Fixing a Leaky Faucet
Compression faucet Compression faucet details Ball-type faucet Cartridge faucet Cartridge faucet details Ceramic-disk faucet Ceramic-disk faucet details There are four kinds of faucets: compression, cartridge (sleeve), ceramic disk, and ball ... [... more]
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The Facts On Faucets
FAUCETS MOUNTED directly to the bathtub deck are an elegant addition. The Fast Tub Filler from Gerber (about $205) features elliptical-shaped handles that comply with the Americans With Disabilities Act and a ceramic-disk cartridge valve system. ... [... more]
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When Faucets Drip and Toilets Run
A worn flapper valve in the toilet tank leads to an unwanted trickle of water, driving up the water bill. To drain the tank for repairs, turn off the water supply and flush. Similar but not identitical: Flapper assemblies differ slightly ... [... more]
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Before You Buy a Bath Sink
Before purchasing a sink, there are some general questions — beyond price, material, and mounting options — you should ask yourself. First, how much space do you want to devote to the lav? In a 5-by-7-foot room, for example, the sink shouldn't be ... [... more]
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Bath Sinks: Twice as Nice
This bath, designed by Sutton Suzuki Architects of Mill Valley, California, packs a lot of functionality into a compact area. While the dark-stone countertops make these vanities feel like one, the 36-inch-tall slanted stack of cherry-wood ... [... more]
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Old Sinks for New
After homeowners Mark Dvorak and Laurie Ann Bishop snagged several classic jazz-age lavatories at a salvage yard in Berkeley, it was up to master plumber Jeff Deehan to get the antique sinks up and running. For starters, the sinks' old fittings ... [... more]
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Picking a Vanity Fair
Vanities can do much more than just hold up the bath-room sink. These Wood-Mode cabinets extend out for linens and up to create an attractive soffit. Vanities don't have to be plain and styleless. These Heritage cabinets show what can be achieved ... [... more]
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How to Repair a Two-Handled Stem Faucet: Overview
The job can require a bit of investigation to ferret out all the worn parts Droplets from a two-handled laundry-room faucet have been falling with the relentless beat of a metronome in the home of Richard Trethewey, This Old House's plumbing and ... [... more]
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How to Repair a Single-Handled Cartridge Faucet: Overview
For too long now, a stubborn drip-drip-drip has been descending from the one-handled kitchen faucet in the home of Richard Trethewey, This Old House's plumbing and heating consultant. "Most people will ignore a dripping faucet out of fear or ... [... more]
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