When you want to sell your house or just make it look and feel more modern and up to date the first thing you think of is the bathrooms. How can you make your bathroom the star of the party? Changing the fixtures will add that new look but it isn’t quiet done. Replace or recover your shower or tub, replace the vanity and mirror it is almost there still it looks a little dull no shine to it. Yep you guessed it Grout and Tile. Continue reading →
How to Lay a Stone Tile Floor
If you are thinking about laying a stone tile floor, there are a few things to consider before you begin. Naturally, you should have already measured the area where you will be setting the tile, and add 15 percent more to allow for cutting and fitting pieces around the edges. Then, think about whether or not your stone tile floor is going to be in a high-traffic area. Continue reading →
How to Install Under Cabinet Lighting
Installing under cabinet lighting can make your projects in the kitchen so much easier. Under cabinet lighting also makes your kitchen look much nicer. There are a couple of ways you can do this; you can use a Plug-in or a Hard-wired under cabinet lighting unit for the kitchen.
How to Repair that Leaky Faucet
One of the most common household repairs involves leaky faucets. Not only can these be a major annoyance, but expensive as well. Learning how to repair that leaky faucet yourself can eliminate costs associated with hiring a plumber and waiting for help to arrive. Follows are some simple steps that anyone can use to troubleshoot and fix the problem. Continue reading →
How to Take Charge of your Bathroom and Kitchen Design Like a Pro
Designing your new kitchen or bathroom can be frightening and exciting at the same time. The entire process can seem extremely overwhelming before you even know where to start. It is natural to want to jump in and start picking out fixtures, pour over cabinet designs and compare color swatches that will eventually fulfill your design vision – but try to resist that temptation. There are several key necessary steps you should always do for any big design project first that will shape the overall outcome. Continue reading →
How to Prevent Mildew in Your Bathroom
Everyone wants to have a clean house, but most importantly everyone wants to be sure that their bathroom is the cleanest room in that house (aside from maybe the kitchen). Your bathroom is the place where you go to get cleaned up after a long day’s work; if it’s dirty, you’re not truly clean after being in there. The bathroom is also one room in the house that your friends and neighbors will judge you on. Not everyone is judgmental like that, but it’s hard to want to go somewhere when you know that their bathroom is worse than a truck stop and you’re afraid of catching something from being in the same vicinity as those mold/mildew ring around the bottom of the toilet or tub. So here’s the skinny: Continue reading →
How to Fit a Bath Tub
You do not have to be too handy of a handyman to fit your new tub. Just follow these simple instructions and you will be on your way to that first relaxing bath.
Before Beginning
Plan, plan, plan. The first key to success with any DIY project is to plan out every step in order to make sure you have all of the supplies necessary and that everything is done in the proper order.
If you have decided to fit the new bath in a different place than the old one you will need to alter the pipework before hand. You may need to install new 7/8 in. supply pipes and spurs to the existing runs.
Measure out and draw for your reference the bath, piping, and bath waste positions. Continue reading →
How To Get Ready To Install Cabinets
Lacava- Wall mounted cabinet with fluorescents
Ready to update your kitchen or bathroom? Adding some new cabinets is a great place to start. You will be amazed at what a new set of cabinets can do to freshen up the vibe in your home!
1. Remove Everything from Kitchen. Begin the remodeling process by removing all existing appliances, cabinets, countertops, and moldings from the space where the cabinets are to be installed. Moving these out of the way will allow for easier access to install the new cabinets. Also make sure to shut off the water, power, and utility lines before beginning to remodel as these may present a hazard during the remodeling stage. Continue reading →
How To Remove an Old Tub and Shower
With spring time upon us, a fresh start for your bathroom is in your reach. Adding a new bathtub can be easily done, removing the old fixture and adding a new bath tub can be done is a few easy steps. This one simple thing can add that new fresh look to your bathroom! So lets get started.
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How To Install Base Cabinets
Lacava – Wall mounted cabinet with two drawers
Tired of looking down at that old base cabinet you had in your bathroom since you moved in? Why not try to installing new modernize cabinets to add a little more spark to that room using just eight steps. Wow your friends and family with this try-it-yourself base cabinet project. Continue reading →