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2008-04-18 The Ideal Backyard Spa
All spas work on pretty much the same principle. Water is placed in the spa enclosure, and is initially heated and then kept hot by a heater. When in use, the hot water is pumped through special jets that concentrate, accelerate, and direct the water flow.
2008-03-03 Options abound for bathroom floors
If a bathroom makeover is in your upcoming plans, one of the most important selections you'll be making is the flooring. The proper floor will enhance the appearance, the maintenance, and even the safety of your bathroom.
2008-02-28 Winter weather wreaks havoc on water pipes
When winter's cold hits, waterlines can become very vulnerable to damage. If the metal pipes become cold enough, water in the lines can freeze and expand, splitting the pipe or popping joints loose.
2008-02-01 Great Additions to Any Bathroom
A bidet consists of a bowl, hot and cold water controls, a stopper that allows water to be held in the bowl if desired, a vertical sprayer and sometimes a horizontal sprayer as well.
2008-01-28 How Not to Run Out of Hot Water
Running out of hot water before you finish your morning shower is one of life's little irritants. If you have an electric water heater, the answer may be as simple as adjusting a thermostat or replacing a heating element.
2008-01-14 Install New Toilet Like a Pro
The first step is to get the old toilet out of the way. Begin by shutting off the water supply to the toilet, which is typically a small valve coming out of the wall or floor below the toilet's tank.
2008-01-07 Replacing a Troublesome Shower Pan
The most common cause of a problem with a tile shower occurs when the pan – the bottom of the shower, where the drain is – fails to properly hold water.
2007-11-09 How to Install a Shower Enclosure
When you start to plan your bathroom, you should remember that in many cases t it is better to install a shower enclosure with a sloping floor instead of using a shower tray
2007-08-27 Shower Door Installation Not A Place To Skimp
Proper protocol eliminates safety hazards
2007-05-25 Wobbly toilet a sign of wetter things to come
How to fix problem before unit springs a leak