For master bath remodels and even normal-sized bath remodels, many homeowners find their way to choosing an acrylic shower or bathtub—and for good reason. Acrylic showers are easily maintained, require less intensive cleaning, and last longer than many other tubs. Instead of buying expensive cleaning products that may be harmful to your bathtub, vinegar and…
Read MoreHow to Find & Repair a Bathtub Leak
There are two common kinds of bathtub leaks—the faucet drip and underlying plumbing. In other words, you may be asking this question because you can hear the Chinese water torture of your bathtub, hate wasting the water and are worried about the bathtub. Or, you may have water damage on the ceiling below the bathtub…
Read MoreDual Flush Toilets
Dual flush toilets are exactly what they claim to be: toilets that give you the option to choose from two different flushes. Why? Because, to put it plainly, it doesn’t take as much water to send number one packing as it does to get rid of number two. By purchasing a toilet with both a…
Read MoreDIY Guide to Repairing a Leaky Kitchen Faucet
A leaky faucet is more than just an everyday annoyance. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), a faucet that drips one time per second wastes upwards of 3,000 gallons of water each year — that’s enough water to take 180 showers.
Read MoreHow to Repair Chips & Cracks in Your Bathtub or Shower Pan
Most modern homes take advantage of the benefits of updated manufacturing and materials, containing fiberglass or acrylic bathtubs rather than traditional porcelain-coated cast iron or stainless steel.
Read MoreHow to Repair, Replace and Install Bathtub Faucets and Shower Valves
After you’ve turned the shower off, it’s normal for a little bit of leakage to continue to drip for a few seconds.
Read MoreFaucet Leak Repair 101
A faucet leak is one of the most common home improvement problems. From bathrooms to kitchens, worn out washers, seats, o rings, and seals can cause a faucet leak that ranges from inconvenient to catastrophic. Most leaky faucets are within reach of your average homeowner to fix if you have the right tools, though many…
Read MoreWhirlpool Tubs: Getting the Gist of Jets
Nobody needs to be sold on the idea of a nice, long-massaging soak in the tub. After a long day working or a strenuous Saturday morning exercise, a whirlpool bathtub is the epitome of winding down into a stress-free nirvana. Not all whirlpool tubs are created equal, however, and knowing what’s out there can help…
Read MoreHomeAdvisor: Sink Installations Surge in 2016
With the nationwide upsurge in kitchen and bathroom renovations, sink installations are following suit. According to recent data from HomeAdvisor — the nation’s largest marketplace connecting homeowners with trusted home service professionals — there has been a 24 percent increase in homeowner requests for faucet, fixture and pipe repair in the past 12 months alone….
Read MoreSteam Showers Can Massage Away Your Worry
A few decades ago, it you wanted to soak in a hot tub, take a dip in the pool, or sweat it out in a sauna, you had to either join a gym or stay at a luxury hotel. But with new technological advances and more affordable prices, a lot of this equipment can now…
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