Shower Knob Turns Both Ways? Here’s Why A strange shower handle can make any bathroom project feel unfinished. One homeowner bought a townhouse about a year ago. The upstairs shower worked fine, so the downstairs bathroom waited. After a recent bathroom update, the downstairs tub and shower faucet acted odd. At the top position, the… Continue reading Shower Knob Turns Both Ways? Here’s Why
Month: May 2026
Why Is My Relief Valve Still Leaking?
Why Is My Relief Valve Still Leaking? A leaking pressure relief valve can be scary. It can also be confusing. That is true when the water pressure looks normal. This issue happened at a Florida mobile home park. The outside pressure relief valve started dripping years after moving in. The valve was located after the… Continue reading Why Is My Relief Valve Still Leaking?
Can PEX A Survive a Northern Freeze?
Can PEX A Survive a Northern Freeze? Replumbing an old house up north takes more planning than a warm-climate job. PEX A can be a strong choice for this kind of work. It is flexible, simple to route, and friendly for remodel work. Still, cold weather changes the whole plan. The big question is not… Continue reading Can PEX A Survive a Northern Freeze?
Old Moen Shower Valves: Rebuild or Replace?
Old Moen Valves: Rebuild or Replace? Older Moen and Stanadyne shower valves still have many fans. One big reason is simple control. You turn the knob for water temperature. Then you pull the handle for water volume. That dual function can feel better than many newer shower valves. It lets you fine-tune the shower. It… Continue reading Old Moen Shower Valves: Rebuild or Replace?
Eljer Patrician Fill Valve Leak: Repair or Replace?
Eljer Patrician Fill Valve Leak: What To Do Next An Eljer Patrician toilet can be a great old fixture. But finding parts for it can be hard. One common problem is a leaking fill valve. In this case, the toilet has a 495-0260-00 replacement fill valve. The leak seems to be near the plunger area.… Continue reading Eljer Patrician Fill Valve Leak: Repair or Replace?
Rust Ring Around Water Heater? Act Now
Rust Ring Around Water Heater? Act Now A ring of water around a water heater is never a good sign. Rust drips near the tank also need attention. You may still have clear water. You may still have plenty of hot water. That does not mean the tank is healthy. Many water heater problems start… Continue reading Rust Ring Around Water Heater? Act Now
iBox Shower Valve: Bend Copper or Use Fittings?
Installing a Hansgrohe iBox shower valve can feel tricky. The valve must sit square, solid, and at the right depth. That matters before tile, trim, and finished walls go in. In this bathroom remodel, the existing supplies are 1/2-inch copper. The valve uses 3/4-inch connections with threaded 90-degree adapters. The hot side is about 4… Continue reading iBox Shower Valve: Bend Copper or Use Fittings?
Why Your Vintage Faucet Still Drips
Question I have a vintage bathroom faucet with drips under the sink. Water runs down the pop-up rod. I also see water under the faucet base. The leak is right in the middle of the faucet. I removed the handles and valve stems. I added new washers. I also added graphite stem packing rope. I… Continue reading Why Your Vintage Faucet Still Drips
Why Your PRV Bangs When Sprinklers Turn On
A loud bang near a pressure-reducing valve can be scary. It can also be hard to track down. In this case, the home has a tee off the main water service line. That tee feeds the sprinkler system before water enters the house. Once the line enters the home, it passes through a shut-off valve.… Continue reading Why Your PRV Bangs When Sprinklers Turn On
AquaSource Trim Kit Help: What Fits?
An AquaSource single-handle tub and shower faucet can be tricky to repair. That is especially true when hard water has damaged the trim. In this case, the cartridge was already replaced. The old cartridge was removed and matched with a replacement from Home Depot. That part of the repair went well. The bigger problem came… Continue reading AquaSource Trim Kit Help: What Fits?