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Tile Around a Toilet

Laying Tile Around a Toilet?This is a page about laying tile around a toilet. When remodeling a bathroom and adding new flooring you want it to last and look good. Removing the toilet is usually the best method.

 

Bathroom tub enclosure with a tile wall covered with contact paper.

Putting Contact Paper Over Wall Tile in a Bathroom?This is a page about putting contact paper over wall tile in a bathroom. Covering ugly ceramic wall tile has been done with good quality contact paper. Some people have had success with painting the tile instead.

 

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Putting Shower Curtain and Liner on One Rod?Do you use 2 shower curtain rods (1 for the liner and the other for the curtain) or just 1 and put both the shower curtain and liner on the same rod. I have always used two but I wonder will 1 rod suffice?

 

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How Do I Keep the Shower Curtain From Blowing in and Sticking to Me?We just installed a new large shower after having a small stand up shower with shower doors. We didn't want shower doors anymore. So now we have shower curtains.

 

A sink skirt attached with tape.

Attach Sink Skirt with Clear TapeIf you're like me and live in a rental, you don't want a hard job of cleaning up that sticky tape. I took regular scotch tape and taped this skirt to my sink. I could have done a better job with even lines had I had someone to help me. Scotch tape of even a lightweight duct tape would work.

 

A shower curtain liner hanging from a rod.

Using a Shower Curtain LinerA shower curtain liner can be helpful with a cloth shower curtain that hang outside the tub. The liner may to be washed in a machine if it gets grungy, or weighed down if it billows toward you.

 

A small gem marking the proper temperature on the shower faucet.

Marking the Perfect Spot on Bathtub FaucetOnce you have found the position for the perfect mix of hot and cold water on your bathtub faucet you can mark it. This will save the testing and water wastage that can occur as you try to locate it each time you shower or bathe.

 

Custom Bathroom Door Design - painted bathroom door

Custom Bathroom Door DesignWith an outdoor bathing space you can add a bathroom door with a custom design. Acrylic paint and wooden slats turned this framed plastic panel into a work of art.

 

Three hair tools that use heat.

Storing Hot Hair ToolsWhen you are done curling or straightening your hair you need a safe place to store your hot irons so they can cool off.

 

Use Foam to Line Soap Dish - lay bar of soap on top of foam

Soap Dish From Recycled FoamTo avoid slimy bar soap in a conventional soap dish, line it with a scrap of foam or cut out a dish from recycled foam. This allows the soap to dry out between uses, which is more pleasant and helps the soap to last longer.

 

Bathroom sink faucet.

Choosing Bathroom Fixture Finishes?Whether you are simply replacing worn fixtures or redesigning your bath, the fixture finish is as much of a design element as the fixture itself. This is a page about choosing bathroom fixture finishes.

 

Toilet with seat up.

Prevent Rust on Toilet Seat ScrewsToilet seat screws can easily become rusted and difficult to remove. This is a page about prevent rust on toilet seat screws.

 

Binder clips to keep a shower curtain liner from billowing.

How to Keep a Shower Curtain from BillowingMany of us have had this problem especially if you don't have a cast iron tub and a magnetic curtain. One solution would be to weigh the bottom down with something sewn into a new hem.

 

White shower curtain with stainless steel curtain rings.

Decorating Shower Curtain RingsTake plain shower curtain rings and add embellishments to match your decor. This is a page about decorating shower curtain rings.

 

A bathroom outfitted for a disabled person.

Finding Help to Make a Bathroom Conversion for the Elderly?This is a page about finding help to make a bathroom conversion for the elderly. Doing home modifications can help seniors stay independent longer, but it can also be expensive. Here are some tips for locating local organizations that can do low-cost repairs and projects for seniors.

 

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Bathtub

Repairing Scratches on a Fiberglass TubThis is a page about repairing scratches on a fiberglass tub. Using something abrasive on your fiberglass tub can cause scratches. Here are some tips for repairing the surface of your tub.

 

A person caulking around a bathtub.

Caulking Around a BathtubWhether installing a new tub or recaulking your existing one, this step is a common homeowner project. This is a page about caulking around a bathtub.

 

Shower head in blue tiled shower enclosure.

Shower Enclosure Ideas?This is a page about shower enclosure ideas. Trying to redo a shower enclosure simply and inexpensively means looking for alternatives to the more traditional and sometimes more expensive solutions.

 

fiberglass tub and shower

Painting Fiber Glass Shower WallsThis is a page about painting fiber glass shower walls. Updating your dingy shower enclosure doesn't need to be expensive.

 

Yellow Bathroom Floor

Bathroom Floor Color Advice?This is a page about bathroom floor color advice. The existing color of your walls, fixtures, counter and countertop, can help you determine the best color for your flooring.

 

Bathtub

Refinishing a BathtubThis is a page about refinishing a bathtub. An old porcelain cast iron tub might be given a new finish and an extended useful life.

 

Shower Curtain

Reinforcing Shower CurtainsThis is a page about reinforcing shower curtains. The holes for hanging shower curtains are notorious for tearing free of the rings.

 

Bathroom Vanity

Choosing a Bathroom Vanity Top?This is a page about choosing a bathroom vanity top. When remodeling your bathroom you want to use a vanity that fits with your color scheme and is not harmed by moisture.

 

A nicely remodeled bathroom.

Updating a BathroomThis page is about updating a bathroom. New paint, flooring, and fixtures can improve the look and feel of a wash room.

 

Nice bathroom with a glass shower door.

Adding Etching to a Glass Shower DoorThis page is about adding etching to a glass shower door. A hard water damaged glass shower enclosure may not have to be replaced by adding some etching.

 

Shower

Preventing Slips and Falls in a Bathtub and ShowerThis page is about preventing slips and falls in a bathtub and shower. Anyone can be hurt by slipping while getting in or out of the bath.

 

Cultured Marble

Finishing the Edge of a Cultured Marble Countertop?This is a page about finishing the edge of a cultured marble countertop. The composition of the cultured marble itself will generally define what, if ,finishing can be done to rough edges.

 

Bathroom Wall Tile

Removing Bathroom Wall Tile?This page is about removing bathroom wall tile. Depending on the kind of wall they are adhered to, tiles can be a real challenge to remove.

 

Bathroom vanity made from an old dresser.

Making a Bathroom Vanity from an Old DresserThis page is about making a bathroom vanity from an old dresser. Converting a chest of drawers into a vanity will make your bathroom unique.

 

Overflowing Tub

Preventing an Overflowing TubThis page is about preventing an overflowing tub. It's easy to forget and walk away from the bathroom when the tub is filling.

 

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Repairing a Leaky Shower Valve

Repairing a Leaky ShowerA leaky shower can cause all kinds of problems, from water dame to mold, not to mention the water bill. Getting that leaky shower fixed now will save you more headaches in the future.

 

Restoring a Claw Foot Tub, An old claw foot tub outside.

Restoring a Claw Foot TubThis is a page about restoring a claw foot tub. A restored claw foot tub can be a beautiful focal point in your bathroom. Depending on its age it may need a lot of work to bring it back to its original beauty.

 

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