cacher_chick
Test, Don't Guess!

The first thing I do is map out what breakers are feeding what circuits, and then it is easier for me to visualize how the each circuit is likely to...

If it's going to leak, it won't be very notable while running water through the shower head. Replace the shower head with a threaded cap and leave...

If I suspected that the lateral line might be leaking, I would disconnect it at the well head and pressure test it with air before I started digging...

Without some investigation I could only guess that someone installed the pipe to prevent rainwater from accumulating in the chimney.

Is that the chimney or the basement wall?

There should always be a firewall between residences in a multi-family unit or between a residence and attached garage. Whatever tile backerboard...

Most codes only allow wet venting bath groups, so venting past the laundry would not be permitted.

You should post a picture so we can see what you have. The only open vent should be above the roof deck.

Our inspection dept does not allow NM cable to be ran inside of conduit, except for short runs where it is done as protection from physical damage. ...

Water will not come out from under the toilet unless the wax seal is compromised.

As you pump, you are lowering the water level in the well. A good pump man can test the recovery rate of the well to determine if a "bigger" pump...

In most basements the concrete floor is poured right up to the water and drain lines. I would not hesitate for a second to wrap the pipe with a...

Depending on what kind of tank you have, it is possible, but if it is really sand it should have fallen out of suspension very quickly. The drop...

If the plumbing will not be exposed, I would just leave a couple of tiles out where the pipes go through the wall. No sense spending money on a...

If you are worried about it, pull it up and do it over. A new wax ring is a few bucks and 15 minutes work when everything else is the way that it...

Jim, if Ditra is butted up against the walls and flooring goes over the top of it, where will the water vapor vent? I don't understand how it is...

A sanitary tee would not be permitted in that position; that is a TY fitting. Your connection will need to be made further downstream in the...

You cannot tie a non-potable water system into the municipal potable water system.

Normally one would "roll" the new tub into the alcove, which will require more tile removal that what you have done there. If that is going to be...

The washer should be discharged into a code approved standpipe which discharges into a sealed basin with a pump in it. This could be done with...

I would not remove the sink drain to mount the top. Taking the trap off and leave the drain assy in place will make the job quicker and easier. ...

The faucet normally would not require any additional sealing. The drain is what gets silicone or plumber's putty.

Just don't caulk it for a few days and as long as the humidity in the room is not high it will dry on it's own.

One consideration would be the agreement you must have with the legal owner of the well. If it stops pumping tomorrow, who will be responsible and...

There is no right way to do this without first taking off (sanding) the existing floor finish.

The tub should be set in a mortar bed, and the only screws I remember going into the surround are along the top edge. Kohler is quite specific about...

Thanks for dragging out a forum thread from 4 years ago.

I agree with Jim- work on your landscaping, slope away from foundation, gutters with drainage piped away from the house,etc. Make sure the sump is...

3/4 is the meter size. Many water utilities base your fee off the size of the meter and the actual water usage. I would sleeve the pipe only...

What you should have done was used a 4x3 closet bend. If the floor is done I would finish with the inside fit flange, and if were really...