Recent content by ak99588

I am working on replacing a leaking toilet and need some advice on getting a good water-tight seal. The flange is sitting 1/4"-1/2" below the vinyl and underlayment, which is what may have caused the leaking. I have a new wax ring-Harvey's No. 10 with extra-thick wax. Are there extensions I...

Hello. We are getting a bid to replace a 30-year old heating oil boiler and propane water heater with a Baxi Luna HT propane system. I am interested in hearing outside opinions on this system. We live in Alaska with winter temperatures going down to 50 below, and well water coming in at 35-39...

Unfortunately I already made my cuts into the plywood before posting this so I am committed. However, I will remove a smaller area than I originally planned since it sounds like the wood is not as bad as I thought. I will support the new plywood using 2x4s fastened into the floor joists. They...

We removed our upstairs toilet after discovering that it leaked and found that the sub-flooring and plywood all around the toilet were wet. I will be removing most of the plywood and replacing it, but I am wondering about the moisture that seeped under the corner walls. I will remove plywood...

Having Trouble Removing Valve Hello. I'm hopping on this thread because I have the same valve and I'm having trouble getting the cartridge out. The photo shows my tub valve. I reinserted the handle screw and using a vise-grip tried pulling, yanking, twisting, and wiggling but it will not...