Granite, solid-surface, tile or quartz, which one should you choose? Industry insiders share the pros and cons of each surface to help you select the best countertop for your bathroom. While functionality might be your number one factor in choosing a kitchen countertop, you can bump the term down a few notches when it comes […]
Before you run out and buy a new whirlpool for your bathroom, there are many important questions to ask yourself to avoid expensive mistakes. Even in the dead of winter, you may see people with bathing suits in hand heading down the street in Newton, Mass., on their way to the Splash Kitchen and Bath […]
Vintage-look bathtubs and decor take you back in time without sacrificing convenience or style. What was old has a new shine these days, as evidenced by the period-inspired bath designs found in the modern showroom. Vintage bathrooms, especially those that embody the design values of the early 20th century, have never been hotter and our […]
Bathrooms are notoriously tight on storage. These tools and tips will help keep your bathroom organized without sacrificing style. Paper products and bottles of bowl cleaner definitely detract from your bathroom's decor and no amount of finagling will make them appealing. That leaves under the sink as one of the last spots for "essential but […]
If your toilet is worn or damaged -- or you'd just like to replace it -- master plumber Ed Del Grande shows how you can do the job yourself. Materials and Tools: toilet wax seal plunger slip-joint pliers adjustable wrench hacksaw putty knife rubber gloves rag Steps: 1. After turning off the water at the […]
What to consider when installing new bathroom cabinets, including price, styles and if you should - or shouldn't - follow the latest bathroom design trends Bathroom cabinets are widely considered to have the most impact in a bathroom redo, but choosing from the milelonglist of options can be overwhelming. You'll find yourself pondering unassembled versus […]
Want an easy, inexpensive color change for your bathroom? Paint that old, laminated countertop for a simple makeover with a big impact. Here's how to do it. Whether you're the type who anxiously waits for Sherwin Williams and Pantone to release the latest palettes each year or are merely tired of the '70s hue that […]
If you're redecorating a bathroom just for the children, start with the countertops just for fun, and get them to help. Kids are all about fun, so why not have a little fun in their bathrooms, too? In lieu of countertops that play it safe —from a design point of view, anyway — opt for […]
Replacing tired old fixtures is the fastest way to give your bath a bold, new look on a budget. By Douglas Trattner "Fixtures are the jewelry of the bathroom," notes Andrea Conroy, product manager at Moen. "A great faucet is an accessory, like a pair of earrings. It's the icing on the cake." Fixtures are […]
