Archive for May, 2009

What kind of bathtub would you recommend?

Saturday, May 30th, 2009

mom2abigsis asked: We bought a house a couple of months ago and would like to replace the bathtub/shower. I can not decide if I want to put a new bathtub/shower in or just pick a new bathtub and have tile on the shower walls. Any other options or ...

How do I turn a stand alone bathtub into a shower?

Friday, May 29th, 2009

nature79 asked: We live in an old house and have an old stand alone bathtub. We do have a shower, but the floor around it needs to be re-done so we'd like to use it as little as possible. The bad thing is we have a panel ceiling so hooking ...

Calling all painters. What’s the best way to remove paint from a bathtub and from molding?

Thursday, May 28th, 2009

leona8522 asked: When painting my bathroom, I got some on the molding and on my bathtub. My bathtub looks like it's got a green tint to it now (I painted the bathroom teal). How can I remove this paint without ruining my bathtub or the molding? Any ...

How To Give Your Bathtub A New Lease On Life

Wednesday, May 27th, 2009

Rob Barnes asked: Over the years, your trusty bathtub can take quite a beating. It is not surprising to see tubs with scratches, cracks, gouges or even burns! So, you've decided to finally do something about it. You could always get a new one, but it certainly can end up ...

How do you remove a pop-up bathtub drain assembly that’s stuck in the waste pipe?

Thursday, May 21st, 2009

heyyou0717 asked: The piece that screws into the waste drain is stuck and will not unscrew from the drain. It is the drain pop-up on a bathtub. The cross-bars on the drain are broken from trying to unscrew it using a screwdriver and pliers.Wilma

How to get grime off of bathtub caulking?

Tuesday, May 5th, 2009

bentsunflower asked: I'm doing a complete cleaning of my apartment. My roommate is somewhat disgusting (ha ha). About an hour ago I removed her hygiene products from the end of the bathtub which she uses and it was covered in black grime. I managed to get the stuff off ...

Finding the Bathtub That is Right for You

Tuesday, May 5th, 2009

Jane Worthington asked: Do you ever walk down the aisles in the grocery store dazed and confused?  All you need is a simple breakfast cereal but instead you are faced by row after row of colorful cereal boxes promising you everything from strong bones to weight loss to enhanced memory. ...

Why Classic Clawfoot Bathtubs are a Good Choice for Home Improvement Projects

Saturday, May 2nd, 2009

Jane Worthington asked: Thankfully, bathing has been around for a while, though it wasn't always a daily part of life. Bathing apparatuses were found as far back as on the Isle of Crete, where they found a foot long basin made out of hardened pottery. The concept of bathing must ...