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Summer Plumbing Tips

June 26th, 2010 Comments off

Because most home purchases occur during the summertime, most service calls are made during this season as well. Unfortunately, owners of newly purchased home discover plumbing issues that need to be addressed after they move in. Whether you are a future home purchaser or current homeowner, you can take a few steps to prevent those unexpected plumbing crises.

  • Check for leaks in your bathroom. This includes examining the base of your toilet for water or damaged flooring and checking for loose tiles around your bathtub.
  • Check the water pipes that supply your bathroom and kitchen faucets. Low water pressure could be a sign that mineral deposits are clogging your pipes.

To read more summer plumbing preventative maintenance steps go the Tips And Articles section of our Lewisville TX plumbing website.

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4 Ways to Remove Stains from a Tub Drain

June 4th, 2010 Comments off
Removing stains from a tub drain can be very frustrating. No matter how hard you scrub, the stains just don’t seem to go away. Here are quick and easy to do it yourself tips on how to remove stains from your tub drain.

Tools and Materials Needed:

 

  • Nail file
  • Buffer
  • Super glue
  • Oil
  • Abrasive powder
  • Scouring pad
  • Pumice stone
  • Fine grain sandpaper

Step 1 – Use a Sand Paper

This is the easiest and most inexpensive way of taking the stain off your tub. Use sandpaper, preferably the superfine type and simply rub the stain off. Sandpaper can take the stains a way without damaging your tub drain unlike bleaches or any ordinary cleaners who couldn’t handle the job. Tear a part of the sandpaper and start rubbing the stains away.

Step 2 – Use a Nail File

Nail files are not only good in managing your nails but also a very effective way to remove stains without causing any scratches to your tub. This method is not only friendly to your pocket but also makes it easy for you to reach spots in your tub that are not easy to clean. Sandpaper can also do this job, but there are specific areas wherein a nail file would best do the job because of its size and solid form.

Step 3 – Use Super Glue

Now if the first 2 methods didn’t work, It is recommended to use a super glue on the stains and use a pumice stone to chip off the dried glue. Usually the stains will go with the chipped off glue therefore making it very easy for you to take of those unwanted ugly stains. But a word of advice, do not scrub too close to the counter top but when needed, use the sandpaper instead on these part. Usually when glue is applied on the stains, even the fingers can be used to chip it off.

Step 4 – Use Abrasive Powder

Now if your tub drain is made of porcelain, using abrasive powder dissolved in a small amount of water and a scouring pad for scrubbing can easily scrub away those dirty stains. If the scouring pad isn’t enough, you can also use a pumice stone to do the job.

Once the stains have been removed, you can moisturize your counter with oil. Rub the oil to polish and buff any marks of the sanding you did. After doing these quick and easy steps to remove stains from your tub drain, not only does your tub drain looks well, but also didn’t cost you too much. Just take note of these tips and removing stains in your tub drain will never be a problem again.

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How to Replace a Toilet

May 24th, 2010 Comments off

Toilet replacement is something that many people want to tackle themselves. If you reach a difficult point during the installation and need some help proceeding, you can always contact a qualified Lewisville TX plumbing company. Otherwise, here are the steps for replacing a toilet:

Turn off the water supply to the toilet and flush the toilet. You may have to flush more than once to empty the tank and bowl of water.

  1. Remove any excess water with a rag or sponge.
  2. Locate the wing nuts that attach the toilet’s tank to the bowl. Remove these wing nuts. Sometimes oil is necessary to loosen the nuts.
  3. Disconnect the water line and remove the tank from the bowl.
  4. Remove the caps from the base of the toilet.

For the rest of the toilet replacement steps, visit the Plumbing Tips and Articles section of our website.

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Home Plumbing Maintenance Checklist

May 10th, 2010 Comments off

As a homeowner, keeping up with home maintenance can sometimes feel like a full-time job. There are many things that need to be done to a home in order to keep it running smoothly. Plumbing is just one of the many aspects of your home that you have to keep up throughout the year. Below you will find a helpful checklist that will help you to look for plumbing problems as well as potential plumbing problems that should be addressed before they become a real issue. Going line-by-line on the checklist will help you with preventative care and maintenance of your home’s plumbing.

Read more at the Dallas Plumbing Company website

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