
How To Handyma’am | A Home Improvement Comedy Podcast
7 Costly Bathroom Remodel Mistakes (And How to Avoid Them!) | Episode 38
Welcome to How to Handyman, the podcast where we empower women to take care of their homes! ️ Planning a bathroom remodel or thinking about hiring a contractor? Welcome to Bathrooms 101! In this episode, Emily, Samantha, and Arly walk you through the essential steps to consider BEFORE buying supplies, swinging a sledgehammer, or getting in over your head=dden plumbing costs to waterproofing myths and code upgrades, we’ve got you covered. --- ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Welcome & Dedication to Mindy Wise! 01:45 - 3 Minutes of Chaos (Arly's wolf cut, fair lemonade & dismantling diet culture) 10:30 - Phase 1: Layout, Budgeting & The 20% "Uh-Oh" Fund 16:15 - Phase 2: Plumbing Gotchas (Tub-to-Shower Drains & Rough-In Valves) 22:00 - Venting, Air Pressure & Sewer Gas Realities 25:30 - Phase 3: Tile Myths & Waterproofing Systems 32:00 - Why Acrylic Tubs Need a Mortar Bed 35:30 - The 12x24 Shower Floor Hazard 38:15 - Phase 4: Comfort Height Toilets, Lighting Fails & GFCI Upgrades 42:30 - Toilet Spray, Custom Lead Times & Shut-Off Valve Rules SUPPORT THE COMMUNITY Join our Patreon: Want exclusive behind-the-scenes content, early access to tickets, and a way to directly support the pod? Join the crew! Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/c/HowtoHandymaam Subscribe to the Newsletter: Get DIY tips, project updates, and first dibs on our live events sent straight to your inbox. Sign up here: https://howtohandymaam.com/newsletter ️ OUR FAVORITE TOOLS Constantly wondering what drill, saw, or safety glasses we are using? We put all our tried-and-true favorites in one place! Shop our Amazon Storefront https://www.amazon.com/shop/howtohandymaam Shop our Lowes Storefront https://www.lowes.com/l/creator/howtohandymaam LISTEN TO THE PODCAST New episodes drop every week! If you loved this, be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode. Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-handymaam-a-home-improvement-comedy-podcast/id1858097879 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0qJ623LRS6Dluzpkiv45Xs HANG OUT WITH US ON SOCIALS Catch our daily tool tutorials, project updates, and behind-the-scenes chaos! Instagram: [@HowToHandymaam]https://www.instagram.com/howtohandymaam/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@howtohandymaam YouTube: [@HowToHandymaam] https://www.youtube.com/@HowtoHandymaam Looking for something else? Check out all our links in one place! Howtohandymaam.com/links ABOUT US We are Samantha, Emily, and Arly—the crew behind How to Handyma'am. We didn't go to trade school; we just fell in love with this work and started a licensed handyman business in Lansing, Michigan. Now, our mission is to give women the agency, skills, and confidence to fix their own homes and tackle those terrifying DIY projects. Disclaimer: Our videos and podcasts are for educational and entertainment purposes. Always check your local building codes and consult with a licensed professional when necessary!

