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 […]
Beware: The bathroom is one of the most dangerous rooms in the house. Why? The tub surface can be prone to slippery accidents. The solution: bathtub safety! Start by making sure you have a slip-resistant bottom to your tub by applying anti-slip strips tot he surface. These adhere to the clean surface of your tub […]
If you are moving from and old to a new home, consider the following before putting the house up for sale! Bathroom shower renovation - Helping to showcase good water flow. Bathtub Surface Repair - A buyer will not buy a house when the tub is discoloured, warn out, chipped or that needs repair. Bathroom […]
Have you ever signed a contract with someone only to find out that when the job was done it wasn't to your satisfaction? The workmanship was shoddy, they didn't quite finish the job, you couldn't reach them by phone and it cost you more than you expected. Did you know that the Better Business Bureau […]
So, what makes a bathroom style modern after all? In my search for answers, it became apparent the term “Modern” can mean many things to different people, but in general, modern design usually emcompasses neutral or basic colors, geometric shapes, natural materials and finishes, and little to no decorative ornamentation. Does that resonate with you? […]
