I mean, this is a big project. Tubs aren’t easy to replace. Projects like this can be intimidating –I get it. The best way to get over that fear is to just dip your brush in the paint and DO IT. Once you’ve brushed a bit on, it’s too late to go back so you might as...
One thing that made cleaning my tub tricky is that my vintage 1950’s cast iron tub had been painted white by the previous owner. It used to be blue! But I think the white paint held onto the dye and was harder to clean that porcelain.what worked and what didn’t work with cleaning...
Because carrera marble has blue undertones, you’ll need to take that into account when picking your paint colors and accents. Even something like a “grey” paint will have either green purple or blue undertones. If you accidentally choose a grey shade with a green or purple undertone, it ...
The vintage cast-iron bathtub was already in the yard when I moved into my house. It was propped up on a pile of stones (between 6 to 12 inches high, as the land was sloped underneath it) under the partial shade of a mature feijoa tree, and as you can see in these images, it ...
Always take your racks out even if you use your oven's self-cleaning function; the heat during the cycle can warp them. Once removed, let them sit in warm water with dishwashing liquid for a few hours in a sink or bathtub lined with towels to prevent any surfaces from getting scratched...
At first they were pretty dangerous to use -- hundreds of people were electrocuted when they dropped their hair dryer into water-filled sinks and bathtubs. That isn't as likely today, however, because of the advent of Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCI). Since 1991, all portable hair...
Robert and I usually share our ideas with each other about a room, spend some time measuring and searching for resources, and we bust out the power tools and paint brushes to make it happen. Do you have any designing and planning methods that you use to help your rooms come together in...
Bathtubs By Makeup Cast iron tub: This kind of tub is best for the family. The reason is due to the cast iron material, which gives it strength and portability. Enamel tub: Enamel tubs are steel tubs covered with some layers of enamel and porcelain. These materials make the tub shine ...
Basically, choosing the right shade trees or exterior paint color could help save energy if they keep a house cooler in summer and cut the need for air conditioning. In winter, however, it might be better not to have shade, so that the house could absorb heat from the sun. In that cas...
If your living environment is home to toy soldiers, plastic bathtub boats, or Barbie dolls, you know just how dirty plastic surfaces can get over time. Even plastic items more commonly used by adults, like your keyboard, your mouse, or all the plastic baskets and bins you use to stay org...