Is there yellow water coming out of your bathtub but nowhere else in your house? Or is there perhaps yellow water coming from all the faucets you own? While you may be disturbed by this development at first, it’s most likely nothing to be worried about and can be fixed through a number of solutions. …
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The two main reasons people need to put tiling around shower valves are for bathroom remodels and plumbing repairs. Tiling Around Shower Valve Average bathroom remodels are costly. Midrange remodels average around $20,000! It is understandable, then, if you might consider retiling your shower as a DIY project. Another reason you may need to retile …
The shower valve hole is critical to installing a new shower valve. The hole controls the flow of water to the shower head. Therefore, getting the hole size for your shower valve just right is essential. How do you determine the correct hole size for shower valve? Read on to learn about hole size for …
Overflow holes are necessary to prevent your sink or tub from backing up. The problem is that they can become clogged over time, which leads to leaks and sewer backups. In this guide, we’ll show you how to seal overflow holes in the drain so that you don’t have to worry about a hefty plumber …
Many KERDI board alternatives are available if the KERDI board is out of your home project budget. However, while KERDI boards might be the best solution in a perfect world, they don’t appeal to everyone. Using KERDI Alternatives Using a KERDI prevents water from penetrating the mortar bed and forming mold. It’s also forgiving and …
A shower handle loose is not only annoying, but it can be expensive. If the handle is loose, water can leak out and cause damage to the shower or bathroom. Humidity and hard water deposits can cause problems with discoloration, but corrosion that has damaged the valve stem is often to blame for a loose …
Cracked grout in shower floors can be frustrating and worrisome. The good news is that there are easy solutions that you can handle yourself. In this post, we’ll break down everything you need to fix the cracked grout in your shower floor to make it good as new again. Cracked Grout in Shower Floor To …
Bathrooms get wet. But, water standing too long in a bathroom is not good. It is not always clear how long water should stay on the bathroom floor before you do something about it. If you have wondered, “How long should a shower floor stay wet,” we are here to answer that question. We will …
Perhaps you were doing some bathtub acrobatics (not recommended, but hey, to each their own). Or maybe your kids just showed up one day with the shower valve in hand, saying, “Oops.” For whatever reason, you’re here because your shower cartridge is broken, and you need to fix it. Most times, when you’re replacing a …
If you are thinking of adding a basement shower or bath to your house, you need to know the plumbing for this project. Homeowners must include rough plumbing for both a shower and a toilet. Let’s see the steps of getting started with creating a basement shower drain rough in the system. The Quick Answer …