James Schuelke
Professional Plumber
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Co-authored Articles (41)
How to Quickly and Easily Unclog a Toilet
The most effective ways to unclog your toilet with or without a plunger Clogged toilet troubling you? Plunging your way out of the situation is often the fastest and most efficient fix. Don't have a plunger? No worries!...
How to Fix a Running Toilet: Your Ultimate Guide
A complete walkthrough on how troubleshoot the flapper, fill valve, and float A running toilet can waste hundreds of gallons of water per day while running up your water bill—it can also just be super annoying to liste...
How to
Adjust the Water Level in Toilet Bowl
A high or low water level in your toilet may not seem like a big deal, but with time, it can cause problems. When there isn’t enough water in the tank, the flushing power may suffer, leading to troublesome blocks and c...
How to Shut Off Your Toilet’s Water Supply
Turn off the water using your toilet’s shutoff valve or main water supplyIf you’re trying to fix something wrong with your toilet, the first step is turning off the water supply. However, if you’ve never done this ...
How to Remove and Replace a Sink Stopper
Get your sink back to normal with this easy DIY guide It's time to replace your sink stopper—but with all the parts and pieces around and below your sink drain, you aren't completely sure how to get started. As far as ...
8 Easy Ways to Repair a Leaky Pipe
Stop water leaks temporarily or permanently with our plumbing guide If you find a leaking pipe in your bathroom, kitchen, or elsewhere, acting fast can prevent extensive damage. Quickly patch the pipe by turning off th...
How to
Adjust Faucet Water Pressure
Faucets with low water pressure don’t run consistently while those with high water pressure can waste water and energy. Luckily, there are easy ways that you can adjust your water pressure for each faucet. If you want ...
How to Adjust 3 Kinds of Fill Valves on a Toilet
If your toilet doesn’t have as much flushing power or if you hear a hiss as the tank refills, then your fill valve might be to blame. The fill valve, or inlet valve, connects to your water supply and controls how much ...
How to Remove & Install a Toilet Fill Valve: A Step-by-Step Guide
Fix a leaking toilet in a snap with this simple DIY repairA faulty toilet fill valve can cause your toilet to run all the time, fill the tank slower than usual, or leak water from the tank. Luckily, the fill valve can be...
10 Easy Solutions to Unblock a Clogged Bathroom Sink Drain
Proven solutions to clear pipes and get water flowing freelyIf you’ve got a bathroom sink that's draining slowly, you probably have a partial blockage and it’s best to fix the problem now before it becomes a full clo...
How to Unclog a Toilet with a Snake
Clearing and preventing plumbing blockages with an auger or other tools Got a stubborn clog that seems to be a bit too much for the plunger? A toilet snake, also known as an auger, is a plumbing tool used to break up and...
How to Properly Use a Plunger to Get Rid of Drain Clogs
Clear blockages in a toilet, sink, or shower with our plumbing guide If you have a toilet that won’t flush or a sink with standing water, using a plunger is one of the easiest DIY solutions to try. Plungers make an ai...
How to Apply Teflon Plumber’s Tape
A quick and easy guide for wrapping thread seal tape to prevent leaks Do you want a simple way to seal your pipe connections so they’re easier to screw together without any leaks? Then Teflon tape (plumber’s tape) i...
What to Do if Your Toilet Fill Valve is Leaking
An easy DIY fix for repairing a toilet bowl valve leakDoes your toilet keep running and you’re not sure why? When you flush, the fill valve inside the tank refills the water, but it could also cause leaks if there’s ...
How to Get Hair Out of Your Shower or Bathtub Drain
Keep your shower clog-free with this handy guideIf a hair-clogged drain is turning your shower into a bath, it’s time to take action. You can pour boiling water or baking soda and vinegar down the drain to dissolve the...
How to Remove a Shower Drain
Open your drain safely, quickly, and without any headaches The first step to repairing or replacing a shower drain is often removing it from the shower. If you've never removed a shower drain before, don't fret. You don'...
How to Empty a Toilet Bowl for Cleaning, Repair, or Removal
Drain your toilet easily with our expert-approved DIY guideYou may need to drain a toilet to give the bowl or tank a thorough cleaning, especially if you need to do repairs. Fortunately, you can drain a toilet in only a ...
How to Fix an Overflowing Toilet: Expert-Approved Tips
Four easy ways to fix an overflowing toilet, with or without a plungerA clogged toilet is a hassle, but you can often fix the clog on your own. Make use of the rubber flapper in the toilet’s tank to prevent the water f...
How to
Clean Drains
A stubborn odor or clog can quickly turn any drain into a nuisance. Clean drains regularly to get rid of odors and buildup of organic residue that can lead to clogs. If you find water no longer drains properly, you can u...
How to
Unclog a Shower Drain
Shower drains can become clogged with minerals from hard water, hair, and soap. Most of the time, hair is the culprit causing the clog and you can easily remove it by pulling it out with your hands. If that doesn't do th...
