Replacing Bathtub Sealant

If the sealant in your bathtub has become moldy or is just old and not protecting as well as it should, it may be time to replace it. Even if the process seems straight forward enough, check out this website before you start the project.

  June 16, 2008 | Comments ()

Friday Fix: The Running Toilet

This week's Friday Fix is courtesy of Nathaniel from Garber's Hardware who are sponsoring this month's Klein toolbag giveaway. Onto the Fix!

So, your toilet is running. It won't stop. You tried jiggling the handle. You tried asking your toilet nicely to behave. You tried to get your landlord to send a plumber. Each effort more futile then the last. It's time to take matters into your own hands.

Although this is usually a rather simple fix, it's a good idea to be familiar with the inner workings of your toilet. It's amazing how rarely we think about the way the things we use every day (and couldn't live without) work. So, lets get to know your toilet.

  May 16, 2008 | Comments ()

Clear a Clogged Kitchen or Bathroom Sink Drain

There's no more common household problem than clogged sink drains. One of our most popular articles is how-to replace a p-trap, but before you even look under the sink take a plunger and wet rag and try to dislodge the blockage.

  May 6, 2008 | Comments ()

Macerating Toilets Make a Half-Bath Possible

Adding a half-bath is almost always a great idea. Typically they are located in areas for convenience and are also chosen for high-traffic areas in your home. But as families grow and areas of your home evolve we encounter issues with installing half-baths because they weren't selected in original house plans and therefore plumbing and venting was not considered in the area where you most likely want to place them.

  May 1, 2008 | Comments ()

K/BIS 2008 New Product and Coverage Roundup

Hansa Stella Faucet

The K/BIS 2008 conference and show in Chicago has wrapped up and we've pulled together a list of the best coverage. Some of favorite new products include the Fisher and Paykel "gas in glass" range and we welcome a new kitchen countertop material, glass, from ThinkGlass.

  April 14, 2008 | Comments ()

Bathroom Trends

Just as you take cues from style experts when building your wardrobe, decorating and design mavens can offer valuable insight into upcoming home décor trends. If you'd like to introduce British flavor into your surroundings without crossing the pond, the UK's IdealHome magazine presents this year's bathroom trends.

  April 9, 2008 | Comments ()

Bathroom Mirror Frame-Up

The final post from our guest blogger this week the DIY Maven is a great how-to article about framing a beveled-edge mirror to add detail and character.

When we moved into our present home, one of our bathrooms had a beveled-edge, frameless mirror. It's not necessarily the most attractive look in the world. We decided to make a simple frame with which to frame the mirror. The frame added instant character and made the cheap mirror look quite expensive.

  March 23, 2008 | Comments ()

Conserve Water While You Shower

What if simply changing your showerhead could save you over 2,700 gallons of water per year? With one of the worst years for drought behind us, as evidenced by the extensive California wildfires, water conservation is no longer an option. Lucky for homeowners, new technology is constantly entering the market to help minimize water usage and simultaneously reduce utility bills.

  March 7, 2008 | Comments ()

This Roomfinder Delivers Real Rooms
(which aren't all pretty)

The glossies have such beautiful spreads that sometimes it's hard to imagine how your own home could come close to looking like the magnificent rooms shown in the magazines. If you'd like to see the home environments of everyday people from around the world you can now visit NormalRoom.com and browse kitchens, bathrooms, and bedrooms of everyday folks. You can also upload your own living spaces to share with everyone else. This site can be a time killer but sometimes looking at other's homes can make you feel that much better about your own instead of worse.

  February 21, 2008 | Comments (1)

Bathroom Renovation Rises from the Ashes

Brownstoner is profiling some bathroom remodels and renovations and this one has to qualify as one of the best considering the "before" state was a burned out jumble of porcelain and steel. Here are a couple more that prove that $3,000 goes a long way, and when it comes to marble sometimes less is more.

  November 19, 2007 | Comments (1)