A water softener protects plumbing from hard water. Soft water makes cleaning easier and deters scale buildup in pipes and appliances.
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Your septic tank will work for years with proper septic tank care. Septic tanks need proper sizing and to be kept free of harsh chemicals.
Water saving toilets came about in 1994. The toilet has steadily improved since then. The newer the better.
Laying ceramic tile floors will look great if you follow my tips below. Be sure the floor joist spacing is correct for laying tile. The subfloor or underlayment must be a thick enough plywood or a cement board that the tile above it won't crack. Make sure if you are using plywood that you leave expansion room to keep the floor from buckling and breaking the tiles.
Dishwashers can be quiet. A dishwasher can now "spy" on us to save energy and get dishes cleaner. Installing a dishwasher can be a DIY project.
Removing grout from ceramic tile showers and tubs can be done without tile removal. It is a job done by hand or with a small electric grinder. You will need a lot of patience before you start grouting tile again. Be careful not to scratch your ceramic tile.
Stainless steel sinks vary in design and thickness. Stainless steel kitchen sinks can be kept shiny by avoiding harsh chemicals.
Put a ceramic shower seat in your bathroom. Make it attractive and waterproof. Shower stall seats are a great convenience. Make them out of cultured marble, ceramic tile, marble, granite or solid surface countertop material.
Water pressure causes noise problems. Water hammer is due to water pressure against faucets, valves or sidewalls of pipes. Solve it with larger piping.
Sump pumps can save lots of damage dollars. Sump pump problems or failure can be due to faulty sump pump installation, debris, shifting, size, etc.
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