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My children have grown past the baby stage and I had a ton of cloth diapers and burp cloths. Some of them where very nice and had embroidery on them. I needed some more
We installed a new toilet and something doesn't seem right. My husband said he tightened the bolts that hold the tank onto the bowl, but it wobbles as if they are extremely
What is the best paint for fibreglass baths and shower trays?
I have finished priming and painting (marbelizing) a laminate bathroom counter using acrylic paints. I'm now having difficulty getting a smooth finish with the polycrylic (Minwax).
My bathroom vanity needs refinishing and I do not wish to replace it. It has been in place for 20 years and has gotten rather discolored.
How do I go about removing the grout from my shower tiles? We grouted them, but kinda made a mess in the end by not having experience on this. We thought we had to let it sit for 24 hours.
Any suggestions on how to protect my white tiles with white grout in my shower from our hard water? We have a water softener, but use it is only for the hot water and we
Place an old, used fabric softener sheet over the drain. The hair will stick to the sheet, allowing the water to flow smoothly down the drain. When you're done, just toss the
How do you get dried foam insulation off of a fiberglass bathtub?
Is there any way to repair or improve the look of a cultured marble vanity top that has cracks and stains near the drain hole?
I have a bathroom counter top with 1 sq. inch tiles. I need to replace the sink, but want to cover the nasty little tiles as well without having to rip the whole counter out.
We live in a house that was built in 1911. There is lots of plaster! I want to redo the bathroom, but the ceiling is mildewed and peeling. I have scrubbed it down with bleach and
How do you get rid of rust in the metal part of the sink drain?
My bathroom sink and counter top is all in one. Can I use Giani Granite paint on both?
Can you repaint an old sink in the bathroom? If so, what prep work, cleaning, etc. do I need to do?
I have a large window in my master bath above a garden tub that can allow someone to look in when the leaves are off the trees. A simple remedy I came up with was to put
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.
I would like to spray paint my bathtub with paint for porcelain. How do I do it? Someone had painted it with what looks like regular paint and it's been chipping off in different
More than once, I have had a bathroom hand soap dispenser that "leaks" rust on my white sink edge where the dispenser sits. I have really liked the dispensers and
I live in a rental house and hate my bathroom. It has the fake tile patten paneling in a dusty rose/pink marble. I cannot find anything to match it. The person that put it in did
I want to recaulk the area around the floor of my shower. I understand the area has to be very well cleaned beforehand. What is the best way to do this? Someone told me to use Varsol,
Where do I find a replacement bathtub drain cover that screws off counter clockwise?
If you don't have a vanity table, you can refinish and stain a long shelf to hang at the right height for use as a vanity. Just hang the finished shelf at the proper
Can you use self stick vinyl floor tiles on a shower wall?
How do I restore an old fiberglass tub? What materials do I use and how do I get rid of old soap stains?
I have shower doors with etching on them. I want to take the etching off. It is worn and looks dirty. How can I remove the etching?
How can I put a smooth finished edge on the rough unfinished edge of a cultured marble vanity top?
I am about to gut my master bath and am soliciting opinions on shower doors. The clear, seamless, frameless doors look beautiful, but aren't they a cleaning nightmare? Does anyone
We use battery powered toothbrushes but I could not find tooth brush holders to accommodate them. I bought cheap salt and pepper shakers that were about 4 inches tall. I tossed
I have a clear glass shower door that has 25 years of lime, calcium, and soap scum markings that will not come off. I have tried 5 different products. Is there a product
I am painting my bathroom counter and just realized that I don't know how to use the Envirotex on the existing back splashes without it running everywhere. Help.
My shower unit's siding is dry looking and peeling. It looks like some kind of tile sheeting. Does anyone have any suggestions for how I could seal it? Refinish it?
How do I unclog a drain?
How can I fix a slow shower drain?
I would like step by step instructions on painting the ceramic tile around my bathtub and around my kitchen walls. Thanks.
Can you refinish a bathtub?
I would like to change my outdated gold bath faucets, showerhead, etc. in my bathroom. Are there companies that will change them to black? Or is there a way to paint them
I have an area right next to the shower tile on the drywall that is very damaged and wet with mold and mildew. Can this spread behind the shower tile wall? And what can
There is chipped enamel around the drain in my tub. I have tried to cover it with enamel paint meant for that from the hardware store, but it's expensive and wears off.
Has anyone painted a laminate tub or shower? I have seen counters. In my bathroom, the counter is one unit. The sinks and top are laminate and then it dips down and and the
I already asked about hard water stains on shower doors and I have tried everything that I can get. Some of it is still not coming off.
I again need to re caulk the tub area. Are you supposed to do this every year? Does anyone know of a great caulk that I can use?
I was hoping you all could help me with a decision. I'm almost done with my first do-it-yourself bathroom makeover. I'm trying to create a 1920s to 30s looking bathroom.
How do I repair scratches on a fiberglass tub?
Does anyone know what to do to fix a sweating toilet tank, other than getting an insulated one?
I live in a manufactured home (trailer). The shower stall floor in the master bath needs replacing (it's cracked). It is 2 pieces, so I've got the new base, but I don't know
I need help troubleshooting our toilet. About a month ago, I had to replace most of the interior mechanisms of the toilet after the old ball float arm broke in two places,
What tile do you use to bridge the gap between the tile and the tub?
I would like to trim out my tub/tub surround but don't know what to use or do. Any ideas?
I have a bathtub lever that goes up and down, but recently the lever won't lift up the drain cover to let the water run out. How can I fix this?
When you are having people over and would like to create ambiance, fill the bathtub with water. Add a few drops of food coloring if desired, and place some fresh flower petals
I like to use lid covers on my toilet. The problem is for the guys - how can they get the seat to stay up since the thickness of the lid cover prevents this?
I was watching TV and heard an interview with a rep from Ben Franklin Plumbing. She said to run the water in unused bathrooms (toilet, sink and shower) once a month.
I have a yellow countertop in my bathroom that I don't like and I was planning to paint it. However, it's not a laminate countertop but a solid-surface (resin-acrylic or modifie
I have tried just about every cleaning solution out there to get rid of the black mildew that seems to build up around my shower enclosure. I have used mildew resistance caulkin
I just finished spraying my bathroom counter with the Rustoleum Accents yesterday and let it dry overnight and all day. Then I put polycrylic on and used a sponge brush.
How do I remove old caulk from a bathtub? I have a tool but the caulk is so hard I can't remove it.
My shower is old and yellowed. Is there a product that you can use to paint your fiberglass fixtures?
I have painted my small bathroom "Fall Leaf" from Valspar and love it. My shower curtain is chocolate brown the trim is off white and the tile is off white also. I am going
I just moved into an apartment with a claw foot tub. The tub is located below a set of stairs so there is not shower capabilities. There is a hand held nozzle that I can use
I have a toilet that has a push button on the side for flushing. I would like to make the push button flush into a handle flush (I have very little strength in my hands
I had to replace my bathroom commode. Due to floor conditions from prior use, the installer used copper or brass bolts to install the commode. These were taller/longer
I am renovating a bathroom and want to turn the toilet around, have it facing the opposite way. How would I do this? Does the plumbing underneath need to be changed in any way
Our upstairs bathtub leaks below through the ceiling onto our kitchen floor. We have replaced the shower pipe, faucets, hardware, tiles, caulked plus replaced the kitchen
How do you adjust your toilet so that there could be more water to fill in the toilet tank? I've tried adding more water but it's not filling up that same amount. Right
My bathroom fitter got that expanding foam on my new acrylic bath. I didn't notice it straight away, and now, one year later I still haven't found a way of removing it
I can't decide whether to put in a tub surround or to put tile around my tub? Any ideas, also which is easier to keep clean?
I'm up to my ears trying to remodel a bathroom. I recently bought a sink vanity at a certain big box home improvement store without a top. I didn't like the ones they had, and no one
I bought a fixer upper home and it has a shower that was etched so bad with hard water spots. I didn't want to replace the glass, had lots more money to spend on other things.
I flushed a small sponge down the toilet. It seems to be working fine but I am concerned will it plug up?
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
I am trying to convert my tub stopper to a pop up style or twist and turn because the lever style is jammed and i have no access to change the whole works out. My first
I need to replace old caulk (due to mildew and cracks) around my metal tub with tiled shower.
We have a Victorian bath that the previous owners removed the claw type feet and used bricks and cement to build two stands for the bath to rest on.
Has anyone had a bathtub or sink re-glazed?