Physics of the flush
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A short description on the performance of the new Siphonic-Flush toilet is presented as the new law has forced the manufacturers to shrank the size of the tank and narrowed the diameter of the trapway, moves turned into an essential piece of bathroom equipment. The new flush even when not in use, the trapway performs another crucial function of holding water in its lower bend, which blocks any sewer gases from coming up the drain and into the house.
Publication Name: This Old House
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 1086-2633
Year: 2006
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Making windows weathertight
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A simple weatherstripping kit that uses the same types of seal found in modern windows and is practically invisible for protecting air leakage during winter is presented. The tips include breaking the paint film, taking out the lower sash, rout the meeting rail, weatherstrip, replace the top bead, cutting the side beads and tapping in the side beads.
Publication Name: This Old House
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 1086-2633
Year: 2005
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Fireplace: Face-lift
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Some tips to change a few basic features of fireplace to give home a fresh and a new look, are illustrated. Replacing mantel, hearth and masonry that surrounds the firebox can do a total makeover.
Publication Name: This Old House
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 1086-2633
Year: 2003
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