Tuesday 25 December 2012

How to Switch Your Taps

By Sofia Esper


There are numerous things that can be done by homeowners to make their homes more valuable.This goes beyond simple remodeling and decorating.Due to increased resources, homeowners can now do home improvement projects that only the pros know how to handle.Resources such as home improvement shows are now disclosing how to take on major home improvement projects.There are many home improvement stores that give out good information on how to make major home repairs and remodels.

The typical homeowner has enough information to tackle many huge home improvement projects.These projects are cheaper than what a pro would do and also add value to the home.

For example, do you know how to change the taps in your bathroom?You could opt to do this for many different reasons.Maybe you hate looking at the outdated fixtures that are currently there.You want to get a different style to match the decor.This is something that you can do on your own.It will only take a few hours and a few steps to get the new look that you want.You don't need to hire unaffordable plumber to get the job done.

First, turn the water off that goes to the bathroom.Open each tap so that the water will run out and the water supply dries up.

Second, use a basin wrench to loosen the water tap supply line.

Third, take the water supply line away from the water tap.

Fourth, take the nut off of the water tap and then take off the water tap that is there.Make sure that you clean before you put on the new water tap.

Fifth, place the water tap and the retaining nut in the right places.

Sixth, put the water supply line on the new tap and turn back on the water supply pressure.You might want to open up the new tap a little bit during this time.This will remove the air, if any is still in the line.

Finally, close up the tap and look to see if there are any leaks.

This shows you how to change the tap in your bathroom.But, this can be done for any taps.You don't have to use a lot of tools or spend too much time with this.The thing about this is that you can rinse and repeat as many times as you want.Change out your kitchen taps if you absolutely despise them.Now that you have changed out one tap, what is stopping you from doing many more?

All in all, it does not take much to change out the taps in your home.You should not have to spend a lot of money to improve your home.Get a new decorative look without the use of a plumbers.




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