Bathroom Category
If you’re not familiar with caulk, it’s that material that is used to seal the seams in tubs, showers, and bathroom walls. When a shower or tub is not properly caulked, it can cause seepage into the walls and beneath the floors, which can have catastrophic effects in the long run. Caulking does wear down over time due to mold or simple wear and tear, so it needs to be replaced every few years. If you think that your tub or shower is in need of re-caulking, follow these steps.
Step 1: First, you’ll want to get rid of the old caulk. You can do this simply by using a razor blade or knife and peeling it out. Stubborn sections of caulk can be gotten rid of with some caulk remover, which can be found at the hardware store.
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Even if you’re the type of person who dreads doing home improvement work, installing a new showerhead is one of those pleasantly simple tasks that doesn’t require you to do a lot of advanced stuff. It’s best to change your showerhead at least once every few years, as the insides can get worn down over time and become inefficient. And if you’re not happy with your current showerhead, there’s nothing wrong with making an upgrade. There are plenty of nice showerheads out there that will enhance your shower while also saving water.
Choosing a showerhead
If you head to any major hardware store, you’ll find a
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Mold in the bathroom is ugly, gross, and even dangerous. If not removed, it can cause allergic reactions that include sneezing and sniffling, and it can even lead to other respiratory problems if allowed to become too severe. Unfortunately, mold can’t be removed through some of the traditional cleaning methods, and you generally have to put together a special concoction and really scrub hard to get rid of it. There are a few different methods you could use, but here’s the best one.
Step 1: As you’re cleaning the mold, you’re going to be sending a lot of invisible mold spores into the air. Before you start working, open the bathroom window, and you might even want to place a fan in the window and point it outward.
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Unless you can afford to live in a large home, it can be hard to find a house with bathrooms that are truly large enough. That’s why it helps to know how to maximize the space in a small one without having to do an extensive remodel. It’s all about fitting all the important elements of a large bathroom into the confined space of a smaller one. This may sound challenging, but if you’re creative and use every inch, it is possible. Here are some tips to keep in mind.
1. Medicine cabinet: If you don’t have a cabinet behind you’re mirror, then you’re clearly missing out on an opportunity to maximize your space. Fortunately, medicine cabinets are relatively easy to install, but since it typically involves cutting out a section of the wall, you may need to get a professional to help you.
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