When your bathroom sink pop-up stopper won’t pop up or seat properly, fixing it is usually just a matter of adjusting a few parts. The problem is often a buildup of hair or other matter around the base of the stopper or the pivot rod mechanism. Or, the clevis may be out of adjustment.

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To keep from having spots from your dishwasher scrape off all food and rinse dishes before you put them in the dishwasher. Most dish detergent manufacturers claim that it is not necessary to rinse dishes, the best practice is to rinse your dishes first.

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Simple ways to unstick and fix your garbage disposal if it jams up are shown in the how to video.

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Clogged drains can be a big hassle to get moving free again. Just a few easy steps will go a long way towards keeping the water flowing down your house’s pipes.

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Installing a new or used toilet in your house is much easier than most people think. Just follow these easy steps and you will have that toilet installed in no time.

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Before going to your local home improvement store in search of a new toilet seat you need to measure a few things.

First measure the bolt spacing at where the seat attaches. There is more than one spacing size. Next measure the width and length to get the best fit. If you have a round toilet bowl you can’t come home with an extra long oval seat and expect it to fit no mater how good you think it will look.

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Almost all tile surfaces have grout. If your grout is not cared for it deteriorates over time and looks bad. Luckily, it is pretty easy to fix. These directions are geared toward fixing small patches of grout but it is possible to remove all of the grout in a shower or tub, for instance, and re-grout it. Here’s a list of what you’ll need to do.

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After time your sink faucet can become clogged with debris that comes through your pipes. It can cause water to spray out all over the place or drop the water flow down to just a trickle. Its good to clean your aerator out from time to time and check if your washers need replacing.

First try unscrewing the aerator by hand. If you can’t remove it use pliers with tape covering the teeth so not to damage the faucet. After removing the aerator, disassemble it and lay the parts out in order to help during reassembly. Inspect the washers and if they look cracked you should replace them now. Place all the part except for the washers in white vinegar for about an hour then gently scrub away the buildup with a soft brush.

Before you reassemble make sure to run the water to flush out any loose sediment. Reassemble the aerator and screw the assembly back onto the spout. Make sure to gently snug the aerator tight with your pliers.

All water pipes create a certain amount of noise when the water is on and its easy to get used to. When pipes are in contact with your house framing, this sound is magnified and can become very annoying.

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A build up of mineral deposits on your shower head can slow the spray down to a trickle. A couple of easy steps can solve your problem.

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