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Bathroom light/fan switch [closed]

I have 2 light switches in the bathroom. One Controls the vanity light. The other controls fan/light over shower. I went to replace the old switch that controlled fan/shower light. Well now both ...
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Is my contractor right that our nonreturnable hardwired heated towel rack can't be installed in our bathroom?

We're working with a design-build firm, doing a gut reno on our primary bath. We purchased a Watermark TWRD3-24 electric towel rack (it's a set of 3 individual heated bars, specs and instructions here)...
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What's the purpose of this small hole in shower arm base

As shown in the picture, this small hole is splashing out water after turning on the water for a while (to be more precise, it splashes out a bit of water immediately after turning on the water, then ...
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Is it leaking inside the wall?

Any help would be appreciated. When I turn off my bathtub faucet, it leaks from the area around the handle. I have very little plumbing knowledge. However, what are the chances that it is leaking ...
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Bathtub faucet handle leaks temporarily when turning off [closed]

Any help would be appreciated. When I turn off my bathtub faucet
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Correct coloured wires for a switch live extractor fan

I’m replacing an extractor fan in my bathroom, like for like Both old and new extractor fan are timer fans. I was expecting the terminals on the old fan to be labelled, but sadly they weren’t. I think ...
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How do I wire up the switch for my bathroom fan?

I purchased my first house back in February. Overall, it's been great, but we've found the people we bought it from did a little "creative" wiring we've been slowly fixing. About a month ago,...
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Mor-flo gas hot water heater pilot light goes out when running

I have an old More-Flo gas water heater. I replaced the thin copper line that goes bad. The control valve has 4 lines coming from the bottom of it: the main gas line, the pilot line, the thermocouple ...
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How to fix a small gap in wedi corner?

First time posting here. I’m working on my first bathroom remodel. Unfortunately, I did not notice a small gap forming on the right side. I thought it was going to just be a small constant gap. I’m ...
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Waterproofing plywood for a tub surround?

I'm looking at replacing my bath surround as the original MDF version has swollen and split. Since bath panels are expensive, I have a full sheet of 18mm plywood perfect for the job. I plan on adding ...
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Should I choose a left-hand or right-hand drain bathtub if it's right next to the bathroom entry door to avoid rusting hinges? [closed]

I'm hoping to replace the shower in our bathroom with a tub/shower combo to better accommodate our small children and I need some advice about whether I should choose a left-hand drain alcove tub or a ...
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Help me identify rough pipe please!

Can you help me identify pipe number 1? I have a picture of the inside and not sure what it is and if it needs access. I think I have the other pipes correct... ????????? Vanity Drain Toliet Drain ...
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Flange not level - is this ok?

I recently applied a concrete patch to a rough/very uneven piece of concrete beneath an old flange I ripped out. I originally was going to apply a concrete leveler to the floor so I didn’t ensure the ...
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Is it OK to use blue board in a basement area and a bathroom?

A contractor we’re about to hire is saying they would use the blue board for the walls in the basement area and also in the bathroom. The bathroom is going to have a standup shower unit installed made ...
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Bath Faucet Diverter Leaks, Faucet Might Be Damaged

My partner and I moved into a new place a few months ago, and we pretty quickly got the impression that the previous tenants weren't big on regular maintenance. One of the issues we found was that the ...
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Fix bathroom corner tile

Take a look at the picture, it is the corner of bathroom floor and shower pan/base. How can I fix it and also seal it so water ( not from shower, but in case there is a water on bathroom floor from ...
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Have I properly vented my bathroom remodel?

4 years ago I purchased a 30yrs abandoned home and started doing its remodel. The house is 1 level on a concrete slab and all the plumbing was Cast Iron for drains and galvanized pipes for water. I've ...
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Bathroom Mirror Sensor doesn't have enough free space to function properly

I have the bathroom mirror below hanging from the ceiling. Unfortunately the sensor needs at least 15cm free space to function properly. Currently it only has about 10cm. I cannot replace the mirror ...
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Can I install concrete leveler over a crack isolation membrane?

I accidentally laid Mapai aqua defense crack isolation membrane instead of concrete primer prior to applying a self leveling compound. How much trouble am I in? I’m preparing my bathroom floor to lay ...
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Not sure what to do about two bathroom fans tied into one roof vent

Two of my bathrooms are on the main floor, adjacent to one another (they share a wall). One is the ensuite, the other is the main bath. We recently noticed that scents were traveling from one bathroom ...
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Installing curved shower rod in standing shower stall [closed]

Can I put screws in the molding of our standing shower stall in order to install curved shower rod?
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How concerning is this water in my bathroom?

Water is starting to seep out of the seams of the vinyl in my bathroom floor when stepped on. I also noticed the toilet caulking seems to be separating. I am not sure exactly where the water is coming ...
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Wiring Black White Red to White White Black

Bought a new bathroom fan/light but the wiring is different from the previous. House wiring is Black-White-Red, new fan light is White-White-Black. Both have a ground wire.
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Nasty Bathroom Tile Grout - Renter Solutions?

We are looking for some solutions. We rent 1 bath apartment in a historic building. The grout on our tile bathroom floor has dissolved across most of the floor and looks nasty. Originally the grout ...
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New window in old frame paint cracks

The paint from an old window frame is separating from a new window that was installed there. It’s pretty much all the way around the window, not just one spot. Also some paint coming off the outside ...
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Are these ceiling spots in the kitchen coming from above or below?

I noticed some spots on my kitchen ceiling and I’m wondering if it could be condensation from cooking — the exhaust fan isn’t actually connected to anything — or a dreaded leak from upstairs bathroom? ...
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What tile backing material can be embedded in concrete shower pan?

As in title. I want to glue and screw the backer board into the walls down to the slab before pouring the shower pan in a redguard shower, as I have about 1/2" spare space between the wall I'm ...
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What do you do when there is nothing good to screw in to for a towel rack? [duplicate]

Yes seems easy but happens all the time. Just bought a house and the previous owner duped us on a towel rack. Pure mud patches right behind the rack. Would have to lower it 3-4 inches and might ...
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Bathroom fan/light/heater not working

I just installed a Broan Nutone 765H80L fan/heater/light in my bathroom using a 20 Amp dedicated circuit as directed. I purchased a 3 paddle switch to fit in a 1 gang box and each switch is rated to ...
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Fiberglass tub bottom lip removal

I’m trying to install new tile on my bathroom floor (previously vinyl) without ripping out/damaging the existing tub. I realized however that once I’m done leveling the concrete subfloor and applying ...
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Proper wiring for two 2-gang boxes on one circuit

I have a system in my bathroom that was causing a flicker in one of my lights, so I investigated and found a wiring setup that I was unfamiliar with, so I thought that it was the cause of the problem. ...
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How do I diagnose lights that won't turn on?

When we purchased our house a year ago, I replaced all the burnt out lights throughout the house. 2 of the recessed lights in our master bath were out but within a couple months of replacing them they ...
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Removing plastic aerator

I want to remove an old plastic aerator from my bathroom tap. I have tried with some universal aerator keys but my aerator doesn’t have any grooves to fit those keys. I’ve also tried to unscrew it (...
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What type of caulk and/or sealant for my tub? See image

I have a relatively old tub and tile work in our master bath. I’ve re-caulked it a few times and even did a sealant along one edge, but I think I need to use something stronger. Here’s some pics - let ...
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shower question - what is this substance in the walls?

my co-op hired their people to put in a new ceiling and two feet of wall all the way around, in my bathroom (my neighbor had an overflow AGAIN). These people should be out of business. They did not ...
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How to remove this bathroom shelf?

I'm trying to remove the shelf in the bathroom, which aside from two screws, appears to be affixed with some cement around the wall? Any advice on how to remove it without damaging the tiles? There ...
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Bathrom LED Exhaust fan. LEDs are dimming and some do not light

Bathroom ceiling light has stopped lighting fully. Some LEDs still light some and some do not light at all. I might be inside the 5 year warranty (if I can find the receipt), but I want to know if ...
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2 inches pvc pipe shower too short

I had to cut my 2 inch pvc pipe to remove my old drain. I plan to tile my shower floor. How can I extend my pvc pipe (around 2 inches)? Can I connect a flange of 2.95 inches on the 2 inches pvc pipe? ...
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How do I remove this old plastic bathroom fan motor?

I just bought a condo and wanted to clean or replace the motor, but I cannot for the life of me figure out how to get the motor down from the ceiling. I removed the 3 screws holding the motor and ...
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Is it worth completely changing “acceptable” bath vent ducting to avoid reducing from 4” fan to 3” ducting? [closed]

I’m upgrading two adjacent small bathrooms with new exhaust fans. The existing ducts are 3” plastic/flexible. The builder has both 3” ducts terminating, side by side, out of a 5or6” roof vent. The new ...
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How do I fix my bathtub drain plug that's not working?

I've looked online and couldn't figure out exactly what I need to do. I just moved to a new flat and found out that the bathtub drain plug doesn't work well, so water leaves from the bathtub pretty ...
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Are tile popping sounds & grout cracks signs of subfloor problems?

I had a new en-suite bathroom installed in my oversized bedroom a little less than a year ago. Today I noticed when walking on a certain tile i hear a little sort of pop sound. On closer inspection it ...
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sewer gas leak stumped our plumber - what should we do next?

Sewer gas has been leaking into our main floor bathroom for the past couple of months. After several visits from our plumber with no success fixing the problem, he's told us he's stumped and doesn't ...
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My spare bathroom has several areas where paint is peeling off How can I fix this to repaint the area?

I’ve sanded the spots to remove any flaking paint and smooth the surface. I then spackled one of the spots and noticed there was air bubbles like under the paint and spackle. I tried to just paint ...
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New vanity sink drain and plumbing misaligned

I recently installed a new vanity top but now am having issues installing the P-trap back due to the sink drain being in a different position. It seems the PVC coming out of the wall is glued so I can'...
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How do you repair a hole in a concrete floor in a second story bathroom?

The plumber chiseled a hole in a concrete floor in a second story bathroom floor to install a toilet. How do you replace the concrete he removed so the toilet has a solid support and stops rocking?
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Fixing an unsealed bathroom wall/floor gap

I had my bathroom gutted and renovated. The contractor installed the tile floor, put up the sheetrock walls and apparently left a gap between the floor perimeter and the wall. He then left the gap and ...
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Do you see any concerns with this shower installation?

I am currently getting a shower redone after the last one had a leak in the base. The contractor has put up the cement board on the walls, and then mistakenly placed tile on the floor instead of the ...
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My bathroom sink isn't aligned with the P-trap. Could that be causing the smell?

Total novice here. The sink in our bathroom often has a bad smell coming out of it. We've done bleach as well as baking soda & vinegar, but it seems to keep coming back. I noticed that the sink ...
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Struggling to install a Maxx Direct to Stud Tub Surround

I'm really struggling here and need some advice. I'm trying to install a Maxx Tub Surround around a tub. I've cut out the old glue in Surround and cut back the drywall to give me clearance. Temporary ...
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