Apop-up stopperisn't the only kind of bathroom sink drain stopper, but it's probably the most convenient, which is why it's also the most common. The main problem with this type of stopper is that the pivot rod that lifts the stopper intersects the drain, and it's a hair magnet. H...
Replace the spout in the reverse order of its removal. Turn on the water supply to the bathroom. References This Old House; Clear Any Clogged Drain; Merle Henkenius Recommended What Is Wrong When A Shower Drain Smells Like Mold Or Is Musty? If your shower drain emits a musty aroma, you ...
Shower and tub drains usually have different drain connection sizes to accommodate the various pipe sizes of your home's plumbing drain system. A shower tub drain generally has a 2-inch drain connection, while a tub drain frequently has a1 1/2-inch drain connection. How do you measure a dr...
The key to making a bathroom renovation a success is solid upfront planning. The more you plan, the more time and money you will save. First, research what bathroom design trends interest you and decide how you envision the final look. Then take your ide
If you don’t have the cash to cover, financing options are available. But first, it’s a good idea to understand the costs to plumb a house, as the pros say: the factors that impact the price, the prices of different parts and tips on saving. ...
As further waterproofing for the bath and shower, I added a paint-on moisture barrier. I applied this barrier over the HardiBacker in the shower and behind the sink and toilet in the bathroom. Although wet-area approved tile backer boards are quite water resistant, many do not stop the mov...
mark and drill holes in the wall. Use the supplied bolts to firmly secure the plumbing manifold in place after ensuring that it is plumb. Next attach the various PEX pipes to their individual shut-off valves on the manifold. Lastly, connect the plumbing manifold to the main water supply ...
DO NOT SPRAY UNTIL YOU SIT DOWN.All bidets need a target and unless your butt is in the hot seat, your bathroom wall is the target. Start Using Your Bidet! Now that you know the basics to installing the best butt shower of your life, you can spend every waking moment sitting on it...
The master bathroom shower drain had no P-trap. The laundry drain was illegally reduced from a 2” pipe down to 1 ½” pipe. And that was just the lower level! Beneath the kitchen sink, our plumber discovered an illegal air-admittance device (against code in Minnesota) instead of proper...
When you plumb in an outdoor spigot, what you are doing is creating a new branch from the cold-water line. Can the water line to the spigot be spliced into one of the branches that feed, say, the bathroom or kitchen sink? Sure! In fact, you will find that it is best to splice ...