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I’m replacing the drains in my bathroom. I bought a Keeney Lavatory Pop-Up. it is a puttyless job. Is puttyless any good? Should I return it for something else? Also, whats the easiest way to remove the flange? https://share.icloud.com/photos/0cbM2RsQC5pluyiqicxPfzqQw...

age old question. Are the faucets at big box stores the same quality that plumbing supply stores sell?

This is only my 2nd toilet install ever. Not a plumber. Should the tank have this much play in it? Drake Tank wiggle Thanks for all opinions.

Ah! Blue tape on the floor is a great idea. Thanks.

I just ordered a new Drake to replace my old AS toilet. I've installed 1 toilet years ago, successfully. I remember back then I had trouble lining up the base with the closet bolts, while not crushing the wax ring before I had everything lined up. Back then I got my young son to be my eyes. He's...

I’m replacing my powder room vanity top. It’s a single bowl cultured marble deal firmly caulked to the drywall. What’s the best way to remove a vanity top without completely destroying the drywall?

I’m going to replace the toilet. Thing is it’s almond and so is my vanity top. I think if I replace the toilet it should be white because it’s more in style —not that I give two shits. If the toilet is white then I’ll need to replace the vanity top. And then the spending spiral begins. Next the...

I have a 1993 American Standard toilet. It is leaking at the fill valve. (I did a dye test). I replaced the flapper. I drop some red dye in the tank last night. After an hour, no leak. This morning bowl was light pink, which is much improved over the old flapper. How do I get it to never leak...

Bummer. I wanted to keep it maintenance free. What about a quality vent? Do they exist?

Maybe I should hire out the entire job. Especially if I can find a good contractor. Around where I live you hire a company and they send out a guy without any experience

Wow. I didn’t know. Thank you. So what type of contractor can I hire to upgrade the vent and do a good job with the aluminum siding? Also, all the vents I’ve seen at the big box stores are just garbage. Can you guys recommend a quality 6” vent for me?

Because if it were 6” vent then I can buy a fan with a high CFM rating. I’m assuming the garage door has enough leakage to provide a good air draw. Idk

Thanks. That’s what I was assuming about reducing the duct size. The existing 4” vent is original and the house is aluminum sided. Is it easy to replace it with a 6” vent and get it to be water tight without messing up the aluminum siding?

I'd like to turn my single-car garage into a cigar lounge. I need advice on an exhaust fan. This is in a townhouse end-unit with a tiny single-car garage. It is about 10'x20'. The garage is next to a storage area where there is an existing 4" exhaust vent. I'd like to install an in-line fan from...

These are pics of the vent from the outside. I’m not sure how to replace this vent without messing up the siding. Exterior vent Vent underneath