The fixtures and fittings are a vital part of a bathroom makeover.
You don't want the look of your new bathroom spoiled by outdated fixtures do you? That is why it is important that you know how to replace an old vanity with a beautiful new pedestal sink to get your bathroom makeover off to a great start.
To begin, you must turn off the hot and cold water supply to the vanity sink. After the water is off, disconnect the supply lines, waste line, and remove the sink by either removing the entire counter top, or just removing the bowl from the counter top. With the sink removed, the vanity should be easier to un-screw from the wall and carefully removed without disrupting the existing plumbing.
With the vanity removed, the flooring may need to be patched/repaired as the pedestal sink will sit on the finished flooring. If the plumbing comes up from the floor, this will have to be addressed now by cutting out section of sheetrock and flooring if needed.
Re-plumb the water supply and drain connection in the wall and use the manufacturers' template to position the plumbing in the wall. Remember that the new water supply lines, shut off valves and drain will be exposed so using new valves with a finish ring to match room and a metal, (copper or stainless steel) drain instead of PVC will give it a professional finished look.
With the wall exposed this would be a good time to place the new sink on the pedestal to measure where to mount a 2x6 in between the studs to bolt the sink to later. After the plumbing is moved and the wall is repaired, place the sink into position on the pedestal to mark the mounting holes on the wall and the floor.
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Kamis, 27 Agustus 2009
Rabu, 19 Agustus 2009
Troubleshooting Home Lighting Fixtures
Most of the time when a light in the home suddenly goes off, it is because the light bulb is blown and upon changing the bulb, the light works again. However, sometimes that is not the case and before you call in an expensive electrician or simply stop using a particular light, there are some things you can easily check yourself.
Check the Bulb
If the light bulb has blown out and you change it and the light still doesn't work, first, check the light bulb in another light just to make sure it is not a dud.
If it does work in another light socket or lamp, then you'll need to look closer at the fixture you are working on. Take the same bulb that you just discovered does work and try again, this time taking care to make sure the bulb is tightly screwed in the socket. If it still doesn't work, unscrew it and try again, this time making sure you are screwing the bulb in straight.
Now, this may seem funny but the ridges on some older light fixtures can become worn and it can actually be difficult to screw the light bulb in straight and not at an angle. While the bulb will actually fit in the socket this way, it is not making contact and won't work. If the bulb is screwed in tightly and straight and is still not working, check the tab, which is in the center of the socket.
If the tab is not making contact with the light bulb, the light won't come on. You may have to adjust it slightly in order for it to make contact with the bulb. You can most likely do this by gently pulling up on it but do not jerk it.
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Check the Bulb
If the light bulb has blown out and you change it and the light still doesn't work, first, check the light bulb in another light just to make sure it is not a dud.
If it does work in another light socket or lamp, then you'll need to look closer at the fixture you are working on. Take the same bulb that you just discovered does work and try again, this time taking care to make sure the bulb is tightly screwed in the socket. If it still doesn't work, unscrew it and try again, this time making sure you are screwing the bulb in straight.
Now, this may seem funny but the ridges on some older light fixtures can become worn and it can actually be difficult to screw the light bulb in straight and not at an angle. While the bulb will actually fit in the socket this way, it is not making contact and won't work. If the bulb is screwed in tightly and straight and is still not working, check the tab, which is in the center of the socket.
If the tab is not making contact with the light bulb, the light won't come on. You may have to adjust it slightly in order for it to make contact with the bulb. You can most likely do this by gently pulling up on it but do not jerk it.
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Senin, 17 Agustus 2009
Window Repair
Window replacement can be an intimidating job, but window replacement isn't always the answer. Window repair can also be a viable option when you know the tips and tricks to possible window repair.
Some people believe that a broken window must always be replaced. Before they even consider any type of repair, they're on the phone searching for window replacement experts.
And this can add up to thousands of dollars if you're not careful!
Before you decide your window repair is out of your control and you have to spend hundreds of dollars on new windows, consider some of the following tips.
1. Window repair can be as easy as scraping off layers of old paint that have built up over the years.
You may think your windows no longer work, but when you find out the excess paint is all that is keeping them from moving, it's as easy as 1-2-3.
2. Weather-stripping is another possibility when it comes to window repair. Weather stripping comes in a variety of different forms and it can be attached to the sides of the windows to keep air from leaking in and out - making the windows like new in many cases.
The weather stripping closes the gap between the window and the casing, which gives it a tight seal but leaves enough room for the window to 'breathe'.
Installing weather stripping takes a little time and effort since windows have to be removed and reinstalled, but a home improvement store has all of the supplies and instructions you need.
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Some people believe that a broken window must always be replaced. Before they even consider any type of repair, they're on the phone searching for window replacement experts.
And this can add up to thousands of dollars if you're not careful!
Before you decide your window repair is out of your control and you have to spend hundreds of dollars on new windows, consider some of the following tips.
1. Window repair can be as easy as scraping off layers of old paint that have built up over the years.
You may think your windows no longer work, but when you find out the excess paint is all that is keeping them from moving, it's as easy as 1-2-3.
2. Weather-stripping is another possibility when it comes to window repair. Weather stripping comes in a variety of different forms and it can be attached to the sides of the windows to keep air from leaking in and out - making the windows like new in many cases.
The weather stripping closes the gap between the window and the casing, which gives it a tight seal but leaves enough room for the window to 'breathe'.
Installing weather stripping takes a little time and effort since windows have to be removed and reinstalled, but a home improvement store has all of the supplies and instructions you need.
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Minggu, 09 Agustus 2009
Understanding Color Coded Electrical Wire
You've probably noticed anytime you have spotted electrical wire coming out of a fixture that the wires are different colors. You may even realize that each color means something specific to the box or fixture it is wired to.
There is a standard color scheme, and while it is not the same for each country, the standard in the United States serves throughout the country so you can depend on understanding one color coded standard to explain what each color stands for, regardless of the fixture. In this article, we'll examine what the different color wires mean so you will be able to recognize them at a glance the first time you spot them in an appliance or receptacle.
Also, it is important that you also follow this code so that someone who may come behind you won't get injured thinking a hot wire is a neutral one.
Black wires are recognized as being hot wires.
You may see them behind a switch or in an electrical outlet. While other colors are sometimes used as neutral wires, black never is so if you see a black wire, rest assured it is a hot wire. Red, blue, and yellow wires are also hot wires.
When two hot wires are used in one appliance, such as a clothes dryer, red may act as the second hot wire. Red hot wires may also be used in ceiling fan installations, for example, as switch legs. Blue and yellow wires are also used for switch legs in fixtures such as fans or lights.
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There is a standard color scheme, and while it is not the same for each country, the standard in the United States serves throughout the country so you can depend on understanding one color coded standard to explain what each color stands for, regardless of the fixture. In this article, we'll examine what the different color wires mean so you will be able to recognize them at a glance the first time you spot them in an appliance or receptacle.
Also, it is important that you also follow this code so that someone who may come behind you won't get injured thinking a hot wire is a neutral one.
Black wires are recognized as being hot wires.
You may see them behind a switch or in an electrical outlet. While other colors are sometimes used as neutral wires, black never is so if you see a black wire, rest assured it is a hot wire. Red, blue, and yellow wires are also hot wires.
When two hot wires are used in one appliance, such as a clothes dryer, red may act as the second hot wire. Red hot wires may also be used in ceiling fan installations, for example, as switch legs. Blue and yellow wires are also used for switch legs in fixtures such as fans or lights.
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Understanding Color Coded Electrical Wire
You've probably noticed anytime you have spotted electrical wire coming out of a fixture that the wires are different colors. You may even realize that each color means something specific to the box or fixture it is wired to.
There is a standard color scheme, and while it is not the same for each country, the standard in the United States serves throughout the country so you can depend on understanding one color coded standard to explain what each color stands for, regardless of the fixture. In this article, we'll examine what the different color wires mean so you will be able to recognize them at a glance the first time you spot them in an appliance or receptacle.
Also, it is important that you also follow this code so that someone who may come behind you won't get injured thinking a hot wire is a neutral one.
Black wires are recognized as being hot wires.
You may see them behind a switch or in an electrical outlet. While other colors are sometimes used as neutral wires, black never is so if you see a black wire, rest assured it is a hot wire. Red, blue, and yellow wires are also hot wires.
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There is a standard color scheme, and while it is not the same for each country, the standard in the United States serves throughout the country so you can depend on understanding one color coded standard to explain what each color stands for, regardless of the fixture. In this article, we'll examine what the different color wires mean so you will be able to recognize them at a glance the first time you spot them in an appliance or receptacle.
Also, it is important that you also follow this code so that someone who may come behind you won't get injured thinking a hot wire is a neutral one.
Black wires are recognized as being hot wires.
You may see them behind a switch or in an electrical outlet. While other colors are sometimes used as neutral wires, black never is so if you see a black wire, rest assured it is a hot wire. Red, blue, and yellow wires are also hot wires.
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Rabu, 05 Agustus 2009
Broken Glass and Window Repair
It's annoying to find that break or crack in the windows of your home. You know that energy costs can escalate when windows are in need of repair.
And it also is unsightly from both the outside and inside of your home. That's why timely and efficient window repair is so important. It's not a job that should wait.
There are some tips and guidelines that can make window repair and removal simpler and easier.
Knowing how to remove the broken pane will you save you lots of money since you won't need to access the services of contractors or high-priced window repair services. You'll find lots of valuable tips for window removal and replacement at home improvement stores and in package inserts with new windows.
Follow these tips and visit your local home improvement store for more details:
1. Prepare the glass for removal. Although it is not difficult to remove glass, it can be tricky and it if you're not prepared and equipped, you could become injured by sharp edges and broken glass.
2. As you prepare to remove the glass, remove the putty around the window pane. Work slowly and gently.
3. If putty is particularly stubborn, you can warm the putty with a tool such as a heat gun or even a hair dryer and it will be much easier to remove. Heat makes the putty much more pliable and it can be easily removed and chiseled gently out of the window. Once the putty is completely removed and cleaned, it will be easy to remove the window.
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And it also is unsightly from both the outside and inside of your home. That's why timely and efficient window repair is so important. It's not a job that should wait.
There are some tips and guidelines that can make window repair and removal simpler and easier.
Knowing how to remove the broken pane will you save you lots of money since you won't need to access the services of contractors or high-priced window repair services. You'll find lots of valuable tips for window removal and replacement at home improvement stores and in package inserts with new windows.
Follow these tips and visit your local home improvement store for more details:
1. Prepare the glass for removal. Although it is not difficult to remove glass, it can be tricky and it if you're not prepared and equipped, you could become injured by sharp edges and broken glass.
2. As you prepare to remove the glass, remove the putty around the window pane. Work slowly and gently.
3. If putty is particularly stubborn, you can warm the putty with a tool such as a heat gun or even a hair dryer and it will be much easier to remove. Heat makes the putty much more pliable and it can be easily removed and chiseled gently out of the window. Once the putty is completely removed and cleaned, it will be easy to remove the window.
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