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How to Repair a Broken Marble Bathtub Panel – Part 2

Bob Jackson — Sun, 27 Mar 2011 00:14:31 +0000

This project is continued from Part 1. A quick review the MagnaPanel™ project status is: The marble side panel has been glued together with epoxy and 2×4 reinforcement blocks. The side panel slides freely onto the side of the bathtub frame. The MagnaPanel lag bolts have been countersunk and screwed into the bathtub frame. The [...]

How to Repair a Broken Marble Bathtub Panel – Part 1

Bob Jackson — Sun, 27 Mar 2011 00:13:52 +0000

This tutorial shows how to repair a broken marble side panel on a whirlpool bathtub with the MagnaPanel™ magnetic access panel hardware kit. The cultured marble side panel on the whirlpool bathtub broke when the plumber removed it to replace the leaking polybutylene pipe. The side panel was pinched between the bathtub rim and the [...]

How to Remodel a Bathroom with Italian Tile & Copper Sinks – Part 3

Bob Jackson — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 18:18:33 +0000

This project is continued from Part 2. Laying New Tile: Before you begin, decide how you want to layout the field pattern (on the diagonal or square with the walls). The focal point is typically the most visible tile, which in my case the doorway. I was careful to continue the existing field pattern from [...]

How to Remodel a Bathroom with Italian Tile & Copper Sinks – Part 2

Bob Jackson — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 18:17:03 +0000

This project is continued from Part 1. Labor: I did all the work myself over 3 calendar weeks start-to-finish, with some fetch & carry help from my son. The ‘aquarium’ style shower glass was contracted out to glass & mirror shop. The demolition phase to remove the old tile and lay the new tile required [...]

How to Finish a Basement Bathroom – The Complete Series

Bob Jackson — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 22:25:45 +0000

This is the final update of the “How to finish a Basement Bathroom” project series for the Do-It-Yourself handyman or homeowner. Links to each construction phase of the project are summarized below, starting from the bare walls to the finished bathroom. Total Cost of the Basement Bathroom I did all of the labor working mostly [...]

Finishing a Basement Bathroom – Part 18

Bob Jackson — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 19:39:00 +0000

This installment discusses closing the sewage basin, testing the plumbing and a review of the various plumbing connections. You can read about the sewage pump installation in Part 9 of this project. The prior installment – Part 17 – is here. The sewage basin consists of a two-part metal lid that is attached by six [...]

Finishing a Basement Bathroom – Part 17

Bob Jackson — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 13:27:34 +0000

This update describes the heat, cooling and ventilation system for the basement bathroom. Click here if you missed Part 16. The basement bathroom is connected to the central HVAC system by a ceiling vent that was installed by the builder. The HVAC vent takes care of heating and cooling, the bathroom did not have a [...]

Finishing a Basement Bathroom – Part 16

Bob Jackson — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 02:16:41 +0000

This is a continuation of the wiring for the vanity light and switch began in Part 15 of this project. In this installment, I wire the junction box and mount the vanity light. I bought this 4-light vanity from Lowes for about $100.00 because it matched the towel racks. The vanity mounts to the wall [...]

Finishing a Basement Bathroom – Part 15

Bob Jackson — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 02:12:04 +0000

This is a continuation of the wiring for the vanity light began in Part 14. The job starts with new wire for the light switch is hanging out of the wall. A single NM 14/2 cable is used to wire the single pole switch. The neutral (white) wire is relabeled as hot (black) per the [...]

Finishing a Basement Bathroom – Part 14

Bob Jackson — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 01:45:14 +0000

Today I’m installing the vanity light and switch. The main effort is pulling the new wire through the walls, wiring in the new junction boxes and wall switch. The photo below points out the new vanity light bar and wall switch. You can also read Part 13 of this project which covers the vanity installation [...]