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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
When it comes to changing the look of your bathroom, few things have more of a visual impact than installing new bathroom tile. It’s a job that some leave for a professional, but bathroom tile installation is a job that many homeowners can do themselves. Here’s a few ideas on how to improve the look of the DIY installation.
Some places never seem to have enough room. Every home has a small bathroom that is always cramped and has no room for towels or toiletries. And a college dorm never has room for everything. But we tend to overlook the vertical space that is available. Using the room over the toilet creates storage space but doesn’t really take up any floor space.
Small bathrooms present problems for all of us. Even in homes with large master baths, we have a small bathroom we have to deal with somewhere in the house. Here are some ideas on how to best take advantage of the limited space in your bathroom by using over the toilet storage cabinets to use an area that otherwise might not be used.