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I have an upcoming project that will use QuickDrain linear drains, the ones that have an integrated 6"-wide flange of Noble TS. The shower has both a window and a niche. I had planned on using Hydroban on the shower walls and floor, so I wouldn't have to deal with corner buildup from Kerdi...

Hi all - I was at a job today where I installed a Pasco 40 mil liner, and *tried* to install their preformed corner (where a curb butts into a wall) with their solvent cement. I had watched their video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DA4PiNkatus) and cut the liner like they did at the 7:15...

Hi folks - I'm on a project where the homeowner had a tiled bathroom floor that "crunched". The floor was over a 6" high dirt crawl space. I ended up taking out everything down to the floor joists. The extent of the demolition is in the pic below. During the demo phase, I removed 4 hex-head...

Question regarding shower head...even when it's angled as low as possible, it's still aimed too high. Is there a connector of some type that goes between the shower arm and shower head that would allow me to angle the water spray lower?

Hello Some basic questions follow - thanks for your patience and advice. I'm trying to replace a basket strainer. I've got the old strainer removed, but I'm now confused how to remove the section of drain pipe so I can slide off the old slip nut. I thought I could simply slide it off the...

hi I'm doing some remodeling work, and my plumber just cut a hole for the toilet flange. right now, I only have 3/4" OSB subfloor, plus 1/2" plywood underlayment. I plan on putting down ditra and tile. the flange won't be installed until the end, right now the pipe is just a long stub-out...

Hi I'm installing a floating bamboo floor, made from engineered wood. It's going in a rectangular room that already has baseboard heat along two walls that form a right angle. Flooring instructions say to leave a 1/2" expansion gap all around, which I did. However, I had to hammer...

Hi I have 3 windowsills that are rotten. One of them has a hole, about the size of 2 silver dollars, that goes through to the stud cavity. The rest of this windowsill, along with the 2 others, is soft enough to sink in a putty knife about one inch. As far as I can tell, the rot was due...

Hi - A few months ago, I had a connection from my gas meter to my grill capped off. Is it normal for the cap to look that rusted? Or should I call the plumber back to replace it? As always, thanks for any advice

Hi I installed a joist header that spans 2 joists bays. The tail joist was previously sistered, as was one of the trimmer joists. Because of this, I used doubled headers. However, the other trimmer joist was only a single, and I didn't think to double it up. Both headers are within 3'...

Hi I recently noticed that the red triangle on the face of my water meter was moving back and forth by about 3/4 of a revolution. Each time it moved forward-backwards-forward, it ended up a little past where it was. I didn't have any fixtures, etc turned on while this was happening. Is...

Hi I just had a new toilet installed by the plumbing contractor, and after a few days, I've noticed that the bowl wobbles a bit. The toilet hasn't been used since it was installed, since I've been finishing up painting and a few other remodeling tasks in that room. The plumber is set to come...

Hello Several months ago, I drywalled, taped, mudded, and primed a couple of bedrooms. They looked fine until the last few weeks. All of a sudden, I can see a lot of the seams, both tapered and butted, through the primer. The tape itself isn't peeling or blistering, and the drywall itself...

Hi Quick question...installing a toilet on the second floor...is it recommended to caulk between the finished floor and the underside of the flange? Seems this would prevent water from seeping down around the pipe and into the joist bays if there was ever a leak. Thanks

Hi I'm having a plumber install a new bathroom sink, toilet, fixtures, etc, but before he comes, I tried to test-fit the new vanity sink and countertop that I had bought from HD. The vanity is going in a corner, and it's a really tight fit. Anyhow, the sink fit (barely), but the corner is...

Hi I'm renovating a bathroom as part of a larger rehab project, and I'm nearing the final phases. I've hired out the plumbing and electrical, but I'm attempting to do the other aspects. I've installed a new fiberglass tub and 3-piece shower surround, and the plumber has installed the rough...

Hi folks This may be a shot in the dark, but i figured I'd ask anyways. I'm a homeowner in the Boston, Ma area getting quotes for a plumbing job, and the estimates coming back (~ $7k) are WAY over what I expected. i don't necessarily think they're over-charging, it's just that maybe I'm out of...

Hi everyone - Apologies if this has already been asked before...did a quick search and didn't see anything similar I'm in the middle of doing some renovations that included a complete gut and re-build of the existing bathroom. I contracted out the plumbing work, and I have a couple of...

hi all I've read on USG's website that water-resistant gypsum board should not be installed over a vapor retarder in a shower or tub compartment (I'm assuming because of the direct and prolonged water contact) OR when covering with an impervious finish, such as ceramic tile, since it would...

hi My shower has a Symmons temptrol shower faucet. within the past couple of days, I've noticed a loud clunking noise when I either turn the water on or off. if I'm moving the handle slowly enough, the clunking is still there, but now takes on a stuttering quality. other than the noise...