so measuring the shower area is the first step. It may be possible to change the shower into a tub-and-shower combination if desired. There are anumber of waysto add a tub to your bathroom.
Recently, I decided to upgrade my bathroom byinstalling a new glass shower door. The old door not only looked outdated, but it also had a frosted finish that blocked light and made the space feel cramped. One handle was broken, and the tracks were worn. It was time for a change. After...
If your bathroom has a shower curtain, chances are it’s starting to grow mold along the bottom. But even if it’s not, soiled or stained, it’s still a good idea to get a new shower curtain. White or neutral fabric curtain works best. Avoid using patterned or themed bath curtains a...
We have been in our house for 2.5 years and our upstairs bathroom was one of the first things I wanted to remodel, and here we are finally finished. I think I've mentioned before that this house was a kind of flip for us, one that we could live in and en
Step 8: Clean the tiles, grout, and caulk around the tub Don’t forget to clean the area around the bathtub. Get a tile cleaner or make a paste from baking soda and water. Apply it to the entire floor area (including the grout and caulk), let it sit for around 10 minutes, and ...
1 Bathroom exhaust fan 6 foot flexible ducting 1 Aluminum foil tape Screws 1 Round wall vent or roof vent cap Exterior grade silicone caulk 2. Installation 1) Drill a reference hole and mark the ceiling. Take your power drill and use an extra-long, 3⁄4 inch (1.9 cm) spade bit to ...
When you can't trace a leak to the faucet plumbing, the next step is to look for moisture around the base of the tub. Lay paper towels or sheets of dry newspaper on the floor around the tub, run the faucet or shower, and note whether or not they get wet. Look for damaged caulk,...
Steam clean a tile shower, glass doors, even your whole bathroom—no chemicals needed! Using a steam cleaner is a great way to deep clean your home. Today I’m sharing some ideas and tips on how to use a steam cleaner to give a shower a thorough cleaning. ...
Mold Growth on Bathroom Ceiling Climates with cool winter temperatures or high humidity are most likely to suffer from mold on the bathroom ceiling. Warm, humid air generated by the shower contacts the cool surface of the ceiling, causing condensation. If the bathroom has a low quality exhaust ...
LEARN MORE: How to Caulk a Shower Turn Off a Smoke Detector Slobo Mitic / iStockphoto.com Modern homes often have electric smoke detectors with a battery backup. If you get a false alarm (and you’re sure it’s a false alarm), you must cut the power to the system and then di...