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How to Repair a Leaky PVC Pipe Joint – Part 2

This repair is continued from Part 1. Marking the Cuts The cardboard template made for the Fernco Qwik Ell is centered over the PVC elbow joint and the end positions for the cuts are marked with a blue marker (red arrows). Bookmark It!

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How to Fix a Leaky Shower Drain – Part 4

This repair is continued from Part 3. After cleaning the rim of the drain body and bottom of shower pan for the new rubber gasket, I removed the old plumber’s putty from the threads of the drain body with a brass wire brush. I could have stuffed an old rag in the drain pipe to catch [...]

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How to Fix a Leaky Shower Drain – Part 3

This repair is continued from Part 2. Replacement Drain Body I bought a Sioux Chief brand 2″ PVC shower drain from Home Depot. You have to buy the whole drain module just to get new gaskets and strainer body, but it only costs about $7. When I got home and tried to screw in the new drain body, [...]

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How to Fix a Leaky Shower Drain – Part 2

This repair is continued from Part 1. Disassemble the Shower Drain Working in the shower stall, remove the two screws that hold the strainer in place. Be careful not to drop the screws into the drain – not that this every happened to me! Bookmark It!

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How to Fix a Leaky Shower Drain – Part 1

I must have a bit of Home Inspector in me because I look around at everything when I enter a room, including the ceiling. This is why I noticed a water stain on the drywall ceiling of the game room in the finished basement. I asked the kids and wife who frequent the game room, [...]

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Finishing a Basement Bathroom – Part 13

The bathroom vanity and plumbing is installed in this episode of the project series. Click here if you missed Part 12, which details the toilet installation. The bathroom vanity and matching mirror were purchased at Home Depot based on the color and style. The vanity model and mirror are: 36 In. Euro Java Maple Shaker [...]

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