Most Americans have to deal with hard water on a regular basis. Limescale buildup, mineral deposits, and broken appliances are just a few problems caused by it. Because of this,…
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Do you know how to change a broken tap yourself? Most people would think about hiring a plumber to get the job done in a fast manner. It is not…
One of my biggest pet hates is a running overflow pipe, and they generally tend to run unabated for months before they’re fixed. If running water is not attended to…
If left alone, a leak in your property can cause devastating damage to your home. Here’s how you should approach the problem of a leak. Spot the Signs of Trouble…
It would be nice if we all had an endless budget for a kitchen redesign. However, that isn’t the case for most people, and so they have no alternative but…
Important before you try to stop a leaking tap is to remember to do nothing until you have turned off your water supply at the mains, and turned all the…
We all love saving money by going the DIY route with most household maintenance tasks. However, more often than not, it ends in disaster. The plumbing task isn’t any different.…
A thermostatic tap is a faucet designed for home use which regulates the temperature of the water it releases. These taps maintain a constant ratio between cold water and hot…
A shower mixer tap has a single valve cartridge that you control by turning the faucet’s handle. The shower’s tap starts to leak water when the cartridge’s rubber seals wear…
A reverse-pressure tap is similar to the normal tap only upside down. The washer moves upwards to the seat when the tap is turned. To change a washer in reverse…