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3 THINGS
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Nuggets of knowledge picked up on the job
GARY WENTZ Wall
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF color:
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Select,
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Gray is going away—kind of

At paint stores, while my paint is in the shaker, I’ve been asking the staff about color
trends. One thing is certain: Gray tones, which have been the most popular for years, still
lead—by far. But interior designers seem to be steering away from cool grays. So what’s
the next trend? No strong consensus on that, but the most common guess points to warm
neutral colors like beiges, tans and warmer grays.
Drywall shortcut
Finishing inside corners with tape and
Light mud is difficult and slow. So 20 years ago,
sensor I decided this process was a waste of time
for closets. Instead, I went for a tight fit
with the drywall (no more than a 1/8-in.
gap). Then I finished the other joints as
usual and sanded and primed. Finally, I
filled the inside corners with good-
quality caulk. Recently, I cleaned
out a closet and noticed the cor-
ners were still perfect. Seems
Dusk-to-dawn lighting like it might be a good
way to handle all
TOP: BENJAMIN MOORE
There are a few devices for automatically turning lights

on at dusk and off at dawn: fixtures with built-in light inside corners.
sensors, plug-in units, high-tech lighting and apps ...
My favorite is a simple photocell switch. I recently
installed one in a soffit to control all four of my front Is caulking drywall corners smart? Or
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Install a drop ceiling
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More Bathroom
Storage
Turn an unused stud
cavity into a multi-shelf
cabinet—with a mirror
to hide it all.
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Tips for an Easy
Faucet Install
We’ll show you how
to get a leak-free faucet
in half the time.
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Common
Bath Fan
Problems
Drips, stains, ice dams
and more—what to
do when your fan
just isn’t doing its job.
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Low-cost laser level
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The Skil Red Cross Line Laser Level kit (only
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your hand. The locking switch protects the laser during
transport and lets you tip the laser to achieve a
straight-line reference at any angle. You can find the
kit, which comes with an adjustable clamp arm, at
home centers and online.
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ST U F F W E LOV E
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adhesive. The Grohe Rainshower 310 is
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No-Soap Kitchen Cleanup
O
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wife and me this Kitchen Dynamo ($8) by E-Cloth. This
“spongelike” cloth is a big upgrade from what we were
using. E-cloth claims that the cloth cleans with no soap because
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Now most of the basic tools I use fit ing action that allows for easy one-handed use. The spring-loaded
neatly and compactly on the wall in head means you don’t have to make adjustments to get a better
my one-car garage. Simple, sturdy grip. With a 1-1/2-in. capacity, it’ll work on any type of pipe includ-
and space-saving, Fiskars QuikFit ing PVC, as well as on nuts, bolts and couplings. You’ll be reaching
tools can be found at Target and other less for that old-school pipe wrench or large slip-joint pliers if you
retailers. I bought the three tool heads put this new-school Crescent wrench in your toolbox. Get it online
shown and a handle for $65. and in stores for $20.
BILL BERGMANN, ASSOCIATE EDITOR JAY CORK, ASSOCIATE EDITOR

ST U F F W E LOV E
A BETTER WAY
TO SET NAILS
I’ve used Spring Tools nail sets for years. Using them
is far better than setting a nail with a hammer and
nail set. Simply pull back on the spring, then release
and it drives the nail beyond flush, ready for you to
fill it before painting or finishing. The Spring Tools
hinge-pin tool works in the same manner and is the
best way I know to knock stubborn pins out of door
hinges. Because of the tools’ popularity with pro
painters, Sherwin-Williams stocks the Spring Tools
Nail Set and Door Pin Removal Tool set (about $22).
Ideal for both trim carpentry and painting, the tools
are also available individually online.
BILL BERGMANN, ASSOCIATE EDITOR
Dual-feature firepit
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I’ve tried lots of cleanup products and directly on the
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Stain Destroyer really gets rid of stains, or over the fire
and all it takes is spraying the soiled using the optional
rug, waiting a minute and then blotting Outpost Grill Grate
with a towel. The spray also works on a ($120). The 19-in.
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a new puppy or just a messy pet, pick the 24-in. $600. Find
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I often use my shop vacuum in dimly lit places, such as
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Finding the screwdriver I
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Don’t toss those worn-out jeans just yet. Turn them into a
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back and the waistband intact. Then slip it on, turn it around
and load up the pockets with tools.
MELISSA KREUL
Cool hardware
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Whether you’re taking something
apart for repair or getting ready
to assemble some flat-pack fur-
niture, having all the hardware
neatly organized and not rolling
around on your workbench is
super helpful. I keep a couple ice
cube trays in my workshop just
for this purpose.
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Do you hold your vacuum cleaner cord in your
free hand so your feet don’t get tangled in it
while you vacuum? Try this: Clip a carabiner
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KARL BURNS

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Shelf-liner
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When I’m sanding or routing something on my workbench, I need
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INSULATION SUPPORT to hold materials in place. I like the mesh kind because the sand-
Installing ceiling insulation by yourself is ing dust falls right through. A 12 in. x 10 ft. roll costs about $5.
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Get the dust out of shop vacuum filters by holding a random day or two, most
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In a study of newly diagnosed advanced NSCLC patients, half of those on OPDIVO + YERVOY were alive at 17.1 months versus
14.9 months on platinum-based chemotherapy.
Results may vary. OPDIVO® + YERVOY® is not approved for patients younger than 18 years of age.
Indication & Important Safety Information for OPDIVO (nivolumab) • Intestinal problems (colitis) that can lead to tears or holes in your
+ YERVOY (ipilimumab) intestine. Signs and symptoms of colitis may include: diarrhea
Only your healthcare professional knows the specifics of your (loose stools) or more bowel movements than usual; mucus or blood
condition and how OPDIVO in combination with YERVOY may fit into in your stools or dark, tarry, sticky stools; stomach-area (abdomen)
your overall therapy. The information below does not take the place of pain or tenderness; you may or may not have fever
talking with your healthcare professional, so talk to them if you have • Liver problems (hepatitis) that can lead to liver failure. Signs and
any questions. symptoms of hepatitis may include: yellowing of your skin or the
What are OPDIVO and YERVOY? whites of your eyes; nausea or vomiting; pain on the right side of
your stomach area (abdomen); drowsiness; dark urine (tea colored);
OPDIVO and YERVOY are prescription medicines used to treat people bleeding or bruising more easily than normal; feeling less hungry
with a type of advanced stage lung cancer called non-small cell lung than usual; decreased energy
cancer (NSCLC). OPDIVO may be used in combination with YERVOY
as your first treatment for NSCLC when your lung cancer has spread • Hormone gland problems (especially the thyroid, pituitary, and
to other parts of your body (metastatic), and your tumors are positive adrenal glands; and pancreas). Signs and symptoms that your
for PD-L1, but do not have an abnormal EGFR or ALK gene. hormone glands are not working properly may include: headaches
that will not go away or unusual headaches; extreme tiredness
It is not known if OPDIVO and YERVOY are safe and effective when or unusual sluggishness; weight gain or weight loss; dizziness or
used in children younger than 18 years of age. fainting; changes in mood or behavior, such as decreased sex drive,
What is the most important information I should know about irritability, or forgetfulness; hair loss; feeling cold; constipation; voice
OPDIVO and YERVOY? gets deeper; excessive thirst or lots of urine
OPDIVO and YERVOY are medicines that may treat certain cancers by • Kidney problems, including nephritis and kidney failure. Signs of
working with your immune system. OPDIVO and YERVOY can cause kidney problems may include: decrease in the amount of urine; blood
your immune system to attack normal organs and tissues in any in your urine; swelling in your ankles; loss of appetite
area of your body and can affect the way they work. These problems • Skin problems. Signs of these problems may include: skin rash with
can sometimes become serious or life-threatening and can lead to or without itching; itching; skin blistering or peeling; sores or ulcers in
death and may happen anytime during treatment or even after your mouth or other mucous membranes
treatment has ended. Some of these problems may happen more • Inflammation of the brain (encephalitis). Signs and symptoms of
often when OPDIVO is used in combination with YERVOY. encephalitis may include: headache; fever; tiredness or weakness;
YERVOY can cause serious side effects in many parts of your body confusion; memory problems; sleepiness; seeing or hearing things
which can lead to death. These problems may happen anytime during that are not really there (hallucinations); seizures; stiff neck
treatment with YERVOY or after you have completed treatment. • Problems in other organs. Signs of these problems may include:
Call or see your healthcare provider right away if you develop any changes in eyesight; severe or persistent muscle or joint pains;
symptoms of the following problems or these symptoms get severe muscle weakness; chest pain
worse. Do not try to treat symptoms yourself. Additional serious side effects observed during a separate study of
• Lung problems (pneumonitis). Symptoms of pneumonitis may YERVOY alone include:
include: new or worsening cough; chest pain; shortness of breath • Nerve problems that can lead to paralysis. Symptoms of nerve
problems may include: unusual weakness of legs, arms, or face;
numbness or tingling in hands or feet
Talk to your doctor about OPDIVO + YERVOY
www.OPDIVOYERVOY.com 1-855-OPDIVOYERVOY
• Eye problems. Symptoms may include: blurry vision, double vision, Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take,
or other vision problems; eye pain or redness including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins,
Get medical help immediately if you develop any of these and herbal supplements.
symptoms or they get worse. It may keep these problems from Know the medicines you take. Keep a list of them to show your
becoming more serious. Your healthcare team will check you for side healthcare providers and pharmacist when you get a new medicine.
effects during treatment and may treat you with corticosteroid or What are the possible side effects of OPDIVO and YERVOY?
hormone replacement medicines. If you have a serious side effect,
your healthcare team may also need to delay or completely stop your OPDIVO and YERVOY can cause serious side effects, including:
treatment with OPDIVO and YERVOY. • See “What is the most important information I should know
What should I tell my healthcare provider before receiving OPDIVO about OPDIVO and YERVOY?”
and YERVOY? Before you receive OPDIVO and YERVOY, tell • Severe infusion reactions. Tell your doctor or nurse right away if
your healthcare provider if you: have immune system problems you get these symptoms during an infusion of OPDIVO or YERVOY:
(autoimmune disease) such as Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, chills or shaking; itching or rash; flushing; difficulty breathing;
lupus, or sarcoidosis; have had an organ transplant; have lung or dizziness; fever; feeling like passing out
breathing problems; have liver problems; have any other medical The most common side effects of OPDIVO when used in
conditions; are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. OPDIVO and combination with YERVOY include: feeling tired; diarrhea; rash;
YERVOY can harm your unborn baby. Females who are able to itching; nausea; pain in muscles, bones, and joints; fever; cough;
become pregnant: Your healthcare provider should do a pregnancy decreased appetite; vomiting; stomach-area (abdominal) pain;
test before you start receiving OPDIVO and YERVOY. shortness of breath; upper respiratory tract infection; headache; low
- You should use an effective method of birth control during and thyroid hormone levels (hypothyroidism); decreased weight; dizziness.
for at least 5 months after the last dose. Talk to your healthcare These are not all the possible side effects of OPDIVO and YERVOY.
provider about birth control methods that you can use during this Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.
time.
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription
- Tell your healthcare provider right away if you become pregnant or drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call
think you are pregnant during treatment. You or your healthcare 1-800-FDA-1088.
provider should contact Bristol Myers Squibb at 1-800-721-5072 as
soon as you become aware of the pregnancy. OPDIVO (10 mg/mL) and YERVOY (5 mg/mL) are injections for
intravenous (IV) use.
- Pregnancy Safety Surveillance Study: Females who become
pregnant during treatment with YERVOY are encouraged to enroll
in a Pregnancy Safety Surveillance Study. The purpose of this study This is a brief summary of the most important information about
is to collect information about the health of you and your baby. OPDIVO and YERVOY. For more information, talk with your
You or your healthcare provider can enroll in the Pregnancy Safety healthcare provider, call 1-855-673-4861, or go to www.OPDIVO.com.
Surveillance Study by calling 1-844-593-7869.
If you are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed: It is not known if
OPDIVO or YERVOY passes into your breast milk. Do not breastfeed © 2020 Bristol-Myers Squibb Company. All rights reserved. OPDIVO®, YERVOY®,
and the related logos are trademarks of Bristol-Myers Squibb Company.
during treatment and for 5 months after the last dose. 7356US2002303-01-01 08/20
homeLAB
A TESTING ZONE FOR INNOVATIONS
MESH NETWORKS
Do you get more if you pay more?
BY JASON INGOLFSLAND
Router
NODES EXTEND
YOUR
NETWORK
A mesh network
can include just
one node or
several. More
Node nodes provide
more coverage
and faster
downloads.
Node

F
ast Wi-Fi is about as essential as electricity these
days. We need it more than ever, whether to work HOW MUCH DOWNLOAD SPEED
from home, pay bills, figure out how to fix a toilet DO I NEED?
or just stream our favorite movies. But depending CASUAL WEB
where you are in your home or backyard, you might SURFING
experience dead spots and slow speeds.
Sometimes called a “meshnet,” a mesh network, HD (HIGH-DEF)
VIDEO STREAMING
which consists of a router plus “nodes” that relay sig-
nals, is a great solution. But prices vary; Google Nest ULTRA HD
STREAMING
Wifi is $269 with one node, while TP-Link, a compara-
ble product with two nodes, is only $110. Is one faster 0 10 20+
than the other? To find out, I installed both in the MBPS
homeLAB and compared them.
Download speed is how fast you pull data from a

How do mesh networks work? server, measured in megabits per second (Mbps).
The nodes in a mesh network are basically radio trans- Upload speed is how fast you send data to servers
mitters. They communicate with your router and (also measured in Mbps). Download speed—how fast
devices such as your tablet or laptop. But more impor- the content loads on your computer—is the most
tant, the nodes communicate with one another and important metric for many tasks. So, you should
automatically select the best data path. As you move mostly look at download speed.
your device around your home, one node will take over
from another—and you won’t even notice the hand-off.
Google Nest Wifi is faster
The homeLAB Test and more reliable
I used Speedcheck, a free app, to measure the Wi-Fi Both routers are fast, but Google Nest Wifi wins the
speed. My first test only included the router, but once race with and without the node, factoring in distance
the Wi-Fi signal broke, I installed a node about 65 ft. and walls. Both nodes boost speed, coverage and reli-
from the router. I did several speed tests from roughly ability; I had to move beyond 100 ft. to see a decrease
1 ft. to 100 ft. away with walls between me, the router in speed, but Google won that battle too.
and the nodes. The TP-Link included the second node,
but I never used it in my tests. TP-Link is the economy choice
Here’s the kicker: TP-Link costs much less than Google
What are ping, Nest Wifi, and even though it didn’t perform as well, it’s
still fast enough for most online tasks. If affordability is
download and upload? a factor for you and you’re
Ping (also called “latency”) is how fast your router an average user, TP-Link is
talks to a server. It’s measured in milliseconds. a good option.
GOOGLE NEST WIFI TP-LINK
$269 $110
MAIN HUB MAIN HUB
+ NODE + 2 NODES
DOWNLOAD SPEED DOWNLOAD SPEED

DISTANCE FROM DEVICE
DISTANCE FROM DEVICE
1 FT. 1 FT.
AWAY AWAY
100 FT. 100 FT.
AWAY AWAY
0 10 30 50 70 90 0 10 30 50 70 90
MBPS MBPS

homeLAB
Tested: Leak
sensors that
send alerts
A water leak in your home could mean
thousands of dollars in damage and
repairs. No one wants to come home
from vacation to that. That’s why it’s
critical to be alerted to a leak as soon
as possible. Smart water leak sensors
will sound an alarm when there’s a
leak, and send a notification to your
smartphone if you’re away from the
house, giving you time to stop the leak
before it wreaks havoc.
But how well do these sensors really
work? Are they worth the cost? To find
out, I tested the Zircon WiFi Leak Alert
($40) and SimpleSence Water Leak and
Freeze Detector ($70), available at
home centers and online. Here’s how
the two sensors compared in our test.
Audible alarm test

How loud are these alarms? I put both
in my basement, poured water to trig-
ger the alarm, and then went upstairs
to the farthest point in my house to see
if I could still hear the alarm. The Zircon
model is loud, almost ear piercing, and
I could definitely hear it wherever I
went in the house (my neighbors prob-
ably heard it too!). SimpleSence, on
the other hand, had a weak audible
alarm that was not perceptible from
the first floor.
Notifications test
The smartphone notification is what
makes these detectors great. Both
performed that function very well.
Zircon sends notifications via email,
while SimpleSence uses both email
and text. I did several tests to see how
long it would take each unit to detect
water and send a notification. Zircon
detected water about 10 to 15 sec-
onds faster than SimpleSence. But
since texts are faster than email, I
received notifications from
SIMPLESENCE ZIRCON LEAK ALERT SimpleSence a few seconds sooner.
$70 $40
PROS: PROS: The bottom line
• Text and email notifications • Loud alarm With notification speed essentially a
• Easy setup • Price tie, neither brand is clearly superior. If
• User-friendly app • Fast leak detection cost and alarm loudness matter most
• Two-year battery life CONS: to you, Zircon is the winner by far. If
CONS: • Difficult setup you want a dedicated app and easy
• Weak audible alarm • No app; no text notification setup, you’ll prefer SimpleSence.

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SHOWER
UPGRADE
Add luxury to your bathroom,
faster and with less mess
BY MIKE BERNER
WHAT IT TAKES
TIME SKILL LEVEL
1 weekend Intermediate
COST
$500 to $2,500 (drop ceiling, $150;
plumbing fixtures and parts,
$2,000; vent fan and cable, $150;
lighting, $200)
MEET THE BUILDER
Mike Berner, an
TOOLS associate editor at
Circular saw, jigsaw, basic car- Family Handyman, is a
pentry tools, basic electrical tools, carpenter who loves
plumbing tools, drill, tile drilling building things up but
bits, angle grinder tries his best to avoid
tearing things down.

B
athrooms are
often high on the
renovation wish
list. But if you’re like
me, the thought of
demolishing your
bathroom and putting
it out of commission
keeps you from taking
the plunge. To avoid
that, I dreamed up
ways to get big
upgrades in less time
and with less mess!
4 FANCY FEATURES
I was able to add these features to the
bathroom inside the drop ceiling. This
would also be a great space for a heater
or even speakers.
LIGHTED BATH FAN

A slim-fit fan allowed me to main-
tain enough ceiling height and
use 2x6s for the ceiling frame.
This Aero Pure fan includes an
LED light ($145).
RAINFALL SHOWER
The epitome of luxury in a bathroom
is an overhead shower (see p. 10).
The plumbing is easy to run down
the wall; all you need is a hole big
enough for the pipe.
LED ACCENT LIGHTS

These 12-volt dimmable LED light
strips can be cut to any length and
are easy to wire together. Most
important, they’re rated for damp
areas like a shower. Made by various
manufacturers, a 16-ft. strip costs
about $37. The lights are powered
by a switch that has a built-in trans-
former to convert 120-volt power to
the 12 volts needed for the LED light
strips. Made by Kichler, the switch
costs about $150.
3-WAY SHOWER VALVE

This Grohe Grohtherm SmartControl
valve ($475) lets you use the
shower wand, tub spout and rain-
fall showerhead all at the same
time, individually or in any combi-
nation of the three.

Figure A Materials List
Drop Ceiling ITEM
2x6 x 8'
QTY.
3
Why a
OVERALL DIMENSIONS:
12-1/2" T x 35-3/4" W x 60" L
2x4 x 8'
4' x 8' PVC sheets
6
2
drop ceiling?
Drop ear elbow 1 Drop ceilings are common in
Cortex screws 1 box kitchens and basements,
1/2" PEX pipe 25'
PVC skin 14/2 NM cable 25'
where they hide ductwork,
2x4 Low-voltage cable 25' plumbing or beams. Building
frame one above the bathtub might
seem a little crazy, but it’s a
perfect way to add luxury
features without tearing
12-1/2" apart your bathroom. I built
this ceiling from PVC sheet
material, which is waterproof,
paintable and easy to work
PVC skin
without special tools.
2x6
ceiling
frame Before
4-1/2"
60"
Showerhead plumbing
Fan opening
PVC skin
1" hole for
showerhead
plumbing
Figure B
Plumbing and Electrical Plan After
6" from PVC strip for

ceiling 2x4 fan LED lights
2x4 plumbing
support support
Vent fan
"
25
12V cable Vent fan

to LED strip exhaust
hole 3" gap
14-2 NM cable
to vent fan PEX pipe
from valve

b BUILD A BOX
Build the ceiling frame by
screwing 2x6s together. To deter- 2x6 ceiling
frame
mine the length of this simple
box, measure between the two
walls and subtract 1/4 in.
bADD SUPPORTS
FOR THE FAN
AND SHOWERHEAD
Set the bath fan and showerhead
in the ceiling frame. I placed the
center of the showerhead 20 in.
from one side (one-third of the
total length) and then centered
the fan between the opposite side
1
and the showerhead. Screw the
2x4s and 2x6s into place from the
outside of the frame.
2x4 supports
allow cables
b COVER THE
BOX WITH PVC
Cut a sheet of 1/2-in. PVC to fit the
to cross
top and sides of the frame. Fasten

this PVC skin to the frame with
composite screws, then plug the
holes to hide the screw heads.
Carefully position the PVC before
driving screws; removing a com-
posite screw leaves a hole that you
can’t screw back into.
bCUT A HOLE
IN THE TOP
Using a jigsaw, cut out a 6-in.-
diameter hole in line with the
fan’s exhaust port to run flexible
duct through.
2
COMPOSITE SCREWS FOR PVC
Cortex screws have a reverse thread near the
head that pulls the material tightly to the Cortex
frame and prevents the material from coming composite
loose. The special bit drives the screw to the screws
correct depth, leaving a recess for the plugs.
PVC sheet
material
PVC
plugs
3 4
Strip
of PVC
LED strips
Plumber’s facing
tape down
Drop ear
elbow Drill 1/4"
hole for
12V wires
Lead-free
brass nipple
5 6
b INSTALL
PLUMBING ELBOW
Install a drop ear elbow centered
Route the
exhaust outside in the frame 20 in. from the side.
This fitting holds the rainfall
showerhead in place. PEX pipe
will be attached to it later to
supply the water.
bINSTALL LIGHTS
Screw a strip of PVC along the
side of the ceiling frame toward the
top. Stick on the damp-rated LED
strip so it faces down. Drill a 1/4-in.
hole above the strip and feed the
low-voltage cable inside the ceiling
frame for connections later.
b POSITION THE
CEILING FRAME
With a helper, position the frame
within the shower walls with 6 in. of
space below the ceiling, to make
room for the fan’s duct, and 3 in.
from the back wall. Prop the frame
7 into position with a few 2x4s, then

wedge it into place with shims.
b SECURE
THE FRAME
Locate studs and drill through the
frame. If you can’t find studs
through the tile, track them down
on the back side of the wall and
transfer the measurement to the
front. Then use a tile bit to drill holes
through the tile so the
frame can be
fastened with
large screws into
the studs. You’ll
need to drill holes
through the tile
for the plumbing
8 and electrical
cable too.
Tile and
glass bits

b CUT THE TILE TO
FIT THE NEW VALVE
To make room for the Grohe
Trace
rough-in box, we cut a hole 5-3/4 the
in. in diameter. The best tool for valve
this is a diamond hole saw, but one
that big costs close to $100. I
opted to use an angle grinder with
a diamond blade. This cut can be
tricky; take your time.
10bINSTALL
THE VALVE
I cut an access hole in the wall
behind the shower and installed
the three-way shower valve. Then I
used PEX pipe to supply the new
rainfall showerhead and to connect
9
to the old copper pipe. Secure the
valve with 2x4 blocking.
10 Grohe
Rapido
rough-in
b COVER THE

ACCESS HOLE
I fastened a frame to the drywall
box
that I’d cut out earlier and attached

the frame to the wall with trim
screws. To make the frame easy to
remove, I didn’t plug the screw holes.
11 Blocking
for tub
spout
PVC
cutter
PEX
expander
tool

Route cables
down the wall PEX pipe installed and
routed down the wall
Opening
for vent fan
1" hole for
showerhead
plumbing
12
Attach duct and
install wiring
bCAP THE
FRAME
Cut a hole in the final PVC sheet
for the fan and drill a 1-in. hole for
the showerhead plumbing. Route
electrical cables into the wall,
then cap the frame with the PVC.
b INSTALL THE

BATH FAN
Make the electrical connections to
the fan and attach the flexible
exhaust duct to the fan. Slide the
fan into the opening, screw it to
13 the blocking and install the grille.
Keep
bottoms
bCOVER IT ALL
WITH A PANEL
Build a panel to be fastened 3 in.
flush
from the front of the drop ceiling.
Fasten Use PVC to wrap the back and
to studs
bottom, then screw the panel to
the walls between the shower.
HOVER YOUR After covering the front with the
CAMERA HERE final sheet of PVC, caulk the cor-
To watch us ners and paint it to match the rest
upgrade this 3" of your wall. No one will ever
shower, scan this
code with your
smartphone.
gap
14 know your trick to an easy bath-
room upgrade!

Important Facts about IMBRUVICA® (im-BRU-vih-kuh)
tablets and capsules
The risk information provided here is not comprehensive. To learn more, talk about • Decrease in blood cell counts. Decreased blood counts (white blood cells, platelets,
IMBRUVICA® with your healthcare provider or pharmacist. For more information, call and red blood cells) are common with IMBRUVICA®, but can also be severe. Your
1-877-877-3536 or go to www.imbruvica.com. healthcare provider should do monthly blood tests to check your blood counts.
• Heart rhythm problems (ventricular arrhythmias, atrial fibrillation and atrial
What is IMBRUVICA®? flutter). Serious heart rhythm problems and death have happened in people treated
IMBRUVICA® is a prescription medicine used to treat adults with: with IMBRUVICA®, especially in people who have an increased risk for heart disease,
• Mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) who have received at least one prior treatment have an infection, or who have had heart rhythm problems in the past. Tell your
• Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)/Small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL) healthcare provider if you get any symptoms of heart rhythm problems, such as
• Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)/Small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL) with 17p feeling as if your heart is beating fast and irregular, lightheadedness, dizziness,
deletion shortness of breath, chest discomfort, or you faint. If you develop any of these
• Waldenström’s macroglobulinemia (WM) symptoms, your healthcare provider may do a test to check your heart (ECG) and may
• Marginal zone lymphoma (MZL) who require a medicine by mouth or injection change your IMBRUVICA® dose.
(systemic therapy) and have received a certain type of prior treatment • High blood pressure (hypertension). New or worsening high blood pressure has
• Chronic graft versus host disease (cGVHD) after failure of 1 or more lines of happened in people treated with IMBRUVICA®. Your healthcare provider may start you
systemic therapy on blood pressure medicine or change current medicines to treat your blood pressure.
• Second primary cancers. New cancers have happened during treatment with
It is not known if IMBRUVICA® is safe and effective in children.
IMBRUVICA®, including cancers of the skin or other organs.
• Tumor lysis syndrome (TLS). TLS is caused by the fast breakdown of cancer cells.
What should I tell my doctor before taking IMBRUVICA®? TLS can cause kidney failure and the need for dialysis treatment, abnormal heart
Before taking IMBRUVICA®, tell your healthcare provider about all of your rhythm, seizure, and sometimes death. Your healthcare provider may do blood tests to
medical conditions, including if you: check you for TLS.
• have had recent surgery or plan to have surgery. Your healthcare provider may stop The most common side effects of IMBRUVICA® in adults with B-cell malignancies
IMBRUVICA® for any planned medical, surgical, or dental procedure.
(MCL, CLL/SLL, WM and MZL) include:
• have bleeding problems
• have or had heart rhythm problems, smoke, or have a medical condition that 0 diarrhea 0 rash
increases your risk of heart disease, such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, 0 tiredness 0 bruising
or diabetes 0 muscle and bone pain
• have an infection The most common side effects of IMBRUVICA® in adults with cGVHD include:
• have liver problems 0 tiredness 0 mouth sores (stomatitis) 0 pneumonia
• are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. IMBRUVICA® can harm your unborn 0 bruising 0 muscle spasms
baby. If you are able to become pregnant, your healthcare provider will do a 0 diarrhea 0 nausea
pregnancy test before starting treatment with IMBRUVICA®. Tell your healthcare
provider if you are pregnant or think you may be pregnant during treatment with Diarrhea is a common side effect in people who take IMBRUVICA®. Drink plenty
IMBRUVICA®. of fluids during treatment with IMBRUVICA® to help reduce your risk of losing too
0 Females who are able to become pregnant should use effective birth control much fluid (dehydration) due to diarrhea. Tell your healthcare provider if you have
(contraception) during treatment with IMBRUVICA® and for 1 month after the last dose. diarrhea that does not go away.
0 Males with female partners who are able to become pregnant should use These are not all the possible side effects of IMBRUVICA®.
effective birth control, such as condoms, during treatment with IMBRUVICA® and
for 1 month after the last dose. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA
• are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. Do not breastfeed during treatment with at 1-800-FDA-1088.
IMBRUVICA® and for 1 week after the last dose.
Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including What are the ingredients in IMBRUVICA®?
prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Taking Active ingredient: ibrutinib
IMBRUVICA® with certain other medicines may affect how IMBRUVICA® works and can Inactive ingredients:
cause side effects. IMBRUVICA® capsules: croscarmellose sodium, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline
cellulose, and sodium lauryl sulfate. The 70 mg capsule shell contains gelatin, titanium
What should I avoid while taking IMBRUVICA®? dioxide, yellow iron oxide, and black ink. The 140 mg capsule shell contains gelatin,
Do not drink grapefruit juice, eat grapefruit, or eat Seville oranges (often used in titanium dioxide, and black ink.
marmalades) during treatment with IMBRUVICA®. These products may increase the IMBRUVICA® tablets: colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, lactose
monohydrate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, povidone, and sodium
amount of IMBRUVICA® in your blood.
lauryl sulfate. The film coating for each tablet contains ferrosoferric oxide (140 mg,
280 mg, and 420 mg tablets), polyvinyl alcohol, polyethylene glycol, red iron oxide
What are the possible side effects of IMBRUVICA®? (280 mg and 560 mg tablets), talc, titanium dioxide, and yellow iron oxide (140 mg,
420 mg, and 560 mg tablets).
IMBRUVICA® may cause serious side effects, including:
• Bleeding problems (hemorrhage) are common during treatment with Distributed and Marketed by: Pharmacyclics LLC, Sunnyvale, CA USA 94085
IMBRUVICA®, and can also be serious and may lead to death. Your risk of bleeding Marketed by: Janssen Biotech, Inc., Horsham, PA USA 19044
may increase if you are also taking a blood thinner medicine. Tell your healthcare
provider if you have any signs of bleeding, including: For more information, go to www.imbruvica.com or call 1-877-877-3536.
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STORAGE
Turn unused
space into a
hidden cabinet
BY BRAD HOLDEN
G
ot plans to hang a mirror or a large
painting? Consider using the stud
cavity behind it for handy, secret stor-
age. I installed this mirror cabinet in the WHAT IT TAKES
bathroom—like a giant medicine cabinet. TIME COST SKILL LEVEL
The mirror glides on ball-bearing drawer 2 days $250 Intermediate
slides to open and close the cabinet. When
TOOLS
the mirror is in place, nobody knows the Table saw, dado set, router,
cabinet is even there! rabbeting bit, miter saw, drill/
driver, finish nailer

Getting
started
Including the frame, my mirror
was 21-1/4 in. wide, so I
needed about 23 in. of open HOVER YOUR
wall space to the left of the CAMERA HERE
Scan this code to
mirror for it to slide left. You watch the build
can mount the drawer slides to and see the
go either direction. mirror in action.
I bought a frameless beveled
mirror for $125. I could have
purchased a framed mirror to
save some work, but I decided
to build my own frame. The
mirror is heavy, so I wanted the
frame to be solid lumber for
strength. I also needed it to be
thick enough for 3/4-in. screws
to attach the drawer slides.
I chose 1x4 poplar boards.
Poplar is easy to find, inexpen-
sive and lightweight. It also has
good screw-holding capability
and takes paint well. For the
cabinet, I used precut melamine
shelving from the home center.
Its front edge is already banded,
so if you plan your cuts, you won’t
need to edge-band your shelves.
1b PEEK INSIDE
THE WALL
Check for obstructions in the wall
Slot
cavity. Cut a slot big enough for

your phone, and take one photo up
and one down. If there are pipes or
electrical cables in your way, you
can choose a different stud cavity,
size the cabinet so it doesn’t inter-
fere, or reroute the pipes or wires.
1
If you pick a different location, you
can easily patch the small slot.
b CUT THE OPENING

Starting from the slot, cut a
hole large enough to reveal the
exact stud locations. Draw the
opening using a level and a fram-
ing square, and then cut on the line.
MEET THE BUILDER

Brad Holden, a senior
editor, has been
building cabinets and
furniture for more
than 30 years.
2
Figure A Stud-Space Storage
OVERALL DIMENSIONS: 65-1/4" H x 21-1/4" W x 5-1/4" D
B
E 2" panhead
F screw
1" finish nail
1-1/2"
wood
1-1/2" screw
3/4"
finish
nail Figure D
G
panhead
screw Cutting
Diagram
C
A
D
D
H
A A
Figure B D
Half-Lap Joint
3/8"
B
3"
Figure C
Rabbet D
B
3"
D
7/16"
3/8" 3/16"

b BUILD THE
SHELVES
Cut a strip for the shelves (D) from
the front edge of the melamine.
Next, cut the sides (A), top and
bottom (B) from the remaining
piece (see Figure D). Assemble the
parts using 1-1/2-in. wood screws.
Cut the back (C) and paint it white.
You may need to resize the cabinet
slightly to fit your stud cavity.
b DRILL FOR SHELF

SUPPORTS
Make a jig to drill the holes by drill-
3
ing evenly spaced holes in a length
of hardwood. Hold the jig in place
on the cabinet side and drill the
first hole. Slip a drill bit of the same
4
size into the hole you just drilled to
keep the jig in place. When you get
to the end of the jig, slip the drill bit
into the last hole and continue. Use
a depth stop on the bit to ensure
you won’t drill through the side. Nail
on the back with 1-in. finish nails. Drill bit
b ADD THE TRIM

Glue and nail on the trim (E
and F) to cover the edges of the
Depth stop
cabinet as well as any gap between

the cabinet and the wall opening.
Choose trim that’s 3/8 in. thick or
less. Because standard drawer
slides are 1/2 in. thick and the wall
Drilling jig
may not be dead flat, thicker trim
could keep the mirror from sliding.
Materials List
ITEM
16" x 60" mirror
QTY.
1
5
3/4" x 12" x 96" melamine shelf 1
1/4" x 48" x 96" plywood 1
1/4" x 1-1/2" mullion 15'
1x4 x 8' poplar boards 2
18" full-extension drawer slides 2
(screws included)
Shelf supports 28
No. 6 x 2" panhead screws 8
No. 8 x 1-1/2" wood screws 8
ƓQLVKQDLOV
3/4" panhead screws 8
Clear silicone
Paint 1 qt.
Wood glue
Glass safety film
Cutting List
KEY QTY. DIMENSIONS PART
A 2 3/4" x 3-3/4" x 59" Cabinet sides
B 2 3/4" x 3-3/4" x 13" Cabinet top and bottom
C 1 1/4" x 14-1/2" x 59" Cabinet back
D 7 3/4" x 3-3/4" x 12-7/8" Shelves
E 2 1/4" x 1-1/4" x 13" Trim rails
F 2 1/4" x 1-1/4" x 60" Trim stiles
G 2 3/4" x 3" x 21-1/4" Frame rails
H 2 3/4" x 3" x 65-1/4" Frame stiles

6 7
Miter
gauge
Chamfer
Long
fence
Stop block
Half-lap
shoulder
bCUT HALF-LAP
JOINTS
Cut the frame parts (G and H) to
length, then make half-lap joints at
their ends. I cut half-laps using a
dado set on my table saw. I attach a
long fence to the miter gauge, and
then add a stop block to set the
joint’s shoulder. Start with two
scrap pieces, making passes in
both until you get the right depth.
b CHAMFER
THE JOINTS
Add a very slight chamfer to the
shoulders of the joints on the side
pieces, and on the entire inner edge
8 of the top and bottom. This creates

a shallow “V” where the joints come
together. The groove is optional
but adds some visual interest. I like
9 to use a block plane for this, but a

sanding block works fine.
bASSEMBLE
THE FRAME
Glue the half-lap joints, and then
clamp them until the glue dries.
Set the frame on blocks or saw-
horses to provide room for the
clamp heads. Because of their
ample gluing surface, these half-
lap joints are super strong.
bROUT THE
MIRROR RECESS
Rout a 7/16-in.-wide recess the
Mirror
recess depth of your mirror’s thickness,
using a rabbeting bit in your router.
To avoid router tear-out, make the
cut in two or three passes. Sand the
mirror frame up to 150 grit and
then apply paint.

b ATTACH
THE SLIDES
Separate the two components of
10
the drawer slides. Fasten the wide
tracks to the frame. If you mount
the narrow tracks to the frame, the
slides’ release levers won’t be
accessible. Placement of the slides
isn’t critical; just center them side
to side and be sure they’re above
and below the cabinet’s trim.
bINSTALL
BLOCKING
The drawer slides don’t carry weight
Wide
track
the usual way, so they must be

firmly attached to the wall. Instead
of relying on drywall anchors, I
installed blocking. Using the drawer
slide placement on the frame to
determine where the slides would
attach to the wall, I cut 2x4s to fit
between the studs and screwed them
into place. Mark centerlines on the
wall for the drawer slide locations.
bINSTALL
CABINET
THE 11
Set the cabinet in the opening,
plumb and level. Fasten it into
place with 3-in. wood screws
through the sides, into the studs.
12

13
Top narrow track
Bottom
narrow
track
14 13b
HANG THE
FRAME
Fasten the top narrow track on its
centerline above the cabinet, cen-
tered side to side. Slip the other
narrow track into its wide track at
the bottom of the frame, making
sure the narrow track is fully
extended. Slide the frame onto the
top narrow track. Plumb the frame,
and then fasten the bottom narrow
track to the wall.
Safety
film
b APPLY SAFETY
BACKER
This mirror will be in motion regu-
larly, so I applied transparent
window safety film ($15 for an
18-in. x 8-ft. roll online) on the back.
15 In case of breakage, the glass shards

won’t crash to the floor. Just peel
the backing and press the film onto
the back of the mirror. Since this
isn’t a window, I wasn’t picky about
removing every last air bubble.
15b INSTALL
THE MIRROR
It’s easier to hang the frame by
itself, without the added weight, so
I installed the mirror last. Apply a
bead of silicone in the rabbet, and
then carefully place the mirror in
the silicone. Let the silicone set for
a day and then trim off any excess
with a razor blade before hanging
the mirror.

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FAUCET INSTALL
How to get a
leak-free faucet
with less stress
BY BILL BERGMANN
T
he instructions in the
box with a new faucet
tell you everything you
need to know for a normal
installation. Trouble is, there’s
no such thing as a normal
installation. Every job has its
complications.
To get the solutions to the
most common problems, I sat
down with a pro plumber who
faces these faucet situations
every day. Use these expert
tips to make your faucet
replacement an easy half-day
job instead of an all-day ordeal.
MEET THE EXPERT

Joe Barnes is a second-
generation master
plumber with three
decades of experience.
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a faucet.

LOW-FLOW
PROBLEMS?
If your faucet has weak pressure or
flow, a new faucet probably isn’t the
solution. Here’s how Joe tracks
down the source of the trouble:
QIf both the hot and the cold are Measure before you shop
weak, the aerator is probably Before you choose a new faucet, check the configuration and spacing on
clogged. Simply remove it and your sink. If you have a three-hole configuration, measure from the
clean it to solve the problem. center of each handle to determine your spacing. Standard spacing is
QIf either the hot or the cold (but typically 4 or 8 in. If you want a single-hole faucet but your sink includes
not both) is weak, then faulty supply three holes, no problem. Many faucets include a cover plate to conceal
lines, shutoffs or supply pipes are the other two holes.
the problem. Supply hoses or shut-
off valves are easy enough to
replace. Fixing faulty or antiquated
plumbing is a larger job, but it can
benefit other fixtures in the home Basin
that have low water pressure. wrench
Ridgid
EZ Change
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Get everything
you need
When you go to pick up your new
faucet, bring a list of every possi-
ble install item you could need.
Joe says if he’s headed to a job he Get a basin wrench
hasn’t seen, he’ll be sure to have A basin wrench ($15) gets at impossible-to-reach
every potential part on board nuts below the faucet. Joe uses a basic version of
beforehand. One trip to return a this tool, but many plumbers like Ridgid’s EZ
few things is far easier than multi- Change Faucet Tool ($22). It will reach those diffi-
ple runs for the stuff you thought cult nuts and handle just about any other fitting
you wouldn’t need. you might encounter during a faucet install.

LOOK FOR
EASY-INSTALL
FEATURES
Many manufacturers have easy-
install faucets; it’s worthwhile
finding one. Joe likes Delta’s
EZ Anchor mounting system
because it doesn’t require
reaching under the sink for
mounting. American Standard
faucets with the Speed
Connect feature are also easy
to install. Its drain stop mecha-
nism has only four parts, com-
pared with as many as 14 for a
standard assembly. These and
Waste arm other new designs make for a
quicker install.
New
P-trap
Old P-trap
Replace your P-trap

Make space under the sink by taking out the P-trap. Reusing an old P-trap
can be a messy ordeal, so Joe usually includes a new trap assembly on his
installs. The cost of a plastic P-trap kit is less than $5, and you’ll get peace
of mind knowing all those fittings are new and clean. Keep in
mind that most bath sink drains are 1-1/4 in., and
kitchen sink drains 1-1/2 in. Joe sees a new
P-trap as cheap insurance against callbacks.
Old supply line
Replace Cut stubborn

your supply lines connections
Never reuse old supply lines. The last thing If you find rusted mounting nuts
you want is water damage from a failed supply line. or other petrified connections that
Even if the hoses are newer looking, Joe will replace won’t budge, go ahead and cut
them because the rubber washers can fail over time. Quality New them. An oscillating tool or rotary
supply lines with a braided stainless steel casing may cost supply tool with a metal-cutting blade
a bit more (about $8 each), but they’re well worth it. line works well for this.

Install the faucet first
If you’re installing a new sink, mount the faucet to the sink
before dropping the sink into place. Having everything in
plain view always makes for better connections—and the less
time you spend on your back under that sink, the better.
TEST THE SHUTOFFS

Almost every faucet is connected to shutoff valves beneath the
sink. But those old valves often don’t work, and it’s best to
know that before you begin. If your shutoffs don’t stop the
water flow, you can repair them or replace them. Or you could
turn off the water to the whole house at the main shutoff valve
while you replace the faucet. For help with those jobs, search
for “shutoff” at familyhandyman.com.
Clean off your sink deck

To ensure a good seal between the sink and
the new faucet, be sure to clean up the foot-
print of the old faucet. Scouring powder
works well for soap scum and crud. For
tougher lime or rust deposits, a
Use plumber’s putty pumice stone is the best remedy.
Some manufacturers suggest using sili-
cone caulk to seal a faucet or drain, but
beware: It can be difficult to apply and
can stain natural stone. Joe prefers
plumber’s putty. It’s easier to work with,
and the non-staining variety won’t leave Pumice
blemishes. He also says it’s far easier to stone
repair a faucet assembly that was
installed with putty. Silicone is as much
an adhesive as it is a sealant and can
make pulling things apart a pain.

Don’t skimp on
the Teflon tape
A 40-ft. roll of Teflon tape costs
about a buck, so don’t be stingy
Get leakproof connections with it. Make sure you wrap all your
Each connection requires a different amount of torque to tighten. Over- threaded connections clockwise
tightening the slip nuts on a plastic waste line can strip the threads and several times. When you thread on
make for a leaky connection. Always hand-tighten these connections. For that nut, it should feel tight, and
flexible supply lines, the standard recommendation is to get them finger the clockwise wrap will keep the
tight, then give them a quarter turn with a wrench. But Joe gives them a tape from unraveling as you
half turn and has never had an issue. tighten the connection. Joe also
wraps the threads for supply hoses
even though they have a self-
sealing rubber washer. Teflon
tape is just more cheap insurance
against any leaks, so don’t skimp.
Aerator
Toilet
paper
The final step:

Check for leaks
Once everything is connected and
Remove the aerator your water is back on, do a thor-
and flush out sediment ough leak check. Wipe it all down
Plumbing work knocks sediment loose inside pipes. Be sure that sediment with a dry rag, and then blot your
doesn’t clog your aerator or valves. Joe always removes the aerator and connections with toilet paper to
then lets both the hot and the cold run for a minute to flush the lines see if there is any evidence of a
before reinstalling the aerator. slow leak.

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COMMON
BATH FAN
PROBLEMS
Bath fans can
prevent major
damage—or
cause it. Here’s
what you need
to know
BY JAY CORK
T
he humble bath fan
does more than
prevent a foggy
mirror after a hot
shower. It gets moisture
out of your house.
Without it, excess
humidity can cause mold
growth and peeling
paint, or bigger prob-
lems like rotted window
frames, damaged dry-
wall and wood decay
inside walls. Repair costs
can easily reach thou-
sands of dollars.
On the other hand,
a fan that isn’t installed
properly can actually
cause more damage
than no fan at all.
But here’s the good
news: Bath fans aren’t
complicated. If you
understand a few
basics, you can recog-
nize and correct almost
any problem.

Ice dam
Ice dams
Dust and
lint can
reduce
If your fan duct has loose insulation or it vents into
the attic, the warm air may create a warm spot,
risking an ice dam. The warm spots on the roof melt
airflow snow, and the meltwater flows down to colder areas,
freezes and forms a dam.
Solution: Check the vent in the attic to make sure the
insulation is tight to the duct and isn’t sagging down
from the roof vent.
The fan is running Existing fan

but not working housing
If your fan seems to run just fine but doesn’t seem to

be expelling air and moisture, light an incense
stick and hold it near the fan. The smoke should flow New fan
motor
quickly into the fan. Alternatively, place a tissue over
the fan grille—the fan’s suction should hold it in place.
If your fan fails either of these tests, here are some
likely causes:
Q THE GRILLE IS DIRTY

Bath fans draw in dust and lint, which can eventually
clog the grille and limit airflow.
Solution: Vacuuming the grille is a good start, but for
a really good cleaning, remove the grille, soak it in
soapy water and scrub it with a brush.
QTHE DAMPERS ARE STUCK

There are two dampers for a bath fan: one at the hous- Noisy fan
ing and another where the duct exits the building. If
they don’t open easily or open only partly, airflow will
be weak.
If your bath fan seems louder than it used to be, it’s
not just your imagination. Over the years, fans
become noisy as the motor parts wear out. This is
Solution: Move the exterior damper by hand to make especially common with cheaper models.
sure it opens easily. Clean away any debris that might Solution: Some fan models allow you to replace just
hinder movement. Interior dampers rarely stick, but if the motor. But if that’s not an option, choose a fan that
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you suspect trouble, remove the grille and push open fits into the existing ceiling opening—then you won’t
the damper with a stiff wire. have to cut into the bathroom ceiling!
QTHE BATHROOM IS TOO AIRTIGHT

A fan can only drive air out of the bathroom if replace- Cold air is coming in
ment air can get into the bathroom. Without adequate This is most apparent in the winter months. It’s possible
replacement air, the fan may not be able to warm up for the damper on the duct hood to become stuck in
the duct and completely evacuate the moisture. the open position. This allows air to come back in, and
Solution: The easiest way to let in replacement air is in some cases the strength of the fan is not enough to
to leave the door cracked open while the fan is run- counteract the reverse airflow.
ning. Another solution is to trim the bottom of the Solution: Check the exterior vent to make sure it’s
door so that there’s at least a 1/2-in. gap between the free of debris. Be sure the damper can move freely
door and the floor. even if there are no visible obstructions.
Q THE OUTSIDE
Drips and DAMPER IS STUCK
Water Stains If the damper won’t
open, the fan may drive
enough air through the
If water drips from the fan grille,
you have a condensation prob-
lem. If you see water stains on the
duct to cause condensa-
tion, but not enough to
warm the duct and dry it
ceiling (even several feet from the out. There’s a damper on
fan), that could also be condensa- the fan housing too, but
tion. Here’s what’s going on: On a the outside damper is
chilly day, the exhaust duct in your much more likely to stick.
attic is cold. When you flip on the Solution: Find the vent
fan and send steamy air through the hood on your roof or
duct, moisture gathers inside the exterior wall. Make sure
duct. Normally, this condensation the damper isn’t
process quickly stops, and the mois- obstructed or stuck.
ture evaporates as warm air heats Usually, just moving it
the duct. with your finger is
enough to free it.
If that doesn’t happen, water con-
tinues to form and will eventually
trickle back to the fan housing and
drip down through the grille or drip
out through tiny openings in the
Q MISSING
duct. Most often this will occur
INSULATION
when the duct is run through the Ducts need to be fully
attic, but it can also happen when a encased in insulation.
duct is inside a wall or floor. Without it, the duct never
warms up and condensa-
tion continues as long as
the fan is running.
Solution: Grab a flash-
light and pop your head
into the attic. If your duct
is uninsulated or the insu-
lation has fallen off, add
some or reattach the
loose parts. Use alumi-
num tape to fasten the
insulation to the fan hous-
Q THE FAN ISN’T RUNNING Q BATHROOM IS TOO AIRTIGHT

LONG ENOUGH Without adequate replacement air, the fan
If you run the fan for only a few minutes, won’t be able to force out all the warm air,
condensation will occur, and it won’t have which can lead to condensation.
time to evaporate. Eventually, the water
Solution: Leaving the door cracked open
formed will leak out of the duct.
while the fan is running is a fine solution
Solution: Get in the habit of running the but may sacrifice privacy. Cutting a little off
fan for at least 10 to 15 minutes after a the bottom of the door to create about a
bath or shower. Better yet, install a timer 1/2-in. gap between the door and the floor
(about $25). To see how, search for will allow plenty of airflow to let the fan

QFAN IS VENTED
INTO THE ATTIC:
Terminating the duct in
the attic is surprisingly
common—and harmful.
Moist air will condense
on framing and sheath-
ing, forming ice or water
that will support rot and
mold or damage the
rooms below.
Solution: Extend the
duct to vent the air out-
side before major
damage occurs!
Mold
formation
QDUCT IN VENTED
SOFFIT:
It’s OK to run a duct out-
side through a soffit—
unless the soffit contains
inlets for roof venting. In
that case, moist air
coming out can reenter
the attic through soffit
vents; the effect is similar
to venting directly into
the attic.
Solution: If you have
vented soffits, you’ll have
to run the duct outside
through the roof. To see
how, scan the QR code
below.
Bath fan
exhaust Soffit
vent

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User error is the No. 1 reason
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replacing a bath fan, consider
getting one with a humidistat
built in. It will automatically turn
on when it senses moisture and
off when that moisture level has
dropped. If your fan doesn’t
need replacing, a humidity-
sensing wall switch might be the
perfect solution. Most home cen-
ters have them for about $40.
QBLUETOOTH SPEAKERS
More and more household appli-
ances are able to connect to our
digital devices, and bath fans are
no exception. With built-in
speakers, you can connect your
phone to the bathroom fan and
listen to your favorite podcast
while you shower. Broan-NuTone
and Home NetWerks offer blue-
tooth fans starting at about $100.
QLED LIGHTS
Modern fans are available with
3 THINGS TO KNOW WHEN SHOPPING more and more features built in,
1. SIZE THE FAN FOR THE ROOM number, the quieter the fan will and LED lights are one of the
Fan capacity is rated in cubic be. One sone is roughly equal to most practical. They can comple-
feet per minute, or cfm. This the noise your refrigerator ment the existing lights in your
indicates the volume of air the makes. Most fans are between bathroom and act as a night-
fan is able to move. The higher .75 and 1.5 sones, but there are light. Some manufacturers offer
the number, the more air that is some as low as .3 or as high as replacement grilles with built-in
evacuated. Most bath fans are 6! Experts generally recommend LED lights, so you don’t have
rated from 50 to 110 cfm. You fans with ratings of 1.5 or less. to replace the entire fan to get
should choose a fan with a cfm the upgrade.
rating that roughly equals the 3. DON’T BUY A CHEAP FAN
square footage of your bath- Most home centers have basic
room, but these ratings are only bath fans for about $20, but QANTIBACTERIAL LIGHT
part of the story. Long runs of they’re loud and have low cfm TO DISINFECT SURFACES
flexible duct in your attic will ratings. It’s smart to spend at UV-C is a short-wave ultraviolet
work against the efficiency of least twice that; you’ll get a fan light that’s harmless to humans
the fan. When in doubt, opt for a that’s quieter, pushes more air and pets but is highly effective at
higher cfm rating. and is likely to last longer. Even killing mold, mildew and bacte-
high-end fans cost only about ria. Hospitals use this technology,
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Quick & simple
PHONE STAND

Make a dozen
great gifts in
one afternoon
BY TRAVIS LARSON
I
f you have a lot of
people on your gift
list, we’ve got you
covered. Here’s a
simple item everyone
will appreciate. And
you can crank out
12 of them in an
afternoon—finishing Test
groove
time included!
bCUT A TEST GROOVE

Assemble a 3/8-in.-thick dado set in your table saw and adjust it to cut
3/8 in. deep and 1 in. away from the fence. Set the angle to 20 degrees,
then cut a groove in a piece of 2x6 to test the fit of your devices.
WHAT IT TAKES
TIME COST
Once you’re set 25¢ to a few dollars
up, you can each, depending on
make at least wood species and
10 an hour thickness
SKILL LEVEL Beginner

b CHECK THE FIT
Rest your devices in the groove. They should feel firmly secure when
you tap the screens. If not, adjust the depth and/or width of the groove
TOOLS Table saw and retest until they do. When the fit is right, cut the groove in your
project board.
20° bevels
b RIP THE BEVELS

Set your saw’s blade to 20 degrees. Cut parallel bevels on
the edges of the board. A ripping blade is best for ripping solid
lumber, but a combination blade is fine.
Stop
block Choose any wood,
Miter gauge
any thickness
Our photos show how to make a device stand
suitable for holding either a tablet or a phone.
All you need is a length of wood of any species
that’s at least 3/4 in. thick. A 3-1/2-in.-wide
board works fine for phones, but you’ll need a
minimum width of 5-1/2 in. to make a stand for
a tablet. The cutting angles and steps are the
same for any width or thickness.
We used walnut to make the phone stand
shown on p. 56. But this would be the perfect
project for an eye-catching exotic species like
bubinga, teak or purple heart. They’re all
available at woodworking stores and online.
b CUT TO LENGTH
Crosscut the stands to length using a miter gauge with a
stop block clamped to the saw’s fence. Clamp it a few inches
With a project this small, you can get a beauti-
ful, unique look without breaking the bank.
behind the blade. As you slide the workpiece past the block,
there’s a gap between the fence and the workpiece so it
You’ll need a table saw
This project involves cutting grooves (Photo
doesn’t bind. Cut a bevel at the end of the board, then slide the
1), ripping beveled edges (Photo 3) and cut-
beveled end against the block to cut successive stands to length.
ting the stands to length (Photo 4)—tasks best
done on a table saw. We cut beveled edges
parallel on opposite sides, but you can cut
opposing bevels or go with square edges and
rout decorative profiles if you wish. The groove
dimensions don’t factor in any protective case
you may have. They’re just a starting point;
you’ll likely need to adjust them. The test shown
in Photo 2 will help you fine-tune the grooves.
Sand the boards first

If you’re using construction or rough-sawn
lumber, sand the top face of the boards up to
180 grit before doing any cutting. It’s much
easier than sanding small parts later. When
b SAND THE EDGES

Glue sandpaper to a flat board using spray adhesive, and
then sand all four beveled edges up to 180 grit.
you’re done, spray on a finish of your choice. If
you’re in a hurry, shellac is a good choice
because it dries quickly between coats.

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SET TILE
WITHOUT TROUBLE
Expert tools
and techniques
for rock-solid
results
I
nstalling tile
in a kitchen or
bathroom is
hard work. And for
lasting results, the
installation needs to
be done right. I sat Back-butter
with the flat side
down with Josh of the trowel
Risberg, our resident

tile expert, to talk
about his favorite
tools and his
approach to setting
tile. Josh, our lead
carpenter, has more
than 16 years of
tiling experience.
This collection of
tips will help you
avoid the most
common mistakes. BACK-BUTTER FOR A BETTER BOND
Because larger tiles (12 x 12 in. or bigger) have more surface area, it’s critical
that you “back-butter” the tile to ensure a strong bond. It takes only a few
MEET THE EXPERT extra seconds for each tile. Before setting it, trowel a thin layer of thin-set on
Aside from being a the back of the tile by placing the flat edge of the loaded trowel near the
master carpenter, Josh center and spreading a thin layer out to the edge. Rotate the tile a quarter
Risberg is a skilled tile turn and repeat until the back is evenly covered. Then when you set the tile,
setter, certified with
it will create a strong connection with the thin-set you’ve troweled onto the
the Ceramic Tile
Education Foundation. floor or wall.

B EST PR O T IP S
Josh’s
tool kit
Josh has spent years trying
out tile tools. Here are a few
of his favorites.
KNEEPADS
These kneepads from
SuperiorBilt allow Josh
to work all day on his
knees without fatigue.
You can find a pair for
LASER-WELDED CORING BIT about $50 online.
Josh uses laser-welded diamond
coring bits ($70 and up) to drill
holes in tile. A laser-welded dia-
mond coating is more durable than
a coating made from braze-welded
diamonds and can cut wet or dry.
SILICONE FLOATS
Josh prefers soft silicone grout floats
to hard ones. They conform to rough
surfaces without having to be pressed
down as much. You can get them for
about $10 at a home center.
LEVELING WEDGES
AND SHIMS
These wedges and
shims help you set
tiles evenly and avoid
uneven tile edges,
called “lippage.”
They’re available at
most home centers
and all tile stores. TROWELS WITH
ROUNDED NOTCHES
Rounded ridges in
thin-set collapse more
uniformly for better
coverage and fewer air
pockets. That makes for
a better bond.
CHINA PENCIL
Josh uses china pencils
to mark tile cuts. The
marks are easy to see,
and they won’t rinse off
if you’re using a wet saw.

FLUSH-CUTTING
DIAMOND BLADE
Most blades for angle grinders
GRINDING STONE don’t cut flush. These do. Josh
A grinding stone is used uses these when he has to cut
to ease the edge of cut close to a tub or cut under a tile
tile. Josh really likes to that needs to come up in one
use one when he’s workpiece. They’re available for
ing with natural stone. It about $25 each online.
helps him dress the cut
edge to make it appear VARIABLE-SPEED GRINDER
more like a natural break. Josh only uses a grinder that
has variable speed when he
works with tile. Slowing down
allows him to work safely,
handle details and avoid over-
heating his diamond blades.
Variable-speed grinders cost
about $150.
MARGIN TROWEL
Most trowels are
triangular, but a
rectangular shape
is better for mixing,
scraping and SUCTION CUPS
scooping from a Suction cups (about $7 at
bucket. Josh pre- home centers) help you
fers a long margin move large tile around or
trowel, which costs pull it back up after laying
about $10. it. Be careful with textured
tiles; the uneven surface
may not hold suction well.
DOUBLE BOX MIXING PADDLE

This style mixing paddle mini-
mizes air buildup in the thin-set,
and costs about $16 at home
centers.
TILE NIPPERS
Nippers can make the
small detail cuts that a tile
cutter just can’t. They’re SCRUBBER SPONGES
available in the tile section Start grout cleanup with the plain
of your home center for side of the sponge. When the joints
about $15. are nicely shaped, switch to the
scrubber side. The scrubber side can
be used to clean tools, too.

B EST PR O T IP S
Aim for the

consistency of
peanut butter
Josh’s tips for a

flawless tile job
Remember to add
spacers during
layout
LET THE THIN-SET SLAKE
After the thin-set is initially mixed, it’s important to
let it sit long enough to absorb all the water. This
is called slaking. Remix the thin-set after letting it
slake for about 10 minutes, adding a little water if
needed until it’s the consistency of peanut butter.
Play the same waiting game when you’re mixing
the grout later.
PLAN YOUR LAYOUT

The last thing you want when you’re tiling is to reach SNAP CUTTERS ARE STILL GREAT
the end of the course and have a sliver of a space to Affordable tile saws are available at any home
fill. To avoid this, measure and mock up a row of tile to center, making it easy to overlook the primitive,
determine your layout. Doing this bit of layout plan- old-fashioned tile snap cutter. But don’t. It’s inex-
ning will make setting the tile the easy part. Remember pensive, and it doesn’t make a dusty mess, throw
to add spacers between the tiles if you’ll be using water all over the place or need power. While you
them to create grout lines. Use this mock-up to deter- could spend hundreds on one, you don’t have to;
mine whether you should shift the layout to get a basic models cost less than $40.
wider tile in the corner or along a wall.
Mark
right on
the tile
Ledger board
START OUT LEVEL ON A WALL

Laying your first course of tile on baseboard or a tub
surround will lead to trouble. That first course of tile
will likely be unlevel, which will force you to adjust the
following courses, and as the tiles get stacked higher, MARK, DON’T MEASURE
your grout lines will get farther off. Use a ledger Using a china pencil to mark the cutting lines on your
instead. Screw a straight board to the level line and tile is not only faster but also more accurate. By elimi-
stack your tile on the board. When you’ve completed nating the step of using a measuring tape or ruler and
tiling above the board and the tiles are held firmly, then transferring your lines, marking directly on the tile
remove it and cut the first row of tile to fit. will save you time and avoid miscuts.

TROWEL THIN-SET
IN STRAIGHT LINES
It seems so natural to spread
Long, straight thin-set by sweeping your
CLEAN SQUEEZE-OUT trowel lines trowel back and forth, but
NOW, NOT LATER that’s absolutely wrong. The
When you’re done setting the tile, problem with a swirly bed of
inspect all the joints for thin-set that thin-set is it will trap air, which
has squeezed out between tiles, will prevent a strong bond.
and clean it out before it hardens. This is especially true for large
Also look for smudges of thin-set on tiles. It’s important to trowel in
the face of the tile. If a smudge has long, straight lines in the direc-
hardened and won’t wipe off easily, tion of the long edge of the
wet it and scrub with a synthetic tile. This allows the ridges to
abrasive pad. But don’t rub too collapse properly and let all
hard! It’s possible to dull polished the air escape.
stone or glazed tile.
Slide tile back, Self-leveling

then forward rotary laser
SLIDE THE TILE

INTO PLACE
If there are air pockets or voids
under the tile, it’s likely to crack or
loosen eventually. In the tip above,
we talked about the importance
of troweling in straight lines.
Here’s where it matters. When
you set tile, slide it forward then
back about the width of your
trowel notch. This motion needs KEEP THINGS LEVEL WITH A LASER
to be perpendicular to the trowel A laser level is a great tool for helping you place ledger boards on the wall
lines; it collapses the ridges and or guide boards on the floor. When you’re using it for laying tile, it’s better
eliminates the air channels, creat- than chalk lines because the lines won’t get covered by the thin-set. You’ll
ing a strong, uniform bond. find laser levels at home centers and online starting at about $70.

B EST PR O T IP S
ELIMINATE LIPPAGE
ON LARGE TILE
Uneven tile edges, called
Save “lippage,” are hard to avoid
money
with with large tile. Leveling clips
rental and wedges will help you lay
tools the tile flat. Just slip the clip
under the tile and push in the
wedge until the two edges are
even with each other. After the
thin-set hardens, break off the
exposed clip. LASH brand clips
are available at tile stores and
some home centers.
Tile
wedges
eliminate
lippage
RENT, DON’T BUY

A large wet saw will set you back at least $300, probably more. So, if
you’re setting large tiles in your home, just rent one. Renting will cost
about $70 a day, plus you won’t have to explain another new tool in
the garage!
DON’T TRUST
Guide board THIS LABEL!
Your thin-set probably has a
chart like this on the label. Don’t
rely on it. The recommendations
are a good starting point, but
they don’t guarantee you’ll have
enough for the job. Buy a little
more than you think you’ll need.
It’s better to have some leftover
thin-set than not
enough!
GUIDE BOARDS BEAT CHALK LINES

The usual way to position the first row of tile is to snap chalk lines. But
there are two problems with that method: First, chalk lines are hard to
see if you’ve slopped thin-set over them. Second, the first row of tile can
move as you set the next row. Guide boards solve both problems. Position
the boards the same way you would position layout lines and screw them
to the floor. Choose perfectly straight boards or strips of plywood, and
wrap the edge of the guide with duct tape so the thin-set won’t stick to it.

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Here’s how it can damage your
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Incontinence is one of the leading side effects for prostate

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LIGHTED BATH FAN

LED ACCENT LIGHTS

3-WAY SHOWER VALVE

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6" from PVC strip for

12V cable Vent fan

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top and sides of the frame. Fasten

7 into position with a few 2x4s, then

b COVER THE

b INSTALL THE

b CUT THE OPENING

b DRILL FOR SHELF

b ADD THE TRIM

bCUT A TEST GROOVE

b RIP THE BEVELS

b SAND THE EDGES