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Will my pipes rust more?

Written by Scott on March 7th, 2009

John
I’ve been doing this long drawn out renovation to my master bathroom, so it’s been about 3 years since I’ve been able to run water throught the pipes in that room. These are steel pipes by the way. I just capped the pipes off where the sink and toilet would normally connect. [...]

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I am looking for a one piece bath tub surround to fit a large (73″x36″) jet tub?

Written by Scott on February 24th, 2009

Andy F
I have a 73″ x 36″ tub and would like a one piece tub surround. So far talking to Rona, Home Depot, and many more plus bathroom renovators…..the only one that can provide me with a one piece surround is Bath Fitters ($3000!!!!) I was hoping to find a solution for [...]

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Shower head leaks when filling tub?

Written by Scott on February 21st, 2009

invisiblepedestrianchaser
Recently did a bathroom renovation, installed new plumbing. When we started filling up the tub with the spout on, water trickles out the shower head. Take the spout off, the shower no longer leaks. What is going on?
It is a Delta, if that matters-seems like Delta has a lot of problems with this? I [...]

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How does peel and stick flooring hold up?

Written by Scott on January 23rd, 2009

Kate
I want to use peel and stick flooring in my bathroom as a cheap alternative to costly renovations and wondering if anyone could tell me about the quality of them. Will the steam from the shower cause them to shift or will they still stay firmly in place?

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When should a water damaged ceiling be replaced ?

Written by Scott on December 19th, 2008

neutralparty
OK…so, bathroom renovation project on main floor. Project was 98% complete. Husband was replacing faceplates on bathub without turning water off at main. He takes off the knob that controls the water, and it honest to goodness looked exactly like an open fire hydrant. I estimate that we were losing at [...]

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