Is It Smart to Use Kerdi Board for All Bathroom Walls and Ceiling?
I recently gutted my bathroom down to the studs and subfloor after discovering mushrooms and black mold. Thankfully, the structure is fine, but now I want to ensure…
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How Can I Waterproof My Bathroom Floor Quickly?
Hey everyone! I'm dealing with a leak from my bathroom into the kitchen because my kids have a tendency to flood the floor. We've had the caulking fixed…
What Should I Do About My Contractor's Lack of Waterproofing in the Shower?
I recently returned home to find that the contractor I hired for a bathroom remodel has partially tiled my shower, but he didn't waterproof the walls as expected.…
Is My Shower Properly Waterproofed or Just Relying on Caulk?
I recently renovated my shower with a trusted contractor and plumber, but after the work was done, my downstairs neighbor noticed water in their light fixture, which raised…
How to Repair a Degrading Waterproofing Barrier on My Home?
I'm about to put my house on the market in a few weeks, and I've noticed that the waterproofing barrier around the exterior is degrading, with cracks appearing…
Best Way to Waterproof Wooden Mugs: Epoxy or Linseed Oil?
Hey everyone! I'm new to woodworking and I've made a few simple projects like jewelry boxes and coat racks. Now I'm looking to step it up and try…
How to Deal with Persistent Bitumen Smell After Waterproofing?
Hey everyone! A year ago, when my house was being constructed, they waterproofed the floors using bitumen and foil, and then they poured a 5 cm concrete screed…
Best Waterproofing Options for Interior Plywood Used in Aquarium Stands?
I'm looking for advice on waterproofing a 3/4 plywood board that I'm using to build an aquarium stand. I'm mostly concerned about VOCs leaching into the aquarium, so…
Can I just use a waterproof membrane and paint for my shower walls?
I'm looking to install a shower surround over a steel tub. Can I apply a waterproof membrane like Redguard over cement board and then just paint it? Do…
What to Do About Persistent Basement Water Issues?
Hey everyone! I'm in need of some solid advice regarding water problems in my basement. A little context: my wife and I bought our house about a year…
Concerns About My Bathroom Remodel: Is It Up to Standard?
Hey everyone! I recently hired a contractor to remodel my bathroom, but I'm feeling a bit anxious about how things are going. I'm not very experienced with bathroom…
How Should I Properly Waterproof My Shower Bench?
I'm installing a shower bench and I'm concerned about waterproofing it correctly. The structure is just a frame made of 2x4s, and the membrane seems to be hanging…
How Can I Remove Water from My Glass Block Windows Without Damage?
I've got a glass block window that's filled with water for some reason, and now it's leaking into my room. I'm not looking to replace the whole window;…
Do I Need Caulk or Grout Where My Shower Walls Meet the Floor?
Hey everyone! I recently renovated my bathroom and got a fully tiled shower using the Schluter system for waterproofing. However, I noticed there's just grout where the walls…
How Can I Prevent Water from Leaking into My Garage?
I've been struggling with water leaking into my garage, particularly at the door. I know that installing a threshold and a door sweep can help, but I'm also…
How Can I DIY Most of My Master Bath Renovation and Just Hire Out Key Parts?
I'm gearing up to renovate our master bath, and I've got a solid design plan along with some builder-grade blueprints from a construction planner I worked with. I…
How Can I Fix My Leaky Basement?
My wife and I just bought our first home, and now we're facing our first spring with a leaky basement. We live in the Midwest, where a little…
Best Way to Seam Old Cement Board Together Without Removing Too Many Tiles?
I'm in the middle of replacing a shower handle, switching from three handles to a single handle setup. While I was at it, I discovered some mold on…
Help! My Mosaic Shower Floor is Leaking - What's Going Wrong?
I've got a mosaic glass tile installed on my bathroom shower floor, and I've been dealing with leaks that are making their way into my basement. I've tried…
Building a Temporary Pallet Deck for My Above Ground Pool
Hey DIY Enthusiasts! I just moved into a new property last June and decided to get an entry-level above-ground pool to stay cool this summer. I'm planning to…