DIY Home Improvement Tips » Bathroom Remodeling

Decorating Your Bathroom Shower with Unique Curtains and Rods

admin — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 23:37:52 +0000

Bathrooms are often a great place to add a little decorating touch. Many homes have more than one bathroom, so you can have multiple themes that fit the primary occupant’s tastes, and you can make each one unique. One way to add that individual touch is with a unique shower curtain and rods, or even a unique toilet seat.

Bathroom Magazine Racks – Wall Mount and Tank Mount

admin — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 20:27:09 +0000

One popular way to add storage for the home without much expense or taking up much room is a home magazine rack. These can be quite simple, and can easily be put by a chair or a recliner as a handy way to store catalogues and magazines, and have the dual advantage of being easily moved. But without a doubt one of the most popular types is the bathroom magazine rack or holder. These come in a few other styles, as a recliner is not the “standard” chair in the bathroom, so they need to be installed in some unique ways.

The most common and least expensive would be the tank mount racks or holders. These are often a simple chrome colored rack that hangs down from the tank, often hooking under the lid as a mounting device. These are simple to install, inexpensive, and readily available. One possible disadvantage of mounting a holder there is the need to turn and lean back to get to the contents when seated. If that mounting approach is not adequate, there are a couple of other types to consider.

Bathroom Wiring – Fans, Vents, and Other Bathroom Wiring

admin — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 02:14:52 +0000

Wiring a bathroom presents a few unique challenges. Not only do you run into unique appliances like vents and fans, but the grounding concerns are a critical safety element in bathroom wiring. Bathrooms are enclosed, usually smaller, and often put moisture into the entire air space of the bathroom. That makes wiring them for safety all the harder and more important.

Toilet Installation – How to Replace a Toilet

admin — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 17:38:21 +0000

Replacing or repairing a toilet looks like a tough task, but it is actually not that hard, and replacing a toilet is a job that many homeowners can tackle. But there are still a few things you want to watch out for. It takes a bit of muscle and some care, but is a very straightforward project.

Bathroom Moldings – Installing Bathroom Moldings

admin — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 05:07:34 +0000

One of the best decorative elements you can install in the bathroom is custom molding. While this is not the easiest DIY project, it is well within the capabilities of a handy homeowner.

Bathroom Faucet Repair – How to Replace a Bathroom Faucet

admin — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 19:32:48 +0000

Whether it’s becuase the old faucet is broken, or it’s simply time to upgrade the look of the bathroom, you have decided it’s time to replace the bathroom faucet. Replacing the bathroom faucet is one of those jobs that most homeowners can do themselves. Here are few tips on how to get the job done with few complications.

Install a Bathroom Vanity – How to Install a Bathroom Vanity Video

admin — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 18:59:30 +0000

One of the best ways to make a big change in the look of your old bathrooms is to install a new bathroom vanity. While installing a new vanity isn’t the easiest do-it-yourself project to undertake. it can be one of the most rewarding. At the end, you have a whole new area that is not only functional but livens up the bathroom decor.

Bathtub Drain Repair – Tips for Replacing Bathtub Drains

admin — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 19:27:22 +0000

Bathtub drains seem like they attract clogs. And eventually you’ll find you will need to repair or replace one.

Bathroom drains tend to require maintenance or repair a little more often than those in the kitchen. The bath has no garbage disposal and the kitchen drain doesn’t get anywhere near as much hair. The sink drain is the most likely culprit. Hand soap, toothpaste, hair and other things tend to gum it up.

A mixture of a 1/4 cup of baking soda and a cup of vinegar is an inexpensive home remedy that will unclog many plugs. It has the added advantage of removing calcium carbonate (the white chalky deposits), which opens up the pipe and clears the space between the sink flange and the stopper. If that’s not strong enough, use a commercial drain opener chemical. They’re safe for the pipes and the environment. They degrade rapidly.

Bathroom Sink Installation – How to Install a Bathroom Sink

admin — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 18:55:37 +0000

If you want to dress up a bathroom, especially a smaller bathroom, one of the biggest changes you can make is to replace the vanity and the bathroom sink.

There is a great variety of bathroom sink styles available today. Pedestal, wall mount, countertop and more provide options to fit any space and decorating scheme. Each has its unique installation details. We’ll cover some general tips for just a couple here.

First, common to all installations: turn off the water and get a bucket and some towels to catch any remaining water. Open the valve to drain as much as possible. Now, onto the options…

Bathroom Painting Ideas- Tips for Painting Bathrooms

admin — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 18:10:32 +0000

Painting a bathroom brings with it special considerations. No other room in the house produces hot moist air in a small, enclosed space.

First and foremost, that affects the selection of paint. Water-resistant, temperature-durable high gloss is usually selected for a reason. It provides good coverage to ensure that the moisture stays on the bathroom interior side of the wall. Moisture that seeps through cracks or, worse, goes right through the wall will inevitably lead to mildew build up.

That leads to an important task that has to be carried out before any painting is done. Any cracks, gaps or other openings have to be sealed properly before laying down the first coat. In some cases that will mean a silicon caulk around the vanity where the wall meets any moulding. In others it’s just a matter of repairing any drywall splits or other damage.