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How Replacing Parts?

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Identify faulty parts. Look at the parts you have just removed. You must find the part to replace. The best way to ensure you will fix the leak is to fix all the wearable parts on both hot and cold faucet valves. Locate replacement parts. Take your old parts to a hardware store or home center.


Since there are thousands of replacement parts available, bringing your old parts with you will ensure you purchase the correct replacements. In some cases, the parts may need to be purchased from a plumbing supplies distributor. Replace parts inside the stem bonnet first. You can replace the washers or the entire stem and bonnet portion of the faucet.


Grease each new part with plumber’s grease before screwing it back on. Replace the seat washer. Unscrew the seat washer screw at the back of the seat. Peel off the rubber seat washer. Replace the seat washer screw and the seat washer after greasing them. Screw the seat back into place with the seat wrench. Tighten it with your hand. It should be tightly sealed but easy to remove by hand.


Replace the bonnet washer. Remove the bonnet washer from the end of the bonnet. Grease it and replace it on the bonnet. Replace the packing nut. Remove the packing nut in the middle of the stem bonnet. Pry the rubber-packing washer from the nut with a flat-headed screwdriver. Grease the stem threads on the front of the stem and insert it into the bonnet.


Replace the packing washer. Grease your new packing washer and place it in front of the greased packing nut. Replace the bonnet. Apply some pipe joint compound to the threads in your bonnet. Insert the bonnet and tighten it with your bath socket wrench or vice grip. Replace the collar, faucet trim, faucet handle, faucet screw and faucet insert. Repeat on the other side to replace parts in the opposite handle.

How to Arranging Accessories and Furniture in Your Bathroom?

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Hang a tapestry or blanket on the wall. You can probably use nails or thumbtacks for lighter tapestries or blankets. For heavier ones, you can mount a curtain rod on the wall by following the instructions in the curtain rod’s packaging. Regardless, make sure to mark off where you want your tapestry or blanket beforehand to ensure that it is level when you hang it. If the tapestry or blanket is particularly delicate, you can stretch it over a frame and hang the frame. You can find frames at most craft stores.

Place hooks on the wall to hang plants and other decor. Mark the desired position of the hooks on your wall with a pencil beforehand. Try using a diamond or circle pattern. Then, drill a pilot hole, insert a drywall anchor, and screw your hooks into place. You can use the hooks to hang plants, baskets, framed art, or other items of your choosing. For a unique touch, you could use drawer knobs instead of hooks. Simply find drywall anchors your knobs can screw into, mount the anchors, and screw the knobs into the wall.

Keep a vase of flowers in your bathroom. Some flowers do particularly well in bathrooms, especially tropical ones. The combination of low light, high humidity, and warmth helps them thrive. Keep a vase of tropical flowers like orchids, chrysanthemums, begonias, or hibiscuses (or mix and match them) to give your white bathroom a pop of color.

To arrange your flowers in your vase, cut the stems at an angle to your desired height, then arrange the largest flowers in the center, and work outwards in a circle with progressively smaller blooms. If allergies are a concern or you’d rather not have to deal with flower upkeep, you can also use fake flowers, which can be purchased at most major craft stores. A bamboo or air plant is a good option for making your bathroom seem more spa-like! These do well in moist environments without much light.

Fill a basket with decorative soap bars and candles. You can find a basket you like and a variety of decorative soaps and candles at most major craft stores. Look in particular for soaps and candles in light colors to add a pop of color to your bathroom without overwhelming the white tones.

Arrange the candles in the center of the basket, and position the soap bars around them in a layered circle. Make sure that the designs on your decorative soap are visible from the basket. Find soaps and candles with floral or citrus scents like lilac, lavender, orange, or lemon to keep your bathroom smelling fresh year-round. Try putting the basket in different places around your bathroom to see how it looks. The best places are usually a windowsill, a shelf, or the back of your toilet.