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    Steam radiator extension

    Hi guys. I wanted to reinstall one of the radiators that the previous owner removed. I realized why they just capped it — the floor is now too high (I guess they tiled of tiles) — is there a way for me to extend that riser pipe without removing the floor?
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    Bathroom rough in no hub

    Hello. I got this rough in done but something doesn’t seem right to me. Does this work? Could this have been done better? A is connecting sink to the other bathroom B is connecting the bathtub (P-trap leaked so temporarily replaced with PVC until that bathroom is renovated) C is connecting the...
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    Framing sister studs

    Sistering because the old wall is not square/plumb — the wall corners are not 90. The reveal grows from one side to another to make the new wall square/plump for drywall/cement board and tile installation
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    Framing sister studs

    So my fully demoed bathroom frame is all out of square. In order to make the wall square, level, and plumb, we are using sister joists. However, the sister joists are sticking out from the sill plates — that’s the only way to make it level and plumb. Is this a problem? Some boards call for...
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    Relocating one pipe system steam radiator

    Thank you so much for some great insights. You definitely helped shaped my decision. The decision not to move the radiator was more for realizing how crowded the bathroom would look if we put all 3 fixtures one after another on one side. Bathroom is 80x100
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    Relocating one pipe system steam radiator

    Thank you so much!! Can I ask one follow up question? is it better to just cap the line and use an electric heater/exhaust vent combo? If I cap it, will it imbalance the system?
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    Relocating one pipe system steam radiator

    Hello all. Need help with this radiator line. I wanted to move the radiator to the right side of the bathroom so I can do a full shower, toilet and vanity on the same side instead of a small corner shower. Given the pictures, can I move this radiator to the right side? What do I have to ensure...
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    Best way to seal the overhang soffit DIY friendly

    Wow this is very helpful!! Thank you so much!!
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    Best way to seal the overhang soffit DIY friendly

    What would be the best way to seal the gap between the wall and the overhang soffit -- DIY friendly
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    Insulating extension

    So two sides of my second floor extends out. I am middle of a bathroom renovation and when I removed the mortar bed, there was basically nothing else left. You can literally see the siding (siding contractor put soffit under the extension part) — as you can see in the pictures. There’s about 6”...
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    Plumbing for in-wall toilet

    The existing toilet drain pipe is less than 3’ away so there isn’t any vent connection. Also, it connects straight to the stack. We wanted to install a wall mount toilet. I was wondering if the plumbing is possible. I would have to build out the frame to make room for the in-wall tank since I...
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    Subfloor on metal beam

    Hi everyone, looking for advice to finish out this half bathroom floor. The end of the joists sits inside a metal I-frame beam. Previously, the floor was all mortar. I’m doing plywood. I was wondering what would be the best way to attach the subfloor on this metal beam
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    Old 1950s half bathroom floor help

    I measured it this morning it’s sticking out about 7/8th to 1” — is there a way to build up the joists?
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    Old 1950s half bathroom floor help

    the issue now is the went vent: it sits on the joist as it goes to the left and connects to the line from upstair bathroom. If I use plywood, I would have to leave that part open. Is that okay? What does that do for my tiles? Also, a plumber is suggesting to replace the galvanized pipes with...
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    Old 1950s half bathroom floor help

    It was flushed with the kitchen that’s because they did the same thing (now, it makes sense) where they tiled over existing tiles. Kitchen and this bathroom was on the same level but there was a step up from the dinning room wood floor to the kitchen. But I will be redoing the kitchen soon so I...
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    Old 1950s half bathroom floor help

    In your opinion, what would be the correct way? Go with cement again or plywood/cement board route instead?
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    Old 1950s half bathroom floor help

    Yea, leaving the toilet as is for this bathroom. I got a little worried so stopped digging. The issue is where the toilet main is, there’s no wood. It’s all open. I can see it from the basement. Thinking if I should redo all the plumbing, bring them lower and then install a 3/4 plywood/OSB or or...
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    Old 1950s half bathroom floor help

    Yes the large one is where the toilet was. The second pipe just attaches to another pipe, not the sink drain. Most likely a wet vent. As for the floor, there were two layers of tiles. The bottom layer of the tile had almost 2 inches of mortar/cement underneath. There really is not much holding...
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    Old 1950s half bathroom floor help

    My diy half-bathroom project isn’t going the way I had planned. First, it was the rock lath wall. And now this: looks like the used cement to do the floor and the pipe is sticking out. I’m not even sure what that pipe is for. Am I way over my head? Is it possible to DIY this? Im thinking new...
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    1950s Old Rock Lath Wall - Replace or keep?

    So, I am attempting to renovate a small half-bathroom and my house has this old 1950s Rock-Lath Plaster wall. Currently, the walls are not tiled. I wanted to tile the walls half-way. Because it's an old home and these Rock-Lath walls seem to be very inconsistent (not plumb/straight/square), I...
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