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Bathtubs and Surrounds: Refinish or Replace

As mentioned in the “Wallpaper Removal” article, my wife and I are currently in the process of updating our 1980’s home.  Concentrating on the kids' bathroom, we first removed all original wallpaper...

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Maintenance Tips: Bathroom Exhaust Fans

Moisture in a bathroom can lead to peeling finishes, warped doors, and even mold. The purpose of a bathroom exhaust fan is to control moisture and remove airborne odors and pollutants. While...

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Maintenance Tips: Bathtubs and Showers

Remnants of dirt, debris, and soap that are not rinsed down the drain can harden on the surface of a bathtub or shower, forming a residue. Limiting the amount of residue is important because mildew...

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Maintenance Tips: Bathroom Vanities

Bathroom vanities are comprised of a base or furniture cabinet, a countertop mounted to the top of the cabinet, a sink, a faucet, and a drain stop assembly located at the bottom of the sink which...

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Maintenance Tips: Toilets

When you consider the lifespan of most fixtures and appliances around the home, toilets rank near the top. According to the Study of Life Expectancy of Home Components which was prepared in 2007 by the...

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Maintenance Tips: Whirlpool Tubs

According to the Study of Life Expectancy of Home Components, which was prepared in 2007 by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), the average life expectancy of a whirlpool tub is 20-50...

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How to Fix a Leaking Toilet

Repositioning and Replacing a Wax Ring If you have noticed water damage near the base of your toilet, chances are your toilet’s wax ring has failed. Although toilet leaks have several common causes,...

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How to Install a Tileable Shower Base

Basic tiling skills can be very useful in many home improvement projects, but some tiling projects can prove daunting for even experienced DIY'ers. Installing tile for a custom shower is one of those...

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How to Tile a Custom Bathroom

Ceramic tile is an ideal choice for walls and floors in any bathroom. It’s durable, impervious to water, and comes in an almost limitless selection of colors and styles. Tiling a custom bathroom with...

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How to Install a Handheld Shower Fixture

One of the final steps in completing a custom shower project is selecting and installing the shower fixtures. While the task of selecting a shower fixture from the wide variety of styles can be...

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How to Install a Glass Shower Enclosure

After tile, one of the most challenging jobs in building a custom shower is installing a glass shower enclosure. There are many options for shower enclosure systems, but to work properly the enclosure...

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How to Install a Bathroom Lavatory

Lavatory, or vanity, sinks are often the focal point of a bathroom. The bathroom sink is the most frequently used fixture in the room and comes in a nearly unlimited number of design options. Despite...

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How to Install a Toilet

Many puns have been applied to toilet replacement and installation, but in reality replacing or installing a toilet is a pretty simple home improvement project for a do-it-yourselfer. The workings of a...

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Bathroom Caulking 101

Preventing water damage inside our bathrooms is just as important as directing water away from our homes. Caulking, as part of routine homeowner maintenance, prevents avoidable damage around the...

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Tips for Designing a Bathroom on a Budget

We tend to spend quite a bit of time in our bathrooms, although generally they are the smallest spaces in our homes. The bathroom is one of the most personal and private places that we have in our...

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Beneath Bathroom Finishes: Substrates That Manage Water and Moisture

The bathroom is one area of the home that is extremely vulnerable to water damage. Showers, tubs, toilets, and vanities provide hundreds of gallons of water on demand every day. In addition,...

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Sealing Sanded Grout

The final step in most ceramic tile projects is to seal the sanded grout. Watch our easy solution in Sixty Simple Seconds. Sealed grout is waterproof and easier to maintain, which makes for a...

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Cleaning Sanded Grout

Grout in ceramic tile floors and bathrooms collects dirt and grime over time. Watch our easy solution in Sixty Simple Seconds to cleaning sanded grout. Is dirty grout diminishing the look of your tile...

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Fixing a Leaky Toilet

Have a leaking toilet? Fixing it is easier thank you think. Watch our easy solution to a leaky toilet in Sixty Simple Seconds. Finding water all over your bathroom floor from a leaky toilet is never a...

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4 Easy Cleaning Projects for Your Bathroom

Just a little time spent cleaning those oft-forgotten corners can really make a difference in a room’s appearance. Home improvement writer Jakob Barry shares his tips for making your bathroom gleam,...

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