Three months ago, I met with two different clients in the same week: one was planning a dream renovation, the other was dealing with a catastrophic failure. Their needs were different, but the root cause was the same. Client A wanted a spa-worthy wet room with a seamless linear shower drain running wall-to-wall; Client B … Read more
A client once asked me a question so simple and obvious, it stopped me in my tracks: “Why does my shower clog every three months like clockwork?” I had been snaking drains the “industry standard” way for years, but they made me see a better path. I popped the chrome cover off their 2” Schluter … Read more
Winter Night, One Drain, Zero Options The polar vortex had knocked out power for six straight hours, and the farmhouse’s only working shower sat above an unheated crawlspace. If the trap froze, we’d split a cast-iron elbow and lose water for days. I jammed a silicone shower drain hair catcher—normally a $9 TubShroom—into the strainer, … Read more
Most homeowners wait until water pools in the shower base before acting. But slow drains are early warnings. I’ve seen mildew compromise Schluter-Kerdi waterproofing layers in just 14 months when standing water wasn’t addressed. The fix? Often a 20-minute cleaning—not a full drain replacement. Why does this matter? Because 68% of bathroom remodel callbacks stem … Read more
Oatey Shower Drains: Complete Guide to Models & Installation UK 2025 I’ll never forget the call I got last year in a Victorian terrace in Bristol. The homeowner had installed a cheap plastic shower drain themselves, convinced it would save time and money. Within six weeks, water was seeping through the floorboards into the flat … Read more
Shower Drain Covers: Complete Installation & Selection Guide UK 2025 Last year in a Victorian terrace in Bristol, I walked into a bathroom where the homeowner was staring at a clogged, rusted shower drain cover that hadn’t been replaced since the house was built in 1892. Water was pooling around her feet every time she … Read more
Shower Drain Pipe Replacement: Complete UK Guide 2025 Last year in a Victorian terrace in Bristol, I walked into a bathroom where the shower tray was literally floating—not from poor installation, but because the original cast iron waste pipe had corroded so badly that it collapsed under its own weight during a routine clean. The … Read more
Shower Drain Venting: Complete UK Guide with Diagrams 2025 Shower Drain Venting: Complete UK Guide with Diagrams 2025 Ever stepped into the shower only to be greeted by a symphony of gurgling noises coming from the drain? Or worse, noticed a lingering whiff of something unpleasant hanging in the air? More often than not, the … Read more
When tackling plumbing projects around the house, especially those involving sink drains, faucets, or other fixtures, having the best plumber’s putty for sinks is crucial. This malleable sealing compound plays a vital role in preventing leaks and ensuring a watertight seal. Unlike silicone caulk, plumber’s putty remains pliable, allowing for future adjustments or removal without … Read more
The dimmest glow I’ve ever seen in a bathroom came from a 1972 bulb stuck in a ceiling fixture that had been rewired with extension cord scraps. I didn’t notice until I turned on the shower—water hit the tile, the light flickered like a dying firefly, and a faint smell of ozone rose from behind … Read more