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Thanks for the input, all! I think I'll give the paper tape a whirl. In doing my research, it seems that the people giving advice recommend the paper and stores selling products recommend the mesh....

Hello all,
Just hung all my drywall and I'm about to start the dreaded taping portion of the project. My question today is in regards to which type of tape to use, the paper kind or the mesh type...

The picture below was taken at my cousin's house in Albany NY. The house is an older one, but I'm not sure of the exact vintage. To the right of the TP holder there is a mystery tile that we can't...

I'm in the process of adding a bathroom, and wall space for baseboard heat is scarce in my design. I am considering using a kickspace heater, such as the Beacon/Morris Twin-Flo III installed below...

My question is regarding a bathroom exhaust vent for a new bathroom I am adding to my home. The volume of the new bathroom is approx. 500 cu ft. (11 ft w X 6 ft D X7.5 ft H). The fan in my other...

I am looking to buy a seamless shower stall for a new bathroom. Due to space constraints, i would like a 32" wide unit. I am just curious what brands people have had success with or would...

Thanks for the info. It sounds like the installation of the waste/vent system will be more complex than I had originally planned. If I had a nickle for every time I said that! I guess I'll just...

I would opt to open up the doorway. It's much easier to patch drywall and you don't have to worry about the possibility of leaks in the future.

Mikey, thanks for the web info. I feel better about my purchase now. I tend to freak out when I buy something without doing any research. Usually I am more prudent when it comes to selecting...

IMHO oak will never go out of style. Wood can be stained, painted, left natural, and survive many style changes over the decades. When I moved into my house, the kitchen cabinets were pine with a...

I have tried to get prices from others in the area, but the only retailer who will sell to a homeowner is Home Depot or the supplier that I purchased from. HD only has horizontal siding, which isn't...

I just ordered some vertical "board and batten" style vinyl siding from a building supplier in north central CT. I was surprised when the bill came to $118/SQ. I have never bought siding before,...

The low heel does go up to the toilet above, but it does not leak now. I suspect the watermarks that are visible are from a prior life. One of the first projects I did after I bought this house was...

I'm kind of a novice at this stuff, so I may be confusing my nomenclature. The stack in question is the only existing vertical pipe in my house. At the base of this vertical pipe all of my drain...

Well, I got the drain out last night using the method resojoe suggested and it worked, although it took a significant amount of effort. I love how the photo shows a nice clean work surface - kinda...

Well let's get to the heart of the matter. I live in a cape style house with one bathroom on the first level. The drain lines from the WC and tub on the first floor go to the basement and connect...

That is pure genius! I'll give it a shot when I get home this evening. Thanks for the great info.

-CTWW

In my house, I only have one vertical pipe that exits the building. Based on your reply I would say that makes my pipe a stack vent.

A follow up question: If this is the only vent, any additional...

What is the difference between a Vent Stack and a Stack Vent?

I am adding a new bath and it is located directly above my existing vent stack. I had originally planned to put a series of bends in the stack in order to move the location of the vertical riser...

The drain in my bathtub is leaking, so I tried to remove the drain in order to install a new gasket. When I tried to unscrew the drain the cross shaped piece in the bottom of the drain snapped. Now...