ᐅ Plumbing / Bathroom / Toilet

Learn what to consider when planning and outfitting your plumbing, bathroom, and toilet to make your home comfortable, modern, and functional!

Complete Pipe Renovation for a Single-Family House with a Secondary Apartment – What Costs Should I Expect?

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oliverk87•19 May 2026 21:17

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oliverk87 • 19 May 2026 21:17

Ideas for Bathrooms in Renovated Older Buildings

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TorstenL•13 May 2026 14:05

Answers: 19

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TorstenL • 15 May 2026 08:31

Custom-made seamless washbasin

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Pianist•7 May 2026 16:45

Answers: 5

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Pianist • 11 May 2026 07:01

Gypsum plaster in the bathroom (including areas exposed to splashing) – How to proceed?

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Malle1904•5 May 2026 14:44

Answers: 1

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FKuent • 5 May 2026 16:26

Miele DGC 7645: Funnel connection to the appliance outlet (drain trap under the sink)

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BratEnte•4 May 2026 12:32

Answers: 5

Knöpfchen • 4 May 2026 15:04

Pipe rehabilitation: Which method to choose?

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Geht1491•26 Apr 2026 14:48

Answers: 3

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Geht1491 • 4 May 2026 08:05

Mold in the Bathroom of a House Built in 1966

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Jodimaster2k•2 May 2026 14:03

Answers: 2

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Jodimaster2k • 2 May 2026 14:20

Floor Plan Layout for Ground Floor Shower Bathroom (4.25 m²) in New Construction

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Forsberg21•24 Apr 2026 13:15

Answers: 9

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Steffi33 • 25 Apr 2026 22:35

Old shut-off valve (drain screw?) – water damage

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Lonerider•23 Mar 2026 17:24

Answers: 7

Knöpfchen • 23 Apr 2026 22:48

Potential Pitfall: Water Drainage in the Utility Room

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underfree•21 Apr 2026 09:54

Answers: 4

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underfree • 21 Apr 2026 13:07

PEX-aluminum-PEX pipe, aluminum lightly sanded

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manokano•1 Apr 2026 20:20

Answers: 1

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nordanney • 1 Apr 2026 20:38

Yellowish-brown water coming from the tap...

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Pianist•23 Mar 2026 09:11

Answers: 6

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Pianist • 24 Mar 2026 12:13

Main drainage pipes beneath the foundation slab

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Pathe•19 Mar 2026 17:20

Answers: 14

Knöpfchen • 21 Mar 2026 21:04

Bathroom with a Sloped Ceiling – Practical Layout Solutions?

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Nicci19•15 Mar 2026 09:55

Answers: 27

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ypg • 17 Mar 2026 16:20

Installing a shower with plumbing underneath and a gap in the screed

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Bararizzle•17 Mar 2026 11:16

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Bararizzle • 17 Mar 2026 11:16

Shower valve – waterproof sealing collar?

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keks98•13 Mar 2026 17:50

Answers: 1

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derdietmar • 14 Mar 2026 10:02

Are there digital water meters available?

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HilfeHilfe•18 Feb 2026 09:31

Answers: 4

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RotorMotor • 18 Feb 2026 21:01

Wall panels for an existing shower.

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hauswurz10•16 Feb 2026 20:35

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hauswurz10 • 18 Feb 2026 18:24

Looking for a small trap for heating system

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hauswurz10•16 Feb 2026 20:32

Answers: 6

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hauswurz10 • 17 Feb 2026 19:21

Sopro Design joint, walk-in shower causes staining

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Steffenah•16 Feb 2026 18:33

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Steffenah • 16 Feb 2026 18:33

Bathroom Layout Ideas for New Construction

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Seni99•11 Feb 2026 00:19

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ypg • 11 Feb 2026 15:21

Installation of Grohe Rain Shower Head

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WadeWilson•10 Feb 2026 16:47

Answers: 2

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WadeWilson • 11 Feb 2026 08:07

DIN 18534 in Bathroom Renovations – What Is the Correct Approach?

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alexkoeln•8 Feb 2026 12:21

Answers: 4

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nordanney • 9 Feb 2026 13:35

Geberit Pneumatic Flush Leaking - What to Do? How to Remove It?

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krischaaan•7 Feb 2026 16:27

Answers: 2

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krischaaan • 7 Feb 2026 19:54

Bidet / Shower Toilet up to €500: Attachment or "Taharet" (...and with or without an instant water heater?)

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Renovierer•30 Jan 2026 10:22

Answers: 5

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Renovierer • 4 Feb 2026 14:13

Wall cladding / insulation for basement bathroom

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highLight•3 Feb 2026 14:44

Answers: 0

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highLight • 3 Feb 2026 14:44

Aligning Tile Grout Lines in Bathrooms (60 cm vs. 45 cm Tiles)

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kasper_repsak•29 Jan 2026 14:17

Answers: 1

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kasper_repsak • 29 Jan 2026 14:26

Planning a 12 sqm Bathroom for a New Build Upstairs – Error Analysis, Improvement Suggestions, and More

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tobiwim•25 Jan 2026 16:24

Answers: 4

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tobiwim • 25 Jan 2026 20:40

Tiles on Bathtub Edge – What’s the Better Solution?

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RobertHell•17 Jan 2026 21:42

Answers: 4

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RobertHell • 18 Jan 2026 22:53

SYSTEMCERAM sink drain disassembly sleeve: hollow screw is spinning inside the plastic component

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ronfruehling•31 Dec 2025 12:35

Answers: 2

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ronfruehling • 2 Jan 2026 22:07

Optimal Planning for a Narrow Bathroom: Layout Ideas Considering Laundry Chute and Controlled Mechanical Ventilation

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Hoermi93•27 Dec 2025 17:32

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Hoermi93 • 30 Dec 2025 18:27

Bathroom faucet: Wall-mounted or deck-mounted?

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Astrid74•27 Dec 2025 18:36

Answers: 2

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wiltshire • 28 Dec 2025 00:05

Air in cold water pipe: Loud noises despite normal water pressure?

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holp4444•9 Dec 2025 12:02

Answers: 20

Knöpfchen • 23 Dec 2025 14:46

Incorrect slope in a walk-in shower – repair the tiles or start over?

Tolentino•15 Dec 2025 12:47

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Tolentino • 15 Dec 2025 12:47

Alternative finish for Grohe Hard Graphite Brushed

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BauPeter1337•14 Dec 2025 09:36

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BauPeter1337 • 14 Dec 2025 09:36

Closing an open bathroom wall (copper pipes and drainpipe)

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Sefiroth•5 Dec 2025 16:41

Answers: 6

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Sefiroth • 6 Dec 2025 17:10

Waterproofing in the bathroom: floor joint is coming loose.

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Hafenguy•4 Dec 2025 13:52

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Hafenguy • 4 Dec 2025 13:52

Is a recirculation line necessary? The 3-liter rule appears to have been exceeded.

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Scash93•30 Nov 2025 21:09

Answers: 3

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Nauer • 30 Nov 2025 21:57

Easily brighten dark tiled bathroom walls.

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Curiosius•27 Nov 2025 17:32

Answers: 10

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Curiosius • 28 Nov 2025 17:27

Drinking Water Installation DIY / Pipe Diameter

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daytona•19 Nov 2025 08:01

Answers: 5

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daytona • 25 Nov 2025 07:45

Liability for Neglected Sealing in Flush-Mounted Modules

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Kaltluftfan•21 Nov 2025 13:15

Answers: 7

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MachsSelbst • 24 Nov 2025 20:34

Threaded rods from GIS pre-wall systems are uneven in length.

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deuded123•21 Nov 2025 20:48

Answers: 1

11ant • 22 Nov 2025 18:34

How to Properly Install Wastewater Pipes in an Older Building – Main Stack or Branch Lines First?

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Frank78G•21 Nov 2025 20:10

Answers: 7

Knöpfchen • 22 Nov 2025 17:14

Recessed medicine cabinet in a load-bearing wall in an older building

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bobcat2000•22 Nov 2025 07:37

Answers: 1

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ypg • 22 Nov 2025 11:28

Bathroom Layout on 11.5 sqm (124 sq ft)

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Matti_13•16 Nov 2025 19:08

Answers: 9

Knöpfchen • 18 Nov 2025 16:05

Experience with Installing Water Pipes in the Attic

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masterblaster•14 Nov 2025 11:23

Answers: 6

Knöpfchen • 17 Nov 2025 14:07

Tiles with cracks, new stud wall with double drywall installation, what are the alternatives to tiles in this case?

Ibdk14•16 Nov 2025 13:15

Answers: 3

Ibdk14 • 16 Nov 2025 13:56

Comparison of Whirlpool Systems from Kaldewei, Villeroy & Boch, and Duravit

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SwissMatia•28 Oct 2025 08:47

Answers: 7

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SwissMatia • 8 Nov 2025 13:19

Sealing the shower base frame to the subfloor and screed

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chrischan_n•31 Oct 2025 14:15

Answers: 3

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chrischan_n • 6 Nov 2025 13:37

Waterproofing (in accordance with DIN 18534) between tile surface and a partially freestanding bathtub

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kiam1302•4 Nov 2025 13:22

Answers: 3

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nordanney • 5 Nov 2025 09:26

Shower base is making noises

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Bulldrob•31 Oct 2025 13:39

Answers: 10

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Arauki11 • 3 Nov 2025 17:23

Bathroom Renovation: Installing a Bathtub Directly on Insulation?

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fototeddy•29 Oct 2025 08:03

Answers: 5

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Tenor20 • 29 Oct 2025 14:37

Renovation of an old basement bathroom with a damp exterior wall

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DanSai81•24 Oct 2025 08:22

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DanSai81 • 24 Oct 2025 08:22

Shower tray damaged – multiple paint chips now visible

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danixf•27 Mar 2020 11:21

Answers: 22

Yaso2.0 • 26 Sep 2025 09:43

Floor-to-ceiling tiled shower in new construction not properly sealed

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Jschm88•19 Sep 2025 09:22

Answers: 7

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Jschm88 • 19 Sep 2025 11:44

Geberit wall-hung toilet frame with UA profile

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ratzec•11 Aug 2025 16:22

Answers: 6

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ratzec • 8 Sep 2025 17:26

Installing ball valves directly on the thermal storage tank?

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Berni55•6 Sep 2025 17:29

Answers: 2

Knöpfchen • 6 Sep 2025 18:43

Tiler – Working and Living in Spain

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villafortuna•2 Sep 2025 20:39

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villafortuna • 2 Sep 2025 20:39

Renovating two bathrooms. How to plan? Any ideas or experiences to share?

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bauendlichwas•31 Aug 2025 19:57

Answers: 3

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bauendlichwas • 31 Aug 2025 21:12

Costs of a Bathroom Renovation Including Minor Layout Changes

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kowalski•16 Jan 2020 15:52

Answers: 23

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hanghaus2023 • 19 Aug 2025 10:02

Removing an adhesive-mounted Hansgrohe Xtrastoris trash bin from a tile surface

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svcds96•15 Jul 2025 13:57

Answers: 10

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svcds96 • 18 Aug 2025 11:12

New Construction – Sewer Odors Inside the House

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Eliatuer•15 Aug 2025 15:30

Answers: 7

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Eliatuer • 17 Aug 2025 10:46

Water connection for shower with elbow fitting

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yorolf87•11 Aug 2025 15:53

Answers: 3

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Arauki11 • 11 Aug 2025 18:01

Grouting tiles under the bathtub?

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AndreasP01•9 Aug 2025 18:29

Answers: 3

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Nauer • 9 Aug 2025 20:43

What type of shelf or storage is recommended in a shower for a new build?

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Pwnage619•30 Aug 2021 13:04

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Bierwächter • 7 Aug 2025 19:24

Shower Bathroom Preparation – Should You Have the Builder Prepare It or Install the Conduit Yourself Later?

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mm56789•7 Jul 2025 09:20

Answers: 7

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kbt09 • 20 Jul 2025 12:38

Vinyl flooring in a walk-in (curbless) shower

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Stone82•14 Jul 2025 23:51

Answers: 54

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Stone82 • 19 Jul 2025 18:39

Old cast iron drain pipe with plastic (HDPE/PP) pipe

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hausbau96•15 Jul 2025 08:49

Answers: 1

Knöpfchen • 16 Jul 2025 22:05

Reconnect old drainage stack with ventilation to prevent negative pressure

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hausbau96•15 Jul 2025 08:46

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hausbau96 • 15 Jul 2025 08:46

Waterproofing tape for bathtubs uneven walls

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evikant•8 Jul 2025 06:07

Answers: 3

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evikant • 8 Jul 2025 19:25

Keuco Installation Kit for Freestanding Bath Mixer

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Häuslebauer36•4 Jul 2025 21:22

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Häuslebauer36 • 4 Jul 2025 21:22

Warranty on Plumbing: 5 Years or 2 Years for Self-Contracting?

Tolentino•22 Jun 2025 21:30

Answers: 4

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wiltshire • 23 Jun 2025 12:10

Outdoor water tap closes with difficulty – see photos

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MaxMustaman92•14 Sep 2021 09:03

Answers: 10

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wilsumer • 17 Jun 2025 15:36

Risk of Water Damage from an Open Shower?

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Jimy3435•10 Jun 2025 14:08

Answers: 9

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motorradsilke • 11 Jun 2025 19:31

Relocating a 1960s bathroom into a new room, 12 sqm floor plan

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NilsStg•10 Jun 2025 00:36

Answers: 16

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NilsStg • 10 Jun 2025 22:13

Professional Installation of the Bathtub in New Construction

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Hausbauer4747•9 Jun 2025 11:33

Answers: 3

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Aloha_Lars • 10 Jun 2025 10:48

Has anyone had experience with questionable drain cleaning companies?

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Julie 12345•14 May 2025 12:35

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schubert79 • 15 May 2025 17:08

Water pipe punctured – how to repair without extensive demolition?

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MasterPDFStamp•10 May 2025 02:21

Answers: 3

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MasterPDFStamp • 10 May 2025 21:42

Is a small walk-in shower possible?

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krider007•4 May 2025 14:18

Answers: 11

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krider007 • 8 May 2025 08:59

Which type of flooring is best for a bathroom that needs renovation?

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Axel900•2 May 2025 07:06

Answers: 4

LarsBr80 • 7 May 2025 16:00

Toilet - hole beneath the ceramic fixture - is it still possible to install?

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ABS2025•9 Apr 2025 18:53

Answers: 4

Lüftermax • 2 May 2025 01:05

$13,000 to replace an old shower and bathtub?

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bunnee82•28 Apr 2025 18:23

Answers: 17

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hanghaus2023 • 30 Apr 2025 18:34

What is the water pressure in the cold water supply line?

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FrankChief•7 Apr 2025 10:16

Answers: 9

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wiltshire • 8 Apr 2025 13:27

Bathroom – Placement of Recessed Lights – Your Opinion?

98mahein•2 Apr 2025 09:16

Answers: 12

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Gerddieter • 4 Apr 2025 16:03

Replacement of PVC pipes required

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Doris46•1 Apr 2025 13:56

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Jesse Custer • 1 Apr 2025 14:43

Replacing an old water tap valve

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ashley•23 Mar 2025 12:59

Answers: 1

HausiKlausi • 23 Mar 2025 20:13

Installing water supply pipes for a new bathroom in the attic

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Peter2612•14 Mar 2025 07:06

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Peter2612 • 14 Mar 2025 07:06

Washing machine smells like sewage

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Stefan H.•7 Mar 2025 05:31

Answers: 10

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Stefan H. • 9 Mar 2025 09:02

The old-style washbasin has an extended spout. What is its purpose?

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CocoRenoviert•2 Mar 2025 15:10

Answers: 4

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Jesse Custer • 5 Mar 2025 08:51

Cleaning a Drain – But How?

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Bertram100•28 Feb 2025 12:50

Answers: 9

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Bertram100 • 2 Mar 2025 18:34

Water Pipes Inside Walls – What Now?

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miiike84•22 Feb 2025 21:49

Answers: 19

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miiike84 • 24 Feb 2025 19:28

Is a floor drain pump for the shower a reliable long-term solution?

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MichiBeck•18 Feb 2025 19:04

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MichiBeck • 18 Feb 2025 19:04

Backflow Prevention – Pump or Lifting Station?

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jokreis17•14 Feb 2025 21:34

Answers: 1

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filosof • 15 Feb 2025 07:29

Suitable Slope for Wastewater Drainage

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Questioner•11 Feb 2025 16:05

Answers: 14

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nordanney • 12 Feb 2025 13:22

Bathroom Planning – Design Ideas?

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Ruffy99•13 Jan 2025 10:25

Answers: 7

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Ruffy99 • 13 Jan 2025 13:13

Basement Bathroom – Ventilation and Exhaust Systems

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30156030•29 Dec 2024 11:32

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30156030 • 29 Dec 2024 11:32

Experiences with Waterevolution Fixtures

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MiMa007•8 Dec 2024 21:52

Answers: 0

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MiMa007 • 8 Dec 2024 21:52

Bathtub Drain Odor Problem

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bruno1990•2 Dec 2024 19:55

Answers: 14

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Benutzer 1001 • 5 Dec 2024 08:28

Frustrating Bathroom Setup – Any Ideas for a Shower Screen on the Bathtub?

DReffects•1 Dec 2024 18:34

Answers: 7

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kbt09 • 2 Dec 2024 09:17

Shower Screen for a 94.5 cm by 81 cm Shower – Fixed L-Shaped Shower Panel?

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bububu11•28 Oct 2024 19:09

Answers: 9

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hanghaus2023 • 30 Nov 2024 08:42