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Mailbag: Toilet (segment #4240) "*Dear Michael*: What can I do about a toilet that just keeps running? I've tried jiggling the handle, but that doesn't always work. I want to fix this problem once and for all, but I cert... Read More >>		Water Filtration (segment #5027) We're going to take a look at the latest in home water filtration systems that not only pull out the pollutants, but also make it smell and taste better.... Read More >>

Glass Block (segment #5029) If you're installing a new shower or updating your old one, you have more exterior design choices than a simple curtain or sliding glass door. This is a Glass Block Shower exterior. It is a great way ... Read More >>		Tankless Water Heater (segment #5042) How would you like to convert your existing water heater into an endless hot water system? You can with an instant water heating system from a company called Seisco.... Read More >>

Toilet Replacement (segment #5111) Let me show you how easy it is to replace a toilet. We’re almost ready to remove the old toilet, but before we do, let me give you a couple of tips. On the bottom of your toilet, you have a wax ring -... Read More >>		Misting Systems (segment #5113) If you’re looking for a way to beat the summer heat, a misting system might be the answer for you. By installing an outdoor misting system on your patio you can reduce the temperature by as much as 20... Read More >>

Shower Doors (segment #5119) Today, I’ll show you how to add beautiful glass shower doors to your second bathroom in place of this curtain. Not only will it add a decorative touch to your bathroom, but it’s a project you can do y... Read More >>		Sink & Faucet Replacement (segment #5125) Today, I'm underneath the kitchen sink turning off the water supply lines and unplugging the garbage disposal because I'll be showing you how to replace your kitchen sink and faucet. ... Read More >>

HVAC Drain (segment #5129) What we have here is a big wet spot on this carpet. And since the air-conditioner’s right here in this closet, that’s telling me that’s probably the problem. The condensation drain is... Read More >>		Water Heaters (segment #5204) You know this has been a great old water heater but it finally gave up the ghost. It’s not the end of the world if this happens to you. If your water heater springs a leak you can put a new one... Read More >>

Sprinkler Modification (segment #5223) You know plants have got to have water. Maybe there’s a better way. This is called the drown and dry method. You drown the plant, you wait for it to dry again, there is a better way, and we’re going t... Read More >>		Sprinkler Maintenance (segment #5224) No matter how old your sprinkler system is it needs some maintenance from time to time and we’re going to show you some things you ought to know about that.... Read More >>

Water Spigot (segment #5230) There ought to be a law against a spigot like this. First of all, it’s leaking like a sieve, it’s underground, it’s hard to get to, we’ve got a mosquito magnet down here. We’... Read More >>		Mini Water Heater (segment #5251) Did you ever turn on the hot water in the kitchen sink and it runs lukewarm or maybe even cold for about 30 seconds. It seems like ten minutes. Actually, it’s because the water heater is located on th... Read More >>

Plumbing Top (segment #5407) We're not going to have any odors in this house because we're going plumb it correctly. The rough end plumbing occurred before we poured our foundation. Now, we're doing the phase that's called 'top ... Read More >>		Tubs, Toilets & Fixtures (segment #5444) There’s a number of things you need to consider when picking out your tubs and toilets besides color, there's also style and comfort. ... Read More >>

Outdoor A/C (segment #5602) It may look like I'm standing in the middle of a San Francisco fog, but actually I'm in hot, sunny, muggy south Florida and this fog is manmade. It's part of an effort to cool the air temperature. ... Read More >>		Tankless Water Heater (segment #5603) You won't find a traditional hot water heater in the Leonard home. That's because Steve Leonard has gone tankless.... Read More >>

Bath Pamper (segment #5614) Today we’re going to check out some pampering products for the bathroom.... Read More >>		Hi-Tech Toilets (segment #5616) We all know about remote controls for a TV or VCR but a remote control for the toilet? I’ll tell you about this and some other high tech products. Today, we’re going to check out some innovative produ... Read More >>

Lawn Sprinkler Innovations (segment #5620) Today, we’re going to check out some products that are all related to watering your lawn. Read More >>		Enjoy the Outdoors (segment #5624) Today, we are going to check out some products that help you enjoy the outdoors, the first is right here, it's not the bicycle - it’s the bicycle seat...... Read More >>

Pipe Repairs (segment #5865) If a small leak is mostly just annoying you, but not causing a big flood at your house, here are some quick tips for stopping the leak until a plumber can get there to fix it.... Read More >>		PVC Pipe Joint (segment #5965) Here's some quick tips for working with PVC pipe parts. The parts are actually welded together with a simple two-step process that includes primer and solvent cement.... Read More >>

Electricity Savings (segment #5976) You should turn off the lights if you're going to leave any room for longer than 10 minutes. But the reality is, your lights only make up about 5% of your electric bill. So, here are some quick t... Read More >>		Water Valves (segment #5983) If you've ever had a leaky pipe at your house, probably the first thing you tried to do was come outside to the main shutoff valve to shut the water off. But, most of us don't have a key to the cov... Read More >>

Plunger Power (segment #5997) The first tool you need to reach for is a plunger. But before you get started with the elbow grease, here’s some tricks of the trade your plumber already knows.... Read More >>		Bathroom Sink Plug (segment #5998) You've probably noticed the bathroom sink drain plug loosening up over time, making it harder and harder to keep the sink basin filled with water. But you can fix this annoying problem in less than a ... Read More >>

American Standard Sinks (segment #6070) When it's time to install sinks in your kitchen, you'll have a lot of choices to make - size, style, and number of basins among them. Our segment features a variety of American Standard sinks.... Read More >>		Replacing The Wax Ring Around Your Toilet (segment #6102) Leak around your toilet? Learn how to replace the wax ring yourself.... Read More >>

Tiling a Toilet (segment #6103) Today we'll show you an easy do-it-yourself project by tiling up this back wall. Not only will that make the bathroom look better, it'll be easier to clean. ... Read More >>		Install a Shower Door (segment #6133) You can put an end to your problems and give your bathroom a fresh new look by installing a glass shower door. Best of all, you can do it yourself. ... Read More >>

Sprinkler System (segment #6224) There are many factors in choosing a sprinkler system for your yard or business that not only keeps your lawn and plants well watered but also helps eliminate runoff and water waste.... Read More >>		Toilet Replacement (segment #6232) In 1992 Congress passed a new law mandating that all new toilets in the United States must use only 1.6 gallons of water per flush. ... Read More >>

Toto Kiki Toilets (segment #6315) Did you know that Americans buy over eight and a half million toilets each year? Well, if you haven... Read More >>		Disposal (segment #6402) Here are some quick tips for keeping your disposal disposing. ... Read More >>

Faucet Insulation (segment #6476) Here are a couple of ways that you can protect your outside faucets. ... Read More >>		Sink Stuff (segment #6642) Today we're going to be checking out some sink related products. ... Read More >>

Instant Hot Water (segment #7108) It will give you hot water right away. It will save you money on your water bill and it will keep all that water from going right down the drain. ... Read More >>		Jetted Shower (Delta) (segment #7303) Bathrooms aren't just for bathing and getting dressed anymore. Nowadays, they've become a place to escape. And there's no better way to get away from the rest of the world than to relax in a jetted sh... Read More >>

Wall Mounted Toilet (Geberit ) (segment #7305) If you’ve been considering a new design for your bathroom, consider the Tessera wall mounted toilet by Geberit.... Read More >>		Baths, Showers, Faucets & Fixtures (segment #8025) When it comes to bath and showering options, we've gone full-out in this year's Project house. All of the baths, showers, toilets, faucets and fixtures are from Kohler, and we've taken things to a who... Read More >>

Faucet Replacement (segment #8302) If you’ve just bought a new house or have lived in your current home for a number of years, one of the home improvement projects you’re probably thinking about is upgrading the look of your kitchen, p... Read More >>		Tankless Water Heater (segment #8308) Envirotech Systems has developed a tankless water heater which is small, easy to install, and supplies endless amounts of hot water to your home with huge savings.... Read More >>

Misting Systems (segment #9105) If you live in a hot climate and need relief from the heat, you may want to install an outdoor misting system. They have been used for years to cool restaurant patios. Some people even use them for du... Read More >>		Faucet Installation Tips (segment #9521) Teresa Garrett shares a few tips that may help make installing a faucet an easier task.... Read More >>

Toilet Repair (segment #ath019) Have you got a toilet that runs all the time? If you do, it probably keeps you awake at night, and it also is wasting water, and we don't want to do that. If you know how the toilet tank operates, you... Read More >>		Misting System (segment #t100-2-98) We're going to install a top-of-the-line misting system. It's a job that can be completed in one afternoon and cost less than $50. As you can see, it hides easily under this porch overhang, and it wor... Read More >>

Toilet Repair (segment #t27-4-96) You hear that noise? If it were a babbling brook, you'd love it, but it's a running toilet, which means you're losing sleep, you're losing money, and you're wasting water. It can probably be fixed pre... Read More >>		Finding Toilet Tank Leaks (segment #t30-2-96) Think you might have a leak in your toilet tank? Try this.... Read More >>

Extending Water Heater Life (segment #t39-6-96) Water heaters are very long lasting appliances. Give yours even longer life by periodically draining the water from the tank.... Read More >>		Shower Head Cleaner (segment #t44-2-96) Here's a great idea for cleaning hard water mineral deposits out of your shower head, even if those deposits have the shower head firmly stuck in place.... Read More >>

Changing Shower Heads (segment #t45-4-96) As the curtain opens on our next act, we're going to show you how to replace an old shower head with a new one. It's really easy to do.... Read More >>		Pressure Assisted Toilets (segment #t73-2-97) Today, we're going to show you a toilet that doesn't need a plunger, and you don't have to double flush. It's called a pressure-assisted toilet, and we'll show you a simple test which illustrates how ... Read More >>

Installing a Garbage Disposal (segment #tD46-2-98) Disposals are pretty cheap anywhere from about $60 to $200, depending on the horsepower. And, if you install it yourself, you’ll save about $100 you’d pay for the labor.... Read More >>