Another week, another job.  This foray took us to the St. Francis Apartments on NW 21st for an apartment turnover.  Upon inspection the ceiling in the bathroom underneath the tub drain upstairs was wet and spongy.  Obviously a plumber was going to need to get up there to take a look and that meant opening up the ceiling.  

Tip #1  Cut the hole to fit the sheetrock.  

  Many people are tempted to cut the hole first and then cut the sheet rock to fit.  This is actually backwards.  You will get a ...
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