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Bathtub drains sit near the wall, while shower pans typically require centered drainage. Cutting back the bathroom subfloor allows access to reposition the drain line between structural floor joists.

Removing a bathtub drain is usually a fairly simple task for any DIYer. The most important step is figuring out what type of drain stopper is in the tub. Knowing the basic mechanics of your tub’s ...

My husband and I are doing a bathroom remodel. The biggest change is the bathtub. The builder put in a smallish tub, and I’m now going with a luxurious soaking tub. Our house is on a slab. Are the tub ...

Q: I just inherited my parents’ house, which was built in the 1950s. The drains in the bathtub and the bathroom sink are discolored. One is brass, the other steel. I’ve been cleaning the grout and the ...

Bathtubs are prone to clogs. It all starts with a wad of hair and gunk that slows drainage, which creates more buildup until you stand ankle deep in lukewarm water whenever you take a shower. It's ...

Q: We have a gurgling sound that erupts from our bathtub drain every time we flush the toilet. No water comes up from the drain and it drains well when we shower. Could something be wrong with the ...