Creating a Tub Shower Combo | Ep. 156

Converting your bathtub into a tub shower combo is easier than you may think. You'll need to make the waterline vertical so it can supply water to a showerhead. You’ll also need to install a diverter valve on the waterspout in the tub. Skip to 17:36 for an overview of converting your bathtub into a tub shower combo. Also in this episode: Insulation Basics Hot Patch Drywall Repair Tips for Increasing Humidity Easy Sidewalk Installation Cleaning a Glass Shower Door Simple Solutions Nylon String Pipe Cutter — As improbable as it sounds, you can cut PVC pipe with nothing more than a length of nylon mason’s line. Here’s how: First, tie a wooden stick to each end of the line to create two handles. Loop the line under the pipe and pull up on the handles so the line is tight against the underside of the pipe. Now, pull up on the handles with alternating hands to “saw” through the pipe. This works because friction caused by the nylon line against the pipe actually melts the plastic. It’s important to keep the line moving at all times, otherwise, the melted plastic will harden, trapping the line.   Wall Protector — Installing casings around a window or door often requires drilling pilot holes into the miter joints prior to driving in the finishing nails. However, because of the close proximity to the wall, the spinning drill chuck can easily mar the wall. Prevent this by holding a thin sheet of cardboard against the wall. And leave the cardboard in place when nailing to protect the wall from the hammerhead. Question of the Week Q: My wife would like to change two standard doorway openings into curved archways. I’m pretty handy, but I don’t have any idea how to even start. Must I cut out the existing wall frame, and how can I create the curve along the top of the doorway opening? Listen to the podcast for the answer!  Other Products and Links Mentioned CurveMakers Arch Kits