Bathrooms
Latest Bathrooms Articles
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Caulk
Tub Caulk Tips
Leaks around the tub can be due to bad caulking or missing caulk. Preparation is one of the most important tips when using tub caulk. The tub and wall tiles must be clean and dry before applying the caulk.
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Plumbing Supplies
Septic Tank Pumping Tips
Your septic tank needs to be pumped out from time to time. But that time frame is based on a number of factors including the number of people in the household and the size of the septic tank system. read more... -
Plumbing Design
Plumbing Vent Piping Tips
Vent pipes are needed to supply air to water pipes. Without proper air replacement, your drain lines could create a vacuum in the plumbing system. Be sure local regulations allow anyone other then licensed plumbers to do work on your plumbing vent piping. read more... -
Flooring
Marble Floor Repair and Cleaning
There are several possible causes of cracks in your marble floors. Using wall grout, you can do floor repairs and hide those cracks. Oxygen bleach makes a great marble floor cleaner. read more... -
Plumbing Supplies
Pex Plumbing Tips
Because of the current economy, many homeowners are doing more of their own repairs, including plumbing. Be sure to check your local requirements, some areas only allow a licensed plumber to do the work. If you are allowed to work on your piping, here are some tips on working with pex plumbing tubing. read more... -
Stone
How To Polish Marble
Marble floor polishing can remove small scratches. You can polish the flooring either by dry sanding or wet sanding. Use special silicone-carbide sandpaper in range of grits to slowly work out those imperfections. read more... -
Ceramic Tile
Discount Ceramic Tile
Discounted ceramic tile can save you money, but the cheap ceramic tile may not last. To save on adhesive, underlayment and grout, consider the new snap together ceramic floor tile. The ceramic tile flooring installation using these tiles is faster and the flooring is available for use immediately after the last ceramic tiles are set. read more... -
Plumbing Supplies
Low Water Pressure
Water pressure in your home can vary. If you had high water pressure, then suddenly you experience low water flow, it can be from a restricted main water line feeding your home. If you suffer from point-of-use low water pressure, your kitchen or bathroom faucets might have a clogged water-use restrictor.
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Plumbing Design
Water Heater Problems
A certified home inspector recommended replacing the natural gas supply line on the water heater installation. Should the aluminum tubing be replaced with black iron pipe, corrugated stainless steel tubing or soft copper tubing? read more...
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Plumbing Design
Clogged Toilet
Just about everyone has to deal with a clogged toilet from time-to-time. Did you know it is possible to unclog a toilet without a plunger? A bucket of water can free a toilet clog. read more... -
Showers
Corner Shower
A corner shower needs to be the proper size or you could get stuck. Glass shower enclosures are the rage because they’re so sleek and easy to clean. Be sure your corner shower tub has the proper flanges to keep the water inside the glass enclosure. read more... -
Plumbing Supplies
Toilet Bowl Cleaner
There are a variety of toilet bowl cleaners available. Store-bought bathroom cleaners don’t always do the job completely. Muriatic acid is a strong toilet bowl cleaner, but requires special care when using it. A good toilet bowl brush will be needed when cleaning your toilet.
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Plumbing Design
Vintage Tub
A vintage bath tub not only adds character to a bathroom, but vintage clawfoot tubs are extremely conformable. The design of vintage bathtubs will require some special subflooring for installation. read more... -
Plumbing Supplies
Shower Faucets
Confused about shower faucets? Most tub and shower faucets have outlets for both the bathtub and a shower head. A dedicated bath shower faucet only comes with hot and cold-water inlets and one outlet for the shower head. Advancements in faucet technology have made most shower faucet repairs very easy. read more... -
Ceramic Tile
Urethane Grout
There is a new tile grout available when you are grouting floor tile. Urethane grout is a premixed grout that can be used instead of traditional tile grout. This grout might be for you on your next tile and grout project. read more... -
Plumbing Design
Pedestal Sink
A pedestal sink offers a classic look to your bathroom. However, installing a bathroom pedestal sink takes a little more planning. There is no cabinet to hide your plumbing supply lines inside. Because there is no base cabinet, pedistal sinks are great in smaller bathrooms. read more... -
Plumbing Design
Bathroom Tub Fixtures
A reader has questions about bathroom tubs and a bathroom tub fixture. In a debate with his wife, the reader wants to clear up issues with bathroom soaking tubs and a bathroom garden tub. What happened to the standard bathtub? read more... -
Ceramic Tile
Easy Tile Grout Cleaning
When it comes to tile & grout cleaning, there is an easier way to clean tile grout. Knowing how to clean tile grout this method will save you hard scrubbing and your ceramic tiles will look brand new. read more... -
Plumbing Design
Vessel Sink Designs
A vessel sink can add character to your bathroom. There are certain features to check before installing bathroom vessel sinks. Even an old pot can make a great copper vessel. read more... -
Plumbing Supplies
Septic Tank Cleaning
If your house has a septic tank, regular septic cleaning needs to be part of your schedule. Putting wrong materials into your septic system will create septic tank problems. Get a septic system inspection to be sure your septic system is being properly maintained. read more...
