Written by Scott on January 26th, 2010
Americas Home Improvement Coach
Always Be On the Alert For Signs of a Possible Leak
A leak in your home can be something that goes unnoticed for a long time until signs begin to show through the paint, the rotting the wood, or when it’s time for the bucket brigade. Slow leaks or leaks that occur [...]
Tags: Bolts, Environmental Problem, Joints
Written by Scott on January 25th, 2010
Sam Decausta
Are you sick and tired of the look of your bathroom and feel that it already needs a total facelift? If so, you are not alone and you are one among the many who wants a total overhaul of how their bathroom layout looks. The bathroom is perhaps the most neglected room in [...]
Tags: Amount Of Time, Bathroom Renovation, Households
Written by Scott on January 25th, 2010
Robert Tell
You may well have drugs in your tap water.
If you drink bottled water, don’t be reassured. Forty percent of bottled water is just bottled tap water — and the rest is largely unregulated for quality.
The evidence that we have prescription drugs in tap water from public water supplies has been around for years, [...]
Tags: Epilepsy Drugs, Growing Concern, Prescription Drugs
Written by Scott on January 22nd, 2010
Debra Atkins
If you have a bathtub or have found an antique clawfoot bathtub and the enamel is in bad shape or the tub is cracked, it can now be made to look like brand new. The process of bathtub refinishing will allow even the color the tub to be changed. The process of bathtub [...]
Tags: Amount Of Money, Antique Bathtubs, Cast Iron Clawfoot Bathtub
Written by Scott on January 21st, 2010
Alan Bullington
You can learn how to tile a shower like many others have done. The shower is usually done first in a bathroom since it involves the most cuts. The real key to getting a tile shower right is the shower floor. But there are some basics that must be right on the other [...]
Tags: Caulking, Drain Holes, Tile Floor
Written by Scott on January 15th, 2010
Jane Worthington
Are you looking for a new bathtub? Many people are upgrading their older homes rather than moving right now, because the housing market is rather dismal for sellers. So why not upgrade the older house so it feels like new! If you have kids, your best bet would be acrylic bathtubs, because they [...]
Tags: Acrylic Bathtubs, Models, Whirlpool Bathtub
Written by Scott on January 14th, 2010
Jane Worthington
There are so many types of bathtubs out there, the choices can be overwhelming. If you are looking for a new tub for your bathroom, then here are few ideas about how to find the right one for you. There are bathtubs for every function and interior design, so you can narrow down [...]
Tags: Choices, Clawfoot Tubs, Freestanding Bathtubs
Written by Scott on January 14th, 2010
Cornelius Russo
Bathroom Renovation
If you Are feeling like you are prepared for a new bathroom or you need to update what you have there are many concepts that you should run through. Any concepts are good but it also a smart idea to out them all down on paper that way your contractor will know [...]
Tags: Dark Colors, Extra, Hooks
Written by Scott on January 13th, 2010
Jo Harris
Leaking joints or leaking pipes are the common plumbing problems which you can solve yourself.
Locating the Leak
Before you start to look out for solution, first locate the leak - the source of problem. It is always the leak where you see a puddle of water or dripping off water. It may be somewhere [...]
Tags: Metal Plates, Plumbing Problems, Water Supply
Written by Scott on January 12th, 2010
Linda Greey
A faulty shower may not always be concerned with bad washers or worn out seals. It is sometimes a problem that is deep seated and must be attended by a professional shower repair service.
When you encounter a case of a bad shower faucet, you may like to take a planned course of action. [...]
Tags: Gaskets, Replacement Parts, Seals