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“It’s best to thaw the toilet safely before attempting to use it,” Fleming says—but turn off the water at the main shut-off valve first. “I recommend using a little electric space heater to help thaw ...

Fix a plumbing leak and get your toilet back into service ASAP by DIY-ing a toilet shut-off valve replacement.

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Cover all the pool PVC pipes that are exposed. You can use blankets, sweaters or anything thick. You don’t want to use anything thin. Then you’ll want to take a tarp or something plastic to protect it ...

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