How to Repair a Dripping Tap or Faucet

| 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 [...]

Replacing Flappers (When Toilets Turn Themselves On)

| 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)

| 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

| 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 [...]