QUESTION: We have a 31-year-old toilet that works fine except for two tiny pinholes in the tank that leak water onto the floor. How can I repair the leak? ANSWER: If these are just pinholes, the leak ...
Ever since our house flooded in the middle of the night (though thankfully before we fell asleep), my wife and I have been diligent about setting up water alarms all over the house, so we'll receive ...
Plumber's putty is a clay-like sealing material that remains soft, making it perfect for creating watertight seals around faucets and drains. While caulk has largely replaced it in many applications, ...
Jeff Somers is a freelancer who has been writing about writing, books, personal finance, and home maintenance since 2012. When not writing, Jeff spends his free time fixing up his old house. He has ...
Got a few nagging projects? Maybe you need to hang a shelf, stop a slow leak or finally fix up that cubside furniture find that's perfect except for its splintered leg? Chances are many of your jobs ...
Jeff Somers is a freelancer who has been writing about writing, books, personal finance, and home maintenance since 2012. When not writing, Jeff spends his free time fixing up his old house. He has ...