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How to Plunge a Toilet

Shop for the correct plunger., Learn how your toilet works., Shut off the water immediately after you establish your...

22 steps 3 min Advanced
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How to Remove a Toilet

Get rid of the water., Take off the tank., Remove the floor bolts., Break the seal., Conduct some clean up., Seal the...

6 steps 2 min Medium
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How to Replace a Toilet

Get rid of all the water., Disconnect the line., Remove the bolts., Remove the tank., Remove the seat.

5 steps 2 min Medium
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How to Replace a Flush Valve

Shut off the water to the toilet., Remove any remaining water from the toilet., Remove the tank., Locate and remove the...

14 steps 5 min Advanced
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How to Repair a Noisy Toilet

Make sure the lid is on securely., Get to know the parts of your toilet., Wait for the noise to occur., Know when to...

4 steps 2 min Medium
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How to Replace a Toilet Flange

Place newspapers or towels on the ground adjacent to the bathroom., Turn off the water supply to the toilet...

24 steps 1 min Advanced
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How to Set a Toilet

Determine what model of toilet you wish to install, and purchase it from your local hardware or appliance store., Block...

5 steps 1 min Medium
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How to Stop Toilet Tank Sweating

Cover the outside of the toilet's tank., Create ventilation in the air surrounding the toilet., Decrease the...

5 steps 2 min Medium
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How to Snake a Toilet

Place the end of the snake into the toilet., Turn the crank handle clockwise., Feel around for the clog in the pipes...

12 steps 7 min Advanced
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How to Fix a Leaky Bathtub Faucet

Gather the proper tools., Turn off the water intake to your house., Open the hot and cold valves on the bathtub...

26 steps 3 min Advanced
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How to Install a Shower Faucet

Visit a bathroom showroom to pick out your new faucet., Assemble the other necessary tools and equipment., Turn off...

17 steps 8 min Advanced
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How to Install a Tub Drain

Assemble the overflow pipe., Apply plumber's putty around the bottom part of the drain flange., Place the drain flange...

9 steps 2 min Medium
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How to Fix a Leaky Shower Faucet

Make sure that the faucet handle is turned as far as it can go in the off position., Turn off the water valves., Remove...

6 steps 2 min Medium
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How to Fix a Leaking Shower Head

Turn off the water supply to your shower head., Remove the shower head faceplate or the entire shower head., Immerse...

5 steps 3 min Medium
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How to Get Stains out of Wood

Go over the stain with an iron., Rub with a steel wool and lemon oil., Try toothpaste., Dry it with a hair dryer., Rub...

6 steps 3 min Medium
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How to Get Water Stains Off Wood

Put mineral oil on a soft rag and rub it into the stain., Rub the stain with mineral spirits on a soft cloth if the...

3 steps 1 min Easy
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How to Replace a Shower Head

Gather all the necessary materials., Make sure the shower is completely turned off., Lay down a blanket or tarp...

8 steps 4 min Medium

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