Hi! I’m Blair Gilbert, a.k.a.
MR. HARDWARE
As a third-generation hardware store owner, licensed builder, and finish carpenter, my mission is to help you “do it right the first time!” On this site, I share expert home and yard DIY advice in over 250 articles and videos. Feel free to dive in!
Latest Articles
- 6 Kohler Toilet Flappers – 3″, Rubber & Plastic Bar, Ball, Shark Fin, Flat (4/1/2024)
Here are 6 Kohler Toilet Flappers. The 3 inch, Rubber & Plastic Bar, Ball, Shark Fin or Flat flappers for Kohler toilets may be hard to find.
Replacing a Kohler toilet flapper is a relatively simple task that can be done in a few minutes.
Turn off the water supply to the toilet.
Flush the toilet to remove most of the water from the tank.
Use a sponge to absorb the remaining water.
Remove the worn flapper from the flush valve.
Install the new flapper, making sure that the chain is attached properly.
Turn the water supply to the toilet back on and check for leaks.
More New Articles
- Waterproof Outdoors with Rubberized Roof Coating, Seawall Sealant for Mobile Home (3/11/2024) - I had concrete poured against a steel seawall and wanted to seal the joint to prevent water from seeping between the two and causing the steel to rust, expand and totally ruin my… ...read more
- Locate Underground Water Pipe, Line, Hose – divining Rod, Witching, Dowser (2/19/2024) - Witching, or dowsing, or diving rods, are 2 pieces, some forked sticks or metal hangers, used to search for underground water, minerals, and lost objects. It's an old art thought to be thousands… ...read more
- Save Old Latex Paint Brushes – Clean with Acetone – Even After Years (1/29/2024) - Save old, dried latex paint brushes using common acetone solvent to remove dried latex paint from brushes. But too much paint for too long could harm the bristles. https://youtu.be/2PmZmpuPtnU Use a non-plastic container… ...read more
- Simple Bucket Test for Toilet Clog, or Just Slow, Half Flush Issues – Tips (1/8/2024) - To pour water into a toilet to check for blockage or clearance, follow these steps: https://youtu.be/yDASMxz5yGo Fill a bucket with hot water. Do not use boiling water, as this can damage the toilet… ...read more
- Fastest Way to Clean Latex Paint Brush – Quick for Re-Using (12/18/2023) - I can quickly clean my brush for re-use of another color using a garden hose. https://youtu.be/vIzNxO-SheA Bad ones I rinse in a soapy bucket. Then use hose as a final rinse. Set a… ...read more