Plumber: Faucet installation has homeowner up against a wall
Q: Hi, Ed. I can use some advice from a pro since I think I got in way over my head on this one. I promised my wife I would remove our old beat-up vanity, sink and faucet. Since I’m a pretty good...
View ArticlePlumber: Open-style sink for a closed-in bathroom
Open-style sink for a closed-in bathroom Q: I’m a single mother, and even though I’ve never picked up a pipe wrench, I’m a loyal fan of your plumbing column. I enjoy the articles about product...
View ArticlePlumber: Throw a 'curve' into your kitchen-remodeling job
Q: I’m remodeling my kitchen countertops and refacing cabinet doors. Since I’m not redoing the entire kitchen, I really want my new sink to stand out. The idea I have is to install a “not so normal”...
View ArticleEd The Plumber: Getting a big tub into a little space
Question: We have an old tub/shower unit with tile walls that we want to rip out. I want the new unit to be made of materials like fiberglass, complete with built-in walls. It’s a normal-sized...
View ArticleRecirculating water pump eases shower frustrations
Q: I have a plumbing issue that has been driving me crazy since I moved into my present home. My hot-water heater is in the garage, and my master shower is on the opposite side of the house. I end up...
View ArticlePlumber: Efficient fixtures may add extra bathroom option
Q: Hi, Ed. You rock when it comes to plumbing advice! My wife and I purchased our first home and we’re remodeling our old-style master bathroom. We plan on replacing all the present plumbing fixtures,...
View ArticlePlumber: More on hot-water systems
Normally, to keep this column fresh, I like to take a break of a couple of months or so between discussions of similar plumbing topics. However, a primer from earlier this month on recirculating...
View ArticlePlumber: Prepare your home for hurricane season
Many of us are now planning for the summer season. But, along with summer, don’t forget about the “fifth season” that we need to think about. And that season is hurricane season. For the past 10 years,...
View ArticlePlumber: Old pipes causing trouble for new sink
Q: Thanks for helping out all of us homeowners who have plumbing questions and need to be pointed in the right direction. We live in an older home and recently replaced our kitchen cabinets, countertop...
View ArticlePlumber: Couples unites on a divided issue
Q: My wife and I agree that we need to make a change in our kitchen. We've been in this home for a year and the kitchen has a solid-surface "manmade" countertop. There's a built-in flush-mounted...
View ArticlePlumber: Farmhouse sinks don't necessarily need custom work
Q: My husband and I enjoy reading your articles in our local paper. We often discuss remodeling our kitchen, and presently we’re planning the actual remodeling job for the fall. I have wanted a “farmer...
View ArticlePlumber: Beverage faucet can fill your bottled-water needs
Q: I’m on city tap water, and for the most part my family and I are very happy with the water quality. But, like a lot of families, I’ve noticed that we seem to spend a lot of money on bottled water. I...
View ArticlePlumber: Vacation-home worries can be a full-time job
Q: I have a vacation home on Cape Cod, where I spend my summers. Last year, I had a problem with pipes freezing while I was away, and the home was damaged. It’s all fixed now, but this year I’m...
View ArticlePlumber: Stuck between a sink and a hard place
Q: I have an old cast-iron kitchen sink that needs to be replaced. It is octagonal and the manufacturer has discontinued this model. I looked into spray-coating and was advised that I would not be...
View ArticlePlumber: Divert your attention to handheld showers
Q. I enjoyed your column a few weeks back about installing a “rain” type of showerhead. While this sounds like something I’d enjoy, for a dog owner like myself there is an issue. Even though approved...
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