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One piece of good news (for me): I just figured out that it should be possible to access and replace the PVC piping without lifting up the tub, which means that this should be doable even if I do need to install new overflow-drain piping. After I removed the metal drain ring from the tub, I...

Howdy, Our house has an old tub with a cable-drive rotary-turn drain similar to the Kohler model pictured below (but at least 20-30 years old). The overflow plate functions as a knob, which you twist to open and close the drain stopper. This old rotary-turn drain is partly corroded and no...

Thanks for the input! Yes, I think it's within budget. Looks like the toilet itself goes for around $600, and the 14" Unifit is about $80. Yeah, unfortunately I think the Highline is just too big, which means there's nothing from Kohler that works.

Hello all, I'm looking to replace an old American Standard with a 14" rough-in, and I'd like to get the most reliable 1.28 GPF toilet available in the $250-750 price range. Unfortunately, the options for a 14" rough-in are limited. I'd appreciate any input on these candidates: 1. Kohler...