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How To Fix a Leaky Faucet

It isn't until you live with the drip of a faulty faucet that you realize how effective water torture must be! See how you can fix it yourself, often for just a few dollars.

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How To Recaulk a Sink

Begin to scrape away at the old caulk using your tool. Be careful not to scrape the sink's porcelain or surrounding surface. If you find the caulk is too hard and not budging, you can heat it with a hair drier, then scrape it while it's softened.

How To Replace a Toilet Seat

Replacing a toilet seat is one of the simplest home improvement tasks ever.

First things first: close the old seat and lid on the toilet to access the bolts at the back that fasten the seat onto the toilet bowl. If necessary, pop off the plastic caps that cover and protect the bolts. You can use your flathead screwdriver to lift these plastic caps off the toilet (don't worry about breaking them since you're getting rid of that seat anyway).

How To Fix a Leaky Faucet

It isn't until you live with the drip of a faulty faucet that you realize how effective water torture must be! See how you can fix it yourself, often for just a few dollars.

How To Fix a Leaky Non-Compression Faucet

It isn't until you live with the drip, drip, dripping of a faulty faucet that you realize how effective water torture must be! Irritation aside, just one leaky faucet has the potential to waste up to 7 gallons of water a day. That's more than 2,500 gallons a year, not to mention a huge chunk of change literally going down the drain.

How To Change Your Showerhead

A spa-style showerhead is one of those luxuries that's so affordable we think everyone should have one in her home. See how having a showerhead you love will kick start your day the right way.

How To Fix a Leaky Cartridge Faucet

How To Install a Vessel Sink

Vessel sinks are not only functional, but they can transform your bathroom into something exceptionally dramatic. See how you can wow your guests. Remove the old sink

Shut off the water supply by turning off the valves at the base of the sink.

Disconnect the old sink's plumbing using a plumber's wrench, making sure to keep plenty of rags and a bucket handy to catch any excess water that drips out of the pipes.

Goodbye Smelly Garbage Disposal

My Garbage Disposal Stinks!
Bring a Fresh Lemon Scent to your Kitchen Sink

How to Unclog a Drain

We've all stared at a stubborn, cloudy puddle of water in our sink and thought, "Now what?" Anyone with indoor plumbing has come face to face with a clogged drain. Luckily, fixing a clogged drain and avoiding one in the first place is simple. Before you call the plumber or spend money on a harsh drain cleaner, read this.

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Are You Ready for a Hot Tub?

Hot Tub

Hot Tub Heaven
Are You Ready to Take the Plunge?

It's a vision that's hard to resist as you walk past those spas on display in front of your home improvement store: you're stretched out, soaking away the stress, hands just above the water cradling a book, the night sky twinkling up above.