9th August 2007

How To Repair Bug Screens

Living in central Florida, while sometimes downright pleasant, can be somewhat insect-ridden. To combat this frequent condition, bug screens are usually installed over all windows and sometimes doors.

These bug screens, being quite fragile since they are made of aluminum and fiberglass, from time to time, need repair. Though a screen making service is available through my least favorite construction materials store, I find it to be easier and cheaper to build or repair your own.

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14th June 2007

How To Replace Washer Shutoff Valves

So, recently I had to replace the washing machine shutoff valves in one of our properties since they were leaking and in general so stiff that I needed a wrench to operate them. Definitely a candidate for a change out, so here’s how I did it:

Old Washer Valves

The old washer valves

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19th March 2007

How to Repair a Shower Stall

Recently one of our tenants moved out and upon inspection of the master bath shower stall I was greeted by the sight of this:

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Shower enclosures to complement most bathroom suites at Victoriaplumb.

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