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How to

Adjust Soft Close Toilet Seat Hinges

Soft-close toilet seats work because they have a special type of hinges that make the toilet seat close on its own very slowly and quietly. Some soft-close toilet seat hinges can be adjusted to make the seat close more s...

How to

Remove a Toilet Seat

The typically narrow space around your toilet can make working on it a chore. It’s a good thing most toilet seats can be removed easily by unfastening their connecting nuts and bolts. Should the hardware fastening your...

How to

Fix a Leaky Sink Trap

So, you heard a “drip-drip” coming from under your kitchen or bathroom sink and found a little puddle of water when you opened the cabinet door. Fear not—this is a fix you can handle without calling a plumber! In m...

How to Repair a Faucet That Leaks

A comprehensive guide on fixing basic faucet leaks for a variety of faucet stylesIf you’ve got a drippy faucet or a handle that spews water every time you turn it, you may be tempted to call a plumber. But what if you...

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Install a New Toilet Seat

Installing a new toilet seat is an easy DIY project. Whether you’re replacing yours because it’s old, or because you just want a new style, all you need are some basic tools and a few minutes. Unbolt the old seat, th...

How to

Increase Water Pressure in a Garden Hose

Low pressure in a garden hose can make your daily tasks much more difficult. Fortunately, fixing the problem is usually simple. Most low-pressure problems come from the hose itself. Check for leaks, twisting, and blockag...

How to

Replace a Shower Valve

If your shower valve is damaged beyond repair, you may need to replace it to prevent leaks. Removing your old valve and installing a new one can take time, but with patience, a novice handyman can do it without the help ...

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Fix a Loose Toilet Seat

A loose toilet seat can be dangerous, but it's pretty easy to fix. The seat is usually attached to the toilet bowl with bolts and nuts. Use a screwdriver to tighten these bolts, and you should be able to solve the proble...

How to Adjust a Water Pressure Regulator

Is the water pressure in your home just barely a trickle? Or, maybe the pressure is too high, and it’s causing issues with your appliances. Fortunately, adjusting the water pressure in your home is easy to do yourself,...

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Fix a Leaky Faucet Handle

The annoying drip of a leaky faucet handle can cause higher water bills and make an irritating dripping noise. Luckily, it's quite an easy problem to fix yourself. A leaking handle is normally caused by a damaged “O”...

How to

Turn on a Water Heater

Whether you have an electric water heater or a gas water heater, you can turn it on without having to call a professional to help you. An electric water heater requires finding the circuit breaker and turning it on, whil...

How to

Turn Water Back on

Whether your water has stopped unexpectedly or because of planned repairs, you probably need to get it back on again. In most cases, the water company can turn the water back on for you. If you want to turn the water on ...

How to

Install a Toilet

Installing a new toilet is a lot easier than you may think. In fact, many homeowners choose to remove their old toilet and replace it with a new one without the help of a handyman or plumber. If you do decide to make ins...

How to

Retrieve an Item That Was Flushed Down a Toilet

Flushing an item down the toilet is a frustrating, worrisome, and all too common accident. Thankfully, most toilet drains are made to only allow water to pass through, so items will usually get caught in the drain or at ...

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Fix a Toilet Seal

A pool of water forming beneath the toilet generally means that the wax seal between the toilet and the flange has failed. Repairing a toilet seal requires you to unbolt the toilet from the floor, replace the seal and th...

How to

Make a Shower Pan

While you can buy a prefabricated shower pan, making your own lets you customize the size and shape to fit your needs. Once you frame out your shower pan, spread and smooth out mortar so it leads to your drain. Once the ...

How to

Troubleshoot Low Water Pressure

Ready to take a hot shower, you turn the faucet handle only to find a sad stream of water trickle out. Or maybe you have a towering pile of dishes in your sink but barely any water to clean them with. Low water pressure ...

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Fix a Stuck Toilet Handle

It's frustrating when you push on a toilet handle and it doesn't work. Before you pick up the phone and call a plumber, take a look inside the tank. Most of the time, the problem is a loose flush valve or chain. You can ...

How to Remove & Replace a Leaking Toilet Flange

A DIY guide to removing and installing a toilet flange like a proWhen a toilet is leaking from the base, you may need to replace the flange, which connects the toilet to the bathroom floor. Whether your subfloor is wood ...

How to

Adjust a Hot Water Heater

The water temperature in your home has a very delicate balance—too high and you risk being scalded; too low and you’ll be stuck shivering under a lukewarm shower. Fortunately, adjusting a hot water heater is simple, ...