after the drain is attached, seal it with plumber's putty or silicone to seal the drain. no matter the season, this home is a true haven; enjoy skiing or snowshoeing in the winter, tennis on your private court or water-sport right from your doorstep in the summer. my specific use case can be fixed by replacing * with + as per your suggestion. everyone is waiting for it… a friend of all times, for any occasion, available in a multitude of stunning shades. it still felt sort of strange to me. 