When it comes to selecting a new toilet for your home, the choices can be overwhelming. Two popular options from the well-known manufacturer Kohler are the Highline and the Cimarron. Both models offer some great features, but they also have their differences, but which is the better choice for your home? Taking into consideration aspects …
When it comes to your bathroom essentials, the American Standard Titan toilet can be a reliable choice for many homeowners. This durable and modern-looking toilet is designed to bring functionality and comfort to your daily routine. Most of the issues you may encounter with your Titan toilet can be resolved with some basic troubleshooting and …
Choosing the right sewer line drain size for a toilet is an essential aspect of any residential or commercial plumbing project. The sewer line drain plays a crucial role in efficiently carrying wastewater away from the toilet and into the main sewer system. Typically, sewer line drains come in two sizes: 3 inches and 4 …
Selecting the perfect height for a showerhead is a critical part of the design process. If it’s too short, the taller folks in your household will look down on the showerhead and need to crouch for a thorough rinse. On the flip side, the shorter folks in your home will be in a long-distance relationship …
Cleaning the bathroom can be a daunting task, and by the time to get around to scrubbing the bathtub, you might be looking for a faster alternative. So, after doing a bit of browsing for easy bathtub cleaning hacks, you come across a suggestion to use toilet bowl cleaner. While it seems legit, is it …
Flow restrictors are helpful, especially when it comes to saving water. But for some folks, they’re more of a hindrance than a help. So, you might decide to remove the flow restrictor from your showerhead. But how do you go about removing the flow restrictor if you have no idea what to look for? Key …
Perhaps you just hopped out of the shower, but you noticed the shower head was pretty grubby while in there. Some of the tiny holes in the face of the fixture are blocked, restricting the water flow and making the stream inconsistent, and there’s gunk on the front of the shower head, making it look …
Having toilet pipes freeze during the year’s cold months can be aggravating, to say the least. Not to mention, it can be pretty terrifying if one day you wake up and your toilet isn’t working the way you’d like it to. We’ll take a look at how to tell and what to do if your …
A loud shower is a frustrating problem, to say the least. The good news is that it’s completely fixable. Age, piping, and a clogged showerhead will all give you a shower you aren’t necessarily prepared for or looking forward to. Believe it or not, the strange noise your shower makes is very common and easily …
We’ve all learned to love a nice hot shower after a long day. It relaxes our muscles and begins the nightly routine we’ve had the luxury of developing. But what happens when that lovely warm shower turns cold? A bad feeling, that’s for sure. We’ll discuss all the basics of a water heater, what to …
Perhaps your bathroom is next in line for a facelift, so you’re removing all the old fixtures from the space. As you remove the old toilet, you notice a caulk seam around the base. So, when you install the new toilet, you begin to wonder whether caulking around the toilet’s base is necessary. Should you …
The toilet has quickly become an everyday occurrence for more people than not. And, if you’re a part of the “not” crowd, a conversation should probably be had about your water intake and bowel movements. Like any appliance, it begins to wear out over time. While you can definitely hire a plumber to determine why …
We all have outlets in our bathrooms for nightlights, hair tools, etc. But have you ever noticed how far away the outlet is from your toilet? While you may not have considered it before, specific safety codes prevent outlets from being too close to a toilet. However, with modern technology, there are now electric-powered toilets, …
Perhaps you’ve decided to add a beautiful en-suite bathroom to one of the bedrooms in your home. You have the color palette picked out and can envision the layout of what you want, but once you consult with your contractor, these hopes come to a grinding halt. Unfortunately, the area where you want to add …
Although your toilet is designed to dispose of toilet paper without a hitch, it has its limits. If you toss too much toilet paper in at once, you might end up dealing with a partially or entirely blocked toilet. Now, since the toilet is clogged, it’s out of commission. While this might not be an …
Like everything else in our homes, the toilet will likely require a replacement at some point. So, when it comes time to replace it, there are a few things you’ll need to consider. While it’s easy to get caught up in other aspects of replacing a toilet (how long it’ll take, what type you need …
Perhaps you’ve noticed your bathtub faucet is becoming noisier every time you turn it on, or maybe it suddenly started making loud noises when you’re using it. Since many folks use showers and bathing to wind down at the end of the day, your bathtub faucet’s noisy serenade is probably unwelcome. Key Points: Multiple things …
Perhaps you notice a puddle of water near the base of your toilet, and it seems to get bigger as you drain the tub. Or, maybe, you stroll into your bathroom only to step into a pool of water. Either way, a leaking toilet is a problem that requires attention sooner rather than later. Key …
