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How do I replace this window trim with tile?

Wood in a shower area is not a good idea. You would be wise to remove all the wood trim around the window. Examine for any additional damage. The result of that inspection will govern your further ...
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Need For Redgard On Cement Board - Can I apply it before hanging?

I would like to add something to this discussion. I think the Redgard is an excellent idea, but wouldn't the Redgard make the mortar and tile bond weaker than the mortar and tile directly to the ...
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How can I remove this shower faucet cartridge?

The grey tab on top, and probably one on the bottom, open to disassemble the cartridge. To remove the entire cartridge, since you've removed the large nut, just grab the entire grey base, twist back ...
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Can I replace this trip lever/drain stopper combo by myself?

You should be able to remove those components yourself. I do not recommend trying to replace them; I would rather advise a blank overflow plate to replace the trip lever, and an alternative stopper ...
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SHOWER STEM and HANDLE REPLACEMENT

That appears to be a Price Pfister tub/shower valve. Note 1- there are wayyyy more manufacturers/brands than just P.P. and Gerber. And each manufacturer has many (many many) different styles/models/...
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How can I finish tile on the face of a tub platform where the top surface is short of the corner?

You can get bullnose tile with edge that curls over. You can also get pencil bullnose that's just that curled part like quarter-round. If your tile doesn't have matching pieces like this, try to ...
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Trying to fix a leaky shower. How can I remove this cartridge?

Your next step is to get an adjustable wrench and turn that larger nut counterclockwise and remove the valve stem. Then you can turn the the valve clockwise and remove it out the bottom of the valve ...
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Panasonic Bath fan options and venting question

for bathroom fans such as that, if what you listed does not have a replaceable or serviceable light bulb, they are ok if it is easy to access on the attic side and easy to remove and install and you'...
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Panasonic Bath fan options and venting question

First- is that black ABS the vent stack? That is, is it hooked to your toilet and sink drains? If so, DO NOT use that for the fan's exhaust. It's against code, and possibly lethal with sewer gas ...
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