Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
A focal point of the primary bathroom at the Saratoga house is a soaking tub, which will be anchored to the floor. Richard Trethewey helps our project plumber, Joel Schaperjahn, anchor the tub to the floor and install the water faucet.
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Soaker tub manufacturer: Kohler [us.kohler.com/us/]
Plumbing contractor: Gateway Mechanical [linkedin.com/in/joel-schaperjahn-687a9a3b/#experience]
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A focal point of the primary bathroom at the Saratoga house is a soaking tub, which will be anchored to the floor. Richard Trethewey helps our project plumber, Joel Schaperjahn, anchor the tub to the floor and install the water faucet.
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Soaker tub manufacturer: Kohler [us.kohler.com/us/]
Plumbing contractor: Gateway Mechanical [linkedin.com/in/joel-schaperjahn-687a9a3b/#experience]
About This Old House TV: This Old House is America’s first and most trusted home improvement show. Each season, we renovate two different historic homes—one step at a time—featuring quality craftsmanship and the latest in modern technology. We demystify home improvement and provide ideas and information so, whether you are doing it yourself or hiring out contractors, you’ll know the right way to do things or the questions to ask. Our experts including general contractor Tom Silva, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey, landscape contractor Jenn Nawada, master carpenter Norm Abram, and host Kevin O’Connor give you the tools you need to protect and preserve your greatest investment—your home.
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