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Linear Drains for Custom Showers
These sleek drains open shower-design possibilities, but at a cost.
Drain/Overflow Assemblies
Learn the difference between the three basic styles of drain/overflow assemblies.
Tiling over a Tiled Shower Pan
A pro tilesetter gives tips for a solid installation without removing existing tiles.
Replace a Sink Trap
Learn this simple and professional technique for replacing a sink trap along with tips for proper venting.
Tapping in to a cast-iron waste pipe
Q: I’m adding a second-floor bathroom, and I need to tap into the cast-iron waste line in the basement to bring up a new 3-in. waste stack. Should I break…
Keep Your Basement Dry With a Curtain Drain
If your house is under assault from groundwater, make perforated pipe your first line of defense.
Better Undersink Plumbing
Throw away the traditional P-trap to minimize leaks and maximize storage space under a kitchen sink.
Aligning a Kitchen-Island Drainpipe
I recently had a job finishing a kitchen with a big island that was attached firmly to the floor. The island had a sink at one end, and the drain…
Replace a trap, and add a cleanout
A plumber teaches you the right way to remove the drain plug, attach the new Y-fitting, and glue the trap and cleanout in place
Vent an Island Sink…and Other Tricky Spots
A handy one-way valve installed below in the counter can solve a venting challenge and simplify plumbing design

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