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Two cups of white vinegar in a gallon of warm water. Sponge-mop the solution onto a small area of the floor and then dry the area completely with a towel. (Mo...
Two cups of white vinegar in a gallon of warm water. Sponge-mop the solution onto a small area of the floor and then dry the area completely with a towel. (Mo...
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answersI've just had the unfortunate experience of having a contractor plaster and sand a room without closing it off and covering the floor. There is now a fine laye...
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answersThanks, Erik. Actually, it seems that the only replacement part is the Fluidmaster flapper and seat. There are two problems now besides the loose flapper/seat (wh...
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answersThe watertank is attached to the wall behind. Below the tank is a short "sleeve" of porcelain which no doubt contains the water pipe for the toilet bowl below. ...
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answersLooking inside the toilet last night, I discovered that the water valve doesn't always close completely (very slight water noise which disappears when I lift the ...
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answersI just purchased an older home (1925) which has a gas-fired boiler for steam heat. The home inspector showed that the low-water cutoff valve isn't working. He als...
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answersThanks very much, Lonny. I'm not inclined to try to go back to the original ball and wire assembly. I simply thought there was something incorrect in the inst...
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answersThanks for the response. Yes, now that you mention the name Fluidmaster I know I've seen these flapper/seal assemblies at the home supply stores. However, I...
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answersI recently bought an older home (1925) and have a problem with a toilet. I'm not sure of the age of the toilet, but I estimate it to be at least some decades old....
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