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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 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.

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…

Over the Toilet Storage – Save Space in a Dorm or Small Bathroom

admin — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 00:19:25 +0000

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 Bathroom Decoration – Storage for a Small Bathroom

admin — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 23:35:31 +0000

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.