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Season 1 · Episode 10

Shutoff valve dripping? Snug this nut

Adjustable wrench set (you need two) SharkBite Max push-fit quarter-turn angle stop, 1/2" x 3/8" SharkBite Max push-fit quarter-turn STRAIGHT stop (pipe from the floor), 1/2" x 3/8" BrassCraft G2 quarter-turn angle stop, compression 5/8" OD x 3/8" LASCO quarter-turn angle stop, compression 5/8" OD x 3/8"

Past episodes (9)

Season 1 · Episode 8

Weak shower? Clean the shower head

Thread seal tape, white PTFE, 1/2" (CSA listed per the seller) Strap wrench (won't scratch the chrome) Head past saving? Moen 6300EP basic shower head, 1.75 gpm Delta In2ition 2-in-1 with rub-clean rubber nozzles, 1.75 gpm

Season 1 · Episode 9

Mouldy tub caulk? Re-caulk it the right way

GE Advanced Silicone Kitchen & Bath, white, 298 ml Newborn 189D drip-free caulking gun WORKPRO plastic razor scraper kit (for acrylic tubs) ScotchBlue painter's tape, 18 mm

Season 1 · Episode 7

Slow bathroom sink? Pull the hair out

Zip-It hair clog remover, 25 in. (3 pack) Hair-catcher pop-up stopper (measure your drain first)

Season 1 · Episode 6

Bathroom faucet dripping? Swap the cartridge

Moen 1225 cartridge (older Moen single-handle) Moen 1255 Duralast cartridge (newer Moen single-handle) Delta RP4993 seats and springs (Delta two-handle) Danco silicone faucet grease

Season 1 · Episode 5

Leaking toilet base? Replace the wax ring

Oatey Maxwax wax ring (extra wax, my pick) Extra-thick wax ring with bolts (flange below the floor) Wax-free toilet seal Plastic toilet shims

Season 1 · Episode 4

Toilet rocks on the floor? Fix it before it leaks

Plastic toilet shims White kitchen and bath silicone

Season 1 · Episode 3

Weak toilet flush? Check the tank first

Fill valve + 2-inch flapper kit Fill valve + 3-inch flapper kit

Season 1 · Episode 2

Toilet still running? Replace the fill valve

Fluidmaster PRO45B fill valve (the one I use) Korky QuietFILL fill valve (quieter refill)

Season 1 · Episode 1

Toilet won't stop running? Fix it in 60 seconds

2-inch flapper (most toilets) 3-inch flapper Adjustable flapper Toto 3-inch flapper (genuine Toto) Kohler canister seal (genuine Kohler) American Standard 2-inch flapper (genuine)