Taps are generally designed with one of three types of valve, so begin by identifying which kind you are dealing with. First, traditional designs use rubber washers on the end of a compression valve ...

One Irish plumber estimates that a slowly-dripping tap can lose more than 180 litres of water a day, and if it's a hot tap then it could add hundreds of euro to your bill over the course of a year ...

Dripping taps are a nuisance to everyone. They are made worse by jamming the tap off as hard as you can (anyone with a teenager or indeed old taps in the house will know this). Luckily this is a ...

The latest in our how to mend series can help you save water, energy and cash with household tools and simple spares Tomorrow: how to mend a ripped seam You will need: A slot or cross-head screwdriver ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

In Vastu Shastra today, Acharya Indu Prakash talks about the Vastu defects of the dripping tap. According to Vastu shastra, if the tap is leaking in any part of your house, then you should get it ...

A dripping tap may seem trivial and is one of those repair jobs that many of us put on the back burner. However, the longer a dripping tap is left, the more it is costing you – especially now that ...

Homeowners have been urged to fix their leaking taps or risk a £1000 fine. From parking in front of your neighbour's driveway to having an untidy garden, you might be breaking the law at home without ...

In today's Vastu segment, we will tell you about the side-effects of leaking taps. According to Vastu, leakage from taps is not considered a good sign, especially when it is in kitchen area. As ...