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RE: What should a tub-to-shower conversion quote include?
For a fair comparison, ask each contractor to specify tub removal and disposal, the shower base and wall finish, waterproofing, and any wall repairs. Have them state whether the drain and supplies stay in place or reloca...
RE: When your basement smells like rotten eggs: weird facts about wastewater mishaps
That’s pretty much my experience too. I’m curious - did you ever check your floor drain traps? Sometimes those dry out and let sewer gas right in, especially if you don’t use the basement much. I’ve seen folks pour water...
RE: How do you usually tackle installing a new drain - DIY or call in a pro?
That’s dead-on. I’ve seen too many “quick fixes” turn into emergency calls after a few months. Solvent weld takes longer, but it’s usually a one-and-done deal. Your compost pile has the right idea - less waste, less stre...
RE: Finally got my bathroom reno approved - permit process wasn’t as scary as I thought
Never fails - some of the wildest emergencies I’ve been called to were because someone “got creative” with their venting or skipped a step in the permit process. I get what you mean about codes feeling like overkill, but...