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Ok, so I actually measred and was way off the first time. The distance from the flange to the top of the finished floor (tile) is only 7/8". Does this still warrant raising the flange? Other options? (2 wax rings, spacer, other?)

I just finished tiling my bathroom (remodel) and made an attempt to reinstall the toilet. The flange is approx 1.5" below the surface of the tile. I thought that if I installed an extra thick wax ring I'd be fine, but it wasn't thick enough. I didn't feel resistance when I set the toilet. Upon...

Is this a feasible task for a weekend warrior DIYer?

I am wrapping up a small bathroom remodel project and am at the point where I can install the vanity and sink plumbing. The vanity was a custom build and is a small single sink type consisting of a single drawer on the bottom and cabinet doors above (laid out like french doors). Unfortunately...

Thanks for the advice, I've decided to fix it permanently so I'll be disconnecting the valve. I plan to use pipe dope on the threads this time. Should I use this in conjunction with teflon tape? Or just stick with the Pipe Dope?

I'm interested in Patching options.

So there is no easy fix? I thought there would be some kind of plumbers putty or similar product that would work, especially because it is such a minor leak.

I am currently undergoing my first remodel job, a walk-in shower and have just installed a new shower valve, piping, etc. The shower valve consists of threaded male connections. I used teflon tape when connecting the copper adapters, then soldered to the copper piping. All in all, I'm pretty...