Renovating your bathroom is a great way to add value to your home — both for your family’s daily living and for future resale. Before you decide to go ahead with a renovation, it’s critical to have a good idea of any underlying problems that could cause unwelcome and costly surprises. Taking time to find […]
When redoing your master bathroom, consider incorporating luxury into the design to create a customized retreat. An atmosphere of personal indulgence, which used to be the domain of day spas, is finding its way into master baths remodels. Limited only by imagination and a project's budget, standard master baths are turning into customized retreats. The […]
Today's bathroom sink and faucet choices go far beyond the options homeowners once had. Here's a look at bath fixtures to consider when planning your remodeling project. Sinks and faucets are among the last things installed when a bathroom is remodeled but that doesn't mean you can wait till the end of the renovation to […]
Keep your bathroom clutter under control by sorting and tossing. Bathrooms are dedicated areas set aside for grooming, health and hygiene, but have an unacknowledged purpose, too — as a repository for inner hopes, dreams and insecurities. Follow these tips to loosen the ties that bind you to bathroom clutter: If you don't use it, […]
Materials Needed: Faucet assembly Drain assembly Plumber's putty Teflon tape Water supply lines P-trap assembly Tools Needed: Adjustable wrench Basin wrench Hacksaw Slip-joint pliers Steps: 1. Turn off water by closing the valves under the sink. 2. After the water is off, open the faucet to make sure the water is off and the lines […]
Today's bathtub faucets go beyond functional, with designs and styles available to fit any tub you choose. Understand your options first before hitting the showroom floor. Choosing a bathtub faucet used to be a simple, if uninteresting, affair. But today, when options include ceiling-mounted spouts, your faucet search will be a bit more involved. Here […]
Excerpted from Houseworks, by Cynthia Townley Ewer Keep your bathroom fixtures bright with these tips on scrubbing and disinfecting. Considering what we put them through each day, sinks, showers, tubs and toilets deserve special cleaning attention. Thankfully, modern plumbing fixtures are designed to make the job of bathroom cleaning as easy as possible. Sink From toothpaste […]
Bathrooms can get dingy over time, even with regular cleanings. Make your bathroom sparkle with these 8 easy tips. 1 Ceilings Ceilings are easily forgotten because we don't usually look at them. It's a good idea to scrub them down at least once a year if not more. Use a mild all-purpose cleaner and a sponge. Remove any […]
Can't stand your scary, cobwebby basement one more minute? Is it past time to replace the pink-and-aqua tiles and porcelain in the master bath? Maybe you're sick of the curling, chipped vinyl floor, the tacky cabinets, and cramped layout of your kitchen. Perhaps you're trying to convince your partner that the siding is sad and […]
