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Thanks @Reach4 for your suggestions. I didn't think about a whole house filter but now I am.

I'm considering replacing the poly-b pipes in my home with PEX. What improvements should I consider? 1. I am considering getting full city pressure for my outside taps. 2. Is it useful having a water-pot tap near the stove? 3. Anything else? Thanks

My existing sink is 21 1/4" including the rubber gasket. It looks like the hole in the countertop is wide and deep enough to expose the gasket from the underside. Does this mean that the hole is too big for the A/S Colony?

Sorry for leaving out those obvious details. Both sinks are counter top mounts (sits on the counter). I'm wonder what the pros do when a homeowner says they want to replace a builder Crane sink with say an American Standard Colony sink (0346)?

I have an old Crane sink that I would like to replace with an American Standard Sink. I know the width and depth of the two sinks but I'm not sure if the new sink will fit in the same hole because if the way it curves. I don't mind cutting a larger hole if necessary. I would prefer not to...

I'm remodeling my ensuite and will need replacing the vanity. Currently the forced air supply comes up into the bottom cavity, fills the cavity and then passively comes out. With the replacement vanity, I'm planning to extend the pipe so that it's attached to a register on the kickboard. If I...

It worked out and it was very close to the min marker when I trimmed off the excess blue housing.

The hot and cold bath tub handles were pointing at the 6 o'clock position when at the off position. After my daughter took a bath, the hot is now at the 3 o'clock position when closed. What happened? Do I have a bad stem? Thanks

I didn't install the flange bolts on one side of my toilet correctly. The washer and the protective plastic disc aren't aligned so I can't snap on the decorative white cap. Can I count the number of turns I need to undo the nut, align the washer and disc, and then retighten the bolt based on...

Beside the Drake, is Toto currently making any other 1.6 gallon toilets? Thanks.

Hello. I replaced my toilet but I didn't replace my old supply line. When I touched the rubber gasket, it was oily and when I filled the tank little black specks went into the tank. Is it common practice to replace the supply line or just the gasket? Can those little black specks clog the...

I incorrectly installed the Toto tank to the bowl. I forgot to put a washer and bolt on the underside of the tank. Does anyone know the size of the replacement bolt and washer I need to purchase?

For dyi'er, would you suggest that we figure out the size of the shim needed, cut to size, remove the toilet, and then tape the shim into place so that they don't move when the toilet is installed?

I've been watching videos on how to install toilets including the video by Jamie Love. I've noticed that he assembles the 2-piece toilet before placing down on the flange. Is there a potential issue if install the bowl first and then the tank? When do you shim the toilet? I've seen videos...

I have two builder toilets from the 1980's that constantly need double flushing. One of the toilet needs double flushing even for liquid waste. I'm going to replace the toilets with Toto's but I was thinking that I would test the drains before getting and installing new toilets. Can I do...

After determining the correct location for the shims, can you cut the shims and then tape them to the bottom so that they don't move when you lift and reinstall after putting in place the wax ring?

Hello I've opened up the backside of my shower to access the area behind the existing shower rough-in. My plan is to have the plumber install a new Moen rough-in. Should I remove more drywall to ensure the plumber has enough space to work? How about removing more drywall from the left side...

Hello I just broke the cold water stem for my shower. I unscrewed the handle to find out that the plastic stem is broke in half. When the main shut off value is on, the cold water tap leaks. I've asked about replacement stems for the shower but it appears to be too old. I was wondering...

Thanks Terry for the reply. I genuinely appreciate your perspective. This is all I was looking for. BTW, I don't know if PEX is easier to run than copper but the plumber who did that work of art deserve an award.