You don't need advanced plumbing skills to fix a burst pipe -- just some soldering equipment. And by adding a stop and waste valve, you'll be going a long way toward  ensuring that the pipe doesn't freeze again. Here's what to do: torch kit (torch and striker) good ½-inch copper pipe stop and waste valve Determine a location for the valve on a water line in or near a heated area. Shut off the main valve where water comes into your home. Open the lowest fixture in your house to drain any water out. Use a pipe cutter to remove the desired section of pipe. Rotate the pipe cutter around the pipe, gradually tightening it until it cuts through. Clean any burrs off the end of the cut pipe with steel wool. Place a bucket under the cut area to catch any water remaining in the line. Temporarily remove the petcock (small screw) from the valve. Be sure to install the valve in the right direction. An arrow points in the direction of the water flow. Cut a section of copper pipe to the appropriate length.

Allow a little extra length for a good fit. Be sure the new pipe is of the same diameter as the existing water line (usually ½-inch). Use steel wool to clean both the pipe end and inside the stop-and-waste valve. Spread soldering flux on the outside of the pipe end and inside the valve fitting. Slide the valve fitting onto the end of the pipe. Wearing safety goggles, use a propane torch to heat the fitting and the pipe where they connect. For best results, hold the edge of the blue flame right against the pipe. Push about 2 inches of solder into the joint where the valve connects to the pipe. The heat will melt the solder and allow it to seep into the connection. Solder completely around the pipe-valve connection. Practice the soldering technique on scrap pieces of pipe and copper fittings before trying it on the valve. Use the same soldering techniques to install the new assembly to the water line. Depending on the installation, it may be necessary to use some inexpensive copper fittings to connect new sections of pipe to the existing water line.

These copper fittings are widely available in different configurations and diameters. Replace the petcock, and open the main water line to check for leaks. Before temperatures dip below freezing, shut off the valve and open any spigots that are downstream of the valve. Then remove the petcock screw to drain the pipe. If any sections of pipe upstream of the new valve are in an unheated area, cover them with foam pipe insulation. Help Around the Home: DecemberBrowse this great D-I-Y resource for Video & Project Guides, A Product Encylopedia, D-I-Y Frequently Asked Questions, and a Community of Experts right at yourPfister Universal Transitional Tub and Shower Trim Kits are a DIY solution to updating the look of your tub faucet and showerhead without having to replace the existing plumbing valve. The kits are available in polished chrome, brushed nickel, and bronze finishes. They can be installed on existing Pfister, Delta, and Moen tub valves in under an hour.

Pfister Universal Tub and Shower Trim Kits are available at The Home Depot. Watch this video to find out more. How to Install a Showerhead (video) How to Repair a Leaky Tub Faucet (video/article) Jodi Marks: You know I love finding neat little ideas to make my DIY projects go a lot quicker and a lot smoother. Faux Wood Blinds 58 X 48And if you’re doing a bathroom renovation, here’s a good idea for you.Morkie Puppies For Sale Nc Now, you know, the fixtures inside your shower and tub combination can be tricky to replace, because nine times out of 10, you got to rip out tile, rip out fiberglass, or hire a professional to come in there and change out all your valves. Full Spectrum Light Bulbs For Vitamin D Take a look and see what Pfister has come up with.

This is their universal tub and shower kit. And basically, this is just a trim kit. This box contains no valves. So, you’re going to have to reuse the valves that are in the wall. The only catch is, is that you got to make sure it’s either a Moen, Delta, or Pfister to make sure that the valve trim kit is going to fit. So, you’ve got different choices here. You can either get the polished chrome, the brushed nickel, or also the bronze. And there’s two different styles of handle showerhead look that you can choose from as well. So, again, it’s very easy to do. You just pop off the old fixtures, if they look worn and outdated. Pop on the new fixtures, and you’ve upgraded your bathroom in a snap. DIY Adjustable Shelf Hole Drilling Jig How to Make a Poured Concrete Cap for a Wing Wall Natural Mosquito Repellents for Your YardFor questions about DAP products, please call 1-888-DAP-TIPS or visit our "Ask the Expert" page. Learn more about our other brands:

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3. We both get back into bed & snuggle for a bit. 4. I turn on morning cartoons (not kidding). 5. Head to the kitchen & put a spoonful of coconut oil in my mouth. 6. Get back in bed, set a 20 minute timer, start checking emails. So, you may be wondering about #5. Why the hell am I putting a spoonful of coconut oil in my mouth & then getting back into bed with a 20 minute timer? Oil pulling has been around for years, which makes me upset I’ve only just found out about it via the interweb. It’s an ancient Ayurvedic technique that involves swishing oil in your mouth for 20 minutes to help improve your oral & overall health. The idea behind it is pretty simple- the oil is “sticky” and when you swish it around in your mouth bacteria gets stuck in the oil & dissolves. It’s easy to do. Pick an oil, you can use ORGANIC coconut oil or any other vegetable based oil (Sesame/ Sunflower/ or Olive). I prefer coconut cause I like the taste & it also has anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, & anti-inflammatory properties. 

Put anywhere from a teaspoon to a tablespoon, depending on what you can handle, in your mouth & swish for 20 minutes. [ SIDEBAR: these pre-packed CocoPull packets are amazing & make the whole process so easy!! ] I know, I know you are freaking out about the 20 minute thing, but TRUST me when I say- it flies by. Something about the whole process is relaxing to me. No talking, just swishing. Pull the oil through your teeth & make sure NOT to swallow it (you don’t want to swallow the bacteria you are trying to get rid of). When your timer beeps, spit out the oil into a plastic baggy or directly into the trash. Don’t spit it down the drain cause the oil will solidify again & could mess up your pipes. Now for the benefits:: The below are all SUPPOSED benefits I have read that people have experience– I will share what I’ve noticed further below. + Strengthens your gums/teeth/& jaw. It helps with sensitive teeth & even has reported to help TMJ sufferers like myself (mainly due to the jaw movement strengthening your jaw!).

+ Prevents cavities & gingivitis & benefits overall oral health. + Helps ease the symptoms of acne/ eczema/ psoriasis/ & other skin care issues. + Helps the ease the symptoms of a hangover (hallelujah!!!) & migraines. + Has been said to help people who have sleep issues. + Clears out your sinuses. + If you have halitosis, oil pulling has been said to be a big savior for many sufferers. People reported that their morning breath improved greatly. + Helps with general oral pain issues. + Could assist in hormonal imbalances. + I will openly acknowledge that the items listed above are things people over the years have noticed through experience, but there is very little scientific testing done on the process. That said, there are a few studies that have been done on Oil Pulling which you can find here. All I know is that after doing it myself & seeing improvement in my oral & overall health… I don’t see the harm in continuing. Plus, my teeth really are so much whiter, I don’t care what anyone says.

I have now gotten my best friend, my mom, my dad, & my Dad’s best friend hooked on oil pulling. They’ve all been doing it for a week, so I called them this morning & asked them if they’ve noticed any changes… here is what they said. + My Dad says his teeth are much much whiter & it helps clear is stuffed up sinuses in the AM. + My Dad’s bestie said she has had terrible plaque psoriasis on her scalp (nothing has ever worked for her to clear it up), after 2 days of oil pulling it’s nearly gone! She literally called me ecstatic/almost in tears after two days of OP-ing. + My Mom has pretty healthy teeth, but she does say that she notices that they are whiter. + Katie, my best friend, says she noticed her teeth have gotten whiter she find the process relaxing so it doesn’t bother her to do it. + As for me, let’s see– my teeth are seriously much whiter (which is great cause I can’t do any sort of white strips- my teeth are too sensitive), I have had an easier time falling asleep (which is typically very hard for me), my teeth have been less sensitive to hot & cold (mostly cold), & the best result of all- my jaw has stopped bugging me as much!

I have major jaw issues & awful TMJ. Last week it started to get bad (the lock jaw/shooting pains). I decided to oil pull cause I read it helped & literally after I was all done my jaw was feeling a lot better. I was pretty pleased. If you do decide to try it, I am dying to know how it works for you/ what changes you notice/ if you like it/ if you can handle the 20 minute swish/ & whatever else you want to share.For more health, wellness, & lifestyle tips (plus some fashion, obviously)- follow me on Instagram & Facebook! P.P.S I am by no means saying this is an end-all-be-all cure to any illness nor claiming that I am a medical professional. I am just a girl who researched something she found interesting/ found out it worked for her/ & shared it on her blog!! Sooo… this post has gotten quite a bit of attention, so much so my site actually crashed for a good deal of time ( #stressmeout ). I am so happy to see this information has proved helpful to so many people.

I have been getting a lot of questions though… so I decided I’d add in a little FAQ to help clear things up!! Please read the below carefully as I am doing my best to answer every question but it is getting a little difficult :) P.S. Went to my dentist this week & it was the best appointment I’ve had in a while– yahoo! I am totally attributing it to OP. Q1: I hate the taste of anything coconut/ I am allergic to coconut. Anything else I can use??::  Absolutely! You can use other vegetable based oils such as cold pressed organic sesame oil, sunflower oil, or olive oil. Q2: I see that you have pictured refined coconut oil,  but lots of people are saying you should ONLY use unrefined coconut oil??:: Here’s the deal with this one… unrefined coconut oil is better, but all I had on hand at the time was refined. The main thing that helps with the oil pulling is the Lauric Acid in the coconut oil- the refining process could remove some Lauric Acid & add in chemicals/solvents.

Yet, by the time the process is complete, there will still be around 50% Lauric Acid and little to none chemicals or solvents left over- so you will still get the benefits. People will have varying opinions on this, but that’s what I’ve found out about using refined coconut oil.There’s no way I can put oil in my mouth for a full twenty minutes!!:: My first bit of advice– try it! I was a little frightened by the number at first too, but once you get going the time flies. I personally find the process to be relaxing. If at any time your mouth is too full of oil, spit out a little & keep on truckin’. Q4: Do I NEED to buy organic coconut oil?:: Yes yes yes!! The benefits will be greater with organic oils. Q5: I gag over weird textures- can I melt it first before I swish?:: Certainly! Many people say no no no to nuking in the microwave cause of radiation, yet if it’s just 10 seconds (which is all you really need) I wouldn’t freak out about it. That said, the better option would be to run the jar under hot water & then pour the liquid into a bowl for swishing.

Q6: Can I OP while pregnant?:: I have read that if you are out of the first trimester you are good to go. Yet, if I were you, I would read some forums (a Google search provides a ton of mommy forums discussing this) so that you can make a decision you are 100% confident with OR discuss with your doctor!!! I am not a medical professional, so I don’t feel comfortable on saying YES or NO to this. Q6: Can I OP while breastfeeding:: I have never had a baby so I have never breastfed but from my research I have read that this mild detox wouldn’t effect your blood stream (which is would would alter your milk). Again, I would do your own research to make a decision that you are comfortable with or contact your doctor. Q7: Oil Pulling with braces/ crowns/ fillings/ dentures. Is it okay?:: The word on these few things vary as well, so again, I don’t want to give too much advice on these issues as I don’t want to be liable for any issues that could arise. From my understanding though, with dentures you should remove them before OP-ing & with fillings it should be okay (haven’t had any negative effects with mine).

As for braces & crowns– braces they say it’s fine to Oil Pull, but could whiten around the braces so when you get them off it looks weird. For crowns, there are some reports the act has loosened the crowns or even caused them to fall off. If it were me, I’d avoid it.LMK in the comments section below & I will answer at the best of my ability. & lastly, there have been quite a few “internet-bullies” giving me a hard time for sharing this post, even referring to me as “idiotic” (so rude!). So please, let me re-iterate for the 10th time, I am not a medical professional. I am simply sharing an experience that worked for me. If you have any PRE-EXISTING conditions that you are worried may be effected by Oil Pulling, please please please contact your GP. I have heard that there CAN be adverse effects with Oil Pulling, so if anyway you are wary I suggest researching further, discussing it with your doctor, or finding an alternative way to help you with the issues you are facing.