Perhaps your shower drain is clogged, and you’re pretty sure there’s a slimy clump of hair hanging out just out of sight. To remove said clog, you need to remove the clog. Maybe you’ve been working up the courage to finally remove the drain cover to reveal the slimy monster beneath, so now you’re ready. …
After a long, busy day, a steaming hot shower sounds blissful, right? Well, perhaps you were thinking the same thing. Except you climbed in the shower, expecting a glorious, relaxing rinse, only to step into standing water. While it isn’t the worst thing that could happen, it puts a damper on the relaxing aspect of …
Taking a bath without a way to plug the tub doesn’t usually work well. You need something to plug the drain, so the water doesn’t swirl down the drain almost as fast as it leaves the faucet. If the stopper is taking time off in an undetermined location, you’ll need a different way to plug …
Perhaps you get home from a particularly taxing day at work and look forward to a relaxing, long, and toasty shower. A few minutes in, the hot water becomes warm, steadily creeping toward cold. Your plans for a relaxing shower are thwarted, adding the icing on the cake to your already bad day. So, now …
After a few years (or a few decades), your shower handle might become hard to pull out. It might be stiff and seem stuck, so when you turn on the water, you feel like you’re going to break the whole thing. Luckily, repairing a stiff push-pull shower handle is usually a straightforward task. Most homeowners …
Perhaps you’re about at your wits end with the clogged toilet in your home. You’ve tried everything, but nothing seems to help. So, you decide to browse through the chemical drain cleaner options at your local home improvement store, and you come across Liquid Fire. It sounds promising, so you decide to look it up. …
Tub spouts are an essential part of a bathroom. Well, those with a bath, anyway. These spouts can add a touch of elegance, or they might simply offer functionality. Either way, you’ll need one if you have a bathtub. Quick Answer: The recommended height for a tub spout is typically between 4 and 18 inches …
Hissing is not a sound you want to hear from your toilet. Sure, maybe in a documentary on snakes, but not from your toilet, of all places. It conjures up horrific images of a snake taking a chomp out of you in your most vulnerable moment. Not a pleasant picture, to say the least. Lucky …
Calcium deposits plague many homes, especially those with hard water. The little deposits are something homeowners constantly contend with, whether they clean daily or every once in a while. Limescale and calcium streaks can create a dull and chalky look on your bathtub, which isn’t particularly appealing. Luckily, removing these annoying marks isn’t particularly difficult, …
Gaps around the showerhead are pretty common but a nuisance nonetheless. They’re especially common when you replace the old showerhead with a new one but don’t redo the tile to match the new trim kit. Or, maybe the hole in the drywall was simply cut too big when the shower stall was put in. While …
Rain showerheads offer a luxurious, spa-like showering experience. However, like almost every other product out there, these shower heads are prone to issues every now and again. A common problem with these shower heads is leaking, even when the shower head is off. While this might not seem like a big deal, since the water …
Windows can make or break a room – and with such a range of products on the market, it’s crucial to consider all aspects before buying. After all, who wants to step into their new bathroom thinking they made a mistake? The choices can be overwhelming, so here are a few things to consider before …
Bathtubs come in a variety of shapes and sizes, from fancy clawfoot and deep soaker tubs to basic, everyday tub and shower combinations. The everyday type isn’t ideal for a nice, long soak with a good book and a glass of wine, but then again, the clawfoot variety might not be sensible for everyday use. …
Brushed nickel is one of the staple finish options offered by most kitchen and bathroom fixture manufacturers. The finish isn’t overly bold, shiny, or glossy, like many other popular finish options available today. It boasts a semi-satin finish that offers a subtle touch of modernity to the space. In order to preserve the beauty of …
Perhaps your shower knob simply twirls when you try to turn the water on, or maybe the showerhead continually leaks, and you can’t shut it off, no matter how far you turn the handle. This might not be a big deal in homes with multiple bathrooms with showers. However, if your only shower is giving …
Every now and again, repairs are necessary on just about every plumbing fixture in your home. As these fixtures age, they wear out, causing leaks and malfunctions. In some cases, they might even stop working altogether. In order to get to the root of the problem, you usually need to turn off the water supply …
Bathtubs are available in hundreds of colors, styles, brands, materials, and configurations. Among the extensive list of options, you’ll find acrylic and cast iron bathtubs renowned for their longevity and ability to create a classy feel in a space. As you browse for your next bathtub, you may be stuck between the two, trying to …
A slow-draining bathtub is aggravating, especially if it’s a bathtub-shower combo. While it’s irritating when the bathtub takes eons to drain after a bath, it’s not particularly pleasant to stand in dirty water while trying to shower. So, perhaps you’ve decided enough is enough, and you’re searching for guides on troubleshooting the problem. If that’s …
