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!

Low water flow in the shower

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ElBoCaDiLlO•6 Mar 2020 18:34

Answers: 3

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fragg • 11 Mar 2020 08:52

Placement of recessed lights in the bathroom

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Ninaj04•9 Mar 2020 11:10

Answers: 2

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hampshire • 10 Mar 2020 07:39

New floor-mounted toilet wobbles (uneven base surface)

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Gerd S.•9 Mar 2020 12:39

Answers: 3

seat88 • 9 Mar 2020 13:39

Backflow Filter / Optional Heat Pump Add-on

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Andre77•29 Jan 2020 19:23

Answers: 16

Mycraft • 8 Mar 2020 08:48

LED spotlights in the bathroom, installed at the edge areas

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DasMoritz•4 Mar 2020 20:59

Answers: 3

Mycraft • 6 Mar 2020 09:20

Backflow prevention or raising the house

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draekster•4 Mar 2020 15:19

Answers: 10

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draekster • 6 Mar 2020 07:14

Attic Conversion – How to Provide Hot Water?

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Babenhausen•28 Feb 2020 08:08

Answers: 8

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Babenhausen • 3 Mar 2020 12:01

Bathroom Planning for a Single-Person Household in a New Build

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knalltüte•1 Mar 2020 12:56

Answers: 26

kaho674 • 2 Mar 2020 08:17

Tile size 80x80 cm in the bathroom

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Wugler1978•28 Jan 2020 13:50

Answers: 17

11ant • 28 Feb 2020 15:40

Shower Toilet: Electric or Warm Water Connection?

manohara•15 Feb 2020 13:09

Answers: 8

manohara • 22 Feb 2020 12:55

Possible issues with waterproofing?

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Jad1234•21 Feb 2020 00:10

Answers: 1

Vicky Pedia • 21 Feb 2020 00:19

Wastewater planning: placing the toilet next to or under the shower?

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micric3•18 Feb 2020 08:35

Answers: 2

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micric3 • 18 Feb 2020 14:03

Example of a cold water tap for a guest bathroom

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X_SH5_X•13 Feb 2020 12:51

Answers: 12

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fragg • 14 Feb 2020 09:22

Bathroom Renovation: Replacement of the Bathtub Faucet

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Phil-85•9 Feb 2020 11:17

Answers: 6

Knöpfchen • 13 Feb 2020 15:10

How to remove an HTB 40 pipe?

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SidekickJohn•11 Feb 2020 19:29

Answers: 5

Knöpfchen • 11 Feb 2020 22:32

Experiences with Rimless Toilets

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REH63110•10 Feb 2020 17:28

Answers: 2

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nordanney • 10 Feb 2020 20:04

Install a 100-liter hot water tank without an expansion vessel

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Jodameister•5 Feb 2020 14:07

Answers: 10

Knöpfchen • 7 Feb 2020 21:18

Side showers inside the shower enclosure. Does anyone know this model?

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Bastik1977•4 Feb 2020 13:43

Answers: 0

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Bastik1977 • 4 Feb 2020 13:43

Leave the standard toilet bowl as is and replace it later?

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Andre77•29 Jan 2020 22:02

Answers: 13

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apokolok • 2 Feb 2020 23:23

Sanit Conel Flush Tank or Would Geberit Be a Better Choice?

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tauber19•30 Jan 2020 15:37

Answers: 1

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hegi___ • 30 Jan 2020 17:26

Walk-in shower drain pipe above underfloor heating? Any concerns?

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Strobel•28 Jan 2020 21:03

Answers: 2

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Bookstar • 28 Jan 2020 21:21

Light connection installed in the wrong location for the guest bathroom

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Janbaut•25 Jan 2020 20:36

Answers: 29

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Steffi33 • 27 Jan 2020 12:45

Size of walk-in shower

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Bertram100•2 Jan 2020 23:25

Answers: 30

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Bertram100 • 25 Jan 2020 10:55

Bathroom materials: steel enamel, ceramic, sanitary acrylic

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annab377•22 Jan 2020 15:50

Answers: 6

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Wickie • 23 Jan 2020 12:48

New Construction / Bathroom Design / Family Bathroom / 11.5 m²

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bafische•20 Jan 2020 11:17

Answers: 23

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ypg • 22 Jan 2020 10:06

Stainless steel potable water pipes: what are the disadvantages?

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Peter Hausbau•18 Jan 2020 18:16

Answers: 15

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tamtamtam • 21 Jan 2020 11:18

New Construction / Bathroom Design / 5 sqm / Guest Bathroom with Shower

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bafische•20 Jan 2020 10:46

Answers: 0

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bafische • 20 Jan 2020 10:46

Additional Sink in the Utility/Storage Room – Options?

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Andre77•20 Jan 2020 00:05

Answers: 8

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Andre77 • 20 Jan 2020 10:33

New Construction / Bathroom Design / 16 sqm / Alternatives?

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koestech•3 Oct 2018 12:04

Answers: 28

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koestech • 15 Jan 2020 10:35

New Construction with Fresh Water Station: One Shower Risk of Scalding/Frostbite

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TeChrJu•10 Jan 2020 15:47

Answers: 2

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TeChrJu • 14 Jan 2020 18:58

Bathroom Design / Feedback Welcome!

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neubau2019•17 Dec 2019 09:59

Answers: 17

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neubau2019 • 14 Jan 2020 09:26

Is it possible to convert a built-in (concealed) Hansatwist shower valve to a built-in shower thermostat?

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fonsi99•7 Jan 2020 09:08

Answers: 4

Dr Hix • 7 Jan 2020 18:22

Mount a Flat Bathroom Mirror Flush Against the Wall

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Hans-Maulwurf•7 Jan 2020 16:04

Answers: 1

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guckuck2 • 7 Jan 2020 16:22

Bathtub – The general contractor does not want it to be installed recessed or lowered.

bauenmk2020•5 Jan 2020 13:05

Answers: 20

11ant • 6 Jan 2020 00:55

Layout of Recessed Spotlights in the Bathroom

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Andre77•16 Dec 2019 22:03

Answers: 10

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hampshire • 4 Jan 2020 10:21

Toilet mounting screws from the 1990s

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Inci1982•3 Jan 2020 18:05

Answers: 1

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hanse987 • 3 Jan 2020 18:30

Shell construction: Plumbing and electrical work – what to watch out for and who is responsible for what?

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quattro123•2 Jan 2020 13:39

Answers: 2

Vicky Pedia • 2 Jan 2020 14:22

Hot Water from the Vent: Why Does It Happen?

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Pianist•27 Dec 2019 21:52

Answers: 8

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hegi___ • 28 Dec 2019 11:54

Sink Drainage: 90 Degrees or 87 Degrees?

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katara1337•27 Dec 2019 20:01

Answers: 6

11ant • 27 Dec 2019 21:37

Flush valve seal toilet tank limescale

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Gerd53•5 Dec 2019 10:16

Answers: 3

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Gerd53 • 19 Dec 2019 13:55

Is the wastewater venting in the garden shed adequate?

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APunktHPunkt•17 Dec 2019 19:01

Answers: 2

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APunktHPunkt • 17 Dec 2019 21:47

Plaster instead of tiles in the bathroom

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Chris2511•6 Dec 2019 00:17

Answers: 7

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Chris2511 • 13 Dec 2019 18:52

Adding a Rain Shower - Looking for Tips

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ypg•30 Oct 2019 19:52

Answers: 26

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SteffenBank • 10 Dec 2019 10:00

Bathroom Design: Combining a Guest Bathroom with a Children's Bathroom?

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micric3•6 Dec 2019 12:00

Answers: 28

11ant • 9 Dec 2019 14:26

Central Vacuum System Compatibility Among Manufacturers

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Illo77•30 Aug 2016 10:10

Answers: 12

Dr Hix • 26 Nov 2019 04:28

Factory-applied sealant for glass shower enclosure

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LuckyDuke•22 Nov 2019 12:27

Answers: 5

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Nordlys • 24 Nov 2019 09:08

Bathroom Furniture Manufacturers & Quality?

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lesmue79•9 Nov 2019 22:00

Answers: 12

xxsonicxx • 15 Nov 2019 08:59

Roof penetration for ventilation intake and exhaust without a hood

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Gerd53•14 Nov 2019 14:29

Answers: 0

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Gerd53 • 14 Nov 2019 14:29

Connecting a Washing Machine Drain to an Unusual Pipe

MissHoneyBee•3 Nov 2019 19:25

Answers: 7

MissHoneyBee • 4 Nov 2019 22:12

No water flow after replacing the shower hose.

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Peter323•3 Nov 2019 12:36

Answers: 1

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hampshire • 3 Nov 2019 12:44

The toilet no longer flushes properly (for a small bowel movement).

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HilfeHilfe•22 Oct 2019 20:05

Answers: 6

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HilfeHilfe • 31 Oct 2019 18:13

Thermostatic Valves: Are They Worthwhile?

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quisel•18 Apr 2019 07:12

Answers: 17

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-SCEPS- • 30 Oct 2019 20:50

Is this setback considered normal?

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bauherr201615•23 Oct 2019 12:19

Answers: 5

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bauherr201615 • 28 Oct 2019 21:06

How to descale with 44° dH water hardness

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Kiki_•19 Oct 2019 16:44

Answers: 16

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apokolok • 24 Oct 2019 12:37

Height of sanitary fixtures

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Kleberson•16 Sep 2016 10:28

Answers: 6

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Curly • 24 Oct 2019 10:48

Bathtub on a screed floor? Should underfloor heating be omitted?

Kevinius•20 Oct 2019 13:57

Answers: 2

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hampshire • 20 Oct 2019 15:14

Challenging wastewater situation on a slope (lifting station, backflow prevention)

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Bauherr am L•18 Oct 2019 10:05

Answers: 3

wrobel • 18 Oct 2019 11:26

Brand jungle subsidiary companies?

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Trude80•11 Oct 2019 20:25

Answers: 0

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Trude80 • 11 Oct 2019 20:25

Bathroom planning: 3 proposals or a completely different approach?

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Strobel•14 Aug 2019 23:21

Answers: 1

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Trude80 • 11 Oct 2019 20:19

Should these inspection reports be obtained from the installer during new construction?

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fraubauer•10 Oct 2019 09:46

Answers: 5

Knöpfchen • 10 Oct 2019 21:01

Grohe stainless steel braided hoses bending radius

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ich2k17•7 Oct 2019 16:51

Answers: 1

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nordanney • 7 Oct 2019 17:43

Judo i-soft Safe or Grünbeck sd21?

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Stefan D.•25 Sep 2019 22:13

Answers: 5

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Stefan D. • 27 Sep 2019 20:54

Replace damaged zinc water pipe

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boromea•26 Sep 2019 04:38

Answers: 3

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Domski • 26 Sep 2019 16:30

When it comes to toilets, is it a matter of personal preference whether to choose Grohe, Geberit, or another brand?

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Keishadow•24 Sep 2019 17:09

Answers: 3

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hampshire • 24 Sep 2019 20:34

Urinal with water supply and drainage from below?

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Trude80•22 Sep 2019 11:31

Answers: 6

bauenmk2020 • 22 Sep 2019 18:34

Shower has a strange odor (new installation, not yet in use)

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Blankenhuter•21 Jul 2019 14:49

Answers: 2

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knaust19 • 22 Sep 2019 10:51

Extending a Drain Pipe with an Elbow – Potential Issues?

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Jacyrio•14 Sep 2019 23:00

Answers: 3

wrobel • 15 Sep 2019 01:43

DIN 18534 for Waterproofing in Renovation Projects

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bweyand•12 Sep 2019 21:24

Answers: 4

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bweyand • 13 Sep 2019 22:02

Stack ventilation in a flat duct within the upper floor slab?

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Ace of Space•6 Sep 2019 11:29

Answers: 6

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benediktr • 10 Sep 2019 19:24

Sewer work at the house – reason why water is not draining properly

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kamille•2 Sep 2019 18:39

Answers: 3

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HilfeHilfe • 4 Sep 2019 17:50

Installing a HT Pipe Inside a Wall (Concealed)

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Andy11430•4 Sep 2019 10:09

Answers: 7

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Joedreck • 4 Sep 2019 17:18

Installing a Walk-In Shower on the Same Level – Is It Possible?

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M@ssiv0815•28 Aug 2019 00:15

Answers: 5

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M@ssiv0815 • 4 Sep 2019 13:58

Which shower drain is suitable for very shallow installation?

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MrMattn•23 Aug 2019 10:22

Answers: 1

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MrMattn • 24 Aug 2019 09:27

Toilet Seat Anti-Slip Stop for Toilet Seats

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Ricirici•11 Aug 2019 09:36

Answers: 7

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haydee • 22 Aug 2019 12:56

Toilet height too high – should it be lowered or left as is?

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denz.•16 Aug 2019 07:31

Answers: 30

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lesmue79 • 18 Aug 2019 10:55

Connecting the Bathtub, Toilet, and Shower – Some Questions

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atomic2000•16 Aug 2019 12:47

Answers: 1

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atomic2000 • 17 Aug 2019 00:20

Can a walk-in shower slope be added afterwards?

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Bloblu•14 Aug 2019 22:36

Answers: 2

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ypg • 16 Aug 2019 11:32

Electric towel warmers or connection to underfloor heating?

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Pamiko•12 Aug 2019 21:47

Answers: 9

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fragg • 13 Aug 2019 08:46

Water is dripping from the bathroom on the first floor into the utility room in the basement.

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Dominik31•11 Aug 2019 20:45

Answers: 1

seat88 • 11 Aug 2019 21:00

Who is familiar with this threaded rod from the toilet cistern?

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Kreutzi•11 Aug 2019 16:02

Answers: 6

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Kreutzi • 11 Aug 2019 17:41

Water Pipe Leak Test – How Long Should Pressure Be Maintained?

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saibot•10 Aug 2019 23:12

Answers: 1

seat88 • 11 Aug 2019 07:00

Completing the bathroom / exterior wall is not watertight

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Julian.z•7 Aug 2019 19:39

Answers: 1

M4rvin • 9 Aug 2019 07:28

Effectiveness of Dosing Systems (for Corrosion Control)

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kleinesHaus83•27 Jun 2019 17:56

Answers: 11

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dab_dab • 6 Aug 2019 12:21

Water softening system

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MisterK•5 Aug 2019 13:12

Answers: 2

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Bookstar • 5 Aug 2019 20:21

Mechanical Backflow Prevention Device for Sewage

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aviator•25 Jul 2019 16:55

Answers: 7

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dab_dab • 26 Jul 2019 14:37

Drain pipe should not be installed beneath the screed (cement floor layer).

M4rvin•14 Jul 2019 17:14

Answers: 37

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HilfeHilfe • 22 Jul 2019 17:09

Old shower thermostat – Can anyone identify the manufacturer?

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JanMueller•26 Jun 2019 10:37

Answers: 4

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Eisbär96 • 22 Jul 2019 07:57

Looking for an Online Tile Layout Planner

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deadlef•17 Jul 2019 19:30

Answers: 3

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benutzer 1004 • 19 Jul 2019 07:31

Illuminated partition walls in the bathroom

Golfi90•13 Jul 2019 06:31

Answers: 23

Golfi90 • 16 Jul 2019 15:40

Tile installation quote. Review

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Tx-25•11 Jul 2019 18:21

Answers: 12

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Tx-25 • 12 Jul 2019 16:28

Grout Color for Floor Tiles at Wall Junction

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benutzer 1004•10 Jul 2019 08:00

Answers: 9

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benutzer 1004 • 11 Jul 2019 17:23

Tiles cracking on acrylic bathtub

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Grinsekatze•10 Jul 2019 19:11

Answers: 0

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Grinsekatze • 10 Jul 2019 19:11

Outdoor Faucet – Which Material Is Best?

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FelixK•11 Jun 2019 10:16

Answers: 7

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FelixK • 10 Jul 2019 10:30

Outdoor water tap leaking

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Malz1902•3 Jul 2019 07:19

Answers: 4

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Malz1902 • 4 Jul 2019 07:24

LED Spotlights in the Bathroom – Where and How Many?

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AnnaMM•19 Jun 2017 00:48

Answers: 17

Mycraft • 2 Jul 2019 14:37

Guest Toilet: Lower the Ceiling or Enclose the Pipe?

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chrisw81•15 May 2019 15:27

Answers: 16

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chrisw81 • 28 Jun 2019 13:16

Waterproofing in Bathrooms with Barrier-Free (Walk-In) Showers

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haukee•2 Apr 2019 13:28

Answers: 6

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pffreestyler • 24 Jun 2019 11:48

Planning Bathroom Costs for Owner-Performed Work

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Jules1196•20 Jun 2019 09:09

Answers: 21

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kbt09 • 22 Jun 2019 14:26

Drainage Along Exterior Walls – Any Experiences?

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Luckyluck1988•21 Jun 2019 20:27

Answers: 0

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Luckyluck1988 • 21 Jun 2019 20:27

Is a water softening system tax-deductible after building a house?

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hemali2003•23 Dec 2018 22:27

Answers: 17

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HilfeHilfe • 21 Jun 2019 08:19