Plumbing Blog

Nadia asked:


We have a small bathroom downstairs. Our upstairs is nothing but an open palate with framing only on the outside walls. We would love to have a new bathroom roughed-in. Could someone who knows, give me a idea of the cost?

I realize the details are sketchy but we would like an idea of the cost. We will be getting someone to come in and give us ideas too. Tell me what you know. Thanks!

Jim C asked:


Assuming it’s been cleaned and sanitized and all that, would you buy a used one to keep costs down?

me asked:


My husband and I are in the process of renovating our two bathrooms, and we’re not sure exactly what order things need to be done. We want to do things in the order that makes the most sense. In other words, is it better to do flooring before installing the toilet or vice versa?

Work to be done includes some new framing and drywall, simple electrical, new plumbing, all new bathroom fixtures (tub, toilet, etc.), new flooring (tile), paint, and lighting. We’ll hire out when we can’t do something ourselves, but for the most part it’s a DIY project. So far, he and his buddies have removed the old fixtures and taken out a wall to make it larger. So, in your experience…. what’s next?

Mungbeans asked:


I am (with much trepidation) co-ordinating my own bathroom renovation. I will be using skilled tradesmen but I just need some tips on how to get everything scheduled so it goes smoothly.

I need a list of items I will need to consider, preparing the budget, tasks to tick off, when to start which item.

I have the style and materials picked out, just need to get the project management under control.
We are pretty set on what we want done, and it should be pretty straight-forward. We need to demolish and re-install:
a) shower - current one was leaking and is no longer in use. It will be replaced with a new shower unit (floor, walls, glass)
b) bath - being removed and a new one put in its place
c) vanity and cupboards - being ripped out and moved to another area.
d) The toilet is a separate room and all that needs doing there is re-tiling
e) Shower and bath fixtures will remain almost in the same place. Only plumbing that needs to be moved is the pipes for the vanity basin.

LCCopy asked:


At work i used to share a restroom with 2 other women and the occasional visitor. Now, the second bathroom has been demolished for renovations and there are now 6 females and 5 males. (single toilet and sink together, and only 6 ft from my desk) My problem: Not everyone is using the manners that they were taught. We have one person that everyday at 10 am goes in an takes care of business for 20 minutes or so and then sprays half a can of air freshener, and for the next 4 hours or so, i feel like choking, as does any one else who follows. People dont wash their hands, they finish the paper towels or toilet paper and dont put the next roll on, leave the toilet seat up, dont clean up after themselves if the make a mess on the toilet, splashe water everywhere….its bad!! So! My question is, what do i do? I have already made mention to the owner and he kind of laughed it off and said “we’ll have to work on that”! is there a polite way to handle this?
i understand taking 20 minutes….but everyday! i can set a clock by his bathroom habits! he leave immediatly afterward to do sales, why does he have to do it here!!
i understand a bathrooms purpose! i just feel that there are more appropriate times, places and ways of using a ahared facility

xbox_kid asked:


I live in ny (queens) i made no renovations to the basement except addind ceiling fans. the ceilings are over 7 feet, i am not collecting rent so im not breaking tax laws, was told by inspector if i setup a tent in my yard i can live there legally but
not in my basement lol is that not hillarious. any advice would be appreciated i go to court soon so i need help soon.

Jackson B asked:


I am thinking about doing my own bathroom renovation, can anyone suggest some sites where I can go for inspiration? Sometimes I’m not the most creative when it comes to design.

Kate asked:


I want to use peel and stick flooring in my bathroom as a cheap alternative to costly renovations and wondering if anyone could tell me about the quality of them. Will the steam from the shower cause them to shift or will they still stay firmly in place?

Stepmomof2 asked:


We have a 4 BD 2 BT ranch house.
I am interested in the average cost per sq ft of a mid level renovation to add a 20 x 20 family room, 10 by 12 foyer and a small bathroom w standard tub/shower. Location Fairfield County, CT.

Chris M asked:


I have half tile and half sheet rock walls. I was thinking of carefully removing the tile and wall papering over the walls. Is this doable, so the wall paper is smooth?