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Thinking of installing one of these toe kick heaters to take the place of a baseboard hydronic unit in a series loop because I took out all the walls. Any experience with them? One is a Myson Whispa iii and the other is a Beacon Morris Twin Flow Not sure I can post links but here's my try...

Is there such a thing as an undercounter air gap? Is an air gap needed or required if drains to disposal?

I have rental property and need to install a new bathroom faucet. I can get a good deal on a Moen Villeta L64721 I need it to be reliable, and long lasting.. Is Moen a good quality generally? Is the finish durable? Has anyone had any experience w/ this Moen Villeta L64721? Thanks for...

I have rental property and need to install a new bathroom faucet. I can get a good deal on a Moen Villeta L64721 I need it to be reliable, and long lasting. Is Moen a good quality generally? Has anyone had any experience w/ this Moen Villeta L64721? Thanks for the help.

In a bathroom sink drain that runs horizontal over about 15" and connects to the cast iron stack in a threaded connection. There was a steel pipe that I'm taking out (full of corrosion and constantly plugging). The steel pipe was 1 1/4" Since there's no 1 1/4" ABS can I put a new ABS threaded...

I'm retiling tub surround around a steel tub. I tore out the drywall and tile. The tub seems like it's not attached to the walls that well. It just has two metal clips attached at each end of the back wall. Is it okay to put some screws into the studs through the flange? If yes does it...

I have two instances where some threaded galvanized steel pipe runs runs into some hubbed cast iron. I want to replace the steel portion with ABS but wondering: 1. How do I get that steel out? (Is it really threaded in there as it appears?) 2. How do I go from the hubbed cast iron (in one...

My washing machine (laundry) drains into a concrete tub currently, this tub connects into the drain pipe that comes down from the kitchen sink, there is a vent up from the kitchen sink drain out the roof. After the laundry tub the pipe goes down under the slab and over to the main. I'm planning...

I'm making some plans to update a bathroom includding possibly replacing the tub and tiling the walls. In doing so I'll be removing the "dry"-wall behind the current tile (w/ help from JohnBridge.com). I know the tub drain trap is lead, probably original 1957, that leads into a cast iron...

Maybe more of a landscaping/gardening question: I live in Colorado and have quite a bit of xeriscape (low water landscaping) groundcover and use some dripping irrigation. But what's the best way to water a larger area of groundcover (6x25) with a drip system? I know there are a lot of drip...

Wonder if anyone has had luck in soundproofing or at least sound reduction using resilient channel when hanging ceiling and wall gypsum? Questions: Does it work well? I've seen some website that recommend some special tape between the gyp-board and the channel and wonder if anyone's tried...

My neighbor with a house just like mine built the same year (1957) by same builder just had to have his main waste line replaced after some roots (11ft down) blocked it up. Is it a good idea to have the sewer line video'd and then possibly snake/cleaned out? I guess I'm thinking if there's a...

Not related to plumbing but this is the remodel forum... I need to purchase a compressor and framing nailer. I've used them before when working for contractors years back but never owned for my own DIY around home use. I'm looking for a budget setup- to finish my basement and other minor...

I'm installing a solid surface vanity top/sink that I bought at Lowes (Estate Solid Surface by RSI). I might need to trim about 1/4" to 1/2" off the side. Can this be done easily? Should I use a jig saw, skil-saw with Formica-type blade, or sand it (orbital or belt)? Is there a risk that...

After you see this article it puts most of the toilet "problems" we discuss in perspective. Terry- Hope it's okay to put this post in your forum. I was just hooking up my water supply and getting ready to screw in my new toilet flange to the new bright ceramic tile floor and install my...

I'm putting in a bathroom vanity sink. The rough drain is coming out of the side of the wall. The cabinet is 60" and the sink is offset a little, so the middle of the sink is about 36" from the wall where the 2" rough drain comes out. My question is: Should I extend this 2"-pipe a foot or...

I need a large outer diameter escutcheon (the flange that goes over the shower arm) to cover a hole that's bigger than the escutcheon provided. The one provided is about 2 1/2" diameter. I need one about twice that big (it's a long story but it's my own fault). :rolleyes: Are there any...

1. When I install one of these flange replacements is it useful at all to put some silicone caulk on the contact surface between the inside of the cast iron and the outside of the PVC that goes into the pipe? 2. If a toilet doesn't sit perfectly flat all around and then you shim it, is it...

Buying toilets over the internet Wondered what people's experience has been with buying toilets via the web vs. at the Toto supply houses around here in Littleton/Denver, Colorado. The only downside I can see would be possible warranty/return issues, which from the discussion on this site would...

I'm installing a toilet on a concrete slab floor. The rough-in is a straight cast iron 4" pipe that sticks up about 1 1/2", I'm putting in ceramic tile on the concrete. The question is what to do about the flange. I've seen the PVC-types that slide inside the pipe and then you tighten some...