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Dura-Cool Evaporative Cooler Pads

As I was shopping for this year's new swamp cooler pads I ran across some foamed polyester pads called Dura-Cool evaporative cooler pads. After reading the manufacturer's pamphlet I decided to try them...

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Water Heater Supply Line - Replacing Solder for Threaded

When replacing a water heater you may find that the existing water supply flex lines are soldered onto the water lines. While it may be tempting to just re-use the existing flex lines it's really a...

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Flexible Couplings Make Sprinkler Repairs Easier

Fixing a broken sprinkler water line? A little flexibility in the pipe and/or fittings can sometimes make a world of difference. One option is to use Flexible couplings designed for irrigation lines....

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Toilet Seat Choices

Is it time to install a new toilet seat? When you head over to your local home improvement store for a replacement you may notice that there are quite a few seats that don't look that much different...

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Talk to Your Neighbors to Preempt Plumbing Problems

If you live in a neighborhood where all of the homes were built within a couple of years of each other it can be really helpful to share repair notes with your neighbors. Why? Well, fixtures that have...

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A Leaking Water Heater T and P Valve

Water heaters can leak from various different parts and for different reasons. The first thing to do is to track down the source of a water heater leak because that will give you a starting point for...

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Sprinkler Valve - What's Wrong With This Picture

Can you spot the problem with this sprinkler valve?While doing some sprinkler troubleshooting you may run across some situations that don't look wrong at first glance. So, it pays to keep a careful...

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Leaking Clean Out Caps

Sewer clean outs are really handy whenever you have a sewer main clog or when you have a tough stoppage to clear. One thing to keep in mind is that clean out caps can leak just like any other plumbing...

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Cleaning a Drain vs. Clearing a Drain

I have a lot of people ask me to recommend a commercial drain cleaner that they can use to clear clogged drains. This is one of my least favorite questions because the answer is not that straight...

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Swamp Cooler Troubleshooting

Often regular swamp cooler maintenance is enough to keep your cooler working well summer after summer. But there are a few things that can go wrong with a swamp cooler. Fortunately a bit of...

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