Tarnished Fixtures
The many tarnished faucets and other fixtures that grace our bathrooms are sure sign of either age of the galvanic effect of different metals getting in touch together causing an electro-chemical reaction even when it shouldn’t. In layman’s terms, the fixture that was designed not to rust is rusting, resulting in that ugly orange stain that simply won’t go away.
Taking you back to your basic chemistry, we know that for the basic chemical battery to work, you need two different metals and an acid to initiate the reaction resulting in an electric charge. In the case of your bathroom, most fixtures are made of either brass or zinc, combined with the copper or galvanized steel pipes and there you have the beginnings of a chemical battery. To avoid the stains or rusting, try to use isolators that keeps similar metals together, separating them to ensure it doesn’t become a problem.
DIY Shower Enclosures
Such shower enclosure kits are available in several sizes based on popular styles, from the semi-circular to plain old single-sided types that allows you to get your shower enclosure at a lower price. most people fail to realize that DIY can indeed save you a lot of money if they only take the time to learn the necessary skills needed for such work. These skills are quite useful in and around the house where more often than not, simple yet effective home repair can make the difference between a hefty job by a skilled tradesman. Continue reading »
Cheap Luxury
Many thrift yards sell some very known brands that with a little cleaning can give you a very expensive look with a little cash. Such yards are all over the place and is where all breakdown specialists recover costs. These professionals are the ones responsible for clearing offices and other establishments, yes even homes as new owners wish to unload the contents due to practical or aesthetic reasons. Continue reading »
Shower Enclosure Wisdom
Tired of the old shower enclosure you can’t seem to clean and finally decide to replace? Well, before you fix the new glass in place, use some of the stuff you use on your windshields to prevent water from sticking to the glass and causing the gunk that builds up. You can also try having a piece of chamois in the bathroom to wipe off the water form the glass allowing it to dry and also preventing water stains as the water drops dry up leaving the minerals behind. Continue reading »
Leaks and Drips
Most result from loose fittings and old worn out seals that have degraded over time. Newer fixtures use plastic nylon or Teflon bushings and o-rings that wear out less and last a long time. Take a look at the problem and decide if a replacement or repair is necessary.
Take it apart, if you know how and have the right tools to do the job properly, getting an expert should you be unsure of what to do. Continue reading »