It's time to replace your toilet, but before you buy a new model that looks nice and claims to be efficient, take some time to figure out which new toilet would be best for you. Factors to consider are everything from the size and height of your toilet to any special additions you want to make to it, so there's plenty to think about.
Cost
The cost of a toilet is a little more complex than you might think.
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Face The Music: 3 Ways To Fix A Leak And Come To Terms With The Fact You're Not A Plumber
In this day and age, it's easy to become an expert in just about anything, all you have to do is YouTube it. Want to know how to baton twirl? YouTube it. Want to know how to hypnotize a cat? YouTube it. Want to know how to build a literal house out of sticks? YouTube it. And although you can come pretty close to becoming an expert in all of these unique areas, there certainly is some room for error--especially when it comes to things like plumbing.
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Ditching The Traditional Fuel: Home Heating Conversion Overview
With the freezing temperatures of winter finally shifting to the summer thaw, it's the perfect time to start thinking about how to maximize your heating for next year. If you've been thinking about making the switch from traditional heating oil to an alternative fuel source, making the switch now gives you time to sort it all out before the weather cools off for the next winter season. The good news is that you don't even have to replace your furnace.
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Did The Lower Heating Element In Your Electric Hot Water Heater Fail? Tips For Replacing It
If the hot water in your home has suddenly turned cold, it could be an issue with your electric hot water heater's heating element. With there being a upper and lower element, all it takes is one of them to break for the unit to start putting out cold water, since only half of the water is being heated. Thankfully, replacing your tank's heating element along the bottom does not require that you have knowledge of electrical work or have special tools.
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