I HATE plumbing projects

[BassnChris]

The bathtub faucet has been dripping for sometime now and the shower diverter has not been redirecting all the water to the showerhead either...it dribbles a little bit out of the faucet while showering.

So today I get the great idea to replace the washers. Pull out the stems and head to Lowes. They don't have the stems....and I don't find the required washers. 

I decide that the old faucet looked kind of crappy anyways so I buy a mid-range replacement and head back to the house.

Got started replacing and of course it is not a direct replacement so I head to the hardware store......they don't have what I need so on over to Lowes. Grab some parts and back home to finish.

Just about done....DOH!.....need Teflon tape for one more connection.....wife runs to hardware store.

Almost 6 $@&!#*%#$&@ hours.....but I got 'er done!

Now just 1 more trip back to Lowes to return unused parts!

This is a plumbing record for me.....only 2 trips to the store for me.....and 1 for the wife. (I don't count the returns trip)

 

thanks for for letting me vent!

[jbsoonerfan]

I hear that. When I remodeled my house I bought a cheap faucet for my tub so I didn't get it all messed up while it was under construction. When I bought the final faucet (same brand) the valves were different. So now my hot side is cold and my cold side is hot. It was either deal with it or go through the sheet rock on the other side and fix it. Texture and paint was already done, so I'm dealing with it.

[Catch 22]

Just kinda smiling as I read this. Nothing seems to go right on home repairs. I still do all my own stuff because I can screw it up twice and still come out cheaper than a company  can. Of the few times someone did work for me,I came away unhappy.

jbsoonerfan ,if you happen to have purchased  a Moen faucet the hot/cold hook up doesn`t matter.It is easily corrected by removing the handle and rotating the stem 180 deg on most units.

 

[Bankbeater]

We have an older house that is around 50 years old.  Most of the lighting fixtures, plumbing, and hardware are original.  Every time something needs to be repaired it turns into a major deal that takes all day.  I never can find a new part that will fit like the old broken part.

[Buckeye Ron]

Plumbing issues are the worse kind for me. You'd think a guy my age would have one or two of everything laying around someplace and not have to run back to the store,but like the OP I always seem to be making the extra trip or two.

[bigbill]

About two decades or so ago I built a 24x48' addition on my house. I did all the work the framing, electrical, plumbing. I sub contracted the excavation and the cement work. A job that would of costed me $75k if I hired a contractor cost me $23k. My point is I hired a contractor that remodels I needed the bathrooms done here. About 9 months later the job was 60% done. Since I can't do the work I fired the guy. I taught my son how to do tile and finish the job up. I'm very limited on what I can do now. My misses picked out all top shelf stuff, imported tile from Italy ect.  But this contractor came highly rated even on Ange's list and the other gals list. Be aware who you hire.

[Catch 22]

On ‎3‎/‎4‎/‎2016 at 9:32 PM, bigbill said:

  But this contractor came highly rated even on Ange's list and the other gals list. Be aware who you hire.

Is the guy a hard core fisherman. Kidding.

Some of them work according to the tides round here.

C22

[QUAKEnSHAKE]

On 2/13/2016 at 4:30 PM, BassnChris said:

The bathtub faucet has been dripping for sometime now

 

thanks for for letting me vent!

So has mine for over a year now, I dread going in and fixing it

[Gundog]

I have a home that is over 100 years old. No, its not a Victorian home, its more of a pile of you know what slapped together when the coal companies needed additional housing for workers. Nothing in the home is square or level. There isn't much that has been updated in the last 30 yrs by the previous owner so I have to do a lot of work. What would be a short project like replacing the shower faucet turns into a 3 day weekend project needing special tools and attachments. I feel your pain BassnChris.

[jr231]

I work with a contractor and we do remodeling contracts for Lowes on a daily basis. From bathrooms to kitchens. Electic and plumbing. Doors to floors. Tile and concrete , framing. It's good stuff to know and I truly enjoy the work. Except for in the summer... anyway. When you hire a contractor you should always get their review from the BBB (better business bureau ). You should ask for a list of previous customers to ask them about their experience. And make sure he is licensed and insured. If he (or she) can't provide those things. I wouldn't expect stellar results. 

Any "jake-leg" can come put your bathroom In but when the plumbing fails and your house is flooded it is you and your home insurance taking the hit. Sure you can try to sue. But My grandpa always told me you can't get blood from a turnip. And he was right. 

[deaknh03]

8 hours ago, Yeajray231 said:

I work with a contractor and we do remodeling contracts for Lowes on a daily basis. From bathrooms to kitchens. Electic and plumbing. Doors to floors. Tile and concrete , framing. It's good stuff to know and I truly enjoy the work. Except for in the summer... anyway. When you hire a contractor you should always get their review from the BBB (better business bureau ). You should ask for a list of previous customers to ask them about their experience. And make sure he is licensed and insured. If he (or she) can't provide those things. I wouldn't expect stellar results. 

Any "jake-leg" can come put your bathroom In but when the plumbing fails and your house is flooded it is you and your home insurance taking the hit. Sure you can try to sue. But My grandpa always told me you can't get blood from a turnip. And he was right. 

BBB is based on businesses that pay the membership fee to join them, making it biased in my opinion. Word of mouth and references are the way to go. 

[Columbia Craw]

I feel your pain.  There is nothing worse than a plumbing issue except maybe a leaky roof.  Rule: Never mate new with old.  Replace it all.

My late father was a contractor and did it all.  If he knew I paid to have my house re-piped he would roll over in his grave. Best money I ever spent.

[roadwarrior]

Hire a professional that is highly recommended by friends and neighbors. 

 

[deaknh03]

3 minutes ago, roadwarrior said:

Hire a professional that is highly recommended by friends and neighbors. 

 

Hey...that's what I said.