Laundry

Other Projects for DIYers from The Family Handyman:

1. 
   Clothes Washer: Keep Your Washing Machine from Flooding the Laundry Room

   Project

   Install an automatic washing machine shutoff valve to prevent expensive flooding due to broken hoses, leaky valves or other malfunctions, especially when you're not home. You’ll have greater peace of mind.
2. 
   Convert an Unfinished Laundry Area Into a Laundry Room

   Project

   Create a fresh, clean work space in your laundry room. We walk you through the toughest part—reworking the plumbing and adding the new sink. Follow these how-to photos and instructions to turn your unfinished laundry area into a finished laundry room that'll better meet your needs.
3. 
   Avoiding a Laundry Room Flood in an Upstairs Laundry Room

   Project

   Second floor laundry rooms can create a lot of damage if the wash machine leaks. We'll show you four DIY steps to prevent a water catastrophe. You won't have to spend a lot of time or money, and you'll safeguard against an upstairs flood.
4. 
   How to Install a Laundry Chute

   Project

   You'll love the convenience of a laundry chute. It'll save you time and energy with fewer trips up and down stairs. We show you how to find a wall location and install one.
5. 
   Upgrade Your Laundry Sink

   Project

   Replace a grungy laundry sink with a new one and upgrade with a soap dispenser and faucet with a pull-out spout. It's usually a simple half-day project.
6. 
   Septic System: How to Filter Out Laundry Lint

   Project

   Lint from washing machines, much of it nondegradable, can clog up septic fields and shorten their useful life by years. A fine mesh lint trap can make a huge difference.
7. 
   Install Vinyl Flooring in a Laundry Room

   Project

   We'll show you how to measure, cut and install a new sheet vinyl floor. No special skills are needed, just patience and attention to detail will give you great results.
8. 
   Fix a Leaking Faucet

   Project

   Fix a dripping laundry faucet by replacing the faucet washer or the valve stem O-ring. You can replace both in ten minutes with a wrench and screwdriver.