Spring Projects: Should You Repair or Replace? Spring is a time for renewal, growth and revitalization. As the weather warms up, the flowers bloom and the birds return, you begin to think of sprucing up your home to get everything in working order. During this process, you suddenly discover that something is not operating the […]
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The winter season is upon us! With it comes harsh weather that can creep into your home. Keep the cold out by taking a few steps to prepare your home for winter. Completing these DIY steps will help keep your energy bill low and your home warm. Insulate your windows! Window insulation kits are a […]
READ MORESAWS RADIAL ARM SAWS A radial arm saw uses a circular saw, but instead of feeding the material into the blade, the item to be cut remains stationary and the saw travels through the cut, pulled across the track on the radial arm. The cutting portion of the blade is rotating away from the operator. […]
READ MOREPower Tools Safety Procedures Because of widespread use of power tools, the Power Tool Institute continues a major consumer safety education program to instruct users in safe and proper use of power tools. The rules follow: 1. Know your power tool. Read the manual carefully; learn the tool’s applications and limitations and potential hazards. 2. […]
READ MOREDrills Power drills are a fundamental part of a toolkit for use in any apartment, home or job site. One of the most frequently purchased power tools, a good drill can be used for a variety of projects both big and small. When choosing a power drill, you will have two options: Cordless drills : […]
READ MOREFlush-tank mechanisms consist of two control valves. Levers and other parts open or close these valves at the proper time. One of these valves is the flush valve which is seated at the bottom of the tank. This is kept closed by a rubber flush ball, diaphragm or flapper. When the outside handle on the […]
READ MOREMASSAGING SHOWERHEADS Massaging showerheads use water pressure forced through a diverting valve to create one or more pulsating water actions. In most cases, users can vary the amount of pulsing pressure or force to their liking. Massaging showerheads can be hand-held or permanently mounted. While all offer massaging action of one or more kinds, they can […]
READ MOREPlumbing tools are specialized-they fit the job. For example, if you buy a handle puller to pull tub or shower faucets, you will also need a box end or hollow-core socket wrench to remove packing nuts which are soft brass, easily distorted and practically impossible to replace. If you need tubing cutters you may also […]
READ MOREWATER-SAVING DEVICES The basic idea behind water-saving devices is to restrict water consumption rates where heaviest use occurs. Indoor water usage runs at about 40 percent for toilets, 30 percent for baths and showers (more for baths), 15 percent for clothes washers and 15 percent for cooking and kitchen use. TOILET WATER SAVERS The first […]
READ MOREFAUCET SPRAYS The heart of a faucet spray is a mechanism called a diverter or butterfly valve located inside the faucet in a chamber just below the base of the swing spout. This valve normally permits water to flow freely through the spout when the spray attachment is not in use. When the thumb-controlled valve on the […]
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