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10) Tighten down the closet bolts making sure NOT to use too much torque. You aren't installing tires on a race car here so, take it easy Mr. Goodwrench. You just want to hold the toilet in place, not crack the porcelain base of the toilet or damage the drain flange.

When you get to the house stand if front of the toilet and locate the water shut off valve. Should be down below the toilet on the wall. Just turn it off (righty-tighty) completely and flush the toilet. All the water should have left the tank, well at least most of it. If there is remaining water get it out with paper towels or a rag. The important thing is that no more water came in. If it did then your valve is not shut all the way or not working and you need additional help.

water line repair Be certain that the bathroom exhaust fan vents to the outdoors, not into the house or attic. If the exterior vent dampers don't operate properly or don't seat well, have them fixed or replaced.

water line repair Before you do anything, turn off the water supply and turn on the faucet to allow the remaining water inside the faucet to drain. Place a basin beneath the sink under the drain and pipes to catch any residual water as you work. Remove the faucet handle by loosening the set screw under the handle using an Allen wrench. Remember the order of the parts as you remove them and be sure to line them up for reassembly purpose. Clean up any residual or debris from the old faucet.

Once you have taken care of the original leak you can begin to get to work on dealing with the water damaged drywall. The first step is to try out the area completely. You can use a high powered fan and/or a dehumidifier to assist with this process. The bottom line is you want to get rid of all moisture completely. This is very important and can not be stated with enough emphasis. If the area is not dried thoroughly, then dangerous molds can begin to grow in as soon as 24 hours. It may be necessary to cut a hole in the drywall to ensure that proper air circulation can be achieved. However this shouldn't be necessary for just a small crack.

plumber works Most good plumbers will recommend replacing a gate valve regardless of its condition. The time to discover if it will work is not during a flood in your bathroom. If you have it replaced with a ball valve then check your water heater and laundry valves, too. Have them replaced at the same time with premium ball valves. Ball valve laundry bibbs make it easy to shut off the water to the washer after each use which may help to prevent floods in the future.

A patched roof can be spruced up by applying a finishing coat of bitumen and chippings to create a more uniform surface area. If the surface covering has decayed you may have to re-cover the roof. However, a roof showing signs of general wear and tear can be brought back to life with a liquid waterproofing treatment. This consists of the cold application of a bitumen-based water proofer which is reinforced with a glass-fibre membrane. This should be done during warm and dry weather.

It's a good idea to get in the habit of inspecting your hoses on a monthly basis. Even if no visible signs of damage are found, it is a good idea to replace your hoses every 5 years. There could be a problem inside the hose which cannot be seen, but could cause the hose to burst. Most hoses last between 5-8 years before failure, so don't neglect this important monthly home maintenance task.