Our bathrooms are used every day, and as such, they are usually one of the first places that trouble strikes. Whether you’ve ended up standing ankle deep in water at 3am, or you just want to find some ways to save money on plumbing costs, this is the ideal book to have in your home library. Handling basic tasks of repair for bathrooms is actually pretty easy and this book could help you save hundreds of dollars over time. If you are planning on adding or renovating your bathroom any time soon, this book is vital.
The first section deals with how to plan out your bathroom properly and how to avoid common errors that trip up the best of us. Everything is laid out in a very easy to understand fashion and there are some great illustrations and photographs throughout the entire book that explain the steps further. This section is quite comprehensive and deals not only with fixtures, tubs and sinks, but also proper ventilation. By following the advice in this chapter, you can save yourself the trouble of dealing with mold and mildew as well as other common bathroom problems.
The section on Roughing In Bathrooms is perfect for those that will be tearing out old fixtures and replacing them. You’ll learn exactly how to remove a toilet or even a tub on your own, as well as some great safety tips and more. We got a lot out of this section, particularly when it came to removing showers and prepping the space for a new unit. This can be pretty difficult especially if you have never worked with bathrooms in the past.
Read the chapter on Permits and Regulations if you need nothing else in this section. This chapter alone will save you the expense of being out of code and help you pass a new inspection. Not many people realize that they may need to get a permit to install a new bathroom and they end up paying hefty fines as a result. This advice will get you completely prepared for all that you need to do before you begin the process of remodeling or adding a bathroom to your home.
The last section contains project ideas and tips for remodeling bathrooms. The pictures here are very descriptive and we found that the plans were very easy to put to use. The chapter on floor warming systems was very interesting and covered some great techniques to ensure that you get this job done right. If you have ever had to rip up a floor after installing a floor heating system the wrong way, this chapter more than pays for the book itself.
We can’t say enough nice things about this book, and although it may be a little complicated in spots for the average do it yourselfer, reading some sections more than once usually helps bring everything into focus. We think this is the perfect addition to any DIY home library.
Originally posted 2008-09-26 05:06:49. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
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