9 Things to Consider Before you Renovate a Bathroom

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

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[@gregpendrey6711]

Someone using this toilet has high A1c. 😮

[@charlesmagee4138]

😊😊

[@handygranny]

I've done a similar mobile home reno and encountered similar issues, but this was still helpful, especially since I am a 68-year old Handy Granny who has to figure ways to demo and reno by myself. Glad to watch these videos when everything doesn't go perfect the first time. Now gutting the bathroom in my main home that I've put off for 25 years. I need to get off KZbin and get to work!

[@shallenburglar]

God, I relate to those sighs of frustration and disbelief. 😂 every project in my home is filled with them

[@ChillzIlz]

I have zero plans to renovate my bathroom anytime soon but i'll watch every minute.

[@gregpendrey6711]

Same. Agreed. Save the seat for a spare during any wild man uncle breaks it. If there is a plunger handy force the remaining water for the drain

[@samanthalaferlita7513]

Love how you explain everything. I have become accustomed to referring to your videos before doing any works to my home. Thank you for your valuable expertise and insights.

[@RossMalagarie]

thanks so much for this video. I built my tiny 16'x24' house 12yrs ago and have a 5'x8' bathroom with the exact layout. But since i'm a big guy I don't ever use the tub and will be gutting the tub/shower for a custom shower with pan and enclosure. I am currently adding a 12'x16' screened in porch addition that I will put an open shower in the back corner facing the backyard and 30 acres of family property that is surrounded by sugar cane fields in south Louisiana. That will give me a working shower and allow me to take my one and only inside shower out. So thanks so much fo showing and saying everything I need to see, confirm, and consider. Thanks

[@regankaldahl8496]

I like to use a wet dry vacuum to get all the water out of the toilet & than put the toilet on a toilet dolly than you can roll the toilet out of the way cause it would be on wheeles than.Thanks for all your videos you share with us all.I have learned alot watching them❤.

[@DergEnterprises]

Gluing plastic pipe, I would recommend a 1/4 turn right after install to help spread the glue evenly.

[@neomacchio4692]

I believe the turning of the pipe is in order to make the lines in the glue that are created and parallel with water flow when pushing the pipe in, to make them perpendicular to the flow of water pressure.

[@PhotoTrekr]

Nice to know even pros can make mistakes. A friend of mine used to say that learning experiences are usually painful and expensive.

[@scottmcgilvery8511]

You learn more by doing, and really learn a lot when you stuff up

[@regankaldahl8496]

My father always told me there is no such thing as a free education. Lol

[@MH-fe9hr]

As a bathroom DIYer in my dreams, I felt super confident I could follow all your steps until about the 24 minute mark. Then the dread set in for what I might find behind the facades due to the house’s bathroom DIYer before me 😭

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

You can do it! You can always join our membership and end me photos so I can make recommendations along the way. Cheers!

[@karlhungus545]

DIY'er? You're more likely these days to run into issues left behind by the so-called 'pros'. I've built (general contracted) three of my own houses now and I can't believe what these guys try to get away with...stuff I would never cut corners on when I do the work. A lot of them think that being out 3/4 of an inch is acceptable! 😂🙄

[@chris-C8]

Hey Jeff, another great episode! I'm a furniture maker, so I'm no stranger to using tools. However, I recently had to tile a floor, and your videos have been tremendously helpful. Particularly the tips about using the laser level and planning the layout beforehand to avoid ending up with slivers of tile at the end. Anyway, I just wanted to say thanks!!

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Cheers Chris. great to here you did a great job. well done my man, happy to be of some help!

[@AKJammer1]

I've done several bathrooms over the years, but I've never had to replace the sub floor. A friend wants me to reno both bathrooms in their condo unit in Alaska. I took a look while on a visit up there and they're both a disaster. Complete gut including sub floor. The unit is going to be a rental after it's done, so not sure what fixtures they'll want put in it, but room to get things in and out will be an issue. The joys of DIY..

[@ecospider5]

Everybody should learn how to turn off the water to their house when they move in. My sister in law called me one day because their bathroom was flooding and she didn’t know how to shut it off. When they bought the house I looked for all the utilities shutoffs so it was easy to walk her through it. It was great she knew to call me because I’m the kind of person that would know what to do

[@SophiaAphrodite]

I am renovating an old house with one main shut off and the toilet in the whole house. I am putting in all new Pex so there will be 3 shut offs for each line. The main/ the manifold/ and near the end of the outlet.

[@ecospider5]

A pex upgrade using a manifold is such a great idea. I will have to remember that when doing out bathroom remodel

[@irishamerican4558]

lol

[@DanAuns]

Like you said at the start that 'It's a lottery".....I completely agree. That the roller perforater didn't work on ~that wallpaper, doesn't mean it won't on others. I've run into some that absolutely needed it, nothing else worked. Also, ever used a paint roller to apply your mud for a skimcoat? Changes everything. Cheers.

[@janruss3729]

I see someone wished you a happy birthday. So Happy Birthday Jeff!🎉😊

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Cheers!

[@rpaasse6453]

Still the teacher in my book, the things i learned just by watching and listening to you. Saved me from a lot of mistakes, and still folowing, know youre end at the beginning, advise on every job i do. Happy birthday Sir!!

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Glad to help! Cheers!

[@denman2013]

@9:01 in the past I’ve used paper towels and pack it into the hole where the little bit of the shock water was sitting. Works every time 😊👍 (and you save your shop vac)

[@zigforjustice]

Definitely. I cringed when he used the shop vac. Just more work. Some paper towels or an old shop towel works great to keep the water at bay to bag and remove.

[@benharrison5816]

Tile sponge FTW

[@denman2013]

@@benharrison5816 sponge not to be re-used 🤮

[@michaelbryant705]

Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts while you are renovating. I always learn so much while watching. Also thanks for the nostalgia, 80’s neon, Meatloaf and Rambo!

[@jennycurtis4447]

That bathroom looks about 25 years newer than mine. I’d be very happy for it to be put into my home!

[@ecospider5]

If you don’t have a wet dry vacuum you can use towels for the water in the tank. Then a leaf blower to push the water in the bowl down the drain.

[@SophiaAphrodite]

Leaf blower is a very underrated idea to move surface water.

[@MD_Slaine]

Counterclockwise for the bath taps.

[@BlackMan614]

I had same exact problem. Removed toilet and laminate floor and the subfloor was rotted. Had to remove a 4'x6' section of subfloor down to the joists. Good times.

[@justingraham1205]

I love how your videos are so real life. There are always issues that come up in remodels and you show it all in your videos. Love it. Keep them coming. Any thoughts on pros/cons to wearing a respirator when dealing with the moldy subfloor?

[@yeehaw398]

That CPVC is by some never strapped down because it needs a lot a lot of room for movement with changing temp. And the stuff breaks easy with restricted movement.

[@gregpendrey6711]

I was thinking about finding the channel. Then lo and behold our know it all that actually does is here.

[@meryvilla-ev8ut]

I will watch it again it is very helpful for my bathroom renovation...thx so much and l love your honesty 😊

[@Sarutaru06]

As a DIYer who still manages to do "temporary" fixing jobs that end up becoming permanent, I can confirm that 50% of screws finding something is not bad. Granted I'm not a contractor and would never charge someone for the garbage I've installed to make things work, but I'm starting to be a little more lenient as I try to remodel my own home and have realized just how costly correcting little errors for something that's not intended to last are. I imagine most trailer home owners probably think the same way.

[@WandaKay4u2c]

Have recently had both bathrooms redone. Currently having the kitchen floor repaired and watching this... is like reliving a horror movie... only the real life experience was worse!

[@AmyC0774]

I live in NC. Recently divorced so I had to find a new place to live. Real Estate here is thru the roof. As a result, I’m moving into a 1981 house beside my parents. Hasn’t been lived in for awhile. Needs a lot of renovation which I plan on doing.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Perfect. My New Forever Home series will be out just in time for you to follow along.

[@AmyC0774]

@@HomeRenoVisionDIY Thanks for the content

[@myvitiello]

Through the roof in NC? I heard that’s the place to go for affordable living in this country.

[@fabienbiziman5537]

Jeff, You can spreay your tool with DW40 to prevent it from rusting.

[@jayfoooey]

Thank you for this video, you gave me the confidence to do my own bathroom renovation 🙏🏻 Thank you x3 🔥

[@bandit2280]

So glad my budget hasn't allowed me to do more work to mine! It's a 1989 Champion and is virtually identical to this one. I redguarded the shower walls (tub we had already replaced several years ago), but toilet, vanity and floor are on my list.

[@bandit2280]

That shower head is my EXACT setup...trying to find a replacement was a trip. Ended up reusing the old one and swapping just the head (and used the re-paint stuff from the video you did that's on the surround that was rolled on). 🤘

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

nice. well done!

[@you2449]

Lovin this. And at "only" 44 minutes, I might actually get through the whole thing.

[@wingbeat68]

Why do you have to remove the drywall? Why not leave what could have? Thank you for any ideas!

[@catsmeow5566]

LOL! The 80s! Love the music! For removing toilets, I invested in a Toilemaster lift jack. I have a bad back and arthritis in both wrists/hands so I'm not lifting a toilet alone. It tips it so that the water stays in the trap while it is up, but its best to put something under it when setting the toilet down-- although the bucket trick is a very good idea. That's how we have to flush our toiles when the power is out or when something is wrong with the jet pump for our well system. I have 2 bathrooms to renovate so this is helpful. Well, technically I'm renovating a 1970s avocado green bathroom to make it less ugly and be ADA friendly while tearing out a 1940s bathroom that is unusable and swapping it with a laundry room. So this is helpful. At least I get to keep the 1970s plywood vanity. No reason tank water should be disgusting? Tell that to MY tank's water! LOL. Unfiltered well water full of sediment. Its not pretty. With my lift, my lazy butt gets to lift the whole toilet without taking the tank off. When I do have to take tank and toilet apart and put it back together or assemble a new toilet, I like to use wingnuts to make it easier to tighten the nuts. Man, that shattered! I guess it wasn't in good enough condition to donate to Habitat to Humanity ReStore. Or put out on the curb with a sign saying its $50 to buy and have the meth-heads steal it within the hour. Ohh! It's Glacier Bay. Yeah, total garbage! Not worth giving away. I need to get myself a good wetvac. Got some junky shop vac that falls over constantly and can't find filters for it. One story homes ftw! No water going into ceiling! Just goes into subfloor and there's a crawlspace with dirt underneath. "Shouldn't give us any issue"-- anytime my best friend says something like that there is always an issue. Always prepare for something going wrong. I prefer the Better Than Wax rings for my house. Wax is too easy to mess up-- although, toilet goes on better with my lift jack when I use the jack to slowly lower it back into place. Added locking wheels to it so it won't roll around when I don't want it to. If you're going to be changing out the tub/shower trim, might as well go with a mixing valve that mixes hot and cold together. I personally like the Delta Lahara with two levers stacked- larger one controls volume/pressure and the smaller one controls temperature. Multichoice valve for it isn't hard to get. We are going to have to completely destroy the old shower/tub in my mother's 1970s bathroom because that sucker is a one-piece fiberglass unit-- 30" wide and the door is only 24" wide. So the shower went in before the walls were built. Looks like that was CPVC that broke off. It gets very brittle over time and breaks easily. I absolutely hate it for that reason. My friend recently did demo on a shower tub and found electrical behind the shower wall. Have you seen the Stanley tool similar to the one you have that is called the Fatmax Fubar? It has a prybar on the opposite end of the hammer/board grabber. Gluing pvc and cpvc is pretty similar. I've had fix a LOT of pvc pipes at my place so I have the holding things together down pat. LOL. Put that tool in dry rice!!! LOL. A little bit of water can kill electrical stuff. But I get what you mean. I'd be VERY careful cutting anywhere near that switch and outlet-- which I think the outlet should be GFCI-- bc you don't know where the wires are. You do NOT want to get zapped. Getting zapped sucks bigtime. I couldn't use my arm properly for an entire year after electrocution injury (from a cracked induction cooktop). it makes me happy that the window came off in one piece. After you pulled up the laminate and saw how mucky it was under the toilet it reminded me of when I pulled the old toilet in my bathroom and found it had carpet pad and carpet underneath and the floor was completely rotted. There was a vapor barrier under the first layer of floor though so that saved the subfloor. Adjacent bathroom did not have a vapor barrier and the toilet ended up falling through the floor while my brother was on it. Powdery stuff is what my floor was like in some spots-- and that was from the toilet so it was extra nasty. I wonder if that mold armor would work in my attic to get rid of mold from a leak. Ah, bleach. So keep it away from ammonia and acetone.

[@bobbywills9487]

Actually use dome distilled white vinegar when washing clothes that sink. It helps pull out harsh body oder, and mold smell.

[@jtaime4444]

I want to start my own business after watching all your videos, but not sure where to start.

[@LorneHolman]

Hi Jeff, great video. Short & sweet, informative and very helpful. Thanks so much for doing these and I wish you were my plumber & Reno guy! -Lorne Holman in Calgary Alberta Canada

[@jamesonnordby2230]

@homerenovisiondiy do you have a follow up video about the toilet portion of this remodel? If so where can I find it?

[@elmolewis9123]

Another great video. But I thought working with mould and insulation without a mask would be unwise.

[@ecospider5]

Waterproof laminate floor means the laminate floor won’t be damaged by liquids. It does nothing to stop the liquid from getting to the subfloor.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

I guess you missed the rotting swelled up moldy flooring close up.

[@ecospider5]

Wow their marketing is deceptive. I was referring to vinyl plank flooring. I can’t believe they get away with calling wood laminate flooring Waterproof. It is definitely not waterproof. I have not tested it but I assume vinyl plank has no wood in it. So is truly waterproof.

[@pranjal86able]

Here are the tips mentioned in the video: 1. Turn Off Water Supply Ensure the main water valve is completely shut off before starting any demolition. 2. Remove Plumbing Fixtures Safely Disconnect and drain water from sinks and toilets to avoid spillage during removal. 3. Handle Toilet Removal Carefully Use techniques to minimize water spillage when removing the toilet, like shocking the system with extra water and using a shop vac. 4. Assess Water Damage Check for signs of water damage around the toilet and subfloor, especially if you notice swelling or mold. 5. Cap Water Lines After cutting plumbing lines, cap them properly to prevent leaks when the water supply is restored. 6. Properly Dispose of Mold Address any mold issues by spraying with mold control products and using mold-resistant paint. 7. Understand Structural Integrity Examine subfloors and joists for integrity, especially if there’s been water damage, and replace or reinforce as needed. 8. Install Vapor Barriers Correctly Ensure vapor barriers are installed on the correct side of the wall to prevent moisture issues. 9. Plan the Finish Work Prepare the bathroom for finishing with proper subflooring, insulation, and shower pan installation before starting the final touches like tiling.

[@dalefalardeau2953]

Happy Birthday Jeff!

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Cheers Dale!

[@SophiaAphrodite]

Can there be too many shutoffs? I am upgrading to pex with a manifold and intended to have a shutoff at the main, at the manifold and as close as possible top the outlet. I also found a great way to bend pex through closed spaces and make it gradual is by using Schedule 40 electrical PVC elbows. You put the PVC through the area ( say around a blind corner you can only drill through each end) slide the PVC to have it show through and slide the pex through it. You can even leave it there for protection. Also that mold control stuff is great as I used it in the large gallon ones on my basement.

[@AKJammer1]

Good idea on running the pex. Thanks. I usually notch the corners till I can get the pex back into the wood enough that it doesn't compromise the corners. Yours is a much better idea.

[@RCLapCar]

No such thing as too many shutoffs

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

@sophiaAphrodite noice work! thanks for sharing that tip!

[@89Astharot]

i would be interested to see another 5x7 configuration if its suitable or better let everything as is?

[@sway7even385]

Is there a video on things to consider when renovating a kitchen?

[@Another0neTime]

You're the dad I never had.

[@TheBigfoot1999]

We are building a brand new place (900 sq ft on the mountain). I've hired out most of the "major" stuff, foundation, framing, roof, rough in plumbing and electrical and spray in foam. I'm doing all of the finishing work that I can. You said no laminate floor in the bathroom. Does that go for vinyl plank as well? I really don't want to try an learn how to tile. I'm using your videos as a guide to my learning...I'm currently in progress doing drywall.

[@TyCrawford]

I got a question; what do you recommend for phillips impact bits, and how do you know which size to use? I can do sockets, allen keys, torx bits, square drive, etc all day long, but for whatever reason I feel like I have an awful hard time knowing just what size Phillips to use until I end up rounding out the screw because I used a size too big or too small.

[@Blinda41]

I intended to do a simple sink swap until I did exactly what you're doing here. I pulled the sink out and it was clear my floor was soaking wet. I live in a mobile home so we have airspace so it just went to the ground. I had two layers of 3/4 plywood we had to rip out one but the bottom layer was good. So we replaced the sheet. Change the sink and we put a concrete floor in and polished it actually I love the way it came out but it was way more work than the simple sink swap

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

most renovations in wet rooms are more work than you expect. Cheers!

[@paulrichardson7905]

can you provide some information on the floor pan you installed?

[@p.s8950]

I absolutely Hate this trend of smashing things apart, as TV reno shows have made popular. I carefully take thing out and donate it to Habitat For Humanity, for recondition, sell and put funds into housing projects.

[@josephallen2571]

😂

[@michaelj647]

I used a shop vacuum to suck the water out of the 'pee trap' it hardly even dripped when I pulled the toilets out.

[@johnj7868]

Bleach doesn't kill mold on porous surfaces like wood. Sealing with Kilz after any other treatment is critical or you will have re-growth.

[@AbbreviatedReviews]

23:13 I've had dreams that were more real than that subfloor.

[@naftaliweiner1699]

Hey, ever since I’ve seen your channel, I’ve been watching a lot of your videos. I live in Orlando, Florida and specifically this video looks exactly like some houses in my area. Are you familiar with Dr. Phillips?

[@nolongerconforming]

How was that toilet secured? It appeared the key holes for the bolts were on the front and back and not the sides? 11:34

[@taco-ew4bw]

I think youre best in the older reno stuff. This is obviously not hard work or anything high end.

[@anfernyjackson9013]

13:00 When I had my washroom renovated, the plumber said the code was that the flange had to sit on top of the tile that was being installed so would have to rip it out or couldn't pass inspection. Is that true? I see a lot of videos where the flange is on the subfloor. Also, what mold removal/prevention products do you normally use?

[@davidodle782]

what was in that toilet drain that you felt the need to blur it?

[@stevenwood7131]

would it be overkill to use that green lumber coating ( copper based something or other) on the plywood sub floor or wall studs or would it be a watse of money? eventually i want to remodel my bathroom

[@divemanred]

you have truly found ur calling remodeling mobile homes

[@crissyhutto8409]

the way you said "no surprise" what would you like to see to fix that problem in the industry?

[@DIYDaveOK]

Looks like a good series. When will the rest be coming up?

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

over the next few weeks. Cheers Dave!

[@cwert3884]

What do you do if you are doing this over a couple of weekends and still need your water

[@cwert3884]

Just got to where you covered this. Thanks!

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Cheers!

[@AbbreviatedReviews]

Is the live stream renovation still happening? I haven't seen you guys post anything about it in a while.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

the first 5 were like a batea test. we will start it up again in September now that we have a better handle on what we are going to do. Cheers!

[@cypvh74]

I would so being a dust mask for that job.

[@chrisdejong2481]

Funny stuff as soon as I saw you fiddle with that shower supply..paused to comment but I dunno how that even fell out and swug around so freely 😂

[@couchpotatoe3204]

Composite wax lmao 😆

[@Bzapp725]

So what exactly do you mean laminate flooring is a no no in a bathroom? Can I use floating floor with waterproof membrane underneath?

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

sure but better off using a vinyl plank with a spc core not a wpc. never bring organics into a bathroom. Cheers!

[@vetteboy7722]

Doesn’t this house have a shut off in the garage or under a cabinet?

[@joepaullawncare7222]

I wish I could support your Channel but I don't have no friends to share your video

[@muddslide8829]

What kind of shower pan did you use ?

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

I am using the Tile Ready pan so it will never leak. Cheers!

[@avatar2233]

8:27 When you told your plumber to carefully remove the toilet

[@TheSpatulaCity]

37:37 You after that mold spray is dried. You should spray some Termidor sc on the bottoms of those studs for a Termite treatment and put some boric acid on the bottom plate of the wall cavities to repel cockroaches.

[@lynntatro7374]

Working in molding environments, do you think you should be wearing an N95 mask?

[@raynardroopnarine6502]

The waterproof laminate that is being sold is not actually waterproof?

[@youdjparents]

can you please do an episode on a plaster bathroom demo?

[@GregVT]

The whole time you were removing that toilet, I was wondering if that valve was closed 😅

[@ronaldpalo4483]

The shower in my 2000 year trailer is installed the same way.

[@gerdberg4188]

Normally you just undo the top two mirror holders and lift the mirror out . If that mirror had not been stuck you would have dropped it

[@bernicemarie7243]

Is the hole being blurred? Why?

[@Tonyroseauthor]

The toilet has its own water valve where you are, doesn't it? You could turn that off and flush the toilet before you turn the main off.

[@scottiethomas3038]

They make pex cutoff caps that are reusable

[@squirrelpoop2459]

Do you ever wonder if the original “builders” watch your videos and get all offended by your calling out their sloppy work?

[@Scuba_Bro]

I wondered the same and if he ever got any random threats? 😂

[@DIYDaveOK]

For a house built 40 years ago? Doubtful.

[@BillSimpson-fu4gj]

I watched the vanity being taken apart. It seemed to have lasted pretty well for 40 years.

[@AKJammer1]

I owned an older rental unit and was getting ready to sell it. I had a contractor friend come in to assess a couple areas that I couldn't do as DIY. He came in, looked around, turned to me and said " I built this house!". Turns out that back in the day he was on the crew that built that part of the neighborhood. Too funny.

[@sblack48]

@@BillSimpson-fu4gjthe floor not so much

[@edwardgh57]

Wow, No outside vent for the waste line on the sink? The plumber used a half assed auto air vent, that lets sewer gas into the room.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

that is just the way trailers are made.

[@jsinope2786]

Before you pry the mirror off, best to cover with packing tape in case it explodes. I learned that the SECOND time. 😂

[@davehall3351]

1 package of Oakley Liquilock and you are done, much quicker than draining.

[@HornieCow]

why use wood in a bath/shower/water area? Why not steel and/or treated wood like building outside (where it gets wet) ? i don't get it and i don't even think it's "legal" here in parts of europe to use wood as stucture in a shower/wet area. If we use wood you HAVE to use special drywall for shower/wet area and a membrane (we paint that on).

[@rolandthethompsongunner64]

You rarely have to rip out all the drywall with a minor mold issue like that in some drywall. You do a band cut about 2’ from the floor. You can then inspect the studs to determine how far up to and into the wall the mold has progressed. I’ve worked for several remodeling companies who have ripped off customers with this scam he’s conducting. Also mold in Florida is as common as humidity and bugs here. It’s an over exaggerated threat. If it’s sealed up in your wall it can’t effect you. Unless you’re the weakest of humans. In that case just being outdoors in Florida would probably kill you. 😂

[@jordandominy7295]

Just put your hackzall in a gallon bag of rice. Good as new!

[@dougschadel8094]

I use magic potion for the toilet to solidify the water

[@peckerpeter2078]

35% h2o2 will purify that toilet hole real quick make sure you got your mask and gloves on.

[@scooter8187]

LiquiLock...service plumbers use it all the time to changeout toilets.

[@irishamerican4558]

Too bad you could not get that dilapidated sub-flooring from underneath the outside wall. :(

[@AmyC0774]

It must be bad if you are bleeping it out 😂 it’s not funny but I did giggle

[@markmcminn5100]

70% of contractors... "do something right? F that"

[@shandorn1077]

Okay stupid question here: What kind of work pants are you wearing? I hate always messing up my jeans and the wife gets upset at me when I do.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

got them at Marks work warehouse

[@peckerpeter2078]

20-50% bleach to water best mold killer

[@Joe-cp2db]

I think that it lasted this long because it was made of good material…..not like now….?

[@Joe-cp2db]

In Nova Scotia..our shutoffs are inside our homes

[@commonabond]

I think he means nowadays builders cut costs by using cheaper materials.

[@Joe-cp2db]

Why didn’t you just turn off the main valve in your house?

[@poatjoler]

Lots of reason, some older house just down have them, others thru multiple bad contractors/DIY buried them behind walls, sometime its by the meter outside, waterbox etc. But there is always the main valve to save time in this situation

[@ecospider5]

In older houses they didn’t have a shutoff in the house. There was just the meter. Also there is a chance the main shutoff in the house fails. If it does it is your problem. If the meter shutoff fails it is the utilities problem. But yes my house has a main shutoff that I turn yearly so it doesn’t bind up. So I would just use that like you said.

[@mjmooney6530]

It’s Florida. Went to replace the valve cartridge in my guest bath. Told my dad to use the water meter valve vs the gate valve on the outside of my house. Yup, he didn’t listen and the gate valve failed closed. Had to call the plumber on a Saturday night to put in a new ball valve on the outside of the house.

[@sachadee.6104]

How weird to have the whole house water turn off IN THE STREET 🙄, one would want that inside the house.