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Plumbing Repairs Made Quick & Easy

June 19, 2015 By thepioneerdad Leave a Comment

Plumbing Repairs Made Quick & Easy

Modern plumbing systems are usually trouble-free. But when a plumbing problem does occur, many plumbing repairs can be made quick & easy by the homeowner using a few common tools. What to do during a plumbing emergency? 1. Locate the main shutoff valve Most plumbing systems provide several shutoff valves within the home. Become familiar […]

Filed Under: Interior Tagged With: dripping faucets, pipe leaks, plugged drains, plumbing repairs, toilet leaks

Showerhead and Bathtub Faucet

February 6, 2015 By thepioneerdad 1 Comment

Showerhead and Bathtub Faucet

Changing the showerhead and bathtub faucet can quickly turn a home shower into a spa shower experience. There are many options including: multi-function spray showerheads, 5-inch to giant 10-inch rain showerheads, rain can showerheads with up to 54 spray nozzles, even 8-spray showerheads with replaceable filters to remove chlorine, dirt, and odors from the water. […]

Filed Under: Interior Tagged With: changing shower heads, installing a shower head, shower head upgrades, tub faucet repair

Easy Repairs for outdoor faucets

July 21, 2014 By thepioneerdad 1 Comment

Easy Repairs for outdoor faucets

Promptly repairing a leaking outdoor faucet your self can save money and can prevent serious water damage to the home’s exterior, or leakage into basement windows. Faucet repair may seem complicated. But it is usually a simple task. Most faucet leaks are caused by one of two reasons: 1) the washer at the valve seat no […]

Filed Under: Exterior Tagged With: faucet repair, inspecting washers for wear, removing a faucet, replace washers

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