A Guide to Faucet Leaks
Nobody likes a leaky faucet. The constant dripping can slowly drive a person insane, not to mention the hundreds (if not thousands) of gallons of water you’re paying for – all of it just lost down the drain each year. Save your sanity and and get that leaky faucet fixed….
Indoor Leaks
Toilets are the most common leak culprit, and are hard to spot without testing, which is why we have a detailed guide to detecting and repairing common toilet leaks. While you’re in the bathroom, check out your tub or shower, sink, and the floors around them. Any curled flooring,…
One of the Biggest Building-Code Offenders in the Laundry Room
What to do — and what to avoid — to keep things safe and efficient. To many homeowners, building codes are arbitrary, confusing and expensive. I’ve found this to be especially true when it comes to dryer vent materials. However, codes exist to keep you safe and your dryer vent…
How to Clean an Old Porcelain Tub
Let’s make your tub’s vintage beauty last. Whether your gorgeous vintage bathtub is the focal point of your bathroom or you’re just stuck with an old tub, you want to keep it looking clean and brand new. But how? We found the best ways to keep your tub sparkling; read…
How to Paint Your Porcelain Tub
Bathtubs that are large enough to soak in are an important fixture in any bathroom. If your house has an old porcelain bathtub that is looking worse for wear, you may want to refinish it. Porcelain tub refinishing takes some patience, but it is well worth the effort if done…
How to Clean Lime and Calcium Streaks on Your Tub
Let’s make your tub look like new. Lime and calcium streaks can leave your tub looking dull and chalky. Clean off these hard water deposits in a few simple steps to keep your fixtures looking shiny and new – and give your old bathroom an instant upgrade. Spray Clean Either…
How to Keep Your Bathtub Clean With Little Effort
Keep your tub sparkling clean without breaking your back. Bathtub cleaning is a chore that everyone wants to avoid. While you can’t avoid giving the tub a good scrub forever, you can hold heavy cleaning at bay with some easy regular maintenance (we hesitate to even call these moves cleaning)….
How to Clean Bathtub Jets
Clean bathtub jets regularly to keep your bath water free of extra germs. Adding a bathtub with jets to your home is a great way to add a little luxury to your everyday life. From soothing sore muscles to calming the mind with a relaxing soak, jetted tubs have many…
The Future of Toilets in the Home
Night lights, seat warmers and temperature-controlled bidets are here — and that’s just the beginning Everyone poops. Let’s just get that out there in the open. Because it’s difficult to discuss toilets without first acknowledging what they’re used for. Toilets get rid of our waste so we can live in…
Whirlpool Baths vs. Air Tubs
People have been captivated by the effects of hot bubbling water due to is relaxing and therapeutic effects since Ancient Rome. These tubs offer mineral water warm and deep enough to soothe your tired muscles and calm your fast tracked mind. But not everyone is the same, some like…