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"  The way water comes in and goes out of the home is one of those processes we take for granted--until we can&amp;#039;t take a shower or make the toilet flush properly. A call to a licensed plumber can mean an expensive hourly fee, but the science of plumbing is fairly straightforward, and most problems are simpler to solve than you might think. So grab a mop and then turn the page--you might just be able to fix that dripping faucet on your own more quickly and with less effort than it takes to find a pro. And you&amp;#039;ll avoid that big repair bill.   5:133 || WOBBLE COTNROL:     Your gooseneck showerhead has broken free from the in-wall mountings, and its movement is likely to damage the tiles around it. THE QUICK FIX First, pull the trim ring away from the wall. Next, inject foam sealant into the cavity around the pipe. This stuff expands, so apply it sparingly. Push the trim ring back in place and hold it for a minute or two to contain the foam sealant. The sealant will eventually harden, effectively locking the showerhead in position.   5:134 || WEAKLY WASHING:  Your morning shower feels like you&amp;#039;re standing in a drizzling rain. THE QUICK FIX The fine holes in a showerhead are easily clogged with mineral deposits and other gunk that is continually present in the shower. The first step is to try to clear the holes with the showerhead in place. Brush the holes with a stiff toothbrush saturated with a solution of equal parts white vinegar and lemon juice. Scrub hard and leave the solution on the showerhead for 15 minutes before running hot water at full force for 10 minutes. If this doesn&amp;#039;t do the trick, you&amp;#039;ll need to remove the showerhead and soak it in the solution, poking the holes clear with a thin paper clip or other tiny stiff probe.   Know Your Stuff: Caulk Talk  Caulk. Wrong: A messy, gooey glop slathered into a gap. Right: A precision building material that is long-lasting and weathertight. Also known as: Sealant. &amp;quot;It all starts with making a proper choice,&amp;quot; says Shree Nabar, DAP&amp;#039;s vice president of technology, describing the need to choose caulk suited to the job.  Good caulking practice: + Apply in dry weather 50 to 90 degrees. + Use a foam backer rod on joints wider than 1/4 inch. + Always check disclaimer text. + Works best when it adheres to two parallel sides. + Declines in performance when placed between perpendicular surfaces. + Poorest results when applied to three surfaces (two sides and bottom). + Tool to a concave shape.   RELATED STORIES * EARLIER: How to Banish Basement Pipe Problems  * AS SEEN ON TV: Pro Caulk Review  * PLUS: How to Remove Caulk in 6 Easy Steps  * ON SALE NOW: When Duct Tape Just Isn&amp;#039;t Enough: Quick Fixes for Everyday Disasters   (Photograph by Keith Scott Morton/Getty Images) "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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