How to Repair a Dripping Tap or Faucet

admin | December 31, 2009

One of the most common problems encountered in the home and still one of the most misleading…”Change the tap washer” we are told…
Here is a secret ! 99% of the time a dripping tap has nothing to do with the washer which, because is it rubber, is as good as the day it was installed. [...]

Replacing Flappers (When Toilets Turn Themselves On)

admin | December 20, 2009

One of the most frequent problems I am called on to solve at the apartment complex is toilets that turn on by themselves. The tenant will say, “It keeps turning itself on.”

How to Fix or Replace a Florescent Light Ballast (with pictures)

admin | December 20, 2009

Almost every home in North America probably has some form of fluorescent lighting, often chosen for its low power consumption. Anyone can change a light bulb, but do you know how to change a ballast?

How to replace a broken tile

admin | December 20, 2009

For this project you will need:
• Replacement tile/tiles
• Tile Adhesive
• Tile grout (ready mixed is easier)
• Masking tape
• Electric drill with 5mm masonry bit
• Cold chisel
• Wood chisel
• Tile adhesive spreader
• Tile Spacers
• Grout spreader
• Grout rake
• Plastic grout finishing tool
• Safety goggles, appropriate work gloves