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I made a big mess for myself yesterday. I ran sump pump and it blew up into the demo'd mstr bath old 1X diagional sub floor boards and/or open closet flange & open tub drain. :) In Michigan, 1934 neglected house I bought that I am totally renovating. Currently, sump pump is running thru...

Hi There, I am going to restore this tub vs replace. I's a cool looking art deco tub. I know refinishing has limited useful life. I'll hire a pro for this task. I read about 3 different methods/types of paint a while ago. The aircraft-type lasts about 5 years and another expected to...

Just curious, anyone doing much mowing currently? :) Now that I think about it. I actually have mowed once in January & another time in Feb. I was late w/ my last mow of season and the other I was mulching/chopping up yard debris at a foreclosed house i just bought. I live in the midwest...

Hi There! I am doing a total remodel in bath and since I have the original 1930's cast iron flange & drainpipe accessible should I do any maintenance to it. I replaced all the original galvanized supply & drain pipes but I left all the cast iron drainpipe alone. There is large chunks/flakes...

I have a very small bath, not powder room. Only have a tub w/ no shower, small sq footage (haven't measured yet), sloped, curved ceiling to rear. Looking for compact ideas like diminutive sink/vanity. (Yea, I never heard that term before either, in this way so I had to look it up). In a...

Hi! I have an uderground sprinkler system at a rental I own. After I winterize, I would like to have a way to prevent an accidentily turn on (ball valve) by a tenant, guest..adult or kid. I usually taped it off, leave a note "Leave off" and unplug controller. It is not directly against...

Hi! Been doing other nonplumbing projects lately. (I just left a post in Wells section). I am enjoying "camping out" in this slum palace which I boughtfrom a bank--foreclosed). I moved in 2 weeks ago once I got the shallow well jet pump resolved. Running water is critical. I only have 1...

Hi! As I last posted,I did get the foreclosed/winterized house shallow well jet pump working (numerous problems but mainly plugged nozzle). I'd like to feel I can at least wash my hands & maybe dishes if I use soap & bleach water.????????????? Due to lack of time because I am...

Hi! Just recently found your great website and you lead me to tile your world...but long time before I am ready for that. Just trying to dewinterize this foreclosed house to fire up some plumbing fixtures. :D Bought house from bank so no info, but basically not maintained for 50 years--fun...