Often we’ll see popped nails in our homes. These usually look like nickel sized bubbles in the drywall, or sometimes the nail head will pop through the drywall altogether. Fortunately, these are really easy to fix with common household tools. Here’s what you do:1. First, produce certain theres a…

Problem: Water runs constantly1. Adjust lift chain (or lift wire) so that flapper (or tank ball) seats securely in valve seat.2. Clean valve seat and flapper or tank ball.3. Check overflow pipe: whether corroded, remove (unscrew) and replace.Problem: Water overflows into overflow tube1. Bend …

Your pressure tank lies within your well pump and the rest of your homes plumbing. Its generally less than half the size of your hot water heater. It’s purpose is to act as a pressure switch to your well pump. The tank fills with water pushing the trapped air to the top of the tank. When the air…

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