November 2009

Installing a new toilet in your Auburn home is relatively easy for the handy person. Here are few steps that can help, and it can be completed in about one day.
Selecting a new toilet:
In the United States, new toilets must allow for only one & a half gallons of water per flush. This not only saves the environment with every flush, it also saves you $ each month on your Auburn water bill. You will find that most local building codes require these new toilets. It is always best to check with your local Auburn DPW before installing the new toilet. The only thing left is to choose a style and color that best suits your needs and interior design scheme of your bathroom. A little word from the wise, do not buy the cheapest toilet you can find. They will only be a headache, like clog all the time. You should expect to pay at least around $100 bucks for a decent WC.

DIY Caulking a Tub and or Shower:

It’s important to properly caulk around bathtubs and shower in-closers in your Auburn home. Improperly sealed joints can cause damage to the structure behind the tile or fiberglass. Water can seep behind showers and bathtubs, ruining floorboards and walls. Also, unhealthy and dangerous forms of mold and mildew can form. Prevent damage from water and moisture by replacing missing and worn caulking around bath tubs and showers.

DIY Pipe Repair for Your Auburn Home:
Leaks along a pipe are the easiest to locate and generally the fastest to repair. Pipe clamps are an effective way to temporarily fix a leaking pipe in your Auburn home. They consist of a neoprene sleeve and screw hinge. You insert the rubber gasket the kit between the pipe and the clamp and slowly tighten the screws or bolts until the leak stops. This is only a Band-Aid and should not be seen as a permanent repair. If the pipe is leaking it usually means there is a bigger problem, like old and worn out plumbing. Or it could have something to do with your water. We often see high PH levels in our area. High PH refers to the water being slightly acidic which slowly eats away at your pipes. These are two problems you’ll probably want to call in a professional in to help remedy.