James Schuelke

How to Quickly and Easily Unclog a Toilet

The most effective ways to unclog your toilet with or without a plunger Clogged toilet troubling you? Plunging your way out of the situation is often the fastest and most efficient fix. Don't have a plunger? No worries!...

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Adjust the Water Level in Toilet Bowl

A high or low water level in your toilet may not seem like a big deal, but with time, it can cause problems. When there isn’t enough water in the tank, the flushing power may suffer, leading to troublesome blocks and c...

How to Remove and Replace a Sink Stopper

Get your sink back to normal with this easy DIY guideIt's time to replace your sink stopper—but with all the parts and pieces around and below your sink drain, you aren't completely sure how to get started. As far as ...

8 Easy Ways to Repair a Leaky Pipe

Stop water leaks temporarily or permanently with our plumbing guideIf you find a leaking pipe in your bathroom, kitchen, or elsewhere, acting fast can prevent extensive damage. Quickly patch the pipe by turning off th...

How to Fix a Running Toilet: Your Ultimate Guide

A complete walkthrough on how troubleshoot the flapper, fill valve, and floatA running toilet can waste hundreds of gallons of water per day while running up your water bill—it can also just be super annoying to liste...

How to Shut Off Your Toilet’s Water Supply

Turn off the water using your toilet’s shutoff valve or main water supplyIf you’re trying to fix something wrong with your toilet, the first step is turning off the water supply. However, if you’ve never done this ...

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Replace a Toilet Fill Valve

A faulty toilet fill valve can cause your toilet to run all the time or otherwise malfunction. However, the good news is that replacing your toilet fill valve is something any homeowner can do. It does not take a lot of ...

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Adjust Faucet Water Pressure

Faucets with low water pressure don’t run consistently while those with high water pressure can waste water and energy. Luckily, there are easy ways that you can adjust your water pressure for each faucet. If you want ...

How to Apply Teflon Plumber’s Tape

A quick and easy guide for wrapping thread seal tape to prevent leaksDo you want a simple way to seal your pipe connections so they’re easier to screw together without any leaks? Then Teflon tape (plumber’s tape) i...

How to Adjust 3 Kinds of Fill Valves on a Toilet

If your toilet doesn’t have as much flushing power or if you hear a hiss as the tank refills, then your fill valve might be to blame. The fill valve, or inlet valve, connects to your water supply and controls how much ...

How to Properly Use a Plunger to Get Rid of Drain Clogs

Clear blockages in a toilet, sink, or shower with our plumbing guideIf you have a toilet that won’t flush or a sink with standing water, using a plunger is one of the easiest DIY solutions to try. Plungers make an ai...

How to Unclog a Toilet with a Snake

Clearing and preventing plumbing blockages with an auger or other toolsGot a stubborn clog that seems to be a bit too much for the plunger? A toilet snake, also known as an auger, is a plumbing tool used to break up and...

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Remove a Shower Drain

The first step to repairing or replacing a shower drain is often removing it from the shower. If you've never removed a shower drain before, don't fret. You don't have to call a plumber or handyman to get the job done. W...

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Unclog an Overflowing Toilet

Three easy ways to fix an overflowing toilet, with or without a plungerA clogged toilet is a hassle, but you can often fix the clog on your own. Make use of the rubber flapper in the toilet’s tank to prevent the water ...

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Fix a Leaky Fill Valve in a Toilet

Does your toilet keep running and you’re not sure why? When you flush, the fill valve inside the tank refills the water, but it could also cause leaks if there’s an issue. Even though a new fill valve sounds like a l...

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Fix a Broken Pipe

All it takes to fix a small leak or break in a household water pipe is a few common materials at the hardware store and a couple hours of work. Of course, some bigger repairs should be left to the plumber, but even then ...

How to Increase Water Pressure

Quick and simple ways to get more punch out of your plumbingIf you’ve run into trouble with a shower that drizzles or a faucet that sputters, your water pressure is likely to blame. Start by narrowing down the source o...

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Drain a Toilet

You may need to drain a toilet to give the bowl or tank a thorough cleaning, and especially if you need to do repairs. Fortunately, you can drain a toilet in only a few minutes. All you need to do is shut off the water a...

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Unclog a Toilet with Baking Soda

Troublesome toilet clogs are frustrating to deal with, especially when you need use of the toilet in your home! Luckily, you will be able to fix many toilet clogs cheaply with the help of baking soda and a plunger, befor...

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Increase Water Pressure in a Toilet

A toilet with a weak flush can be a major cause of frustration. If it regularly takes you two or more flushes to accomplish what a single flush should, it may be time to address the problem at its source—inside the tan...