| When it comes to home improvement most people | | | | can also use a strap wrench or an adjustable wrench. |
| like to fix up the bathroom. Nothing is more relaxing | | | | When using an adjustable wrench you want to place |
| than having a nice bathroom. Many people believe in | | | | some type of washcloth or towel over the pipe first |
| the old adage do it yourself when it comes to home | | | | to help protect them from the jaws of the wrench. |
| improvement for several reasons with the main one | | | | Another good tip is to use two wrenches. One |
| being the saving of money. DIY home improvement | | | | wrench holds the stem in place while the other is use |
| can be a great way to add your own touch to any | | | | to unscrew the head. Directions for this type of job |
| room of the house. It is very easy to install a shower | | | | usually tell you to wrap the threads of the inlet pipe |
| head and if you want a touch of class you can even | | | | with Teflon or pipe tape before putting the new |
| easily install a rain shower head. | | | | showerhead on. |
| Now here are the steps involved to install a rain | | | | The final step is the installation of the new shower |
| shower head. For the most part the biggest portion | | | | head. Be sure the threads are clean and then |
| of the replacement of a shower head is taking the | | | | proceed to screw the new head on the stem and |
| old one off and then putting the new one on. Most | | | | tighten it with your hand or a wrench. Again if you |
| do it yourself kits have explicit instructions on what | | | | use a wrench use a towel to protect the pipes. Be |
| needs to be done. | | | | sure not to over tighten the showerhead when you |
| First you need to look at the existing shower head | | | | install it. In general a half turn past finger tight is |
| to see how loose it is. In order to not damage the | | | | sufficient. After you're done you can be proud of |
| pipes you may be able to twist it off by hand. You | | | | your DIY home improvement job. |