Hooray! The weekends here, but why does the landscape of your home resound with silence? Is it because that hugely overwhelming task of stopping a leaky shower faucet tops the laundry list of things to be done at your pad?
The air of despair that has gripped you is not exactly inexplicable. For those that do not boast of the competence to undertake plumbing repairs, this task can deflate their spirits like a post-party balloon. But it's time to get a grip on yourself and face this Olympian task with gusto.
Read the following account, and all your concerns will seem rather esoteric.
An Achievement Second To None
Without any further delay, eschew that innate ambivalence and get ready to seal the fate of that recalcitrant shower faucet. Here's how:
It doesn't take the mind of a rocket scientist to figure out that you need to stop the water supply to the bathroom.
The cover on the faucet will be the first to go, using the flat edge of a screwdriver. Just make sure you complete this task with dexterity.
You will now notice a screw that connects the diverter to the wall. You'll need a shower stem socket to take off this part.
The diverter is out of your way; so now divert your attention to the stem. In all probability, the threads on the stem will cause a gearshift inside you. Change is imminent.
Inspect the washer. Does it bear an uncanny resemblance to your morale? I mean, is it in tatters? First, get all those mineral deposits off with the help of a toothbrush and a concoction of white vinegar and water. Replace the old washer, and tighten the screw that holds the part in place.
Replace all the other parts in the correct order. You may require Plumber's putty to seal the edges of the faucet cover.
Turn on the water supply, and let the sparkling result suffuse you with a sense of fulsome buoyancy. Go ahead, have a great weekend.
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