Making Simple Toilet Repairs
Even a novice do-it-yourselfer can handle some toilet repairs. Some plumbing repairs require professional help. But, there are many simple repairs that you can make yourself, saving both the time and expense of calling a plumber. Lowe's is happy ... [... more]
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Maintaining Your Water Heater
Most people don't give much thought to their water heater - they just turn on the faucet and expect hot water to come out. Keep your water heater in peak operating condition by performing some simple maintenance. All you need are a few common ... [... more]
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Installing a Hot Water Dispenser
A hot water dispenser is a luxury that can quickly become a necessity. Hot water dispensers provide 190° F water for instant soups, sauces and drinks. After you install one, you'll wonder how you ever lived without it. Installation may vary based ... [... more]
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Replacing a Water Heater
Maybe your long, hot shower isn't as long—or as hot—as it used to be. Maybe you've just installed a dishwasher. Or maybe your family has expanded and you're taking more baths and washing more clothes than ever before. It may be time to replace or ... [... more]
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Clearing Clogged Drains
As the pool of water collects around the drain, you get a sinking feeling in your stomach. You dread another costly visit from the plumber. However, clogged drains are usually easy enough to correct on your own. An average homeowner should be ... [... more]
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Installing Water Filters
Clean water is something most of us take for granted, but should we? Every day the list of water systems with contaminants above federally mandated safety levels grows. Whether you are on a municipal system or private well, there is a simple, ... [... more]
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Mold in the Home
Whether it's in the bathroom, basement or yes, even in the fridge, mold needs to be removed and disposed of. Your most important job, however is to eliminate the causes of mold in the home. Lowe's is happy to provide this information as a service ... [... more]
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Preventing Leaks in Your Basement
Leaks and dampness can be intimidating and worrisome, but there are things you can do yourself to alleviate the problem. Your situation probably can be improved by addressing drainage problems, repairing leaking cracks or holes, and incorporating ... [... more]
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Water Damage Prevention
Water-related damage causes millions of dollars of losses each year. A sampling of 63 percent of California home insurers found that water-related losses totaled $1.7 billion between 1997 and 2001. Based on the survey data, the average cost of a ... [... more]
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Installing an Underground Sprinkler System
Living landscapes need water to survive and flourish. Relying completely on natural rainfall isn't usually the best method of supplying water. Depending on the type of grass and other plantings you have in your landscape, a more constant source ... [... more]
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Replacing a Sump Pump
Sump pumps are usually used to pump water from basements or crawl spaces. They are available in two basic configurations, submersible pumps that are sealed and can be totally submerged and pedestal pumps that have their pumps at the bottom of a ... [... more]
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Water Supply
This beautiful bath wouldn't be as appealing without a good water supply system. Plumbing has been around in one form or another for over 8000 years, starting with troughs and pipe made of clay and straw. The materials in plumbing systems have ... [... more]
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