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!

Bathroom design – your opinion

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Jerundolo•6 Aug 2018 13:14

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kbt09 • 6 Aug 2018 17:23

Emco Asis Toilet Module – Cost-Effective Alternatives?

Judyyy•4 Aug 2018 09:18

Answers: 5

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HilfeHilfe • 5 Aug 2018 09:24

Faulty pipe installation? Open piping?

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steveo•30 Jul 2018 17:55

Answers: 8

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chand1986 • 31 Jul 2018 08:25

Is it possible to have a recessed shelf along the entire side wall of the shower?

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wilsumer•6 Jul 2018 13:32

Answers: 11

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cschiko • 18 Jul 2018 12:59

Plumbing rough-in installation defective?

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Haribobo•12 Jul 2018 07:14

Answers: 13

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Caspar2020 • 12 Jul 2018 14:12

How long can rainwater be stored in a rainwater harvesting tank?

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stefansteiner•28 Jun 2018 21:19

Answers: 21

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Steven • 3 Jul 2018 17:35

Drainage Channel – Trenchless Pipe Lining Method Goes Wrong – Is This Normal?

KlausMajore•18 Jun 2018 07:45

Answers: 2

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Forenfux78 • 27 Jun 2018 21:22

Master bathroom layout

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R.Hotzenplotz•7 Nov 2017 16:02

Answers: 152

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R.Hotzenplotz • 26 Jun 2018 21:58

LED spotlights in walk-in shower

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DanielaS•26 Jun 2018 17:54

Answers: 3

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Alex85 • 26 Jun 2018 20:05

Toilet – Removing and sealing yellow lime stains

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benkler1401•22 Jun 2018 16:04

Answers: 3

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Knallkörper • 22 Jun 2018 22:52

Type of Riser Pipes and Connection Lines

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Aliban2014•20 Jun 2018 15:34

Answers: 1

Mycraft • 20 Jun 2018 15:41

Styrofoam Shower Base Support – Is It Recommended?

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Wickie•8 Jun 2018 08:33

Answers: 8

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Wickie • 9 Jun 2018 07:37

Flexible hoses for kitchen water connections

M.c East•30 May 2018 22:37

Answers: 5

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nordanney • 1 Jun 2018 20:02

Bathroom Layout Ground Floor + Upper Floor

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roland76•23 May 2018 07:10

Answers: 19

M.c East • 31 May 2018 16:21

Rimless Toilet: Yes or No?

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Wickie•30 May 2018 10:18

Answers: 22

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Knallkörper • 30 May 2018 22:55

Ventilation / Air Exhaust in Passive Houses – Duct Odors / Musty Laundry Smell

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tiramizu•18 Mar 2018 12:27

Answers: 16

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haydee • 30 May 2018 08:40

Hansgrohe Ecostat 1001 SL Repair

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VladimirS•27 May 2018 23:06

Answers: 1

Mycraft • 28 May 2018 09:18

Chipping/Dent in the new acrylic bathtub

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Thomian•27 May 2018 10:55

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Thomian • 27 May 2018 10:55

Installing Hot and Cold Water Pipes on a Roof Terrace / Frost Protection?

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Suppentrulli•26 May 2018 09:57

Answers: 6

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Kekse • 26 May 2018 19:16

Which sink and faucet to choose for the utility room

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DanielaS•23 May 2018 10:19

Answers: 6

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haydee • 23 May 2018 15:23

Decommission an old faucet – seal the pipe

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FelixK•16 May 2018 09:12

Answers: 2

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FelixK • 18 May 2018 07:32

How to Keep the Grout Clean on Light-Colored Tiles?

blaupuma•13 May 2018 19:54

Answers: 14

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zizzi • 15 May 2018 20:35

Faucet for the washbasin – lever should be positioned above the basin

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HäuslebauTina•14 May 2018 10:33

Answers: 4

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HäuslebauTina • 14 May 2018 22:51

Bathroom layout – need advice

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MelanieSH•7 May 2018 16:39

Answers: 5

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kbt09 • 9 May 2018 23:07

Facing brick wall in shower—possibly with tempered safety glass?

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Pierre1990•8 May 2018 10:05

Answers: 3

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garfunkel • 8 May 2018 16:02

Pipe insulation for water lines

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Aspiranin•7 May 2018 21:56

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Aspiranin • 7 May 2018 21:56

New Bathroom Location // Wastewater Planning

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MrThiemann•7 May 2018 06:34

Answers: 2

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MrThiemann • 7 May 2018 06:55

There is no hot water coming through in the shower anymore.

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KraftTT•9 Apr 2018 10:13

Answers: 13

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Mastermind1 • 4 May 2018 09:36

Bathroom Layout – Your Opinions

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Zisu2000•30 Apr 2018 14:45

Answers: 16

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Zisu2000 • 3 May 2018 23:08

Bidet Toilet Experience Reports

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Tubifex•3 Jun 2016 18:48

Answers: 46

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Kekse • 3 May 2018 18:43

Surcharge now also applied to small tiles?

Crustulum•2 May 2018 20:10

Answers: 21

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HilfeHilfe • 3 May 2018 12:22

Sewer pipe: Repair a 20 cm hole

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Hans-Dieter•2 May 2018 15:14

Answers: 4

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Hans-Dieter • 2 May 2018 22:36

Baseboard transition to and onto tile?

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Sci666•12 Apr 2018 12:55

Answers: 3

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Maria16 • 12 Apr 2018 15:24

Positions of the drainage pipes for bathrooms and toilets

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MBS2201•10 Apr 2018 23:47

Answers: 7

11ant • 11 Apr 2018 18:22

Is underfloor heating necessary in the shower? What are your thoughts?

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Eldea•22 Mar 2018 23:20

Answers: 35

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Nordmann • 8 Apr 2018 20:19

Guest Bathroom Layout – Walk-in Shower / Urinal

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Saarländle•2 Apr 2018 11:51

Answers: 7

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Meicel • 5 Apr 2018 17:41

Looking for a shower tray with a wall drain

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Nina412•3 Apr 2018 11:38

Answers: 1

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Benutzer 1003 • 3 Apr 2018 13:48

Separate water meter for the garden to reduce wastewater charges?

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R.Hotzenplotz•25 Mar 2018 22:16

Answers: 24

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fach1werk • 28 Mar 2018 21:37

Bathroom renovation planned for 6.5 m² – looking for ideas

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86bibo•28 Feb 2018 13:42

Answers: 7

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86bibo • 19 Mar 2018 16:36

T-Joint: Practical Layout and Dimensions

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cybergnom•12 Mar 2018 18:21

Answers: 12

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Jana33 • 15 Mar 2018 18:05

New Bathroom – Water Supply Through the Barn – Risk of Freezing?

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Sembre68•14 Mar 2018 10:46

Answers: 3

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86bibo • 15 Mar 2018 17:55

Tiling or painting drywall partitions – Recommendations and considerations

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Reyemedlo•14 Mar 2018 07:49

Answers: 5

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Domski • 15 Mar 2018 06:49

Bathroom 18 m² – Concept Development and Planning

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Pädda•20 Feb 2018 18:10

Answers: 19

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86bibo • 13 Mar 2018 11:14

Looking for Bathroom Design Optimization

Dan8070•20 Jun 2016 10:14

Answers: 14

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Afralea • 11 Mar 2018 20:23

Are water filters mandatory in household plumbing installations according to drinking water regulations?

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Skatan•6 Mar 2018 20:38

Answers: 11

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Bieber0815 • 7 Mar 2018 20:54

Passed tightness test but water is leaking out

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Möhnesee•3 Mar 2018 08:18

Answers: 9

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Steven • 6 Mar 2018 09:45

Position of the bathtub under a sloped ceiling

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hemali2003•20 Jan 2017 21:43

Answers: 22

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hemali2003 • 3 Mar 2018 21:46

Sewer Pipe Installed at Non-Frost-Protected Depth – Is It a Significant Risk?

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Hokusai•2 Mar 2018 19:55

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Hokusai • 2 Mar 2018 19:55

Trap – Flush water drains extremely slowly after replacement

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tobsi•25 Jan 2018 16:49

Answers: 19

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tobsi • 28 Feb 2018 19:57

Endoscope camera under the bathtub when there is no tile access panel?

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fraubauer•28 Feb 2018 09:15

Answers: 4

AOLNCM • 28 Feb 2018 13:45

Water is leaking from the concealed bath faucet housing.

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fraubauer•27 Feb 2018 08:47

Answers: 5

andimann • 27 Feb 2018 11:40

Radiator damaged just by leaning against it?

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Schwabe007•23 Feb 2018 01:02

Answers: 6

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ypg • 23 Feb 2018 22:36

Shower Faucet – Related Topics and Flooring – Related Topics

MaxPower90•15 Feb 2018 21:48

Answers: 1

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nelly190 • 16 Feb 2018 17:49

Determine the location of the water connection for the sink

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Bertram100•15 Feb 2018 08:30

Answers: 7

11ant • 15 Feb 2018 19:17

Replace the outdoor water tap wrench with a knob

BrosBrosBros•13 Feb 2018 12:58

Answers: 3

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Fuchur • 13 Feb 2018 15:19

A faulty water softening system was installed in the new building.

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Nb_17•12 Feb 2018 08:29

Answers: 8

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Nb_17 • 13 Feb 2018 13:09

Concealing water pipes with aerated concrete blocks

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fabi1896•11 Feb 2018 19:36

Answers: 3

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Knallkörper • 11 Feb 2018 21:35

Shower in the clubhouse, two shower stations, and a wall-mounted drain

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HansWehPunkt•6 Feb 2018 15:47

Answers: 3

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garfunkel • 7 Feb 2018 17:25

New handheld shower installed in the toilet – it’s already dripping!

Jarysa•4 Feb 2018 16:39

Answers: 0

Jarysa • 4 Feb 2018 16:39

Piping for Water Supply – Copper, Stainless Steel, Plastic, or Other Options?

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Elnino•1 Feb 2018 22:52

Answers: 3

wrobel • 2 Feb 2018 19:48

Seamless Bathroom Renovation

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-•12 May 2017 14:17

Answers: 1

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Water Leak "Protection" at the Main Water Connection?

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Gerd53•10 Jan 2018 12:04

Answers: 3

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Gerd53 • 30 Jan 2018 10:26

I need to replace a copper pipe – I've never encountered this before!

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Hacki123•29 Jan 2018 10:38

Answers: 3

wrobel • 29 Jan 2018 19:48

Installing a Hot Water Storage Tank for the Bathroom – Pressure Equalization?

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Hans53•28 Jan 2018 14:09

Answers: 2

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Hans53 • 29 Jan 2018 08:44

Buying a mirrored cabinet online – Are there any configurators available?

McEgg•27 Jan 2018 22:53

Answers: 2

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ypg • 28 Jan 2018 10:07

Shower base with anti-slip surface – partially coarse texture

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Heinrich Ott•26 Jan 2018 13:32

Answers: 1

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ypg • 26 Jan 2018 17:46

Bathroom manufacturers: Which ones are reliable and which are not...

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AnNaHF79•7 Jan 2018 18:11

Answers: 10

neumi1904 • 25 Jan 2018 08:28

Sanitary fixtures made of mineral cast with innovative designs

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AnNaHF79•21 Jan 2018 15:40

Answers: 1

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AnNaHF79 • 21 Jan 2018 17:55

Water meter with automatic shut-off valve

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JochenGarSan•18 Jan 2018 17:07

Answers: 1

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Baumfachmann • 18 Jan 2018 17:48

Wastewater - Ventilation - Air Release - Pipe Vent DN50

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30156030•17 Jan 2018 16:08

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30156030 • 17 Jan 2018 16:08

Strange Installation in Older Bathroom Dripping – Mold?

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Steamboat•11 Jan 2018 15:47

Answers: 5

wrobel • 16 Jan 2018 18:59

Install a different drain valve on the sink

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dr.becher•11 Jan 2018 15:14

Answers: 7

BOB der 1. • 12 Jan 2018 12:44

Sealing Tape for Bathtubs – Which Trade Specialist Should Install It?

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SebastianSch•11 Jan 2018 22:19

Answers: 8

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Domski • 12 Jan 2018 10:34

Cost estimate for our bathroom – is $6,000 realistic for the equipment?

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AnNaHF79•6 Jan 2018 18:16

Answers: 15

blackm88 • 7 Jan 2018 19:23

Bathroom Fixtures and Fittings

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Panama17•11 Mar 2015 11:04

Answers: 22

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AnNaHF79 • 7 Jan 2018 18:12

Minimize the height of the ceiling structure above the shower area.

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river•7 Jan 2018 08:34

Answers: 0

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river • 7 Jan 2018 08:34

Shower Trench Drains and Sanitary Fixtures – Selection and Installation

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fabi1896•28 Dec 2017 12:54

Answers: 8

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Domski • 31 Dec 2017 18:32

Looking for experiences with the Aqmos water softening system

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oppilein•26 Dec 2017 19:35

Answers: 10

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HilfeHilfe • 29 Dec 2017 22:37

Construction of a Drywall Partition / Corner Shower in Bathroom – Moisture Issues

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Jens09•29 Dec 2017 16:38

Answers: 7

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Jens09 • 29 Dec 2017 18:02

Design question – vinyl flooring and baseboard in the bathroom

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Seretium•27 Dec 2017 15:06

Answers: 18

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Seretium • 28 Dec 2017 14:53

Designing a Small Guest Bathroom – Is There Still Room for a Urinal?

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NanDe•5 Dec 2017 13:16

Answers: 27

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Nordlys • 23 Dec 2017 10:28

Water Pressure in New Construction – Standards and Possible Improvements?

DReffects•19 Dec 2017 14:56

Answers: 28

DReffects • 22 Dec 2017 00:11

Water from the shower is not draining properly – is it a ventilation issue?

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WayneDayne•2 Dec 2017 23:59

Answers: 4

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WayneDayne • 5 Dec 2017 00:13

Shower drain clogged – black particles coming up from the shower drain

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the087•2 Dec 2017 22:28

Answers: 2

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Bau-Schmidt • 3 Dec 2017 19:44

Extend the water meter including the shut-off valve.

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Gepie•30 Nov 2017 10:35

Answers: 2

wrobel • 1 Dec 2017 18:08

Bathroom Design – We Stick with the T-Layout

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NanDe•27 Nov 2017 12:56

Answers: 49

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ruppsn • 30 Nov 2017 21:11

Not enough water from the toilet cistern or a poorly functioning toilet?

DReffects•18 Nov 2017 01:53

Answers: 20

DReffects • 25 Nov 2017 14:17

Forgot to install a floor drain. What is the cost of installing one afterwards?

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Neuland1986•20 Nov 2017 15:16

Answers: 10

11ant • 21 Nov 2017 12:54

Gas heater beeping – should I call a heating engineer?

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qwertzuiop•10 Nov 2017 16:31

Answers: 6

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abemann • 18 Nov 2017 14:36

Mounting a Toilet on a Masonry Wall

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JJ-Fragt•8 Nov 2017 15:20

Answers: 6

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zod • 16 Nov 2017 23:10

Bathroom Design by the Architect – Fresh Ideas?

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Hofhaus•11 Nov 2017 19:56

Answers: 2

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Hofhaus • 16 Nov 2017 14:38

Installation of Pressure Compensation Tank Maxivarem ls 100

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mpw.h•9 Nov 2017 13:41

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mpw.h • 9 Nov 2017 13:41

Suspended Ceiling Without Mold – How to Build?

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Hexle82•6 Nov 2017 17:08

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Hexle82 • 6 Nov 2017 17:08

Bathroom spotlights – 12 volts with a transformer or 230 volts without a transformer?

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Malz1902•6 Nov 2017 14:14

Answers: 1

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garfunkel • 6 Nov 2017 16:32

Projection of recessed ceiling shower head

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Kusserob•31 Oct 2017 17:05

Answers: 1

Kaspatoo • 1 Nov 2017 20:28

Sink with an integrated rim or raised edge

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joerng•28 Oct 2017 20:09

Answers: 5

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joerng • 30 Oct 2017 23:07

Shower niche shelf made of aerated concrete blocks

305er•29 Oct 2017 01:34

Answers: 15

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Nordlys • 30 Oct 2017 09:48

A Sink in the Laundry Room?

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Grym•26 Oct 2017 20:36

Answers: 18

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Grym • 27 Oct 2017 23:19

Washbasin Splashback – Is Extra Protection Necessary?

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Bertram100•26 Oct 2017 20:58

Answers: 2

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Bertram100 • 26 Oct 2017 21:53

Deep underground drainage pipes within the house

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Paulus16•26 Oct 2017 07:47

Answers: 2

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Paulus16 • 26 Oct 2017 13:05