The countertops were installed, so I could reconnect the plumbing for the new kitchen sink. However, the installer asked me to wait 24 hours before reconnecting the sink. Great, no sink for another day. Nonetheless, I could still install the faucet, air gap and soap dispenser. At least we would have running water. I retrieved…
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I finally got the phone call. In fact, it was early. A spot opened up so we could get our new countertops installed this week. I was excited but had a feeling of trepidation. We now had to get things ready for the installation. While Efiwym, my wife, cleaned out the cabinets, I was assigned…
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I was ready to finish up this project. I wrapped the Teflon tape around the threads of the new valve and screwed it in the copper pipe. I tightened it down and made sure the outlet of the valve was in the same location as before. I went downstairs and turned the water on again…
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I headed to the store, and I walked to the plumbing area to find my valve. I took a picture of the new valve on my phone, so I had it available to compare. It was called a “boiler shutoff valve.” I walked back and forth in the aisle, and I could not initially find…
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Efiwym, my wife, texted me one morning, stating that the towels under the laundry sink were wet. Apparently, something was leaking. I texted her back, asking if the leak was bad, as if she could see water dripping. She texted me that she could not see anything. I texted her that I would look at…
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The vanity faucet in the powder room was starting to show me it was time to replace it. The brushed nickel finish on the bottom edges were pitted and it was getting worse. The drain finish was also looking bad. There was really nothing I could do to repair it, so it was time to…
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The washer was next to be put in place. I wheeled it in and aligned it to the opening. I attached the water hoses and turned on the water in the laundry tub cabinet. No leaks. I put the discharge hose into the laundry tub and pushed the washer in place. The lid for the…
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After Efiwym, my wife, finished with Thursday’s wash, the time clock was set to get the flooring done in the laundry room. I had until Tuesday morning to complete the project. I had a good three days to finish, so I thought I could easily get it done. The first thing that needed to be…
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The following morning, I headed out to get the kitchen faucet. I had a list of items that I needed. The faucet, (obviously), the air gap cover, 2 new hoses to connect to the water supply, a tube of silicone and a work light. I was tired of using my phone as a flashlight. When…
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I am not sure when it came to me, but I recognized that my roof leak project was not done. There was another vent pipe that needed to be inspected. Fortunately, it was on the first story roof over the family room. We did not see any staining on our family room ceiling, so maybe…