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  1. Plumbing
    Am I able to run my basement bathroom put then up? And if so, which would be preferred? Also also, do I have to go through the eaves or can I go around then back up again? Almost like a | C | Pictures attached
  2. Plumbing
    This is the current set up done by a previous owner. Fixing it is next on my priority list. The utility sink drains into a sump pit that has a primary pump and a backup up pump. The pit also has drain tile running to it, but the drain tile hardly (if ever) collects water. Inspected with a camera...
  3. Plumbing
    I'm currently working on a plan to add a bathroom to my basement. The house was built in 1980's and I am in upstate NY. No existing rough-in exists so I am tying into existing lines below the slab which have been located and identified. I have developed a rough Iso drawing of existing, new, and...
  4. HVAC
    Hello Everyone, As part of a remodel of my 2nd floor bathroom, I planned on adding a ceiling exhaust fan, but I quickly realized this would vent air into the roof soffit, or it would be within an inch of the soffit. Another alternative would be to vent into the attic and run an accordion...
  5. Plumbing
    Hello, I'm installing a direct vent tankless water heater (Rheem) and the installation manual doesn't specify the type of 90 degree PVC elbow that can be used, e.g. "normal" 90 degree elbow vs 90 degree "vent" elbow vs "long sweep" 90 degree . But after researching the issue, I discovered that a...
  6. Plumbing
    Most of my experience is with plumbing in a high rise application. In a high rise, we have a designated vent stack that runs up the building, & connects to our soil stack below the lowest sanitary connection. Our sinks have a tee, & the venting portion above the tee is tied into the vent stack...
  7. Plumbing
    Need suggestions on an upcoming plumbing project. I put together a quick model of what I'm thinking (see picture). Utility Sink and Wash Machine on one side of wall, and bathroom vanity sink on the other side. Wall is built and Studs are 16"o.c. The way I currently have it modeled is the most...
  8. Roofing/Siding
    Hey All, My house is a cape cod, where the attic/ has been finished into 2 bedrooms and a bath. Had the roof replaced a couple months back(mid march), the previous roof(setup?) had gable end vents nothing at the roof line and no ridge vent. it was definitely warmer in the summer than the lower...
  9. Plumbing
    Hey All, So I have called pretty much every plumbing store in my local area (Calgary, AB Canada) and they all say oh we have that until I explain it and then there like no sorry we don't. I am looking for a Straight T where there is no curve in the T aka TeeY even home depot claims to have...
  10. HVAC
    I want to install an inline exhaust fan to vent cigar smoke from a room in my basement to the outside. Would it be a good idea to run an 8” inline fan and reduce to 6” at the outside vent or would it be better to use a 6” inline fan? I’m wondering if I’d have better ventilation with the 8”...
  11. Appliances
    Good evening, The next great step of the house renovation is nearing, and brings with it a need for a laundry room. We're planning on enclosing a bit of the garage, which involves a gas hot water heater. I'm not sure of what restrictions I'm dealing with (as I get conflicting information...
  12. Roofing/Siding
    Hello, Very new to the home care game, so please bear with me. I've been having leaking and/or venting issues with my roof & attic. My home is an old 2 story row house with a low slope roof sloping front to back. When inspecting the attic after a heavy snow due to a water trail and dripping...
  13. Plumbing
    I'm adding a bathroom in a recently-enclosed garage. Instead of busting up the concrete and trenching to the septic tank, I'm feeding this into a macerating toilet, which I'll then tie into a nearby line that goes to the septic. My question is about venting. I've roughed in a configuration, but...
  14. Plumbing
    Hi all. This is my first time here. I'm far from an expert on this topic. I live in a 6 story, third floor, 10 unit condo. Built in 2014. Since moving in, I have been experiencing whenever my neighbor adjacent to me (and I think above me as well) flushes their toilets, my toilet bowl of the...
  15. Roofing/Siding
    Hi Folks First post here so bare with if I'm unclear at any point. Bought my first house back in 2015 and, slowly but surely, am doing my best to fix up any deficiencies I come across. The house was built in 1976 and has a mansard roof (see pic 1). Worth noting I live in St.John's...
  16. Kitchen & Bath Remodeling
    I'm a frequent reader but first time poster. I haven't been able to come up with a conclusion based on my research so I'm reaching out for some opinions. We have a basement apartment where we are replacing the range hood. The old hood was vented to the outside using 4" flex duct. Because...
  17. Building & Construction
    Afternoon All... New home owner and there is an addition to my split level that is on a concrete foundation slab (crawl space). During home inspection the inspector told me that I should vent the crawl space INTO the basement (there are two windows that I can easily do this) vs. closing the...
  18. Plumbing
    So I am in the lengthy process of doing a DIY home renovation, addition. We're converting a '60's boring single story rambler into a Arts & Crafts house, with a 500 sq. ft. addition. This addition contains a bedroom and two full baths, one being the master bath. When I say DIY, I mean it! I...
  19. Plumbing
    Greetings, I’m and experienced DIYer, first time posting to this forum. My wife and I are currently planning a remodel of the first floor bathroom in our 1941 1 ¾ story cape located in Connecticut. (Current CT building code is 2009 IBC, 2003 IPC) The plan is for a complete gut of the...
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