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I’m an architect, so I’m all about the planning. At least in the beginning. Once I get to a certain point I have it in my head what I want/need to do.

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I think that is what I essentially replaced. I took the handle off and replaced all the parts I could access behind the handle. The only other replaceable part is the shower head itself.

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Same! I start with a blank piece of paper, a pencil, and maybe a straight edge. Make my sketch, write in lengths, buy supplies and get to it. I’m 40 btw

You'll probably still want a back splash, or at least something water resistant/proof like tile behind the sink. Otherwise you'll get mold or minor water damage behind the sink.

Before we re-did our upstairs bathroom, the counter was two 4 foot pieces that were glued together with wood glue. They did a good enough job that you could barely tell. Also made it easier to get out. Probably depends on how nice the rest of the kitchen is and what material the countertop is.

The drywall mud is typically where asbestos is found. If the construction falls in the years when asbestos was used, might as well get it tested.

Guess what used to be a common additive to drywall mud...

Or "table legs" on Amazon and just bolt those metal bad boys in, jobs done.

But you removing the air from all the radiators in the system?also what is the top point in the system?

How big are the openings on the cap? If you are going a larger diameter cap, it will reduce the pressure significantly so it is possible the fan simply cannot push the air out past that pressure drop.

I use AutoCAD for most stuff. I just find it super easy to get started in either 2D or 3D. Been getting into Fusion 360 for work, which is easy to get into considering it's in the Autodesk family so there's some familiarity there.

Only time I sketch anything by hand on paper is if I'm taking down measurements.

I am 37 and have a background in engineering/drafting. I’m proficient with most design software one would use for DIY projects, but my favorite is a good ol’ graph paper notebook, mechanical pencil, and small quilting ruler. I’m very tactile and just enjoy putting a pen/pencil to paper, plus it’s way easier to make quick tweaks with an eraser than it is to fire up the laptop, wait for Windows to update (because it always fucking does), make the changes, print a new copy to work from, etc, etc.

This was going to be my suggestion as well. L-brackets will hold it all in place.

On blender or sketchUp you mean?

Yeah, i recently had this situation with multiple packs of screws... In the store i was like "yeah i'm gonna take those for that, then those and this size too for there" a week later when i was putting the stuff together i was wondering why i bought so many different screws...

This is my question. I would guess it should take about 10 mins to exhaust the bathroom -- after a shower. (many variables there, just an approximation) If paper sticks to the grille, it sounds like it is working.

I hate it but documenting circuits is the most useful and valuable thing you can have, with a breadboard and about 30 wires connected to idk how many components. Google slide is the alternayive to powerpoint right? I liked to work with powerpoint and also draw.io, very useful!

Try replacing the cartridge to the shower. This can usually solve this problem.

im also doing it mostly the blender way. first i figure out the needed functions and size constraints the thing needs to be and adhere to that while modeling around that in blender. then i either print or get a prototype going to see if i missed something. and to make sure ergonomics and whatnot are good if thats needed.

sketching on paper is a good way for me to brainstorm ideas when im not 100% sure about some given components(pcbs, hardware..), sizes, functions, looks.

my downfall happens when i pretty much locked in the design and it works, and then for some reason try to cram even more functions/extras into the thing. m, 33

edit: like this AirQuality monitor i‘m designing

That's a creative and also quite useful attempt to get started! You mostly make easy things or complicated/big stuff too?

That's the right mindset! A DIY is about having a good time anyway ^^

How long do you run the fan for?

His mistake was that you're meant to cut it LONGER on the 3rd cut.