Interior Home Repair

Your tub and shower are among the most heavily used items in your house. Each day, multiple people may use the tub, meaning that it gets a lot of wear and tear and will occasionally have to be...

You will typically find rust on metal surfaces, so when you discover it on a surface like an acrylic tub, there's a lot of head-scratching as to where it came from. The problem is, rust does stain...

Over time, your tub or shower stall can become very dirty. Cleaning can only do so much to an aged and stained fiberglass tub or shower stall. Refinishing a fiberglass tub or shower stall is well...

A new bathtub can instantly update the look of your bathroom. Shiny tubs, free of brown stains, make a bathroom look clean and fresh. But new tubs are expensive, not to mention the hassle and mess...

Whether you are aware of it or not, your household water supply may have an assortment of different chemicals and minerals in it, including calcium. You may notice deposits of calcium around the...

Refinishing an old clawfoot bathtub is unlike any other refinishing project you might undertake. It requires dangerous chemicals, a fine-mist paint sprayer and patience as you apply coat after...

A bathtub is often the focal point of a bathroom. Chipped, cracked or rusted porcelain tubs can be an eyesore as well as a potential hazard. Leaks due to cracks or crumbling caulking, can cause...

Refinishing a metal bathtub can be a tempting project. After all, it costs hundreds of dollars to have a professional do the job. However, if you decide to undertake this project, be very careful...

Older bathtubs that are worn and riddled with scratches can be refinished and glazed. It is a process that requires patience, but it can be accomplished if you have the appropriate tools. Make...

Chips, scratches, rust and wear on an acrylic tub make the entire bathroom seem outdated and drab. Replacing the tub can be time consuming and costly. Epoxy filler can repair the damage, even with...

The finish of fiberglass tubs can dull and get surface scratches over time with constant use. The expense of a new tub is not always a viable option. There is an alternative that most homeowners...

Reglazing is a great way to bring new life to a worn-old porcelain tub. The process involves etching the porcelain surface with a corrosive acid, then applying specialized epoxy primer and a...

The cost of refinishing a bathtub with paint depends on who does the work. If you do it yourself, it will cost about $50 for the kit, a respirator, chemical-resistant gloves, painter's tape, a 2...

An old porcelain tub is such a classic piece that it's almost always preferable to refinish rather than replace when it gets old and worn. Professional refinishers can bring that tub back to a...

Replacing a porcelain tub that has a damaged or worn surface is a huge expense and can mean the loss of a great old-fashioned tub. In most cases, you can save your old tub by refinishing it and...

If your bathtub is chipped and worn beyond repair, and you don't relish the mess and expense of a complete rip-out and replacement, there is a third option. Tub liners are basically a new skin for...

Bathtubs get a lot of use and a lot of wear and tear. But let's face it, who wants to take a relaxing bath in an old, worn-out tub? Refinishing your existing tub is less expensive than replacing...

Refinishing a cast iron tub can be a lengthy project. In fact, many people simply opt to replace their tub since professional refinishing can be as costly as purchasing a new one. However, for...

Clawfoot tub restoration with a full re-glazing of the porcelain is a delicate and complicated process that has traditionally been left to professionals. However, with rental sprayers and...

Fiberglass tubs and showers are common in many modern homes but over time, they can become damaged. Knowing the basics on how to repair the smaller cracks, dings and dents yourself is a good skill...

Fiberglass tubs are made out of resins, or plastics, that are hardened with chemicals. They can scuff, crack and break like any other hard plastic. If you have a crack or break in your fiberglass...

A vintage cast-iron claw-foot bathtub could be valuable on the antiques market, and it is possible to refinish it yourself if you have the right tools and supplies. Companies sell do-it-yourself...

Caulk is used to close the gaps and clean up the lines between different structural elements of your house. In bathrooms, it has the added job of preventing moisture from getting under fixtures,...

Cleaning a hot tub requires draining it and using a mild detergent to clean the surface of the tub, avoiding chlorine products if it is not a chlorine-based hot tub. Keep a hot tub clean, making...

Balancing a washing machine tub requires calling a professional repair service to take the washer apart and re-balance the weights and counterweights located on the inside. Keep a washing machine...

Properly maintain a whirlpool tub by cleaning it out every two-to-three months with low-sudsing detergent and warm water. Make sure whirlpool tub jets work efficiently by cleaning them regularly...

Grout is used around tiles that are placed on the walls surrounding a bathtub. There is sometimes grout placed around the surface of the tub where the tiles meet the tub. After many showers and...

Caulk is one of the unsung heroes of construction. Every joint between two pieces of wood on a finished home should be caulked to prevent water damage. One of the most important places to have a...

The exact steps for removing shower doors differ depending on the style of the door. The most common door style is the bypass type door which glides on tracks. Remove these shower doors by first...

Refinished Claw Foot tubs can cost a small fortune, but if you buy one that needs refinishing and do it yourself you can save a bundle. (If you aren't afraid of a little hard work!) The...

In an attempt to lower your monthly costs, you may be able to save some money on your water bill. Taking some simple steps will help you save a 10 or 15 dollars a month.

Bathtubs come in various sizes; there are still a few that are freestanding, while the others are surrounded by walls. Removing a freestanding tub doesn't take much time at all. It is only a...

Engineering advances, our growing senior population and sensitivity about restrictions imposed on people with special needs have resulted in the invention of the walk-in bathtub. Front openings,...

Shower rods come in two main types: spring-loaded, which you twist to lengthen and are held in place by tension; and permanently installed, which you must install with screws into the wall. The...

Tub surrounds are a great way to give your bathroom a fresh new look and are fairly easy to install, that is, except when you must accommodate a window. When you add a window to a tub surround,...

Are your ceramic fixtures stained and yellowing? Is your ceramic tub old and yellowed? Has everything else failed? Try this simple fix.

If you are an appartment owner or have limited resources you can install a tub surround. with a little work and some mechanical ability.

Household accidents occur, even in the bathroom, and your beautiful porcelain tub may get chipped. Although it can never be perfect again, there is a way to make it look less noticeable. Hiring a...

Caulk seals the seams between the tub, the shower and the walls. If it's moldy or falling apart, here's how you recaulk a tub or shower.