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Remodeling can be exciting, but also stressful and costly. A new bathroom can increase the value of your home, but without proper preparation and research it could end up costing more than you...
A bathroom is often a welcome home addition, especially if there are several frustrated people sharing a single bathroom. Adding a bathroom to your home is often easier said than done and average...
Whether you're building a new shower floor or want to replace an existing one, there are many choices on the market for the type of shower floor you can have installed or install yourself. If you...
Remodeling a bathroom not only makes daily routines easier but also can significantly increase the value of your home. While a bathroom gut-and-remodel project can cost as much as $10,000 (as of...
Remodeling a kitchen or bathroom can be a daunting task. However, if you choose the right products and follow the right steps it can be a very rewarding experience. If you are looking to install...
A bathroom floor remodel refreshes the room, giving it a new look. Whether the floor is the only project or it's part of an entire room makeover, the remodel process requires preparation and...
Choosing to paint your concrete bath floor will add to the overall decoration of the room and increase the lifespan of the concrete. Painting a bath floor involves cleaning the concrete, preparing...
Installing a new toilet is a lot easier than it looks. But there are still a few possible 'gotchas' to watch out for. It takes a bit of muscle and some care, but is a very straightforward project.
A bathroom remodel is all about upgrading and improving. The right new fittings, the right new décor, but have you ever considered upgrading the heating system while you are in the process...
Replacing the tiles in your bathroom is a time-consuming job, but doing it yourself can save a lot of money. Try overestimating the amount of time it will take if you haven't tiled a bathroom before.
Building a shower floor from scratch is one of the most complicated home-improvement jobs you could choose, and not something you should try unless you've had some pretty extensive carpentry...
Bathroom flooring material choices may seem limited, with carpet, hardwood and laminated floors pretty much ruled out because of the moisture issues. But even if you're left with only a handful of...
Many homes have ceramic flooring in rooms such as the kitchen or bathroom. This type of tile can be hard to clean and even harder to remove when you want to put in a new floor. One option for...
People often think that tile shopping is simple and easy, and it can be, but certain guidelines should be followed when you choose tile for a particular space. Ensure that the proper tile is being...
Replacing an old, leaky toilet can make your bathroom both more pleasant and more water efficient. Older toilets use more water than modern toilets and also often make more noise. Replacing a...
Building a shower-stall floor (or "shower pan'') is a time-consuming and complicated project that you shouldn't undertake yourself unless you've has some experience at carpentry and mortar work. A...
Installing ceramic tile around the drain for your shower floor is one of the trickier tasks of tiling a shower. With any floor-tiling project, the tile should be laid out from the center, so the...
When tiling Kitchen, Bathroom or hallway floors you can get a better finish and longer lasting seal by using an under layment first. The under layment serves to create a level surface and gritty...
Building a shower floor is a project that you should only undertake if you've had experience in carpentry and cement work. A shower floor, or pan, is a layer of sloped cement topped by a plastic...
Building a shower pan is one of the most deceptively complicated projects you can undertake. This is because, despite the solid look and feel of floor tile, there's no way to completely prevent...
A shower pan is the structure that makes up the floor of your shower stall, designed to ensure that no water seeps through the floor. Building a shower pan is a complicated project that involves...
Remodeling a bathtub to a shower may seem like a daunting task. However, with the right plan, tools, preparation and execution, you can have the shower you want.
The tiling of your shower floor has to be done right, since it has to withstand both direct, sustained weight and direct water. Complicating matters is that shower floor bases are sloped toward...
Building a new bathroom or remodeling an old one is hard work, but the fun part is choosing the tile! With so many tile choices available, how do you decide? And how can you be sure the tile...
One way to bring up the Value of hour house, is give your bathroom a new face. You can achieve that by installing new tile on the bathroom floor.
Tiling a shower floor is different from any other tiling project because of the nature of a properly sloped shower floor. It's handmade contour can be more complicated to tile than a level...
Building a shower floor isn't just a matter of drilling a drain hole and laying tile around it. Even the best tile and grout job is going to let some moisture through, so you have to build a...
Building your own walk-in shower can be a major project, and one you should not undertake unless you have some construction experience and clear instruction. It's also a project that can enhance...
The bathroom can be a tricky area to remodel, given the space constraints. However, having a small bathroom doesn't mean that you can't incorporate some interesting ideas. There are a variety of...
The main reason to convert a bathtub to a walk-in shower is to make it easier for someone who has limited mobility to take a shower. If you or someone in your household is finding it difficult to...
If you're upgrading your bathroom and adding a shower, you need to do a little preliminary work before you begin the installation of the shower pan for the walk-in shower. Besides the obvious of...
A beautifully tiled shower can be the crowning glory in a bathroom. All materials used to cover bathroom surfaces need to be durable, resistant to water and humidity, and very important, easy to...
Laying ceramic or stone tile is a rewarding project. Repairing popped up tile is not. Before you begin your tile project, you need to prepare your floor. This article will tell you everything you...
Plumbing is one part of maintenance that not many homeowners like to tackle. However, installing the plumbing for a new toilet does not have to be difficult. As with most projects, the right...
Bathroom floor installation doesn’t have to be a pricey and exhausting job. Once you decide on the type of flooring for the bathroom, the rest of the remodeling project is easier than you might...
Building a shower pan is good to know how to do yourself as it will save you money and you can have whatever kind of design you want (within the framework of course) since you are most likely...
A toilet might seem a mysterious convenience to homeowners who consider taking on a project that's best left to a professional plumber. But a toilet isn't that complicated. You can remove and...
During a bathroom remodel, you may wish to replace the toilet or flooring. These activities will require the removal and resetting of the toilet. Also, some toilet clogs may require the removal of...
Showers come in a variety of shapes and sizes, while the finish possibilities are almost endless. You can choose from a variety of tile types, sizes, colors and patterns. However, there is a lot...
Replacing the sub floor in the bathroom often is necessary if you've had a leaky fixture that caused the floor to rot. The job requires that you remove all the rotten boards and replace them with...
Applying a finish to wood floors is a lot of work but is very satisfying and will give you a sense of personal accomplishment. Below is a step by step process of how to apply the varnish to...
Acrylic shower pans are installed over a level sub floor, so remove any materials above the sub floor, any debris, protrusions or unevenness. Lay out the template that came with the shower pan,...
Installing a new ceramic shower base can give your bathroom a fresh look without costing a lot of money. The ceramic shower base is available in many colors, allowing you to match your bathroom's...
While showers are best constructed on a cement floor or a traditional mud bed, it is standard practice today to build a shower on a wooden floor. With a little patience and planning, a shower can...
Bathtubs today come in a variety of shapes, sizes and purposes. No longer are they the cast iron monsters of yesterday. Cheaper than cast iron, waterproof, and much easier to handle due to the...
If you're looking for a quick and simple update to your existing bathroom, you might consider painting the floor. You can paint virtually any bathroom flooring (perhaps with the exception of...
If you're installing a new tile floor in your bathroom, you will have to raise your toilet so that it sits flush with the new tile flooring. Fortunately, the process is not difficult with a few...
For the purposes of this article, it is assumed that you will be replacing your existing bathtub for a new one. The fact that you will not have to rough-in in new water pipes will save you time,...
A garden tub is a bathtub that is designed with the sides bowed out so that the tub is more of a large oval than a rectangle, as most standard tubs are. Garden tubs are also typically much larger...
Bathroom floor tiles are particularly susceptible to damage, as the bathroom's environment is frequently subjected to high humidity levels. If not quickly and adequately ventilated, mold can grow...