Installing a new toilet is a relatively easy task and could be done in a couple of hours.

For the most part, toilets come with the necessary gears, nonetheless you might have to buy a few parts like toilet tank, wax ring, toilet seat, channel pliers, screw driver and bucket.

First shut off the water connection to the toilet removing any stagnant water.

With the help of channel pliers wrench, unscrew the nut of the water line that is fastened to the ball cock valve beneath the tank on the left side. Next using a crescent wrench, unscrew the two nuts that is gripping the bowl to the floor flange. Now take out the old toilet.

That being done, you are ready for installation of the new toilet. Place the two bolts on the side holes of the flange with bolt heads on the flange. Place some wax in this spot in an attempt to grip the bolts vertically and diagonally from each other. Place the new wax ring upon the flange with the flat side up, if tapered.

After setting the new toilet bowl straight down centering on the wax ring with the bolts holding each side of the bowl. Sit on the bowl with your weight bowl flushing the floor. Tighten with metal washers and nuts making sure not to over tighten them as it could crack the bowl.

Next place the two inch rubber gasket upon the tank where it sets on the bowl placing rubber washers on the bolts such that they are on the inside of the tank. Place the tank and set it on the bowl. Now sit on the bowl facing the wall. Place the bolts from inside the tank, place metal washers, nuts and tighten.

Holding the tank level tighten it bringing down the tank level. With the help of a screw driver on the insides of the tank use the end wrench to back up the nut below the bowl. Restore water supply and check for leaks securing the bolts to the floor.

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Open the lid on your toilet tank, flush, and watch to see if any of the parts in the tank are catching on each other.  If that is the problem, you can easily untangle the catching mechanism and your problem may be solved.

Next, try adjusting the length of the lever chain and check the ball cock to make sure it isn’t waterlogged.  To do this, lift the ball cock out of the tank and shake it to determine if water is lodged in the ball.   If it is, empty the water if you can, and if that doesn’t work, you’ll need to replace the ball cock.

Should you still have a leak, you’ll need to investigate further, using more sophisticated methods of identifying your toilet tank problem.  First cut the water supply to the toilet tank and mark the water level inside.  Re-check the water level in about 20-30 minutes to see if the water level has decreased or increased.  If it has increased, your flush valve is probably broken.  To repair the flush valve, replace the rubber flapper that seals the tank after flushing and you’re done.  If the water level decreases, your refill valve is most likely defective, a simple replacement of this valve will probably solve the leak.

For other leaks you may need a plumber.  Not all leaky toilet tank problems can be solved by the simple procedures discussed here.  If you find that you need help with a toilet tank leak or any other plumbing problem, contact a local, licensed, experienced plumber to solve the problem.  Don’t leave that leak until you’re water bill increases or other damage occurs. 

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The majority of shower drain clogs are caused by hair.  Consequently, the first solution you will want to try to clear a shower drain clog is a hair removal product like Nair.  Try pouring a small amount of hair removal product down your drain, let it sit for a bit and wash away.  Another solution to try is a combination of baking soda and vinegar.  Again, pour a small amount directly into the shower drain, wait a bit and wash away.  If you encounter the hair clog problem often, you may want to consider purchasing a new drain cover for your shower that will catch hair more effectively than the one you currently have to eliminate some of the frustration of standing water in your shower.

If the clog remains after you’ve tried the hair product and/or baking soda, vinegar remedies, you may have a more extensive problem than simply hair in your pipes.  Unless you are adept at disassembling and reassembling your shower drain, you may need to contact a licensed plumber to check out the problem. 

Ask your plumber to check out the general condition of your shower drain as well as the pipes leading out of the shower.  If your plumber determines that you need a new drain system installed make sure he/she uses one of the newer drain assemblies that contain a bondable, waterproof membrane to protect the mortar bed of your shower from becoming saturated.  Replacing old and worn shower drains is an inexpensive home improvement that will eliminate
a lot of frustration and early morning surprises.

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