But you might hear an unexpected hammer or hiss when yourtoilet isn’t workingcorrectly. Toilets making noise after flushing can be because of a buildup of debris or a clog in the pipes. Below, learn the most common problems and at-home solutions to repair your toilet without calling a plumber. Thana Prasongsin / Getty Images The seal in the toilet fill valve might be corroded or deteriorated. The seal can be cleaned or replaced....
However, some human errors prevent washers from producing the best results. Problem: Clothing is covered with lint or pet hair. Solutions: Problem: Clothing is extremely tangled when the cycle is over. The Spruce / Almar Creative Problem: Clothes are not getting clean and stains don’t budge. Problem: Clothes don’t smell clean. Bleach Stains Chlorine bleachshould never be poured directly onto fabric. The Spruce / Almar Creative If adding chlorine bleach, mix it with a quart of water before adding to the washer....
Water heaters are expensive to fully replace. Run a faucet on hot and check the temperature to ensure the valve is fully shut. Use a stepladder to access and check the pipesespecially thewater supply linesgoing into the water heater. The Spruce / Kevin Norris However, pipe replacement is a task that will need to be completed by a plumber. Tip Water lines can be rigid pipe connections or flexible supply tubes....
This tends to happen because the toilet flapper is worn out, cracked, broken, or dislodged. What Is a Toilet Flapper? Remove the old flapper, and replace it according to the manufacturer’s directions. SimplyCreativePhotography / Getty Images When everything works correctly, water will rise to the set level, then stop filling the tank. This opens up the flapper, letting the water in the tank rush into the toilet bowl. First, open up the tank and check the lever and chain’s positions, and adjust if needed....
Generally, there are four leading causes for leaf drop in fiddle-leaf figs. Kara Knight / Getty Images Why Is My Fiddle-Leaf Fig Dropping Leaves? K. E. Brown / Getty Images Want more gardening tips? Alla Tsyganova / Getty Images Keep your fiddle leaf fig away from air-conditioning and heating vents and drafts. Placing the plant in the right light conditionsfiltered light away from direct sunlightis key for plants under transplant shock....
And if those arent met,the plant can turn brown. The good news is these issues can be easily remedied if you know what to do. Meet the Expert Overwatering One of the mostcommon houseplant mistakesis overwatering. Irina Tiumentseva / Getty Images If this happens, repot the plant using fresh, loose, well-draining soil, Omelchenko says. Remove your monstera from the pot and cut off any rotten roots. Lower the amount of water you give your monstera, only watering when the topsoil is dry....
izzzy71/Getty Peace lilies(Spathiphyllum) are known for their deep green foliage and fragrant, creamy-white flowers. But that doesn’t mean they’re problem-proof. In fact, peace lilies can be downright dramatic when something’s amiss. izzzy71/Getty One day they’re lush and perky; the next they’re sad and droopy. Once youdiagnose the problem, you’ve got the option to revive your peace lily easily. Here’s why your peace lily is drooping and what you’re able to do about it....
It drips from the evaporator coil into a designated pan at the bottom of the unit. When the unit fails to properly drain this condensation, the unit leaks. In fact, you may be able to do so without removing the unit from the window. VacharapongW / Getty Images Clean the Filter Start bycleaning the air filteron your window air conditioner. To clean the filter, remove it and vacuum the dust off....
Ultimately, if the issue is not resolved, the air conditioner will no longer cool the home. This is an easy fix. If thethermostat still won’t turn on, it may need new batteries. fstop123 / Getty Images Want more home reno project tips and inspiration? A common issue is debris buildup around the axle of the fan. Twigs and leaves can become trapped in the axle, causing the fan blades to seize....
This overview will help you identify the cause. Shock This is the most common cause of leaf drop and often the hardest to correct. The opposite is also true: an indoor plant taken outdoors for the summer may also experience shock. The Spruce / Letícia Almeida Shock is usually a response to dramatic changes in temperature, humidity, light levels, or watering habits. The same is true fornewly repotted or divided houseplants....
Gardening on raised beds offers more versatility. Last year, I changed my whole attitude towards vegetable gardening, Stewart said at the event. I’m not going to eat more than a cabbage a week…so, don’t plant anymore. Johnny Miller We had artichokes in a month and a half. We had 10-pound cabbages within two months. I couldn’t believe what was happening in this garden, Stewart said. The Spruce / Jacob Fox...
Otherwise, a money tree is a low-maintenance, unfinickyindoor treethat is alsoeasy to propagate. Catch it early when your money tree’s leaves turn yellow to bring the plant back to health. Overwatering Too much water is a common cause ofyellow leaves in houseplantssuch as the money tree. The Spruce / Cori Sears The plant prefers consistent warm temperatures between 65 and 85 degrees. Pest Infestations Common houseplant pests likespider mites,mealybugs, andscalecan damage your money tree....
James Nathan Schroder Color choiceis important, but timing is actually everything when it comes topainting your homes exterior. If youre tackling this project as a DIYer, now’s the time to get to work. How’s the weather in your neck of the woods? James Nathan Schroder Here are some tips to help you prepare for success inpainting your homes exterior. Meet the Expert Anthony Kulikowskiis a franchise owner ofFive Star Paintinglocated in South Bend, Indiana....
