Bathroom Installation

Read through step-by-step tutorials to help you prepare for any installation pertaining to your bathroom.

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How to Install a Bathroom Fan with Old Wiring

Master electrician Heath Eastman makes a house call to help a homeowner add some ventilation to their bathroom. But due to the age of the home, he’s worried about the age of the wiring.
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How to Install a Bidet Toilet

Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner install a toilet-bidet combination unit.
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How to Build a Sauna

After a long, cold day, it’s hard to beat the comfort and relaxation a sauna can offer. And, with this guide on the basics of building a sauna, you don’t need a spa membership to enjoy the experience.
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Understanding Bidets

Host Kevin O’Connor, meets with plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey to discuss the various benefits of installing a bidet in your bathroom.
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Best Handheld Shower Heads of 2023

Handheld shower heads attach to your shower via a bracket or slide bar and extend via a hose to reach every part of your body. The five best handheld shower heads included in this article are available at various stores and online retailers, including Amazon.
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How to Choose the Right Grout for Any Tile Job

All grout formulas fall into just two basic categories: traditional cement-based ones or newer resin-based types. Use this guide to help you decide which type is the best for your project, your budget, and your skills.
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Glass Block Window Installation for the Bathroom

Read this step-by-step guide on installing glass block in your bathroom.
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How to Upgrade to a Pressure Balanced Shower Valve

Richard Trethewey travels to Salt Lake City to replace a shower valve he has never seen before in his career with a conventional pressure balanced one.
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How to Install a Bidet in Your Bathroom

Installing a bidet takes just a little bit of work and adds something extra to a master bath. Read on for tips on how to install one in your bathroom.
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Jetted Tub Installation Guide

Get the job done with the right framing, plumbing, electrical, and finish details.
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Fixing Running Toilets and Dripping Faucets

Simple repairs for two of the most annoying kitchen and bath plumbing problems
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Room for Two

An architect's strategies for shared baths that work
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How to Lay a Vinyl Tile Floor

A step-by-step guide to preparing the floor and installing peel-and-stick tiles
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Ceramic Tile Flooring in 9 Steps

Here are simple installation tips on bathroom flooring and floor tile that’ll keep what’s underneath your feet solid and long lasting.
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Aligning PVC Pipe Parts

Pro tips for achieving the perfect joint
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Adding Sink Shutoff Valves

How to keep them level. Making this simple change will yield a lifetime of convenience and ensure a quick response.