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Bathroom




Hiring an expert to repair bathroom tile can be expensive and time consuming. Repairing or replacing the tile in bathrooms may seem complex and unattainable but even the least experienced home owner can repair the tiles in any size bathroom with the right tools, instructions and a little elbow grease.
If the damage is minimal, painting the cracks in the tile with matching paint will be simpler than replacing the tiles. Purchasing Tiles And Tools
If the entire bathroom floor is being replaced, choose a grout to compliment the new tile. Replacing The Damaged Tiles
Once it has been removed; use the grout remover and putty knife to remove the old grout and adhesive. Continue in this same manner until all of the damaged tiles are replaced.
Nowadays, people spend ample time and money towards the decoration of their bathroom tiles. You can utilize the given below techniques to repair the bathroom tiles.
-Firstly, start by removing the broken tiles. Remove the excess grout near the tiles with help of a grout saw. Now, remove the tiles and remaining grout with help of a putty knife.
- Now, take a putty knife and chisel to even out the tile adhesive. You should consult a knowledgeable tile dealer before purchasing the adhesive.
- Then, fix the new tile on the surface from where the tile was removed.
- After 24 hours, prepare a grout mixture and fill the joints between the bathroom tiles with help of the grout. Don't forget to clean the excess grout from the tile surface.

Plumbing Installation

If you are altering your existing drainage, or installing a new drainage system you must always inform the local Building Control Department at your local council offices. Waste from these sources must always go to your foul water drain system.

Surface water is basically rainwater. This can discharged into a soakaway, watercourse, surface water sewer or, particularly in older properties, into the foul water drainage system. In a combined system, the rainwater pipes are discharged into the foul water drains via gully traps which stop foul air escaping from the drains.

However, modern systems are designed to keep the foul water and the surface water apart. It is extremely important to ensure that you do not connect foul water to a surface water drainage system. If you are unsure about the drainage system around your house get advice from the Building Control Department before you start any work.

You must avoid making your pipe runs too steep. A soil pipe is normally laid to a fall of 1:40. You can calculate the fall of a drain over a distance using a surveyor's site level. If you are laying a drain run parallel to the building, you must ensure that any foundations are not undermined.

Do not dig the trench too long before laying the pipe when installing a new drainage system. If in doubt - add support to the trench to prevent it from collapsing. Keep the trench as narrow as possible, but allow room to work in the trench - say the width of the pipe plus 150mm (6") on each side. Never use bricks and/or other hard materials to support the pipe in the trench. Once the laid pipes have been inspected, granular material should be evenly backfilled and compacted to a depth of at least 100mm above the pipe. Above the granular backfill material, the original dug material can be used to completely backfill the trench. You will need to protect any part of the drain system that is less than 600mm below a garden. A 50mm layer of lean concrete laid 100mm above the pipe will be adequate to do this. Where a junction between two drains does not have a manhole, access should be sited on the branch drain within 12 metres of the junction.

Repair Plumbing

The slew of guides and manuals that deal with every conceivable plumbing problem in and around your house are like a Godsend for harried homeowners. The simple, step-by-step instructions, along with detailed illustrations, guide you through these mundane yet monstrous problems.

Whether tips on understanding your home's plumbing system or the local plumbing codes, list of tools and safety equipment required before undertaking any project or even preparing for all kinds of repairs, you are hard-wired for success.

So who's kvetching about faucet repairs, leaky tanks and frozen pipes? Plumbing professionals are crying foul. If you do this inspection well, you can ensure that minor repairs do not turn into major expenses. Sometimes, the plumbing problem may require less frequent monitoring, and sometimes, it may require more. If you feel qualified that you can inspect the plumbing problems and perform a fix-it-yourself plumbing leak, you can certainly go ahead.
A professional plumber will not only spot any problems, but he will also advice on repairs and costs right on the spot. If you want a thorough evaluation, you can hire a home inspector. Take time to repair leaky faucets and caulk bathroom fixtures.

Pool




We all want a gorgeous pool, gorgeous from top to bottom that is. Routine cleaning comes with routine repair to achieve this. But how do you know when to repair a pool? A lot of people pay experts to execute their pool repair but it is 100% doable.
1. Pool plaster
2. Acrylic resin
3. Water
4. Plastic Prowl/s
5. Rubber/plastic gloves
6. A shot glass
7. Matching paint
It is impossible to effectively repair your pool if it still has water in it.
Next, acid wash your pool. Just be reminded to wear rubber gloves, a gas mask and safety goggles as you acid wash your pool.
Let your pool completely dry.
We are now ready to repair your pool. Look for cracks and holes on the surface and mark them. 8. Apply the mixture evenly and then let it dry.
Purchase a paint color that matches with the color of your walls, deck and steps. Apply paint on the holes and cracks that you have covered. With just a few simple steps, you can save money on your pool repair.

Bathtub



If you have a problem with your bathtub filling up with water when you take a shower, or maybe the water drains out when you're taking a bath, you may need to repair your bathtub drain. A few simple tools and a little bit of knowledge is all you need to repair your bathtub drain.
When you look at your bathtub drain, is there a level that will move the drain plug up and down? This unlevered drain is the easiest type to repair, so we will discuss that one first. To remove the unlevered drain, simply lift the stopper up and turn it in a clockwise motion to release it. Now, place the new drain into the tub.
If you have a levered drain, it will take a bit more work, but is still a fairly easy fix. After you have removed everything, you will need to repeat the cleaning process again before you replace the drain and lever. Scrub the lever assembly clean with a wire brush to help remove any build-up. Repairs in your house are always likely going to cost quite a bit of money.There are many ways to cut down on these repair costs by doing some house repairs yourself.One repair which you should consider doing yourself is a bathtub repair.
If the repair is minimal apply some of the DIY tips below. For the repair of impact damage and flaking on bathtubs with enamel, ceramic (porcelain) and acrylic surfaces.For this job you would need a repair paste suitable for porcelain, enamel and acrylic.a non yellowing repair spray(make sure about the non yellowing factor with the salesperson at your hardware store),some special sandpaper with minimal rub off on ceramic and enamelled surfaces and a wet/dry sandpaper for acrylic and fiberglass surfaces.
With minor defects use a touch up stick.

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