Recent content by Sulconst2

mark, good tip on the punch. won't forget that!

i do maybe 1/2 of my basements with metal studs. they are light, straight and dont wick water. i guess its just something different. the price has really gone up. the thicker guage are more expensive than lumber! i remember when metal was 1/2 the price of wood. but then you need the greenlee...

i use regular nail on boxes but swap out the nails for fine threaded screws. that way no bump out on the rock. nothing worse than spackling around a bunch of boxes with damaged rock.

hello all, one thing about the ceiling in a steam shower is it should be pitched or the condensation from the steam will drip like rain. uncomfortable in a relaxing setting. i like using hardi-board instead of wonderboard. same properties but easier to work with. the kerdi i believe makes a...

my mistake!

chances of dropping another tub into the same cut-out with the same depth are pretty slim. unless you get the same tub. being its 25 years old doesnt sound like an option. also you say its been leaking for a while? when you pull that tub it won't be pretty underneath. if the tubs worth saving...

why not keep the transfer valve at 1/2" http://www.us.kohler.com/onlinecatalog/detail.jsp?item=274602&section=&category=&subcategory= its a 3 way but can be used as 2

sounds like electric baseboard. 110 or 220. get a tester and check the feed/s.

if this is on the second floor why not run a vent from each sink into the attic and attach to vtr?

try a heat gun or a blow dryer

maybe i'm missng something her. shouldn't he install the drain to the pan, slide the pan over the pipe, install the rubber bushing, then cut the pipe?

maybe some heat and some fishing line?

here's a thought. how about doing a wall mount fan and dropping the exhaust down to the basement then out the back?

my wife had it done about 6 months ago. took about the same time as a dentist visit. first noticeable thing she realized was being able to see the clock when she first woke up. nice upgrade for such a short treatment. only thing is its considered elective so wasn't covered under insurance. and...

you should try to hold off on the trap till tub is installed. gives more wiggle room. if you dont have access then just plan correctly. git er done!