Does your sink look old, stained or outdated in the bathroom? Adding a fresh, new sink can dramatically enhance the overall appeal of the room. Installing a pedestal sink could enhance the space in your bathroom. Whatever the reason installing a sink is an easy do-it-yourself project that you can undertake. Tools Tape measure Pipe wrench Pry bar Utility ...
Category Archives: Bathrooms
Bathroom Layout Imperatives
Remodeling an existing bathroom will take a lot of consideration on your part if you want to incur the expense of moving basic fixtures and changing the basic layout. Remodeling the bathroom is not just about moving fixtures, it’s also involves a lot of re-working of plumbing and mechanical systems that you can’t see. This ...
What are Walk in Tubs?
A walk in tub is built in the same manner as a traditional bathtub with the same purpose of use, with the additional feature of a water tight door (to keep them from leaking) and that can be opened and closed for entry (typically come in right-hand or left-hand configurations to meet the individuals’ specific ...
Removing ceramic bathroom tiles
Having some knowledge and the skills to remove and repair ceramic bathroom tiles will help greatly when there\'s a tile that\'s cracked or stained and you would like to just replace it without having to call in the pros. Sometimes tiles can get broken or come loose. A little DIY skills goes a long way ...
What not to do when tiling a ceramic floor.
Laying ceramic tile is not rocket science, but it can be difficult and costly if you don\'t know how to do it properly. Once you are aware of the common mistakes involved with ceramic tile installation, it is easy to avoid those problem areas. Not Using Waterproof AdhesiveYour shower/bathroom wall tile is exposed to water, moisture ...
Making Space in Your Bathroom
Half the time your bathroom is small and has limited space for the barrage of items you have. You can only just install that many cabinets and space savers. But before you go running to get more cabinets there are a few ideas you can use to maximize the amount of storage area you can ...
Bathroom Remodeling Costs?
The cost of remodeling can vary by the thousands of dollars and you can expect to pay between $8,000 and $15,000 to upgrade the fixtures in a full bath with top-of-the-line products. Collect multiple bids from contractors. But always remember also that the cheapest isn’t always the best. You don’t want to end up with a ...
Cement Backer Board
When you undertake the task of installing ceramic tile walls in your shower or bathroom, it is important to ensure that your walls are prepped before you start putting up the tiles. Some people use vapour or moisture resistant gypsum drywall. There are all sort of tile backer boards in the market these days. Some ...
Installing Ceramic Soap Dish
Situation : You’re trying to install a new showerhead. With good intentions, enthusiasm and lots of confidence, you undertake this task. As you unscrew the old showerhead, it slips from your hand and falls, hitting the ceramic soap dish on the way to the floor, breaking part of the soap dish and cracking the ceramic ...
Accessorise your bathroom
Bathroom design accessories are often the most overlooked items when people are making the finishing touches to their bathroom design. The finishing touches are the ones that will pull the design together to create a more welcoming sight for the homeowner as well as guests.Where would the soap sit if not dissolve into a sticky ...
Bidet
Using a bidet helps to maintain a high level of personal hygiene after using the toilet. Toilet paper can be an irritant and cause trauma especially for people who suffer from haemorrhoids, and is advised by health practitioners and doctors. Washing is more effective and more soothing than toilet paper.The word bidet (pronounced: Bee Day) ...
Saunas
When you decide to buy a sauna kit, remember to consult an electrician. The place chosen for the unit must be accessible for service. Sauna units require a dedicated electric supply line, usually a 220-volt line rather than standard 110 volts. Unlike a steam unit, a sauna will require a considerable amount of room, usually ...
Steam Room
With the many options available for use at home, people are taking to installing steam rooms in the home. The simplest and quickest way to add one is to install a complete kit. If you are a do-it-yourselfer with a smaller budget, then buy a team generator and controls and build the enclosure yourself. The ...
Bathroom Ventilation
A bathroom with hot water of a shower or whirlpool, or the heat from a steam or sauna unit will definitely have condensation, which is a continual problem wherever there are wide variances in temperatures present. Vapourized water will condense on any cold surface and can potentially cause damage, from rust to your fixtures to ...
Vanities
Vanities are cabinets which hold built-in lavatories (sinks) and faucets and are typically located in bathrooms. They are sometimes called vanitory cabinets in England and other countries. The vanity is a smaller, more specialized version of the kitchen cabinet, and are available from all kitchen cabinet manufacturers (although not all manufacturers feature vanity cabinets on their ...
