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In reply to the discussion: Any plumbers on DU? [View all]

Wash. state Desk Jet

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5. It doesn't have to be done at the same time .
Wed Aug 31, 2016, 04:09 PM
Aug 2016

you thinking bank loan for the repairs/remodel ! You might want to find out first what yer in for with the plumbing issues.
A good plumber can detect leaks and has the equiptment for that if necessary. Also such equipment can be rented and it does not take a rocket scientist to figure out how to use it.I would break down your project into phases starting with the plumbing issues.
From there yer bathroom up grade than on to yer kitchen.

Actually hussin ben sober is into the remodel game and has lots of good advice, I'm retired !
I have been remodeling a 80's apartment building now, one unit at a time for about 15 years. New kitchens, new floors ,new bathrooms ,everything new and upgraded, two floor apartments.When I do that the units are empty and stay that way until the work is done ! Nobody is going to be able to stand living in my work ! 7 done,one left to do whenever the tenents move out. Hopefully not to soon, after that I'm done with it all.

The units are down for about 2 months .Since you have to live in it, you might consider one project at a time- spacing it out.

Any plumbers on DU? [View all] hamsterjill Aug 2016 OP
It seems your leak issues just move down the line . Wash. state Desk Jet Aug 2016 #1
Thank you for responding. hamsterjill Aug 2016 #2
Plenty of detail in this one. Wash. state Desk Jet Aug 2016 #3
One of those leak detection companies has been suggested. hamsterjill Aug 2016 #4
It doesn't have to be done at the same time . Wash. state Desk Jet Aug 2016 #5
Thank you very much! hamsterjill Aug 2016 #6
Check in as things progress. Wash. state Desk Jet Aug 2016 #7
All good suggestions. rusty quoin Aug 2016 #8
Can you take a picture of the "hub" that is leaking? Hassin Bin Sober Sep 2016 #9
Thank you. hamsterjill Sep 2016 #10
What kind of climate are you in? Hassin Bin Sober Sep 2016 #11
Thank you for all the good info. hamsterjill Sep 2016 #13
That could definitely cause you to have instant hot. Hassin Bin Sober Sep 2016 #14
I think it is. I'm not sure. hamsterjill Sep 2016 #15
Just wanted to say "thank you". hamsterjill Dec 2016 #18
. Hassin Bin Sober Dec 2016 #20
Here's a link that sums it up plane english. Wash. state Desk Jet Sep 2016 #12
Please see my post #18 on this thread and accept my thanks for YOUR help, as well. hamsterjill Dec 2016 #19
Be thankful you didn't have this guy's problems Hassin Bin Sober Sep 2016 #16
Oh, heavens, please no!!!! hamsterjill Sep 2016 #17
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