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For questions regarding the room where one bathes or uses the toilet.

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Toilet flange spacers and closet horn seal

personally, any time we have a gap bigger than an inch to fill, we just cut out the flange and put in an extension to bring it up to the right height. however, if its less than 1", just stack up #1 a …
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How to fix side of bathroom vanity damaged by water

personally, you look like you need a new bathroom. the tiles and wall are showing their age and the vanity is dated. …
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Tile floor problem

you can skip the mats and uncoupling sheets - they are just costly diy garbage sold to shortcutters. put down a layer of 6 oz fiberglass mesh for crack isolation and stopping deflection in the floor. …
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Laminate flooring in multi-width bathroom

NEVER NEVER NEVER NEVER NEVER use laminate in a bathroom. vinyl plank is fine, but not laminate. you will regrete it for every moment you have that floor. …
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What are the pros and cons of cast iron vs. porcelain covered steel bathtubs?

steel is flexible and i have never actually seen a freestanding steel tub (i would be interested if you have). it typically is stronger than cast iron, so its made in thinner sections. steel tends t …
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Previous owner didn't get permits for remodel, am I now liable?

Sorry, I am going to have to disagree with some of the above posters. It all comes down to the interpretation of due diligence. Hypothetically, if you bought the place and know that work was done …
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How to remove this bathtub diverter spigot?

you have to slide the white plastic tab towards the mouth of the spigot. its essentially like a quick fit pneumatic fitting. its a spring loaded compression fitting. sliding the plastic tab forward …
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Bathroom drainage: bath's water flooding shower

My first suspicion is that the hard stop you are feeling is the elbow on the outside wall where the bathroom drain plumbing exits the brick. …
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Moisture Resistant Drywall unavailable in 5/8

Just use 2 layers of 1/2" WR. Its code allowable here, but do check with your AHJ!
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Toilet paper clogging the toilet

you might have a thin physical obstruction like a pen or comb in there at the trap in the toilet (like ojait said). however, prior to pulling the unit, rent an inspection camera and send it through t …
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