Discussion Forum
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no hub couplings?
Can anyone tell me the difference between no hub couplings. I see that there are ones that have rubber gasket with a pipe clamp on each end, and then there…
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threaded shower valve?
Can someone give me definitive answer on installing a brass shower mixing valve? Here is my plan, solder threaded adapter to copper pipe, 3 wraps teflon tape, and screw into…
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furnace venting?
Need some help here. I am in the midst of remodeling my bathroom, and have noticed how poorly vented my furnace is. The only name or print on the furnace…
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best material for panelling in bathroom?
I am remodelling the bathroom and want to install panelling. Not beadboard, but simple shaker with rails & stiles. The front skirt of the tub will also be a wooden…
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proper ventilation for furnace?
Need some help here. I am in the midst of remodelling my bathroom, and have noticed how poorly vented my furnace is. The only name or print on the furnace…
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marble staining?
Hello, We just had new honed carrera marble countertops installed. There is a sublte 3 inch wide or so darkening all around the undermount stainless steel sink. The installer says…
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range hood roof vent
I am installing a new range and vent hood in my new kitchen addition, and I wanted to know the best way to cap and run the vent. I am…
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which way to face insulation
Hello, I want to put some insulation in my garage. I live north of SF, and the garage is already getting warm during the day. The exterior walls are 1/4"…
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Replacing shower head arm?
Hello, I'm a first time homeowner starting to tackle projects around the house. Plumbing scares me a bit. I have a CA Ranch Style house built in 1964. I want…
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Powering a home shop?
I just bought my first house and cannot begin to express how excited I am about setting up my first shop in the garage. I will be buying a tablesaw,…