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Faucet handle replacement

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 When it comes to faucet handle replacement, it's not a particularly difficult task. The handle itself is only a small part of the faucet that you will be dealing with. You will find that faucet repair of any kind is usually a simple and straightforward task. Prepare The first thing you need to do is get under the sink to your cabinet. Clear out everything that is under your sink so that you have more space to work with. If you have a pedestal sink, you won't have to worry about this. Turn off the water Once you've cleaned out the contents under your sink, you can turn off the water. The hot and cold water supplies are located under the sink. They are much easier to find and reach if there isn't too much clutter in the way. However, if you can't find them, just turn off the main water source. Drain Get out your drain basin and place it under your faucet. Make sure it's below the plumbing so it can catch all the water. If you have a pedestal sink, use a thick to...

Connection of a sink drain in the bathroom

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 The sink drain is connected to the drain pipe under the sink. All modern drains for sinks are already prepared for connection to a metal or PVC drain pipe. They have standardized threads to make the job easier, so this is a simple DIY project. Most connecting nuts can be tightened by hand, but for metal connecting nuts, you'll need to use adjustable pliers. Wipe the sink drain hole with a damp rag. You will need to remove all dirt, grime and grit for a watertight seal. Knead some plumber's putty in your hand to make it soft and pliable. Once it is soft, roll it into the shape of a rope that will wrap around the bottom of the drain flange. Press the putty under the drain flange, keeping the shape of the rope. The putty must cover the circumference of the drain flange without any breaks. Push the drain into the drain hole of the sink. Push it in until the putty begins to run out the sides of the flange. The protruding part of the drain that hangs under the sink is the tail piec...