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I'm putting a rec room in the basement and have an HVAC question regarding the placement of the registers and cold air returns, and the number of each I should install. The room is 17x12. There will be 2" XPS insulation on the exterior walls with 2x4 framing and 1/2" sheetrock. I'm going...

black pipe The gas pipe is black pipe

I have a gas pipe that I want to reroute for a basement remodel. It is installed about 8" from the wall, and runs in front of the window. I will hire a plumber to do the actual gas pipe work, but I'm doing the framing and everything else. I have a few questions that I'm hoping I can get some...

In my basement, I have 4" of room below the bottom of the floor joist to connect to a 2" copper vent pipe. I have a few questions: 1. How should I secure the vent pipe before I cut into it? 2. What type of fitting should I use? 3. How should I transition from PVC to the copper? I'm...

Has anyone used this to drain a basement laundry tub? Is this a good product or are there better out there? Lowes sells a "Myers" package that is similar.

I'm looking to install a basement laundry tub where none currently exists. My drains are halfway up the basement walls so I'll need a pump system like the Drainosaur (I guess). I'm looking for advice before I jump in. I'm a handy man that has done many household plumbing tasks and am...