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Linda B (Chicago, IL)
I Painted The Bathroom Sink ...

You read that right. I painted my ugly beige fiberglass bathroom sink. Replacing the vanity wasn't an option. This was a low budget makeover. But the faux ... »
marble beige was going to seriously clash with my plans for bright white faux board and batten on the walls ...
Learn more here: http://www.itallstartedwithpaint.com/2012/02/you-painted-what.html
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- Kelly S (Bremerton, WA)
  
  love your site too. Now there is hope for everyone that has ... »
  inherited an ugly fiberglass fixture and can't afford to replace them. how Awsome is that?
  
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Renee B (Fayetteville, GA)

My Jacuzzi tub is spitting out black specs when I turn on the jets. I've done everything I can think of bleach,etc. Help

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- Georgette B (Dacula, GA)
  
  use cascade dish washing powder
  
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Thomas F (Portland, OR)

When to call the plumber for bathroom remodel?

I am remodeling my bathroom and will do all the work except the plumbing. I am putting in a renovated claw foot tub and the water supply comes out of the ... »
floor. I am also putting in a new toilet and sink and vanity. My question is should I have the plumber come in before or after I tile. I was thinking that I would rip out the old floor, put in cement board, have the plumber come before I tile. Of course I could just call one and ask, but it's Saturday and I have a Hometalk community that I can ask.

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- Woodbridge Environmental (Edison, NJ)
  
  And I will go a bit further. Some of the very old tubs used ... »
  different size drain pipes that for the most part are not standard or available today. If you upgrade the plumbing the drains you cannot see may not be sized properly for the new plumbing drain pipes you will most likely purchase for the plumber to use.
  
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Charlotte M (Chapel Hill, NC)

rusted threads on pipe

when my gen. contractor was installing a new vanity sink he discovered rusted threads on the existing pipe. What should he do to get a secure connection?

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- Charlotte M (Chapel Hill, NC)
  
  Thank you Woodbridge Environmental. I am following up on the Femco ... »
  coupling.
  I had a professional inspection done on the house about 3 years ago. The main issues as I recall were need for GGCIs an repairing mortar in the front steps. The only plumbing issues were the overflow channels in the bathroom sinks.
  As Gilda Radner said, "It's always something."
  
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Home Repair Tutor (Pittsburgh, PA)
HydroRight Converter for Old Toilets-What do you think?

This new toilet fix is pretty neat. I'd like to know if anyone would be interested in a video tutorial of how it is installed. Let me know. I have a related ... »
article about it on my blog, if you're intrigued feel free to visit it. The link is http://www.homerepairtutor.com/2012/04/06/new-toilet-fix/
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- Home Repair Tutor (Pittsburgh, PA)
  
  Plumber26, ... »
  
  Thanks for the recommendations. Next time I have to change out a toilet I'll give the Cimmaron and Wellworth a look for sure. If they eliminate flapper issues I'm all in.
  
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AK Complete Home Renovati... (Marietta, GA)
Why Are We Ripping Apart This Beautiful Custom Tile Shower?

This Atlanta hometown owner had hired a contractor to remodel their bathroom, and were not impressed with their renovation experience. When shortly after ... »
completion, water marks started appearing on the ceiling below the shower you better believe they did NOT call the original contractor back. They called AK!
The homeowner knew now they wanted a professional design firm to oversee the repair of their custom shower once and for all. Unfortunately the leak required much of the existing tile to be torn apart; but in the end, the shower was fully functional, leak-free, and just as lovely as it's wonderful owners!
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- Home Repair Tutor (Pittsburgh, PA)
  
  What a shame, that was a beautiful shower.
  
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Bebi S (Melbourne, FL)

i havea septic system .had it drain .have a smell from 2nd floor toilet any ideas why

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- Plumber26 (Thomasville, NC)
  
  Ditto what Woodbridge said!
  
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Bill P (Williamson, GA)

Remodeling master bath

What are your feelings about having a hot tub in a bathroom? A friend told me theirs made so much noise, it was not practical to use. Admittedly, it would ... »
only be used maybe once a month relaxing after a hard day.

on Apr 22, 2012 · Reply · Like 0

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- KMS Woodworks (Nederland, CO)
  
  The HO ordered it ...but I'm pretty sure it was this one. ... »
  
  http://www.signaturehardware.com/product9215
  Signature hardware has a huge selection to pick from.
  http://www.signaturehardware.com/style63#2~P~A~F0~Z0
  
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Krissy C (Seattle, WA)

Soft spot on floor of tub -- when do I worry?

My master bath has a jacuzzi whirlpool "majora". No jets, so no access panel. I've noticed a 'soft' spot on the tub floor about 3" round. I cannot see it with ... »
my eyes-- its that shallow. But i can feel it with the ball of my foot, or my hand. I just bought the house 4 months ago. There are no visible cracks, and no water damage to the floor underneath (it's over a second bathroom).
I can't figure out what it could be. Also I can't access it-- there's my kitchen shared wall on one side and a linen closet on the other. My bf tells me not to worry but I am worried about water damage that I cannot see...
So, is it time to call a pro? And which type of pro do I call?
Thanks all.

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- Dee W (Rock Creek, OH)
  
  We also have this issue-for 18 years, in an upstairs bathtub. ... »
  After all this time and 7 children using it we have been fortunate to have no cracks or leaks. I always check it when I am washing the tub for changes.
  
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Baby H (Atlanta, GA)

Are American Standard dual flush toilets any good?

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- Anne B
  
  Yes we have been happy with one we installed and you can get nice ... »
  looking economical ones too, Toto is also good but a little more pricy.
  
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