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Do not lay down those drainage pipes before you study these guidelines

Do not lay down those drainage pipes before you study these guidelines

With the growing population in cities and towns, it is becoming difficult for the builders to build a drainage system that can

what i need to know is the schematic for a trailer. My washer drains, and backs up into my tub. How can i fix?

I would like to plumb my trailer. When my clothes washer drains it backs up into my bathtub. My toilet plugged up and when i plunged it it also backed up into my bathtub. I would like to fix so that will not occur again.

How do i fix a slow drain in a bathroom sink?

I have got a slow drain in my bathroom, it takes a long time for the water to drain away. It’s not clogged, I’ve used drain-o, and it’s been this way for several years…it’s driving me nuts. I’m a stay at home mom and want to WOW my hubby with my fix-it skills;o) But, I [...]

My Maytag washer washes and rinses, and when it gets to spin stage, it drains but doesnt spin. Can we fix it?

My husband checked the belt and it is completely fine. There’s no odd noises, and it will pump out the water on the spin cycle. It’s just like it can’t turn, leaving our clothes sopping wet in the bottom of the tub. Is there a DIY home repair my husband could manage? It’s new (less [...]

I have a smell coming from the basement drain. Need to fix?

In my basement there is a drain that is occassionaly letting a smell out. the problem is when the ac turns on the smell carries through the vent. So I’ll walk in my kitchen and smell an awful odor. What can I do to PERMANETLY fix this. I have been dumping boiling hot water down [...]

How do I clear a partially blocked drain?

How do I clear a partially blocked drain? I heard there is some liquid I can pour down the drain to unblock it…

How do I intall–fix ? 1. wood burner needs damper pipe 2. two drains in basement that?

overflow during heavy rains or spring thaw 3. mold in insulation in the sun room.—you can see insulation no ceiling was put on yet. 4. Changing the whole house from fuses to circut breakers I guess we legally couldn’t do #4 by myself but, does anyone know how to FIX these problems and how much [...]

have blocked drain ,where can i buy a manhole cover hook type lifter uk?

blocked drain, the manhole cover i need to lift is very heavy,it has a metal handle and i need something to lift this, i am trying to find in uk a manhole hook type lifter with no luck, anyone know where i can get one or any advice please.

How can I fix a tub that is sagging in the middle and therefore never drains all the water?

We moved into an apartment that is about 9 years old and the tub collects just a little bit of water in the center that never drains. Looks like the tub plastic has sagged in the center. Can it be easily fixed without removing the whole tub?

how to fix a washing machine that slowly drains while it fills?

All of the hoses are attached and don’t leak but as it fills, the water comes out the outlet hose into the drain. Is there a valve that is stuck open to the pump or something?