Removing an old bathtub? If this is not your idea of a fun afternoon, join the club.

When I decided to tackle the project of removing an old bathtub there were certain aspects of the job that seemed as though it would be fun. But there were other things that made me nervous.
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To replace a bathtub spout you will need only a small handful of tools.

First and foremost, make sure that you have a good screwdriver (or Allen wrench.) On the bottom of the existing spout, there should be a setscrew on the underside of the spout, close to the wall.
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Any bathtub installation guide would be incomplete if it didn’t give you all the information you needed before you began your project.

Installing a new bathtub is a major undertaking, requiring carpentry, plumbing and heavy lifting skills. It is definitely not a one-person job.

Before starting any home improvement project become aware of your local building codes.
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Bathtub drain removal is, from my own personal experience, far easier than replacing a bathtub drain.

Before you get all excited about the upcoming project, slow down and figure out the right way to do the job before you run into major problems.

There’s one problem that is fairly common with a bathtub drain removal.
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Bathtub plumbing repair is never fun and definitely not three words anyone wants to hear.

It doesn’t matter where your leak is coming from or whether it is a damaged shower pan or a leaky pipe.

Bathtub plumbing repair means you will almost certainly need to call a professional plumber to rectify the situation.
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A clogged bathtub drain can be one of the most frustrating situations for any homeowner.

The whole point of taking a long and luxurious bath in the first place is to forget about everything that’s stressing us out and just “float” away. It’s one thing to notice the water slowly making its way down the drain.

Slow and steady as she goes.
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