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Hi, I have a leaky faucet that I guess probably needs a new cartridge or seat washer or whatever this faucet uses. However, I can't get to the "guts" of the faucet handle. When I take a handle off, there is no hex fastener that my plumbing book shows should be there. Do I need a "handle puller"...

Hi, I recently had three different plumbers out to get estimates on having a water-powered backup sump pump installed. The problem is, each guy recommends and installs a different product! Each plumber says what they install is the best, so it's rather confusing. I was hoping you pros could give...

Hi, I had a toilet that would rock forward sometimes when I sat down on it. I loosened up the nuts and shimmed it in two spots in the back. Then I tightened up the nuts and all is well. I'm a little paranoid that the rocking may have compromised the wax seal. I don't have any leaking or...

Hi, I've got a Kohler whirlpool bath model K-1157-CN that is about nine years old. I just moved into the house three months ago. This bath has a GFCI receptacle protecting it, and it starts via an air-actuated switch. Since we moved in, the switch has been "sticky" and doesn't work most of the...

Hi, I'm staying at my mother-in-law's house. My wife was helping my young son brush his teeth when he threw the toothbrush down the sink drain! I have no idea why the stopper wasn't in place, but it's too late for that now. :eek: I'm wondering if someone knows of a tool that can fish it out...

Hi, I'm wondering if this is a good idea or not. I have a humidifier that has an overflow drain. I just ran clear flexible tubing from the drain to my utility sink. As you can see, the furnace has a drain line made of 3/4" CPVC. I was thinking I could tie the humidifier drain into the CPVC line...

I recently replaced my kitchen sink, faucet, and p-trap. I kept the old Insinkerator disposal since it was working fine. Now, my sink drains more slowly than before. Even with no food in the disposal, it doesn't drain fast enough to keep the sink empty when the faucet is on full strength. Before...

I'm putting in an Eljer Patriot Savoy toilet. I've put in two Totos in the past, and my wife wants the softclose seat. I know, the seat is as much as the toilet. The problem is, my "cotton white" toto seat is quite a bit whiter than the Eljer toilet I bought. Has anyone used Toto's "colonial...

Hi, I've got a 22-year-old Moen Chateau shower valve. My guess is that if I want to install a new faucet set, I'd have to open up the wall, cut out the old valve, and solder in a new one. Is there any way to avoid all of that? Also, how do you change the tub spout? What's involved? It would...

Hi, I'm having problems stopping a leak in a new sink in my 1/2 bath. I put in a cultured marble vanity top/sink combo and a Delta faucet. I previously did the same type of install in my other bathroom with no trouble. The leak is aboove and below the nut holding the rubber gasket in place...

I just installed a new Ultramax and I noticed that it has two thin Velcro strips along the back (bottom) edge of the tank lid. See attached photos. What is the purpose of this velcro? It prevents the lid from sitting flush. I was about to remove it, but thought I would see if there is any reason...

Hi, I'm replacing a vanity/sink in my 1/2 bath. I have the old stuff out and am about to use a hole saw to cut holes in the back of the vanity for the water supply lines and the pvc waste line. The waste line has a bend in it that will have to come off. It is full of junk inside, and I want to...

Hi, I'm in the process of redoing my 1/2 bath. I put in a new Ultramax toilet today, but ran into problems. The nuts on the closet bolts never got very tight, and I had some problems with the bowl rocking slightly. I thought that possibly the flange was pulling up instead of the bowl tightening...

Hi, I have a problem with the sump pump in my basement. A couple weeks ago we had a heavy melting period here in Michigan, accompanied by a lot of rain. The result was an inch of water in my basement. The first thing I thought to do was lift the float arm of my submersible sump pump. As soon as...

I have a 14 1/4" rough-in in my 1/2 bath. I would rather not mess with Toto's unifit adapter. I came across this Toto toilet for a 14" rough-in on their site, and was wondering how well it performs. I love the Drake I just installed in my other bath. Will this one disappoint? I know it's not...

Hi folks. I've got a slight problem with the install of my new bathroom sink. I bought a p-trap kit from Lowes, which was exactly what was used in the old installation. Unfortunately, the new sink is up about two inches higher than the old one. So I've got a gap between where the tailpiece of...

Hi, I'm installing my first toilet (Toto Drake), so I'm a little unsure about how tight to tighten the bolts connecting the tank to the bowl. I'm guessing that I can't crack the tank until the tank is pressing up against the bowl, right? Now, there is a little gap all the way around, so the tank...

This might be a stretch for this forum, but I was hoping somebody may be able to help. I have installed a new 48" x 21" vanity in my master bath. I have a 49" x 22" vanity top/sink combo that will go on top. The catch is there is a 13" wall that the vanity sits against on its right side...

Hi, I'm replacing a sink. The old p-trap had a ton of gunk on the inside of it, so I'm replacing that at the same time. However, I don't know what is supposed to be used to seal the connections between the pvc p-trap and the waste line. The old trap had an orange-looking material on it. I'm only...

I'm redoing a bathroom. Right now, the old vinyl flooring has been removed and I'm left with the plywood subfloor. I'm going to have a tiler put down cement backerboard and then ceramic tile. Right now, the bottom of the flange is about 1/4" above the plywood (the top of the flange is 3/4"...