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In this article you will learn a few plumbing basics that will help you solve basic problems around your home. After working as an Atlanta plumber for many years I’ve seen too many home-owners waste money on repairs that they really could have done themselves in 5 minutes. Hopefully this article will help you avoid following down that same path.

The bathroom is one of the most used rooms in the house and the most functional. Most people spend an average of an hour or more in the bathroom a day. In fact teenagers often average two hours a day in the bathroom. The least we can do is make this popular room as functional and comfortable as possible. One of the easiest things you can do to make your bathroom comfortable is to get a new toilet seat. These are easy to change and a new seat instantly freshens your toilet.

There are many styles and designs of toilet seats. If you have a huge budget you can even have a seat installed that is heated and has water jets which give your toilet a bidet affect, these spray toilet seats are very popular in Japan, but they will set you back about 700$ in the US. A more economical improvement is the padded toilet seat, these are washable vinyl or plastic with a padded cushion inside. Many people who use these won’t use anything else. One caveat is the vinyl seems to crack after awhile so these need to be replaced every year or so. But the extra comfort is well worth the inconvenience and they are not expensive.

The next well used piece of bathroom equipment is the shower. We all love luxurious baths but the shower gets the day in and day out action. People in a hurry want to jump in the shower get cleaned up and be on their way. A great addition to your shower is a shower head with a handle so that it can be removed and you can spray the direct spot you want to rinse. These are great for rinsing long hair or shaving cream off of legs. Most of these usually come with a different massage settings which is an added bonus. These will not only make showering faster when you are in a hurry but it will make it more relaxing when your are not in a hurry.

Hopefully these basic tips will help keep the plumbing in your Boise Home running smoothly.

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