While I was hesitant on moving in the beginning, after speaking with my children I found that there are many perks in moving to Florida. Not only is the state usually warm throughout the year, it also doesn’t tax my social security as most of the states up north do. Florida is a very friendly state to the Senior Citizens and it offers a very affordable living for those living on a budget.

Using a great website, I was able to get a few different moving estimates from moving companies and I went with the company that offered the best deal for what I was paying for the money. I am glad that I am working on moving in my future, it helps that I have my kids by my side as they make the move with me, and I am really glad to know that I already have friends that are waiting for me down south, as they already moved a few years ago, I am one very lucky woman.

The first step, of course, is to decide what style of showerhead you’re looking to buy. There are 4 main types: standard, low-flow, rain-shower and combination types. Combination types (which combine a hand-held showerhead with a rain-shower or standard head) are the most complex to install, since they may require some re-tiling when you affix new elements into the walls of the shower stall itself – so we’ll pass them over and focus on the 3 simpler types. Each of the types have various pros and cons – standard heads have great pressure but are somewhat wasteful of water, low-flow heads can be unsatisfying while eco-friendly, and rain-shower heads are naturally low pressure since they are intended to mimic the feel of a rainstorm, a personal choice that some people simply don’t enjoy.

While you’re out at the store, make sure that you pick up some Teflon tape to seal the gaps in the connection of your new head – DO NOT skip this step, or you’ll wind up with a very leaky shower! Also ensure that you’ve got a pair of decent wrenches. For bonus points, grab a wrench set that allows you to lock the wrench arms in place (Vise-grips or something similar), as this can make the job much easier.

Once you’ve purchased all the plumbing supplies you need, the first step is to make sure the water is off (or you’ll be one wet DIY’er!) and then remove the old showerhead. Unless you’re planning to save it, there’s no need to protect the finish, so firmly grip the metal base of the showerhead (NOT the pipe coming out of the wall!) and unscrew the old showerhead.

Next, carefully read the manufacturer’s instructions for your new showerhead. There may be specialized instructions that are specific to your make and model of showerhead that we can’t cover here. Barring any special instructions, the next step is to wrap the metal threads of the pipe where the showerhead attaches with Teflon tape. Wrap in a clockwise direction while facing the shower pipe – this will ensure that the tape doesn’t strip off when you attach the new showerhead.

Finally, gently screw on your new showerhead over top of the Teflon tape, until it is finger-tight. Then wrap the metal ring with a rag to protect the finish, and finish tightening with your wrench. That’s all there is to it! Test out your new showerhead and enjoy!

Note: if you find any leaks, remove the showerhead using your rag-and-wrench combination, remove the old tape, and apply a new batch of tape more carefully, then re-attach your showerhead. Congratulations, DIY Plumber!

Knowing how to fix your home plumbing is very important since this can come in handy in case of various emergency cases. Being able to address minor plumbing concerns before they advance to bigger problems can help you save both time and money.

Below are some of the basic tips that can help you fix common home plumbing problems.

1. The first thing that you should do is to familiarize yourself on how to turn off your water switch. Common plumbing problems such as leaks will require you to apply sealant to resolve the issue. Most sealant products need to be applied on dry surface to take effect. If this is the case then you will need to shut off your water supply. Other leak problems maybe too much for you to handle, in this case you will need to employ professional plumbing assistance which will require you to shut off the water supply as you wait for them to come to your aid. Otherwise other complications such as unnecessary flooding may occur.

2. Acquaint yourself with the basic plumbing requirements of your faucet. The faucets inside our homes are the most vulnerable to wear and tear since they are commonly utilized for our day to day activities. Knowing the type or model of your faucet is important when ordering spare parts that need to be replaced. It is also very useful to know these details when you are looking for DIY materials on the Internet to help you with your plumbing concerns.

3. Another part of the plumbing system inside our homes is the drainage. Our homes drainage system is in charge of properly disposing used water. One of the most usual problems with this system is clogging. Simple clogging issues can be easily resolved with the use of special solutions that can melt usual clogging components such as hair and grime.

4. Remember that unless you are an experienced plumber it is always best to leave severe plumbing problems to the experts.

5. Set up a regular maintenance and checkup of all your plumbing facilities. This way you can reduce the chances of having plumbing emergencies.

6. Always keep basic plumbing tools that can help you resolve emergency plumbing problems.

7. Remember to always stick with the manufacturers instructions and guidelines when installing DIY plumbing products.

8. Always prepare a budget plan before buying any plumbing fixtures. This is to ensure that you dont overspend during shopping.

9. Remember to regularly flush your water heaters tank to avoid sediment accumulation. Aside from reducing your water heaters efficiency, sediment accumulation can also shorten the life span of your tank.

10. Use a strainer whenever necessary. Aside from keeping your drainage clog free, this practice is also beneficial to the environment.

A lot of people don’t know how to unclog a drain properly.

You may find it a daunting task if you aren’t taking the right steps to unclog a drain. Here are some of the most recommended ways to unclog a drain by seasoned plumbers and DIY hobbyists. Read the things discussed below to easily unclog a drain in a few easy steps.

For clogged drains that are just a bit slow in flushing water down: There is a solution where you only need to use household materials. Take out the drain trap first. Wait for all water to flush down the drain.

Otherwise: Take out the excess water. Then: Pour half a cup of baking soda down the drain. Pour half a cup of vinegar next. Loosely place your drain trap to prevent fumes and foam from spitting out of the drain, because these fumes and foam can hurt or irritate your skin and eyes. These foam and fumes are produced by the baking soda reacting to the vinegar. Leave it for two to three hours.

During this period: Do not run water down the drain. In case grease is clogging your drain pipes: There is another homemade solution you can use. Prepare a kettle of boiling water and half a cup of salt. Pour the salt down the clogged drain. Another half cup baking soda should follow right after the salt. Pour the boiling water in the drain.

Leave it for more than eight hours. After you’ve successfully unclogged your drains: You may want to keep it clog-free and even odorless. There is another homemade solution perfect for these objectives.

Prepare a cup of table salt, a fourth cup cream of tartar and a cup of baking soda. Pour everything in a clean and dry container with a lid. Stir the solution for about five to ten minutes. Prepare a cup of boiling water while you’re stirring the solution. Pour half a cup of the solution down the drain. Immediately pour one cup of boiling water next.

Wait for around ten seconds, then flush cold water down the drain. Doing this on a weekly basis will prevent your drains from clogging up or smelling bad. These are the best homemade solutions for unclogging drains and keeping them odorless as advised by veteran plumbers and DIY experts. Keep in mind that regularly cleaning your drain trap from various things which it catches will help prevent large, insoluble materials from seeping past your drain traps, clogging the drain in the process. Also make it a point to replace your drain traps as time passes by, because these drain traps may break down often, since it is exposed to running water most of the time.

Approach:
You will find it helpful to write all of the ideas or thoughts on how you want the project to develop, start off by finding inspiration if it’s a design job, take snap shots, have a look at decorating internet pages, mags, ask friends and family. If it’s harder than simply painting a wall and you will have to do some electrical work or plumbing related work and you really are at ease doing it yourself, then you will must make sure you have got all the equipment required and you know exactly what you are doing, because if you mess up you’ll probably be in a lot of real danger plus it might cost you more to employ a professional afterwards to clean up after you. I find an itemized list of tools to be utilized, will come in very useful regardless of severity of the work. You might also want to make a list of worst-case-scenarios, just so you might be ready. So here it is: having everything you need for that job handy, knowing precisely how you want the project to develop and knowing what you would like as the final result is what youneed to achieve with the planning.

Safety Issues:
Sound judgement is a big one here, you should definitely know how to utilize the tools properly make certain the spot you are working in is cleared to ensure you don’t trip over something. Shut down the water supply in case you are doing any improvements to plumbing and turn off the electricity if the job requires coming in contact with wires. Dress appropriately for the job and naturally wear shoes or boots that are comfortable with no open toes. For those who have young children make sure they are out of the way, so you don’t knock them over or worse yet, same applies to pets. And have your first aid kit handy in case of a disastrous situation.

Happy D.I.Ying!