... | |
| roman to stand-up | 6/6/2006 |
| Q: I'm moving into a home with roman tubs and no showers. I must have a stand-up shower. Is there ... A: Hey Anji, They do make tub rings that hang from the ceiling for a shower curtain to hang from and ... | |
| Supply line leak | 6/6/2006 |
| Q: My supply line leading to my kitchen sink is leaking where it connects to the copper pipe. How do i ... A: Hey Brian, If the pipe is leaking you need to locate the leak and cut it out and splice/braze in a ... | |
| toilet bowl cleaning | 6/5/2006 |
| Q: how would I raise the water bowl water line so I could soak away the water line stain? mary A: Hey Mary, You may not be able to do this because the bowl only can hold so much water before letting ... | |
| Tub / shower diverter tee | 6/4/2006 |
| Q: I have a tub /shower in which the shower has little water flow when switched from the tub. The ... A: Hey Steve, It sounds to me like you need to replace the washer on your diverter. But you will need ... | |
| Plumbing in your sink | 6/3/2006 |
| Q: I lost an earring down the sink, while I was trying on my other new earrings. I didn't turn on the ... A: Hey Suganthy, What you can do is grab some towels and put them under your sink drain, underneath it ... | |
| Pipes vibrating after regulator replacement | 5/24/2006 |
| Q: I replaced my water regulator for my house due to high pressure. My water was 120psi. Now that I ... A: Hey Randy, You are having jack hammer, do you have a loop at the end of your water line by chance, ... | |
| Overflow pipe | 5/24/2006 |
| Q: I have water continously flowing from my overflow pipe from my attic.How do i stop this problem ? A: Hey Martin, You must have a blockage below for this to be happening, I have never actually heard of ... | |
| faucet hook-up | 5/23/2006 |
| Q: I'm hooking up a new faucet to rigid plastic supply lines. The faucet came with thick rubber ... A: Hey Laura, The rubber insert I believe goes with the ball/cone connection, It think it works like a ... | |
| Tub and shower faucet | 5/23/2006 |
| Q: I don t mind staying with the same make and model, but I don t know if they still make it. Let s ... A: Hey Santiago, I hope they can match it up is all I am going to say, alot of things have changed and ... | |
| Bathtub shower faucet leaks | 5/23/2006 |
| Q: I have a round (mixed?) bathtub shower faucet that leaks. I can turn the water on/off with a ... A: Hey Taj, What has happened is sounds is that your washers are worn out and need to be replaced. You ... | |
| Tub and shower faucet | 5/23/2006 |
| Q: The tub and shower faucet in my bathroom has some kind of crude on it. The shower isn t a big deal, ... A: Hey Santiago, Lime away should remove the crude, have you tried it or any other spray on mineral ... | |
| Hard k cooper water line into house from city water system | 5/23/2006 |
| Q: have a "slow drip" one the main line into the house from the public water system. Line installed in ... A: Hey Pam, Can you get to the elbow? You will have to turn the water off at the main and get it ... | |
| Drain in basement not working. | 5/22/2006 |
| Q: I have a drain in the basement washroom in the floor that is not draining. It is currently being ... A: Hey Zeus, My first thought is lent is what is blocking up your drain and it is from the A/C and that ... | |
| water temperature | 5/22/2006 |
| Q: I have the following dilemma... When I fill my washer with warm water much of the time it comes ... A: Hey Frasier, My first thoughts are that you need to check the water hoses going to your washer, it ... | |
| Replacing Ballcock Assembly in toilet tank | 5/22/2006 |
| Q: I've dismanteled my toilet several times in an attempt to get it to stop running. I figured out that ... A: Hey Marrissa, Did you replace the flapper in the bottom of the tank, 9 times out of 10 it is the ... | |
| Comode not refilling | 5/22/2006 |
| Q: I have a comode that has been slow to refill and suddenly is not refilling at all. Is this simply a ... A: Hey Clay, Has there been a dripping from your tank? It may be that your flapper is worn out in the ... | |
| Lack of hot water to kitchen faucet | 5/22/2006 |
| Q: The flexible metal hose under the sink sprung a leak and almost emptied the hot water tank on the ... A: Hey Kimberlee, I do believe you are right about something being trapped in there and blocking the ... | |
| Frequent switch thrown | 5/22/2006 |
| Q: The house is old. There has been an upgrade from fuses to switches. I experience an blackout when ... A: Hey Keith, You have to much of a load on the one circuit and unless you want to pay an electrician ... | |
| bathtub slow to drain | 5/22/2006 |
| Q: My bathtub drains very slowly. I purchased this home 3yrs ago and it was built in 1925. The tub ... A: Hey Sharon, You may be right about the hair, I have that problem myself, I have long hair. What you ... | |
| home water well... | 5/16/2006 |
| Q: When is top water considered "top water"? We have a well that is leaking water in at 16 feet below ... A: Hey Mike, I have wells and one was 40' but due to a fire that has crack the walls I have abandoned ... | |
| toilet flush | 5/16/2006 |
| Q: Here goes.... The handle on our bathroom toilet has been a little loose for some time and regularly ... A: Hey Jude, Get some plumbers tape, it is white PVC tape that you can put on the threaded portion of ... | |
| electric hot water tank | 5/16/2006 |
| Q: my electric hot water tank makes water hot and then kicks breaker off A: Hey Al, This is not good! You need to have the circuit checked out for sure. It should be on a ... | |
| toilet problem | 5/15/2006 |
| Q: the problem is that the water drains out of the bowl. It only happens during the spring so its not ... A: Hey Tom, That does not make any sense, there is a loop in the bottom of the toilet where water ... | |
| dishwasher problem | 5/15/2006 |
| Q: we have a leak under our dishwasher and how do i pull the washer out to find out whereit leaks ... A: Hey Jack, Very carefully is all I can tell you on that one I am afraid. I have to do the same thing ... | |
| toilet problem | 5/15/2006 |
| Q: It usually happens during the spring months. The toilet on the first floor of my house standing ... A: Hey Tom, I am not understanding exactly that is happening here! Is the water draining out of the ... | |
| Toilet not draining, bubbling | 5/13/2006 |
| Q: Carolyn- Our toilet is not draining or clearing the bowl, the water level rises or overflows when ... A: Hey Chad, It could be that you have a worn out flapper and it is allowing water to drip out of you ... | |
| leaking toilet | 5/13/2006 |
| Q: a few years ago the ceiling in the basement started leaking and smelling badly, below the upstairs ... A: Hey Karen First, I have only used the ones with the sleeve that are wax, and once I had to double it ... | |
| replacing the "J" bend under bathroom sink | 5/13/2006 |
| Q: The J bend under my bathroom sink rusted out so I have to replace it. Can I refer to it as the trap? ... A: Bless your heart, I feel your pain John, LOL! But what it sounds like to me is that the compression ... | |
| Leak under the kitchen sink | 5/11/2006 |
| Q: As I went to write this question I looked at the leak again and this time was able to determine the ... A: Hey Jessica, Yes, if you shut off the valve that is perfect for this kind of repair and yes, it ... | |
| plumbing | 5/10/2006 |
| Q: Carolyn Just in the last couple of days when I finish showering, behind the wall sounds like water ... A: Hey Sharon, that is no information to go on so all I can tell you is to crawl under and inspect to ... | |
| plumbing | 5/8/2006 |
| Q: What the heck is a loop? Which end?I have water knock any time of the day or night. It happens in ... A: Hey Bud, A loop is a circle at the very end of the pipe line under your house opposite the incoming ... | |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5/8/2006 |
| Q: The shower fixture in my elderly mother's house was replaced about six months ago. She is having ... A: Hey Elaine, It sounds to me like the washer is stiff and may need to be replaced. Do you know where ... | |
| plumbing - residential | 5/8/2006 |
| Q: We have a new-construction home in Florida. When the outside faucets are in use, there are loud ... A: Hey Alan, If you have city water, you should have a water regulator somewhere in your home, like ... | |
| WATER STAINS ON OUR BATHROOM WALLS | 5/7/2006 |
| Q: We recently remodeled out bathroom and installed seven ft glass panels as our new shower enclosure. ... A: Hey Stephen, The only thing I can think of would be Kilz, it is a primer and it comes in water base ... | |
| toilets not flushing properly | 5/6/2006 |
| Q: We have two toilets in our house - upstairs and downstairs. Both flush fine (meaning the water goes ... A: Hey Ken, It sounds to me like you need to adjust the water level to allow more water in to get it to ... | |
| Replacing an old toilet in the basement that has a lead waste line. The flange looks likes it is made of cast iron. | 5/4/2006 |
| Q: How do I install a new toilet? I live in an old house and the basement toilet has a lead waste line ... A: Hey Belinda, You are right about replacing the wax ring for starters, but you will need to clean the ... | |
| Dropped pager in toilet | 5/2/2006 |
| Q: I dropped my pager in the upstairs toilet and flushed. Is there anyway to get it back? A: Hey Nzinga, I am sorry to say that not likely. And it is even more unlikely that it will work if ... | |
| fixing a jammed turn off valve. | 5/2/2006 |
| Q: I have a turn off valve located on the floor in the rear of the toilet that appears jammed. Can you ... A: Hey Don, If the valve is jamed then it has to be replaced, and yes, you need to find the main ... | |
| sink | 5/2/2006 |
| Q: What's your recommendation for tools needed and techniques for removing my kitchen sink. The screws ... A: Hey Graham, Do you own a grinder, LOL! If all else fails and you are stuck and can't get them to ... | |
| PVC for gas?? | 4/21/2006 |
| Q: I just recently bought a home. In the backyard there is a Natural Gas outlet for a BBQ provided by ... A: Hey Benny, First, this is outside of my area but I am going to give you my take on this just to give ... | |
| replacing a bathroom sink | 4/19/2006 |
| Q: I have just replaced my sink in the bathroom and can't seem to get it to drain properly. It is ... A: Hey Erin, Chances are that the compression fitting that is at that point needs to be tightened is ... | |
| Kitchen spigot & Sprayer | 4/19/2006 |
| Q: When using the sprayer the water flow doesn't completly stop from the spigot and it makes a howling ... A: Hey Joanna, Your diverter is worn and needs to be replaced. Now if you are handy and can turn off ... | |
| marks on ceiling around register | 4/18/2006 |
| Q: My question is this: For 4 years now I have suspected a "leak" in the upstairs bathroom that is ... A: Hey Patsy, My first question is what state are you in and is it very hot there with high humidity? ... | |
| a toilet plumbing question | 4/17/2006 |
| Q: how are you going? Thank you very much for taking the time to answer this question. I live in ... A: Hey Miss Christina, Tell your Dad to just relax, the deodorizer should desolve in time and not clog ... | |
| Two Clogged Sinks | 4/15/2006 |
| Q: ! I'm a single mom on a tight budget- I really don't want to call in a professional. I will ... A: Hey Lisa, It sounds to me like your main drain is the one that is clogged. Your two sinks drain ... | |
| Shower plumbing | 4/13/2006 |
| Q: I would like to replace the valve for my two knob shower assembly along with the showerhead. I have ... A: Hey Mark, As I see it the most practical way is to prevent excess water draining which means #1 ... | |
| hose spiggot | 4/8/2006 |
| Q: Carolyn, There are two new garden hose spiggots outside of the house, they're brand new, they're the ... A: Hey Dave, It sounds to me like these spiggots got no washers installed in them if they both are ... | |
| plumbing problem! nearing disaster? | 3/25/2006 |
| Q: I am also an "AllExpert" in another category (music) so I know this site is very reliable. I have a ... A: Hey Chris, First, do you have a shop vac or a wet/dry vac that you can suck up water with? This ... | |
| moen 1222 shower water control replacement cartridge | 3/20/2006 |
| Q: My Special Lady Friend and I are trying to replace a Moen 1222 shower replacement cartridge. She ... A: Hey Tim, I feel your pain, LOL! Yes, it does suck then something like that happen's been there ... | |
| water heater | 3/20/2006 |
| Q: I am having problems with my water heaters anti-scolding breaker, it trips at least once a day, even ... A: Hey Mike, First, this is not my speciality but I will try and give you some possibilities, OK! ... | |
| plumbing | 3/19/2006 |
| Q: I have a small plumbing problem. All of a sudden the water supply to my toilet tank has decreased. ... A: Hey John, The only things I can think of is that you may have a leak in the line feeding the tank or ... | |
| bathtub clog | 3/15/2006 |
| Q: Simple question, is the soap scum from soap or body washes worst on the drain. We always have a ... A: Hey Debbie, Soap scum is the worst in my book, I love my body washes and I never notice any ring or ... | |
| fittings | 3/15/2006 |
| Q: when gluing my fittings and pipes (abs) is it ok if they do not completly bottom out? one was off ... A: Hey Scott, as long as they get a complete seal all the way around they should hold is all I can tell ... | |
| Toilet Plumbing | 3/5/2006 |
| Q: I am really hoping you can help. I have had a small but persistent leak from the pipe that goes ... A: Hey Michele, All you need to do is go to Home Depot or the like and buy some pipe tape, it is white ... | |
| shower diverter replacement | 2/23/2006 |
| Q: My shower diverter allows water through the faucet & shower head. I don't know how to replace a ... A: Hey Robert, Since I don't know exactly the kind you have my best advise to to go to Home Depot or ... | |
| Tub and toilet clogged? | 2/20/2006 |
| Q: Toilet doesn't flush. When I plunge it it empties into nearby tub! The nearby sink gurgles and ... A: Hey Lydia, You do have a blockage in your line and most likely it is out in the main line that a ... | |
| dropped earring down shower drain | 2/19/2006 |
| Q: I accidentally lost my diamond earring while washing my hair in the shower. I know it went down the ... A: Hey Lauren, I am afraid you are going to have to call a plumber out and have them check it out ... | |
| Toilet and Bathtub are backed up.. When washer drains toilet bubbles.....Need help. | 2/17/2006 |
| Q: Followup To Question - Yes i was wondering about what to do. My toilet and bathtub are backed ... A: Hey Chad, when was the last time you had it pumped out? They do fill up and they will back up into ... | |
| Toilet and Bathtub are backed up.. When washer drains toilet bubbles.....Need help. | 2/17/2006 |
| Q: Yes i was wondering about what to do. My toilet and bathtub are backed up.And when my waher drains ... A: Hey Chad, You are experiencing a blockage in the main line or your septic needs to be drained. Do ... | |
| Drain pipe/drain hole positioning in a shower base | 2/14/2006 |
| Q: We are currently demolishing a leaky 45-year-old shower stall that was custom built with ceramic ... A: Hey Paul, First, this is outside of my area of knowledge but I will share with you what I suspect, ... | |
| bathtub water control leak | 2/7/2006 |
| Q: .i have a prob with a leak. the water is leaking through the same outlet the water comes out when ... A: James, first of all this is not my area but I am going to tell you what I know and see if that will ... | |
| plumbing | 2/6/2006 |
| Q: I need to replace the shower valve assembly on my 1970 home is this something that I cab do myself? ... A: Gary, you sure can do this yourself and save $$$. And since you already have the access panel you ... | |
| New Sink Trap on opposite side | 2/5/2006 |
| Q: I'm ordering a new apron sink and the drain is offset on the side opposite to my current drain (in ... A: Hey Ed, The offset is no biggie, you will have to most likely buy additional pipe to accomidate ... | |
| teflon tape | 1/26/2006 |
| Q: what is the proper way to put on teflon tape. i get mixed up which way counter clock wise or clock ... A: Hey Jerome, You want the tape to go clockwise with the thread direction so as not to unravel it and ... | |
| rotating shower arm ball-joint lose and leaking | 1/14/2006 |
| Q: Carolyn, I have an old shower arm that ends in a ball. The rotating piece that rides on the ball is ... A: Hey Cathy, without actually seeing it its hard to tell, but yes, it sounds like a washer should be ... | |
| gas stove | 1/9/2006 |
| Q: I'm writing a story and I need to know what would happen if someone turned on a gas burner when the ... A: Hey Bev, have you ever lit a gas grille and had problems with igniter, well I have and when it did ... | |
| Plumbing | 1/7/2006 |
| Q: I am having a plumbing problem related to my washing machine. Whenever the machine starts it's ... A: Hey Kevin, this is only an idea, the first question that pops into my head are but how old are the ... | |
| Replacing a washer in my tub faucet | 1/6/2006 |
| Q: I have a one piece tub/shower with a drip from the hot water faucet. I am having a hard time ... A: Hey Larry, do get some WD-40 or any other lubricant and spray it and let it sit a spell. If you can ... | |
| Bathtub faucet | 1/4/2006 |
| Q: There is a hot water leak from the bath tub faucet. The handles are about 25 years old. I cannot ... A: Hey Lali, It sounds to me like you need to just replace the washers that are around the valve stems ... | |
| Shower Handle | 1/2/2006 |
| Q: I have an American Standard (Hampton 3 Handle Shower/Bath Set). When I turn the center handle to ... A: Hey Mark, it sounds to me like it is time to replace the faucet or replace all the parts in it, ... | |
| cracked acrylic tub | 12/22/2005 |
| Q: The manufacturer sent someone out to look at it and they said it is a defect like you suggested. ... A: Hey Wendy, there seemed to be a problem with the website, I hope this one gets thru to you. Yes ... | |
| Plumbing | 12/17/2005 |
| Q: I'm also a power distribution engineer, although I'm now retired. I worked for Yorkshire Electricity ... A: Hey Len, I have been there, LOL! And what I found that worked was to spray penetrating oil on them, ... | |
| inactive plumbing pipes | 12/15/2005 |
| Q: I live in a 3 family home in Northern NY State .I reside downstairs and there are 2 apts. upstairs.I ... A: Hey Bill, There is no need to be concerned about your pipes because having the people upstairs the ... | |
| Hi - we had a company renovate... | 12/15/2005 |
| Q: We supplied a acrylic tub and they installed it. After one year we noticed 5 small cracks on the ... A: Hey Wendy, it should be replaced for sure! It sounds like a defect, I would call the manufacture ... | |
| Well: Pressure Switch | 12/5/2005 |
| Q: I have a well and a bladder tank. For the last few weeks, my water pressure has disappeared for a ... A: Hey Alison, I have been where you are with my own well and been burned by a plumber that thought he ... | |
| leaking faucet-bathtub/shower | 11/22/2005 |
| Q: We just remodeled our bathroom and the faucet is leaking alot. What can we do until we can call ... A: Hey Michele, It sounds to me like there is not much you can do because there is no shut off for the ... | |
| Toilet Problem | 11/6/2005 |
| Q: Inside the tank of my toilet is only 75% full. It wont fill up all the way for some reason. Every ... A: Hey Eric, It sounds to me like you have 2 problems that are easy to fix. Number 1, you need to ... | |
| outside faucet | 11/1/2005 |
| Q: I have a frost proof faucet that only leaks when it's turned on. The water is coming from the valve. ... A: Hey John, It sounds to me like a washer needs to be replaced in it. Shut off the water main and see ... | |
| water marks on ceiling below upstairs toilet | 10/26/2005 |
| Q: My home is 15 years old. Just spotted brown (water?) spots on ceiling of family room (just belwo ... A: Hey C. Robinson, Most likely you have an loose wax ring on your toilet, does it move at all when you ... | |
| bathroom faucet replacement | 10/22/2005 |
| Q: I will be visit my folks in a few months and my Mom wants me to replace her bathroom faucet. The ... A: Hey Nina, Here are some pointers, first make sure the main water to the faucet is off and have a ... | |
| reccommendations for faucetry | 10/8/2005 |
| Q: I thought you might be a good person to ask about brands of faucets, and also for reccommendations ... A: Hey Michael, I am sorry to say that this is outside my area of expertise, but I have shopped around ... | |
| leaking shower stall installed over slab | 10/6/2005 |
| Q: 32"square one piece fibreglass shower stall, installed 10 years ago,(new construction then) on first ... A: Hey Gene, without some kind of access to really get into where this is area it is really hard to ... | |
| leaky washer line | 10/1/2005 |
| Q: hey carolyn, i just recently moved into a new to me home and am having a small problem with my ... A: Hey Jason, Check the hose out and make sure there is a washer inside of it, without the washer, it ... | |
| plumbing - bathroom | 8/26/2005 |
| Q: e the part of the toilet which rests on the wall where water collects after you flush) keeps rising ... A: Hey John The float that should be on an arm would be what you need to adjust if you have the old ... | |
| water isn't running to the toilet | 8/8/2005 |
| Q: We returned from a 3 day vacation, and determined by way of using our master bathroom toilet that ... A: Hey Scott, it is pretty hard to second guess this one but one suggestion I have, provided that you ... | |
| plumbing | 6/25/2005 |
| Q: I'm having a problem in my condo apartment. Basically, I need to replace the faucets and diverter in ... A: Hey Jean, You have to have access so you need to have an opening to get to the shut. What were they ... | |
| Leaky Bathroom | 5/25/2005 |
| Q: I have had a leaky bathtub for a while. It is on the second floor of my house. I have had plumbers ... A: Hey Bill, I can't help you with what is going on regarding the leaks but yes, you need to put in a ... | |
| Running toilet | 5/12/2005 |
| Q: After I flush my toilet it continues to run unless I pull the flushing handle up. Can I corect this ... A: Hey Marthamae, first sorry for not getting back to you sooner but I have had company. But yes, you ... | |
| putty | 4/28/2005 |
| Q: why do i need plumbers putty A: Hey Danny, I have only used it once and that was to fill in a hole around a pipe that was running ... | |
| Disposal Problem | 4/26/2005 |
| Q: I recently had the plumbing removed under the sink in my kitchen. (We had new cabinets installed.) ... A: Hey Roger, First, I would have the plumber back out to fix the problem, repositioning the drain ... | |
| re: outdoor faucet leak | 4/22/2005 |
| Q: For some reason I've been having problems accessing our previous notes for a reply, so I'm starting ... A: Hey Scott, It sounds to me like a pressure crack. What is happening is when the water pressure is ... | |
| Outside faucet leak | 4/17/2005 |
| Q: I may get a plumber, if only because if the pipe is cracked, I don't want to try and learn to fix it ... A: Hey Scott, that does baffle me about the water only leaking then the water is on?? But once you ... | |
| Outside faucet leak | 4/17/2005 |
| Q: I live in a brick boston brownstone condo. Before winter, I removed the hose I have outdoors. When ... A: Hey Scott, I thing you pretty much have it figured out but I would have some extra pipe, pipe ... | |
| Replace Furnace and Water Heater | 4/6/2005 |
| Q: I've been quoted $3,000 CDN to replace my gas furnace and water heater, includes warrenty, 5 year ... A: Hey Miss Mary, That does sound reasonable to me, I spent that much alone just to replace my heat ... | |
| water pressure | 3/30/2005 |
| Q: Here's my situation. I use a well for my water supply so I also have to use a pressure take with an ... A: Hey Rob, this is way outside my area but I had the same question some time back ago with my well and ... | |
| leaking kitchen sprayer | 3/25/2005 |
| Q: HOPE YOU CAN HELP. HERE'S THE QUESTION.. THE SPRAYER LEAKS OUT THE LITTLE HOLES, AND GOES DOWN TO ... A: Hey P. Brown, Sorry about the delay, the system had a hicup, LOL! But it sounds to me like your ... | |
| Replacing Sink Faucet | 3/23/2005 |
| Q: I am replacing my bathroom sink faucet, but their is one problem. You know there are two black ... A: Hey Will, I use a set of pliers opened up to the large setting and just try and get it around the ... | |
| Plumbing | 3/19/2005 |
| Q: I'm remodling a shower in my basement. Upon removing the shower & the concrete slab it was based ... A: Hey Mark, First, this is outside my area of knowledge but if I can help give you any suggestions I ... | |
| kitchen sink making noises | 3/13/2005 |
| Q: We recently purchased a house that had been vacant for about 6 months. We have been in for 3 weeks. ... A: Hey Joanne, my first guess would be the water running to the frig. Have you been using a fare ... | |
| Plbg toilet hook up leak | 3/8/2005 |
| Q: My water line 3/8 from the shut off to the tank 7/8 is leaking at the tank where I put the babcock ... A: Hey Bill, sorry it has taken this long to get back to you but our system has a hiccup. But as to ... | |
| Ever want a job in NYC? | 3/7/2005 |
| Q: I always felt as an employer, if you want the job done by two men hire one lady and it never ... A: LOL, thank you very much! But it is too darn cold up there for me! I like Atlanta much better and ... | |
| florida | 2/11/2005 |
| Q: All my life I have lived in the Washington D.C. of northeast USA. Now I plan to buy a home in ... A: Hey Jason, No you should not steer away from well and septic if you like not having to spend lots ... | |
| plumbing noise | 2/9/2005 |
| Q: your info was very helpful!! Yes, actually, I live in Chicago - and now ofcourse it's winter. I do ... A: Hey Seanc, I still think it is a combination of old pipe hangers that have been tested to there ... | |
| applying sealeant | 2/9/2005 |
| Q: When I apply the sealeant onto the edge of the sink, how do I make it spread evenly and in a ... A: Hey Ricky, the secret to spreading caulk is this. If you are using a caulk gun or tube, cut the tip ... | |
| plumbing noise | 2/8/2005 |
| Q: Whenever I run the bathroom sink or tub faucets, I hear this strange almost like a tapping sound. ... A: Hey Seanc, I am stepping out of my confort zone here on this one but I will share with you what I ... | |
| Pump in home well | 2/3/2005 |
| Q: How can I get the pump to start again after a period of being off due to ice in the pipes? A: Hey Mary Ann, did the pump stop on its own or did someone turn it off at the main breaker? The ... | |
| Pipes/Hardwood Floors | 2/1/2005 |
| Q: Carolyn - Sounds like you are the one who can help this 79 yr. old lady. I live in a 50 yr. old ... A: that was also my Mother's name too :). You much be a heck of a Lady, I hope I am still taking ... | |
| Bath tub repair | 1/26/2005 |
| Q: I hope you have a suggestion... I dropped a scraper/razor blade which landed with the sharp, razor ... A: Hey Howie, I sure do know what may very well work, :). I have had my old boat for 30 years that ... | |
| Leak in kitchen ceiling | 1/24/2005 |
| Q: Your credentials are very impressive & I hope you can help me. The problem is water drops ... A: Hey D.E. I am going to throw some things out there for you and hope that something will help, OK! ... | |
| plumbing | 1/19/2005 |
| Q: What's the proper way to winterize an external water faucet in my townhouse? Can it be done during ... A: Hey Eric, they have boots that you can get at any Home Depot or Lowes that just cover and protect ... | |
| Pump Pressure | 1/18/2005 |
| Q: Hey Carolyn, Did you receive my instructions on how to increase your pumps pressure? Did it work? ... A: Hey Tom, I have not had any daylight to go out and even look at the pump, I will this weekend. I ... | |
| plumbing | 1/17/2005 |
| Q: What's the cause and solution to a toilet being very slow to fill and when it does it only goes up ... A: Hey Al, Go and lift the top of your toilet off and set it on the seat and take a look inside. I am ... | |
| water heater | 1/10/2005 |
| Q: We just put in a brand new, 50 gallon, hot water heater. Unfortunately, this morning the water was ... A: Hey Kathy, there is a thermostat behind a plate to your heater that allows you to reset the temp on ... | |
| plumbing | 12/26/2004 |
| Q: to remove the shutoff valve from under the sink, do i turn the nut that is at the end of the pipe ... A: Hey Felix, first you need to find the main shutoff valve to the house and turn it off, (as a rule ... | |
| Leaking shower hose inside enclosed jacuzzi | 12/23/2004 |
| Q: We recently had a construction person repair a leaking Jacuzzi in our condo. It was leaking down to ... A: Hey Jim, please don't judge me so harshy as one guy did when I was just giving my take on the ... | |
| bathroom Plumbing | 12/11/2004 |
| Q: I have installed a new tub faucet in my remodeled bathroom.Everything seems to be in order except no ... A: Hey Ronda, It sounds to me like your fixture must be defective and the diverter valve is not working ... | |
| floor drain | 12/6/2004 |
| Q: The floor drain in my basement utility room is backing up whenever I flush a tiolet or run the wash. ... A: Hey Claude, you have a clogged line and you need to fix it. If you are a do-it-yourselfer then go ... | |
| plumbing | 11/11/2004 |
| Q: I want to install an automatic washing machine in a small cabin in Arizona. We only use cold water. ... A: Hey Dick, I am a tad comfused here. You have a 4" drain line is that correct? And you want to tap ... | |
| plumbing | 11/10/2004 |
| Q: I want to install an automatic washing machine in a small cabin in Arizona. We only use cold water. ... A: Hey Dick, yes you should be able to find flex to do what you want. You may have to make it yourself ... | |
| Water Pressure | 11/9/2004 |
| Q: ------------------------- Carolyn: Thank you for your quick reply. The unit is a one-piece Moen ... A: Hey Colleen, yes I do think it is the diverter. If you can get a model number off your Moen and go ... | |
| Water Pressure | 11/8/2004 |
| Q: I lost water pressure in my kitchen sink this morning. I am only getting a small stream when it ... A: Hey Colleen, I am going to "off the record" because this is not my speciality, going to give it my ... | |
| Shower head question | 11/8/2004 |
| Q: I hope you don't mind a question. I recently moved to a new house and the shower head that came with ... A: Hey Craig, I love guestions if I can help someone out so no, I don't mind at all, LOL! That is why ... | |
| Formica countertop | 10/25/2004 |
| Q: I don't know if this is within your area of expertise but I'm trying to figure out if I need to ... A: Hey Evan, where is the rust coming from again, from underneath or is it just a stain on the surface? ... | |
| Lazy flush - 1.6 gallon toilet blues | 10/25/2004 |
| Q: I recently moved into an older house (circa 1925). On the main floor, there is a closet that was ... A: Hey Joel, Tell me, is this bathroom at the same elevation as all the others? It sounds to me like ... | |
| Replacing internal toilet stuff | 10/23/2004 |
| Q: I have written in the past and taken the suggestion to replace the flapper/ballcock etc in my toilet ... A: Ed, you are on the mark with the teflon tape, I use it on all my threaded connection and it sounds ... | |
| pressure dropping | 10/8/2004 |
| Q: When I turn the water on in the kitchen sink, the pressure starts out pretty well, but in a second ... A: Hey Jo, you may have hit the nail on the head, but tell me this: has it just started this or has it ... | |
| leaky tub faucet | 10/6/2004 |
| Q: Sorry-- this is probably a question I should look up on my own so I apologize if it is so simple as ... A: Hey Beth, you can do this! You will need to have a few things on hand like a phillips head ... | |
| bathtub plumbing | 9/30/2004 |
| Q: A couple of days ago I noticed that a lid to one of my shampoo bottles slipped down the drain. When ... A: Hey Halli, You need to rent a snake and see if you can't push it all the way down the drain or you ... | |
| Pipe location | 9/14/2004 |
| Q: my fuse box is in the laundry room (in basement). The water supply pipes for the washer run across ... A: Hey John, a basic rule of thumb is for the risk of electrocution, never have water to drip into or ... | |
| Silicone Sealant | 9/6/2004 |
| Q: It's not exactly a plumbing question I've got, but this is the closest I get to this category. I ... A: Hey Raul, Second coats of silicone are not the best application, think bonding! They will not ... | |
| Caulk Remover | 9/2/2004 |
| Q: I would like to remove the old caulk around my bathroom tub area, and replace it with some new ... A: Hey Christine, it sounds to me like you are into the grout not the caulk. Caulk should be soft and ... | |
| Kitchen faucet drip to flow | 8/19/2004 |
| Q: My kitchen facuet has gone from a drip to a flow. I don't know which way to turn the shut-off valves ... A: Hey Evelyn, do you have any WD40 spray or penatrating oil that you can spray or get around the ... | |
| water on brick | 8/18/2004 |
| Q: My house is only 2 years old. I went down to the crawl space as you suggested and didn't see any ... A: Hey Eric, You did the right thing and we can kinda rule out the leak but something is going on for ... | |
| water on brick | 8/17/2004 |
| Q: Can my shower be leaking and the only sign of it is outside on the brick? On the exterior side of ... A: Hey Eric, it may very well be signs of a leak. How old is your house and do you have copper pipe in ... | |
| Plumbing | 8/7/2004 |
| Q: I have recently discovered in my 40 year old home, that tree roots are growing in my sump pump hole! ... A: Hey Carol, Just how large a tree does these roots belong to is my first question and do you have a ... | |
| toilet flushing | 8/6/2004 |
| Q: -------------------------Thanks again Carolyn- I tried it all without a satisfactory result- the ... A: Hey Jim, I hate that! Well, if you are up for a challenge, you can remove the toilet and get a ... | |
| Why is my tub spout dripping? | 8/5/2004 |
| Q: Why is my tub dripping? I have a American Standard Cadet/Colony, Two handle bath/shower set, model ... A: Hey Dave, Your valve stem washers are worn out is all there is to it, LOL! You will need to shut ... | |
| garage drainer | 8/4/2004 |
| Q: Do you know what would be the steps (and description) of putting a drain and a grill on top of it ... A: Hey Gabe, I am not sure I answered you question entirely, but as for the concrete, you will need to ... | |
| toilet flushing | 8/4/2004 |
| Q: -------------------------Thank you Carolyn- I checked the flapper valve and water level- both appear ... A: Hey Jim, Sometimes the flapper needs to be adjusted also by shorting the line on it to allow for ... | |
| garage drainer | 8/4/2004 |
| Q: Do you know what would be the steps (and description) of putting a drain and a grill on top of it ... A: Hey Gabe, So you are looking for steps are you, LOL! Well, let me see if I understand you ... | |
| toilet flushing | 8/4/2004 |
| Q: When I flush my toilet it is a slow and sometimes incomplete emptying. A: Hey Jim, It sounds to me like you may need to replace you flapper in the tank for starters, they get ... | |
| plumbing | 7/24/2004 |
| Q: When I turn on the kitchen faucet water and air blow everywhere. This only happens in the kitchen. ... A: Hey Barbara, You have a broken pipe somewhere is what that is telling you. YOu need to check your ... | |
| water pipe noise | 7/18/2004 |
| Q: recently my water pipes rattle about 20 senconds after flushing either of 2 of the 4 toilets in my ... A: Hey John, What you are experiencing may be called water hammer and it is caused by normally high ... | |
| toilet wax ring | 7/12/2004 |
| Q: I've installed ceramic tile in an existing half-bath. I removed the toilet. I noticed that the ... A: Hey Tony, it does make sense! And that is common to use two wax rings for some situations like ... | |
| acrylic shower system | 7/6/2004 |
| Q: I am considering having an acrylic enclosure installed in our stall shower. One firm offers an ... A: Hey Robert, To me usefullness is a must, do either one have any shelves in them? I want somewhere ... | |
| cisterns | 7/2/2004 |
| Q: i live in a 1895 queen anne with 2 cisterns..unknown if either works...do you know how they operate ... A: I wish I did know what this is but it has to be before my time. I checked my how to book and there ... | |
| Outdoor Water Faucet | 6/9/2004 |
| Q: How are you doing? I just purchased a new home and when I was doing my walk-thrus all of the ... A: Hey Angela, I am dumbfounded here. The only thing I can tell you to do is to contact the builder ... | |
| Tub Drain | 5/23/2004 |
| Q: but never got a response---so I'll try again. First, thank you for offering your assistance. ... A: Hey Jody, Have you tried reverse suction on it with a vacuum cleaner like a wet/dry type? I have a ... | |
| Pressure Switch Settings | 4/30/2004 |
| Q: In my home, I would regularly get a momentary "pause" in water delivery -- the water would stop ... A: Hey Adam, You are teaching me something here, thanks! I never heard of a 2 nut adjustment, ... | |
| basement sewer backup | 4/12/2004 |
| Q: Basement washing machine discharges into a laundry sink that Ts into a 6 inch iron pipe going down ... A: Hey Ken, This is a good one and I hope for starters that you can use a snake and take it from the ... | |
| leaking faucets | 4/12/2004 |
| Q: I have leaking faucets how can i repair with out replacing same, thank you A: Hey Larry, What you need to replace is the washers in the valve stems to your faucets. First, turn ... | |
| banging in the pipes | 4/10/2004 |
| Q: When I turn on and off the water in the upstairs bathroom sink there is a bang in the pipes. ... A: Hey Gina, What you are experiencing is call water hammer and it is caused by water pressure. There ... | |
| Plumbing | 4/10/2004 |
| Q: I am the proud owner of a brand new home have two showers one has a tub the other a stand up shower ... A: Hey Ryan, First you can replace your shower head and see if the old one has a build up of minerals ... | |
| Back ups | 4/7/2004 |
| Q: I have a washer that whenever it drains the water backs up and comes out the drainage pipe which is ... A: Hey Doug, Do you have a septic or city sanitation? If you have septic, it sounds like it is time to ... | |
| Installing another bathroom | 4/4/2004 |
| Q: Never done any plumbimg. Wanting to install another bathroom and upgrade excisting one. My question ... A: Hey Richard, If you can measure, glue, soldier some and in general a little handy you should be able ... | |
| Plumbing Problem - Kitchen Taps | 4/4/2004 |
| Q: When I run my tap in my kitchen, I have to twist the tap for a while until it runs. Its really ... A: Hey Rob, it sounds like your valve stem is either going bad or is bad. And I don't think replacing ... | |
| Toilet | 4/3/2004 |
| Q: Carolyn, I have 2 bathrooms. One toilet is a 1.5 GPF. That one has good strong suction when flushed. ... A: Hey Dave, In most cases you have some adjustments on tanks that can allow you to raise or lower the ... | |
| Plastic Shower Surround | 3/23/2004 |
| Q: Do you know if there are any companies that sell repair kits for a plastic shower surround (for a ... A: Hey Betsy, All I can tell you here is to look in your yellow pages for tub repair. There are ... | |
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Carolyn
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Expertise
I have worked in Electrical Engineering for 30 years in power distribution and am now a Senior Electrical & Instrumentation Designer, but I am a handy homeowner more than anything else and have a lot of skills when it comes to home repairs. Bathroom remodeling, flooring, painting, reconditioning old wood items, plumbing, car repairs and troubleshooting most problems. I think of myself more of a teacher than someone that is going to tell you exactly what you have to do, but I will share as much info as I have to help get your problem fixed, so if you are not interested in learning then don't ask me a question or rate me if you don't like my answers. To me, it is all about the journey so lets share the trail for a short ride and see where it takes us! I also want to give thanks to both my Mom, who has passed and my Dad, who raised us with the "Can Do" attitude and instowed such confidence in not only my life but everyone that ever came in contact with them. You can do anything that you set our minds too if only you can break it down into pieces and just tackle one piece at a time, for the rest will fall into place.
Experience
My greatest accomplishment was finishing my first bathroom upgrades in my first home which helped me to sell my home is less than 3 days by myself with a For Sale By Owner sign and no more. Plus I got $10,000 more for it in just 4 years of owning it, now that is great equity.
Education/Credentials
Nursing School, 1 1/2 years of a 2 year RN program, 1976
US Army, Intelligence School, Image Interpreter, 1977
Thomas Nelson Community College, Mechanical Drafting, 1980
Newport News Shipbuilding, Designer Training Program, 1981
School Of Hard Knocks
Awards and Honors
Certificate of Achievement, Graduated with Honor's from Military Intelligence School,
Award from Planning Research Corporation for a Job Well Done,
Hand Selected to be an Internal Auditor for an ISO 9000 Certification Program for one of my longest employers,
Mutable Letters of Appreciation
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