Bathroom drains tend to require maintenance or repair a little more often than those in the kitchen. The bath has no garbage disposal and the kitchen drain doesn’t get anywhere near as much hair. The sink drain is the most likely culprit. Hand soap, toothpaste, hair and other things tend to gum it up. A [...]

Enter the bathroom of a friend and what’s the first thing you notice? For many, it would be the outstanding decorative faucets and shower fixtures. Whether it’s an elegant bronze Victorian at the bathroom sink, or a stylish pewter bathtub spout, these small items really draw attention. Fortunately, changing out your old, run-of-the-mill chrome for [...]

One of the best decorative elements you can install in the bathroom is custom molding. Many do-it-yourselfers will shy away from a project like this because they believe it requires too much skill or experience. While not the easiest possible home project, installing molding is well within reach for just about anyone. Selection is the [...]

The average person spends an hour a day or more in the bathroom. That’s about 6% of our waking day and over 15% of the time many spend at the house. Doesn’t that merit finding bathroom flooring that makes that time functional and pleasant? Fortunately, there are a half-dozen different types and hundreds of styles [...]

Installing a new vanity isn’t the easiest do-it-yourself project to undertake. But it is one of the most rewarding. At the end, you have a whole new area that is not only functional but livens up the bathroom decor. Removing the old sink and cabinetry is the first step, of course. As always, turn off [...]

Ok, you could just throw down any old rug in front of the tub or bathroom sink. But since most people spend over 15% of their waking life in the bathroom, doesn’t that space deserve a little better treatment? Don’t you? First, there is the option of carpeting the entire bathroom. Indoor/outdoor carpeting used to [...]

Most tile will last generations. Some can last thousands of years. There are Roman baths that are still working and lined with the original material. But, sadly, tile sometimes does crack. Whether ceramic or stone, or modern composite, tiles can and do crack once in a while. One major reason for this is faulty installation. [...]

Bathrooms don’t get enough attention from homeowners. For a space where we can easily spend over 15% of our waking time, the decor is often minimal. Sure, a rug gets thrown down. We might even take a lot of time to get just the right towels. But what about the bathroom itself? Start at the [...]

Bathrooms are utilitarian places. They serve a number of functions. But they can also be places of beauty. In fact, very few people are satisfied to just have a bare space that serves its purpose. They decorate. It’s a primal urge. Luckily for those who like to indulge that urge, there are hundreds of choices [...]

There is a great variety of bathroom sink styles available today. Pedestal, wall mount, countertop and more provide options to fit any space and decorating scheme. Each has its unique installation details. We’ll cover some general tips for just a couple here. First, common to all installations: turn off the water and get a bucket [...]