BATHROOM: TUBS & SHOWERS
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Want to replace your vintage cast iron bathtub? You may be surprised that a comparable antique tub, or even a period-...
There is nothing like a long, leisurely soak in a luxurious hot bath to soothe away the stresses of the day—that is, ...
Replacing your shower head is a simple fix that can spruce up the look of your bathroom, save water, and even add a l...
It's always a challenge to clean shower doors, but that doesn’t mean you have to use powerful cleansers made with amm...
If you’re thinking about a bathroom remodel, there’s no better time or place to think ahead. Something as simple as t...
Even tiny gaps between your tub and the wall tiles can let enough water in to damage your walls and host mold. Since ...
From cast iron to resin, copper, and wood, today's free-standing tubs may be the ultimate home bath luxury.
To take the edge off the pressures of daily life, many Americans are cultivating ways to relax and de-stress in their...
Recognize this faucet? Chances are you had—or still have one—in your home or apartment. Or perhaps you remember it fr...
You can renew your tub or shower area without the expense, effort, and environmental cost of junking your old tub. LI...
Bob Vila Radio is a newly launched daily radio spot carried on more than 60 stations around the country (and growing)...
Consider lifestyle when shopping for tubs, showers and sinks.
Bathtubs are a functional and aesthetic feature of a bathroom. Before you buy a new tub, consider these important factors.
I must admit to a certain hedonistic streak when it comes to bathing—be it a long hot soak in the winter or a wonderf...
I HATE MY SHOWER! Well, actually, it’s my showerhead that I don’t like. Granted, it's better than the standard fixtu...
In the master bath, Bob reviews the appropriate design choices made by homeowner and contractor Nick Beasley for this period home. A new low-flush toilet is insta...
The unusually shaped room with original beadboard that sits under the roof’s eaves will be adapted from its prior use as a home office to be a child’s bathroom wi...
A Corian tub surround is installed in the master bathroom, custom fit through a digital photo template system. Steps are taken to prevent water seepage and bacter...
Bob reviews the bathrooms, discusses the importance of carbon monoxide detectors, and highlights some fun touches in the basement, such as his mini wine cellar an...
Bob joins Dan Gerry to install a jetted soaking tub in the master bath.
Pat and Roger Simons, the owners of the second house in the Elmwood project, review the goals of their bathroom remodel.
In the second Elmwood project house, a Colonial Revival, a new Kohler tub is installed, while homeowner Pat Simons, a ceramic artists, creates a tile mural.
Bob discusses the chemicals and process used to clean and restore the home's vintage bathtub. And a new finish of synthetic porcelain is applied to the pedestal s...
Bob joins the plumber as he installs a shower stall in the kids' bathroom. After drilling the drain hole, the plumber demonstrates how to properly attach a metal ...
Since the bathroom has been gutted, plumbers begin to install new fixtures.
