Do you often hear noises coming from your toilet? Do you see water rippling through the bowl long after you’ve flushed? That’s called a running toilet, and it’s a huge suck on your water bill. But don’t panic — fixing a running toilet is one of the simplest DIY home repairs. We scoured the Internet and talked to hardware expert Read more about DIY Fixes for Your Apartment: How to Stop Your Running Toilet[…]

MANHATTAN — When it comes to putting heavy things on your walls without ruining them, it helps to understand different hanging techniques. read the full article here By Rebecca Ngu

If the water flow from your faucet is slow, your water pressure is probably low, but there’s an easy, DIY fix you can employ. View Full Caption Shutterstock If you’re having problems with low water flow in your pipes, the problem could lie in numerous areas within the building’s internal pipe system, most of which require Read more about DIY Fixes for Your NYC Apartment: How to Boost Your Faucet’s Water Pressure[…]

A dimmer is a win-win-win situation: it enables a range of light to play with, helps the environment by conserving electricity, and lowers your electric bill. To begin, make sure your light bulbs can be dimmed, which should be stated in the packaging. If you have incandescent or halogen bulbs, you’re good to go. However, Read more about DIY Fixes For Your Apartment: How To Replace a Light Switch With a Dimmer[…]

MANHATTAN — Sometimes you just can’t wait for the plumber to show up. For those situations, we’ve compiled a list of tips on how to do-it-yourself. read full article here By Rebecca Ngu