How to Replace a Gate Valve With a Ball Valve
Plumbing Repair – Replace Gate Valve with Ball Valve A ball valve is superior to a gate valve and only costs a few dollars more. So, whenever you have the opportunity to install a valve, it’s a good idea to use a ball rather than a gate. They install in the same way, so really […]
Turn a Gold Bathroom into a Brushed Nickel Remodel
Bathroom Remodel in Las Vegas Nothing says outdated like gold fixtures and accents: it’s time for a bathroom remodel. When you hear the word remodel, you start thinking big dollars, but it doesn’t have to be. Just changing the finish from an outdated finish to a new one can do wonders. There are a few […]
What if you Overtighten Toilet Bolts?
Bathroom Plumbing Services in Las Vegas Tightening toilet bolts is a fickle business. Whether you are working on the tank-to-bowl connection or bowl-to-floor connection, there is that fine line to want to creep up to but not pass. Toilets are made of vitreous china and if you put too much stress on them they can […]
Installing a Coat Hook on a Door
Installing a coat hook on a door is a pretty basic job. With a coat hook, people can really load them up with lots of coats and the weight can pull them out of a door, particularly a hollow core door. Coat hooks are great for the back of a bathroom door where you can […]
No Bullnose Ceramic Tile? Try This Trick
If you are going to install ceramic tile on a counter or shower surround, it makes for a nice finished look to get finished round over or bullnose tiles (for kitchens they are referred to as V-cap tiles). Some styles of tile do not have these and so you may be faced with the chore […]
Remove Painted over Door Hinges
Door hinges last for a long time and usually don’t need to be replaced. However, some folks like to change them out for a new color or finish when updating a room. Occasionally, the hinges will be so covered in layers of paint, it will be hard to see not only the outline of the […]
Wobbly Ceiling Fan Caused by Loose Box?
A ceiling fan that wobbles when you turn it on is very frustrating. Most people will simply buy a balancing kit and attempt to balance the fan with small weights. This works great, so long as the ceiling fan has a solid foundation. In this case the foundation is the point where the fan connects […]
Water Heater Recirculation Pump Problems
A customer installed a water heater recently, and the installation went great. However, after the installation it takes a long time for the hot water to reach the faucets. There are several possible reasons for the problem. Recirculating pumps need electricity to run, and so it may be as easy as plugging the unit back in or […]
Can I Repair a Broken Toilet Seat?
The question of whether or not a toilet seat can be repaired is a little silly; of course you can. The real question is why would you? Generally, the less time working on toilet seats, the better. There aren’t many things that can go wrong with a toilet seat. If there is a problem, […]
Replace a Hollywood Light Fixture
I got a call from a customer who wanted to replace their Hollywood light bar. These folks liked the light fixture, but felt it was cheap and outdated. This particular light fixture is somewhat unusual in that the builder doesn’t usually install a junction box behind it. Instead, they will take a hammer and break […]