Do It Yourself Projects
Do it yourself projectsPlease be advised that some of the projects on "Do It Yourself"are free while some are not, but remember, you are free to choose which projects are right for you. I wish I could offer every project for free but since I have no experience with some of these projects, I rather leave it to the experts in that particular field. I would like to add this, I have tried some of these projects myself and found that they were worth every dollar that I spent. First do it yourself project.
In this article We will go over an easy project that will save you hundreds of dollars. You know . Carpenters and plumbers are not cheap. Remove the old vanity - Shut off the hot and cold water supply lines and disconnect both water lines. - Disconnect the drain pipe at the sink and remove the pipe from the P-trap. - Remove the screws that fasten the vanity to the wall and remove the vanity from the wall. To install the vanity. - Slide the cabinet into place and check it for level from all directions. - slip shims under and/or behind the cabinet until it is level and plumb. ( I use brad nails to fasten the shims to the cabinet and then I saw the shims off at a slight angle so they do not interfere with the vanity top ). - Drive screws through the cabinet frame and to the wall framing studs. ( use a stud finder to locate the framing studs ). Set the sink or vanity top upside down and install the drain pipe and faucet. - Set the sink or vanity top on the cabinet and make sure it’s centered and square. This is the right time to make any adjustments if needed. - Dry fit all the plumbing and make any adjustments or additions to the piping as needed. Tip: - It is a good idea to mark the adjacent pipe fittings so you can realign them exactly the same way you dry fitted them. ( If the drain is black, you can use a piece of masking tape on both adjacent fitting and mark a line along both fittings ). - Once you are satisfied with all the plumbing fittings you can remove the one piece vanity top and apply a bead of silicone to the top edge of the cabinet and lay the vanity top back on top of the cabinet. - glue and connect the plumbing pipes in place. Wipe off the excess silicone from underneath the vanity top and apply a bead of silicone underneath the vanity top where it meets with the cabinet. Turn the water on and check for leaks. Fix any water leaks if needed.
Enjoy, Tommy Tool Time.
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