4 Plumbing Tricks I Haven't Seen Before!!!

Hey Matt, for those of us up North, not only do we like to have a soft water line available for washing cars, but also I've added in a mixing junction to that spigot so that I can add hot water in the Fall and Winter months. Now I can still clean my car with nice soft water but have it be warm and not freeze my hands off in the colder weather!

It’s very refreshing and encouraging to see someone speaking positively about other peoples work. Great video thank you!

Best things I ever did was giving a new home owner a offical SOP standard operating proceeded. Basically a booklet that has all the info on shut offs, etc. Also goes over general maintance. Had several clients contact me years later and tell me it saved them several times. Turnover is key to ensuring the product is maintained properly and increases longevity.

Man, I love that stuff. So much thinking aheadfor the future homeowners. I did a lot of wiring new houses and had owners ask "why so much wire and stuff". I tell 'em you'll see. 10 yrs later I ask if I over did it and the answer is always no. I learned what people want because I always had to add these things to existing homes. So I decided to put it in right from the start. Always put the customer first and it pays in the end.

I've been saying it for years, there's just no excuse for not putting in a few extra valves and cleanouts when the plumbing is getting installed. Very impressed with the framing, the floating vanity upstairs was great, and the handrail supports on the stairs are rock solid. And those recessed dryer vent outlets are another example of taking a little time and forethought to make a huge difference in the final product. These are all ideas that should trickle down to smaller and more reasonably priced homes, not just the million dollar mansions like this.

For those not sure why there needs to be water in that semi-sunken bathtub, it is highly recommended to pre-fill the tub whenever applying (or reapplying) caulking so that it will not flex and break from the sheer weight of all that water. Same goes for shower paneling if it's set above a separate tub. The weight of the tub will pull down on the wall fractionally, but strongly enough to potentially disrupt seals, so you want to have it filled up to nearly the overflow drain height before you caulk the panels. (Also be careful of splashes; wipe up all the stray droplets that bounce up onto the walls & ledges after it's been filled, before you caulk!) (I learned this trick when I was fixing up my house for sale!)

Pretty nice for a starter home and they can upgrade to something larger as the family grows.

OMG, tidiest job site I have ever seen, and neatest plumbing job. well done to them. Gold star

drywall guys are going to "love" those handrail brackets

That looks really great, some wonderful ideas. I installed a recessed water shut off behind the fridge, left a 8' loop of steel braided water line, then attached a screen door spring to the loop and the wall, so when you move the fridge the spring keeps the line off the floor and out from under the wheels.

Love this guy. He is all about improving his "know how", sharing it. He is humble and has seen a video where he points out mistakes he made and how to do it right.

In case anyone was wondering why you'd want soft water in your garage it's for spot free car washing.

Having a soft water hose bib at the driveway is great for washing cars, motorcycles, etc.

The steel in the master bath vanity are called "carriers" they are used in commercial applications for wall mounted toilets and lavatories.

I really like those recessed tubs! They could have saved those two nineties and just rotated those two tees they used for the recirc. I like seeing folks do quality work and I hope this plumber feels the love. I'm a plumber myself and pride myself on my work. Let's not forget to mention how clean this job site is. Clean up every day y'all. It shows you care and it takes you to the next level of professional. This is a quality home, but it doesn't matter where you work... leave it better than you found it.

"How big you want your house?" "Yes!"

It takes a lot of humility to be able to constantly look at others and learn from them. This is one of the main reasons I subscribed to you. Top notch videos and great attitude!

I’m leaving for work dear. Why so early? Because it’s a ten 10 minute walk to the garage.

You should point out that when you install a loop for the water softener you need to install a drain for back flushing.

Def some cool ideas! However as a plumber, a few things I would change are: 1- The shut off valves for the washing machines should be in an accessible location so they can be shut off between uses. 2- The washing machine on the second floor minimally (ideally both locations) should have a pan underneath to reduce potential water flood damage. The pan(s) could have a drain or if not, use of an automatic washing machine valve could give peace of mind. 3- If the HW recirc line was to be dropped as it was, the taps should come off at the bottom with tee fittings so if/when drained, there would not be a trapped section of piping. Also it would use fewer fittings and take less time.