Cardboard tubes come in all shapes and sizes. Everything from household paper goods to carpet is stored wrapped around, or safely encased, in a cardboard tube. In addition to their…
At the heart of every roll of toilet paper is a cardboard holder that usually ends up in the trash. Keep all that perfectly good cardboard out of the landfill…
The last place you want to slip and slide when you sit down is on the toilet. A loose toilet seat can cause you to inadvertently land in the toilet…
Are your pipes a pain in the drain? This article is a quick and simple guide to help you solve this problem. No experience is necessary and with a few…
Many materials can cause an obstructed drain. While some of them, such as tree roots, will likely require the assistance of a professional plumber, others such as hair, grease and…
Cast iron provides a durable material for shower drains and other plumbing fixtures. If you need to replace your old cast iron drain for a new one, removing the drain…
PVC pipe is often chosen for home plumbing projects because it is easy to use for the do-it-yourself homeowner, and because it can be used in nearly all cold water…
It is important to lay drainage outside to get rid of stormwater. Allowing stormwater to accrue on your property can create a stench. Insects may gather, and you risk erosion…
Plastic gutters have many advantages over aluminum and wood gutter systems. One of the many benefits is how easily average homeowners can install the plastic guttering themselves. Plastic guttering also…
Leaking plastic gutters can normally be fixed quickly by simply replacing the gasket in the gutter union/joint.