6 Easy DIY Bathroom Fixes

Like any other room in the house, the bathroom needs regular maintenance to keep it in good shape and avoid expensive repairs. Taps and other metal fittings rust or wear out over time, and sometimes replacement is the best option. Regularly maintaining the bathroom by making minor repairs will help you save on plumbing costs, […]

Like any other room in the house, the bathroom needs regular maintenance to keep it in good shape and avoid expensive repairs.

Taps and other metal fittings rust or wear out over time, and sometimes replacement is the best option.

Regularly maintaining the bathroom by making minor repairs will help you save on plumbing costs, reduce water wastage and prolong the life of your fittings.

Here are 6 easy bathroom projects and fixes that you can complete to keep your bathroom in good working order.

1. How To Replace A Showerhead

1. How To Replace A Showerhead
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Showerheads can last for years, they do eventually start to look grotty and dated, and most of the older models were designed before saving water was even a consideration.

If your showerhead has been around since Elvis was still alive, then it’s time to get a new one.

Most plumbing jobs have to be carried out by a qualified professional, but simple tasks like this one are fine for anyone to DIY.

Get the instructions here.

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2. How To Unblock The Sink

2. How To Unblock The Sink
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When the bathroom drain gets blocked, avoid paying a plumber hundreds of dollars to remove a simple hair plug by trying these tricks first.

Find out how here.

3. How To Fix A Leaky Tap

3. How To Fix A Leaky Tap
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If the tap’s dripping it probably needs a new washer.

We teach you how to replace a washer in two easy steps.

Like any other room in the house, the bathroom needs regular maintenance to keep it in good shape and avoid expensive repairs.

Taps and other metal fittings rust or wear out over time, and sometimes replacement is the best option.

Regularly maintaining the bathroom by making minor repairs will help you save on plumbing costs, reduce water wastage and prolong the life of your fittings.

Here are 6 easy bathroom projects and fixes that you can complete to keep your bathroom in good working order.

4. How To Adjust A Sink Stopper

4. How To Adjust A Sink Stopper
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A pop-up stopper needs to be adjusted when it either fails to hold water in the sink or doesn’t lift high enough to let water drain.

Learn how to fix one here.

5. How To Maintain The Toilet

5. How To Maintain The Toilet
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Loo maintenance isn’t high on anyone’s list of favourite chores, but it’s essential to keep everything in working order.

Follow these tips to avoid overflows, wasted water and flushing failure.

6. How To Clear A Blocked Toilet

6. How To Clear A Blocked Toilet
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Fixing a broken loo is not one of those jobs that can be put off.

But before you call in the cavalry, bail out the excess water and try a couple of DIY fixes.

FInd out how here.

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