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Plumbing and Tile Tips: - Which was the first U.S. city to have a water supply?
Philadelphia
Boston
Charleston
New York Answer: The first city water supply was installed in Boston, Massachusetts in 1652. A series of wooden pipes was used to convey water from nearby springs to a central reservoir which was 12 feet square. - Plastic drinking straws slid over toilet flange bolts can help you guide in your new toilet.
- A dripping shutoff valve on your water heater can be fixed by adding an inexpensive garden hose shutoff valve.
- Once silicone caulk is used on a surface, nothing else will stick except more silicone. A good test is to try sticking scotch tape to a clean section of the old caulk. If it doesn't stick, more silicone is the only way to go.
- No grout color looks better longer than natural gray. Darker colors tend to lighten when dirty and lighter shades stain easily and show the most dirt.
- Glazed floor tile used in wet environments can be slippery. If you must used glazed tile in your bathroom, be sure to include adequate safety equipment and rubber backed rugs.
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DAP Inc. Reading List: For a complete updated list of Creative Homeowner books, click here . Home Book: The Ultimate Guide to Repairs, Improvements & Maintenance
Editors of Creative Homeowner
$34.95
Hardcover -- 608 pages (September, 2000)
(ISBN: 158011069X) Creative Homeowner plumbing and tiling books: Ceramic Tile: Selecting, Installing, Maintaining
Editors of Creative Homeowner
$16.95
Paperback -- 160 pages (July, 2001)
(ISBN: 1580110193) Decorating with Tile
Margaret Sabo Wills
$16.95
Paperback -- 176 pages (October, 2000)
(ISBN: 1580110290) Home Decorating with Paint Plus Tile & Wallcovering
$10.95
Paperback -- 96 pages (June, 1996)
(ISBN: 1880029847) Plumbing Basic, Intermediate & Advanced Projects
Merle Henkenius
$19.95
Paperback -- 272 pages (January, 2002)
(ISBN: 1580110851) Smart Guide: Ceramic Tile
Editors of Creative Homeowner
$8.95
Paperback -- 80 pages (October, 2002)
(ISBN: 1580111033) Other Book Resources Plumbing The Complete Guide to Home Plumbing (Black & Decker Home Improvement Library)
By the Editors of Creative Publishing international
$24.95
Paperback -- 288 pages New and updated edition (April 1, 2001)
Creative Publishing international (ISBN: 0865734283) To order this title from Amazon.com, click here . Tile Working with Tile
By Editors of Sunset Books
$10.36
Paperback -- 96 pages (September 1995)
Sunset Publishing Company (ISBN: 0376016760) To order this title from Amazon.com, click here .
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Gardening Supplies
Lowes
Website: www.lowes.com
Lowe's (Lowe's Companies, Inc.)
Customer Care (CON8)
Website: www.lowes.com
Stone Care Information
Stone Care International, Inc.
Owings Mills, MD 21117
Phone: 410-783-0045
Fax: 800-724-6646
Email: sci@stonecare.com
Website: www.stonecare.com
Creative Homeowner Information
Creative Homeowner Press
Website: www.creativehomeowner.com
Protecto Wrap Information
Protecto Wrap Company
Denver, CO 80223
Phone: 303-777-3001
Fax: 303-777-9273
Website: www.protectowrap.com
DAP Supplies
DAP Inc.
Baltimore, MD 21224
Website: www.dap.com
GUESTS :
Ed Del Grande
Plumbing Expert
Host of DIY's Ed the Plumber and Warehouse Warriors
Donna Hill
4420 Middlebrook Pike
Knoxville, TN 37921
Phone: 865-558-8668
Tile and Flooring Expert
Henson & Associates Flooring
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