73 chapters
Demolition & Prep
Practical advice on safe demolition, subfloor inspection, old house surprises, lead paint, asbestos, and proper preparation before the pretty work begins.
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Shower Pan Installation Detail: A Pro's Guide to Getting It Right the First TimeGet the full shower pan installation detail from a tile guy who's done over 400 bathrooms. Leak-proo...
Demolition & PrepJack Reid
Jul 17, 2026
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Vent Fans: The Most Neglected Fixture in Every BathroomYour bathroom exhaust fan might be the most important fixture you barely think about. Here’s why mos...
Demolition & PrepJack Reid
Jul 13, 2026
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How to Tile Tub Walls: A Pro's Guide to a Leak-Free BathroomLearn how to tile tub walls the right way. Honest advice from a tile guy who's done 400+ bathrooms. ...
Demolition & PrepJack Reid
Jul 13, 2026
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Shower Pan Liner Sizes: What You Need to Know Before You BuyLearn about standard shower pan liner sizes, how to measure for a perfect fit, and why size matters ...
Demolition & PrepJack Reid
Jul 13, 2026
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Demo Day Do's: How to Keep Your Existing Tub Without Ruining ItWant to save money by keeping your old cast iron tub? Here’s exactly how to protect it during demoli...
Demolition & PrepJack Reid
Jul 11, 2026
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Lead Paint, Asbestos, and the Abandoned Razor Blade CollectionOld bathrooms are full of hidden hazards. Here’s what I’ve actually found behind the walls and under...
Demolition & PrepJack Reid
Jul 10, 2026
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Acrylic Showers vs Tile: The Honest Breakdown from a Guy Who's Installed BothAcrylic showers vs tile: real costs, maintenance, and longevity. Jack Reid compares both based on 40...
Demolition & PrepJack Reid
Jul 10, 2026
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PVC Shower Pan Liners: Why Pros Still Use Them and How to Install One RightLooking for PVC shower pan liners? Learn why tile pros like me still choose PVC over liquid waterpro...
Demolition & PrepJack Reid
Jul 09, 2026
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What's Under Your Subfloor? A Guide to Not Falling ThroughOld bathrooms often hide scary things under the floor. Here’s what I’ve found after hundreds of demo...
Demolition & PrepJack Reid
Jul 08, 2026
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