Once the tap valve is removed you will be able to remove the rubber tap washer to check its condition.
At this stage, you may not be actually able to see if the tap valve seat has become damaged, but then I never leave it to chance - having stripped down the tap, it would seem a little lazy not to clean up the seat using a tap reseating tool.
Read the full article How To Repair A Dripping Tap
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Learn About Basement Conversion
Just recently I had to do a basement conversion for a client of mine. To be honest, I've never done a basement conversion but I had already done many of the jobs involved in converting a basement.
As it turned out, the hardest part of the basement conversion was breaking the existing concrete floor and digging out the tons of soil to make way for the new floor.
When I say that was the hard part, I mean that was the most physically demanding part of the basement conversion. However there were other tasks where I had to learn new skills and I went in search of books on basement conversions.
I couldn't find what I wanted so I decided to make my own page, so others could easily find the information that was so difficult for me to find.
So if you need to learn about basement conversion, all you need to do is head over to DIY Wise where they have a page dedicated to basement conversion books. And good luck with your project.
As it turned out, the hardest part of the basement conversion was breaking the existing concrete floor and digging out the tons of soil to make way for the new floor.
When I say that was the hard part, I mean that was the most physically demanding part of the basement conversion. However there were other tasks where I had to learn new skills and I went in search of books on basement conversions.
I couldn't find what I wanted so I decided to make my own page, so others could easily find the information that was so difficult for me to find.
So if you need to learn about basement conversion, all you need to do is head over to DIY Wise where they have a page dedicated to basement conversion books. And good luck with your project.
Saturday, February 07, 2009
Using Old Paint
Today I set about using old paint that has been sat in the cupboard for ages.
There is a good reason why I want to be using old paint and clearing out trash from the house - a new baby. Now, I used this paint last year to paint the kitchen, but it was starting to look a little grubby.
The odd thing about this paint is that it was given to me by a friend who wanted to get rid of it. Maybe they didn't like the shade of yellow, but it's a big pot of quality Johnstones emulsion, so I was always gonna use it.
In a little over an hour, I gave the walls 2 coats, which freshened everything up and I have recovered a little more space. I just love using old paint!
There is a good reason why I want to be using old paint and clearing out trash from the house - a new baby. Now, I used this paint last year to paint the kitchen, but it was starting to look a little grubby.
The odd thing about this paint is that it was given to me by a friend who wanted to get rid of it. Maybe they didn't like the shade of yellow, but it's a big pot of quality Johnstones emulsion, so I was always gonna use it.
In a little over an hour, I gave the walls 2 coats, which freshened everything up and I have recovered a little more space. I just love using old paint!
Thursday, February 05, 2009
A Good Time For DIY
Well, the ground here is covered in snow, so that means it's a good time for DIY inside the home.
I usually keep two lists of jobs that need doing around the home - 1 list for for outside taks and also a list for inside diy projects.
Today is a good time for diy from the indoor list. I've already cut out and re-sealed the bathroom sealant from around the bath. It was in a pretty poor state and I was expecting it to allow water to pass down the side of the bath an damage the ceiling below. Now it's been replaced, the sealant should last for years.
Because today is a good time for DIY, I'll find another little job that needs doing and get that out the way before lunch.
I usually keep two lists of jobs that need doing around the home - 1 list for for outside taks and also a list for inside diy projects.
Today is a good time for diy from the indoor list. I've already cut out and re-sealed the bathroom sealant from around the bath. It was in a pretty poor state and I was expecting it to allow water to pass down the side of the bath an damage the ceiling below. Now it's been replaced, the sealant should last for years.
Because today is a good time for DIY, I'll find another little job that needs doing and get that out the way before lunch.
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