Plumbers Putty vs Silicone: A Cost Comparison
The drip isn’t constant. It’s rhythmic—plink… plink… plink—like a metronome set to midnight. I didn’t notice it at first. Most homeowners don’t. But after …
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Does Plumber’s Putty Dry Out? Understanding the Cure Time
Complete guide to does plumbers putty dry with expert advice, practical tips, and step-by-step instructions.
Is Plumber’s Putty Toxic? Safety Precautions to Consider
“Oi, Kevin, this stuff smells like my old Airfix glue—are you sure it’s safe for the kids’ bathroom?” The customer’s nose wrinkled as I cracked open a fres…
The Benefits of Using Stain-Free Plumber’s Putty
“No, no, no—put the rag down!” I shouted across the showroom kitchen at the DIY superstore. A young couple were frantically scrubbing the brand-new composi…
Does Plumber’s Putty Expire? Understanding the Shelf Life
I’ve been a City & Guilds Level 3 plumber for 12 years and have bedded somewhere north of 1,400 basket strainers, bath wastes, and shower trays. I keep a …
How to Remove Old Plumber’s Putty: A Step-by-Step Guide
I once pulled a sink drain out of a 1978 bungalow and found a lump of plumbers putty that had hardened into something between coal and ceramic. It didn’t j…
The Ultimate Guide to Toilet Types: One-Piece vs Two-Piece
I’m crouched on a 1970s avocado-green bathroom floor in Crouch End, torch between my teeth, trying to rock a one-piece toilet sideways so the wax seal will…
Troubleshooting Common Toilet Problems: A DIY Guide
Twenty-seven drips per minute. That’s what I heard when I opened the bathroom door at 3 a.m. in a semi-detached in Bury. Not a leak. Not a faulty valve. Th…
The Ultimate Guide to Toilet Installation: A Step-by-Step Guide
Twenty-three millimetres—that’s the exact gap I stared at last Tuesday when a brand-new Vitra S50 pan refused to sit flush against a newly tiled wall in a …
How to Increase Water Pressure in Your House
“Your shower head is dribbling out 1.8 gallons per minute when the spec sheet promises 2.5—multiply that shortfall by every tap in the house and you’re pay…