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Faucet Design Gone Green: Water Saving Spouts
Submitted by Maria on Thu, 12/24/2009 - 13:31The faucet design for kitchen sinks has improved dramatically over the years. Not only are today’s faucets elegant, functional, and available in a variety of styles, but they are also great for conserving water.
Low Flow Faucets
Discount Faucets That Won't Leave You High and Dry
Submitted by Maria on Thu, 12/24/2009 - 13:30If you are looking for a discount faucet, you need to save money, but you want something that works for the long run.
Finding a good discount faucet takes some sleuthing, so keep some points in mind;
Look at Your Sink Setup
Cleaning a Venturi Nozzle on a Water Softener
Submitted by Maria on Thu, 12/24/2009 - 13:28Over time, the venturi nozzle on your water softener may become clogged, and it will cease to function as well as it should. If you do not clean it, the problem will continue to get worse until the nozzle does not function at all.
To prevent this, simply get into a routine of cleaning the nozzle once a month. It only takes a few minutes to do, and it could save you the cost of hiring a technician to make real repairs.
Changing a Valve Washer
Submitted by Maria on Thu, 12/24/2009 - 13:26On most modern washing machines it is often necessary to replace the valve rather than change the valve washer because many of the valves are sealed units.
Read the Instructions Carefully
Your washing machine probably came with a comprehensive hand book which had pages relating to replacing valves. Make sure you read these instructions and understand what they relate to. If you know which valve needs replacing, buy the replacement before you start work on the washing-machine.
Precautions When Doing the Work
Changing a Filter on a Water Filtration System
Submitted by Maria on Thu, 12/24/2009 - 13:25A home water filtration system allows you to have pure fresh water from your faucets on demand.
Types of filters
There are several types of filters including activated carbon, metallic alloy and reverse osmosis. They all have different filters and methods of replacement.
Here are the filter replacement procedures for two of the most popular residential water filtration systems.
Buying The Right Replacement Plumbing Fixtures
Submitted by Maria on Thu, 12/24/2009 - 13:24You need not call your local plumber when needing a replacement plumbing fixture or part for a sink, toilet or other plumbed item in your home. Most home improvement centers offer all the necessary parts you need and, in fact, are the source your professional plumber probably uses. Furthermore, toilets, sinks and other fixtures can also be purchased here.
Step 1: Check the Connection
Buying A Grey Water Settling Tank
Submitted by Maria on Thu, 12/24/2009 - 13:23A grey water settling tank is a reservoir in which effluent is held and allowed to separate into three basic components. Solids denser than water will settle to the bottom of the tank. Fats and solids less dense than water will float to the top. Water with similar density particles suspended in it will form a middle layer – the grey water.
The Tank
You need to consider the amount of effluent you will divert to the tank to work out how big it needs to be.
How to Clean and Freshen Your Garbage Disposal
Submitted by Maria on Thu, 12/24/2009 - 13:21The kitchen is one of the busiest areas in an active home. The family gathers there to eat their meals each day, often lingering over coffee or dessert to catch up with each other’s lives. Guests arrive on holidays and often congregate in the kitchen as the other areas of the home overflow with company.
School projects often require a large, flat working space and the kitchen table is the perfect solution for this. Additionally, the kitchen is often the chosen place for doing homework, especially for the little ones who might require some assistance.
How to Clean a Rusty Garbage Disposal
Submitted by Maria on Thu, 12/24/2009 - 13:19Having a garbage disposal is an added bonus for many homeowners. Garbage disposals are used to for food disposal, when the food cannot be thrown into a standard garbage can, without making a mess. Just like many other small kitchen appliances, your garbage disposal needs to be cleaned regularly in order to keep it working properly. If you notice that your garbage disposal is not chopping up items effectively or getting stuck between sessions, then your blades are probably rusted.
Garbage Disposer Tips
Submitted by Maria on Thu, 12/24/2009 - 13:18For the most part, garbage disposals are self-cleaning and virtually maintenance free. However, a malfunctioning garbage disposal can mean a messy headache, but one that can be avoided. Here are some ideas to keep your unit in good working order.

