When you flush your toilet, the bowl should fill with water. If it doesn’t, there is a problem that needs to be addressed immediately. Toilet bowls are designed to hold about 1 gallon of water at all times. Too little water flowing to the toilet bowl won’t wash the wastes down the drain and can …
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In incinerating toilets, the waste is incinerated rather than flushed down the drain. This type of toilet uses a variety of incineration techniques to destroy human excrement and other organic matter in a safe manner. This process has been used for many years as an alternative to traditional sewage treatment methods. The benefits of using …
When it comes to the floor of your shower, you have the option of a shower pan (shower base) or tiles. Each of them has their advantages and disadvantages with the decision between them depending largely on your personal preferences. Shower pans are cheaper to buy and install compared to shower tiles. Also, shower pans …
Showers doors are a key part of your bathroom since having a new shower enclose can highly elevate your bathroom’s looks. This raises the property value while still helping showcase your shower space and increase its functionality as it gives your bathroom a more complete look and feel. With a variety of designs to choose …
When choosing between ceramic or porcelain tiles for your shower wall or floors, there are many aspects to consider. These include the durability, cost and ease of cleaning. While they’re both made from clay and fired in the kiln, porcelain is harder and more durable than ceramic. Porcelain bathroom tiles have a higher resistance to …
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A toilet that randomly runs for a few seconds by itself is experiencing a phantom flush. Phantom flushes are toilet runs that happen suddenly and seemingly at random. Luckily, it’s easy to identify and fix this problem even without the need for a plumber. Your toilet randomly running for a few seconds is a phantom …
A toilet fill valve has the role of regulating the amount of water in a toilet tank. It’s typically located inside the toilet tank, but some are attached to it from the top. Since a fill valve has to handle a certain amount of pressure and water flow, there can be cases where it will …
After a while, it’s only natural for your shower wall to start getting cracks, gouges or holes due to constant use or at times abuse. This hole, if not fixed, will allow water to get behind the surrounding material that’ll cause deterioration to the entire bathroom such as weakening studs or even mold. Press and …
When building or renovating your bathroom you have to install a curb or rim at the bottom of the bathroom to catch any excess water. A good shower curb helps keep water contained in the shower and prevents your bathroom floor from soaking. Installing a good shower curb is necessary especially if walking into a …
Toilet paper is an essential part of any bathroom. Septic tanks happen to be a necessary addition as well. Septic tanks are responsible for the proper treatment and recycling of waste, so they need to stay in good condition too. Toilet paper that isn’t septic-safe will result in clogs and other major problems not only …
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