There shouldn't be a problem with running the drain line into the laundry sink. Because the dishwashers are designed to be installed under the kitchen counter they have little tabs at the top that are screwed to the underside of the counter. If these tabs are not secured to any thing then the...
I wouldn't recommend that you just cover the window. Over time dirt and dust will collect in the window and you will be able to see it from the outside and that isn't good. I would suggest putting in a fiberglass shower pan and installing tile on the walls so that you still have a useable...
My parents remodeled their den a few years ago and installed a new flat screen tv above their fire place. They have had no issues with heat and the tv, and they have a fire in the fireplace almost every night.
There shouldn't be any problem with putting a shutoff on the water line for your outside faucet. Just make sure that the water line doesn't feed any other fixtures in the house. It sounds like you have enough room to install the valve by the stringer, just make sure that you have the handel...
If you can't find the anode rod at any of the four points that you were talking about you may want to remove the hot water outlet nipple. I've seen where the water heater manufacturs have installed the anode rod to the bottom of the hot water outlet making it all one piece.
It looks like you have a frostproof hosebib. To find the washer you have to unthread the shaft that runs down the middle of the hose bib. Shut the water off to the whole house, put just the round plastic handle on the hose bib and turn counter clockwise. The shaft should come out. You will find...