Comments on: Basement Bathroom : Week 3-ish

By: Vanessa

Vanessa — Sat, 26 Nov 2016 00:58:44 +0000

It looks really beautiful and I have to agree with you, grout is difficult and demoralizing.

By: Sheree

Sheree — Tue, 22 Nov 2016 15:24:06 +0000

Can you put your tile saw in your porch, maybe with a space heater? That’s what we did last winter when we did our kitchen tiling. We have carpeting in our porch but I laid down giant tarps and everything cleaned up easily. I know you’ll have to do a lot of walking back and forth, but sometimes I think that’s better with these projects because the movement helps so that you’re not all cramped up! I hear you on the heating pads, this weekend warrior business is the number one reason my chiropractor stays in business.

By: Scoops

Scoops — Mon, 21 Nov 2016 23:02:35 +0000

In reply to AnnMarie. There is no other way! I have to figure it out or I won't feel like I succeeded!

By: Scoops

Scoops — Mon, 21 Nov 2016 22:58:56 +0000

In reply to Ana. Oooh, this is good to know. I always consult Richard first when trying to figure out an answer to a problem. I'll try googling this old house and plumbers putty. I know exactly where connection that the drip is coming from, part of me just wants to caulk it ;) but the putty sounds better.. Thanks for the tip.

By: Ana

Ana — Mon, 21 Nov 2016 21:41:20 +0000

Phantom dripping drives me nuts! I spent a whole day uninstalling and reinstalling a toilet for the same reason. I’ve seen Richard Trethewey (This Old House) use plumber’s putty on a leaky valve, instead of tape or sealant. Good luck!!

By: AnnMarie

AnnMarie — Mon, 21 Nov 2016 18:55:19 +0000

Mad props and much respect! Your sink looks gorgeous, and so does that tile! I hope that you figure out that sink drip — it would drive me bonkers, too!