This video is an introduction to loop vents. A loop vent is used in Kitchen Islands and other places a standard vent can't be run to the roof.
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Traditional sink p-traps are time tested and they plain simply work. Mechanical p-trap substitutes are subject to failure. If the membrane doesn't close completely, sewer gas or small rodents could enter into your home.
Tim Carter shows how easy it is to install a Tiny Titan Compact Water Heater. This is a great point of use water heater when you don't need a lot of hot water.
Tim Carter visits the Delta / Brizo Dreamo2 Showroom in Chicago. Manager Kelly Litton conducts the tour.
Tim Carter demonstrates the tools not to use to cut pex tubing. He then shows a wicked cool little cutter that does a perfect job in seconds.
A certified home inspector recommended replacing the natural gas supply line on the water heater installation. Should the aluminum tubing be replaced with black iron pipe, corrugated stainless steel tubing or soft copper tubing?
A vintage bath tub not only adds character to a bathroom, but vintage clawfoot tubs are extremely conformable. The design of vintage bathtubs will require some special subflooring for installation.
A pedestal sink offers a classic look to your bathroom. However, installing a bathroom pedestal sink takes a little more planning. There is no cabinet to hide your plumbing supply lines inside. Because there is no base cabinet, pedistal sinks are great in smaller bathrooms.
A reader has questions about bathroom tubs and a bathroom tub fixture. In a debate with his wife, the reader wants to clear up issues with bathroom soaking tubs and a bathroom garden tub. What happened to the standard bathtub?
A vessel sink can add character to your bathroom. There are certain features to check before installing bathroom vessel sinks. Even an old pot can make a great copper vessel.
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