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Hand towels are an essential item in any home. As their name suggests, they’re primarily used to dry hands, but they ...
Outdoor towel racks keep those big luxurious beach towels fresh and fluffy before use and provide somewhere for them ...
Finding the right tile for shower walls is primarily a matter of personal taste. However, it also involves understand...
Whether folks hop into the shower to rev up for the day or to relax into the evening, they deserve a personal experie...
Sure, a shower provides an efficient, refreshing way to get clean, but when it comes to real relaxation, it’s hard to...
There are few activities as relaxing as a soak in the bath, yet whirlpool tubs take this experience to the next level...
The average American family uses 40 gallons of water each day just from showering. According to the Environmental Pro...
Shower benches aren’t only for seniors and those with limited mobility. Shower benches offer a more modern look than ...
Getting in and out of a standard bathtub can be dangerous if not impossible for those with mobility issues. Walk-in t...
Typical Range: $1,390 to $10,734 National Average: $5,660Are you considering a fresh look and feel for your bathro...
Q: My bathtub sealant needs a refresh, and I’ve decided to re-caulk the tub myself. How long does caulk take to dry b...
While bathtub materials vary in how well they keep bathwater warm, it’s easy and inexpensive to increase any bathtub’...
Bathrooms can be an escape and sanctuary from everyday life. Frameless shower doors have played a key role in the tra...
Few things in life are as relaxing and rejuvenating as a hot shower, just as few things in life are as disappointing ...
According to the American Academy of Dermatology, it’s normal to lose between 50 and 100 hairs per day. Most of that ...
Cleaning the bathroom is no fun. Perhaps most dreaded of all is the task of cleaning the bathtub. Straining over the ...
Fixtures are arguably among the most critical choices to make during a bathroom renovation. Together, the vanity, sin...
There’s nothing like pulling on a warm towel after a shower, and a towel warmer (also known as a towel heater) is the...
Hair in the shower drain can cause bad smells, clogs, and serious blockages. The best shower drain hair catcher snags...
When soap combines with hard water, it can leave a filmy, whitish residue in your tub, shower, and sink known as soap...
A good shower curtain liner is akin to a superhero’s cape: almost indestructible and possessing special powers that e...
When it comes to massaging aching muscles, bathing young children, or giving the family dog his monthly bath, a handh...
Few things feel as good as swathing yourself in a cozy towel when you step out of the tub or shower. If your old bath...
The average shower lasts 8 minutes—that time can be used trying to clean your whole body under a tiny shower head, or...
A shower curtain takes top billing in a bathroom, but getting the best shower curtain rod to hold it is just as impor...
Whether drying off after a dip in a mountain stream, catching rays at the beach, or keeping the sweat out of your eye...
A clean shower not only keeps your bathroom looking and smelling lovely, but it also helps you and other members of y...
High-pressure shower heads reliably deliver one of the main elements of a pleasant shower experience: a steady, invig...
A shower faucet is an integral part of any bathroom. The one you choose should suit your tastes and complement the wa...
Besides adding privacy, a shower curtain introduces softness and style to the bathroom. Shower curtains also prevent ...
While DIYers can obsess about caulking technique, the truth is that laying down the perfect bead will do little good ...
If you live in an older home or plan to stay in your house for longer than five years, it’s likely that you will end ...
It’s a maddeningly common scenario: You’re running late, so you hop into the shower—only to be met by a cold blast or...
Whether you’re exploring shower heads for a bathroom renovation, looking for better water pressure, or simply want an...
Potato peels down the kitchen sink. Loose hair swirling through the tub drain. The little plastic soldier that a todd...
It will probably happen to all of us at one point or another. A shower drain backs up during a shower, water refuses ...
Q: I’m getting ready to start a full bathroom remodel, and I’m wondering how to choose the right bathtub for the spac...
Nothing slows you down like a clogged sink, shower, tub, or toilet. The first step should always be to plunge the dra...
If you’ve checked out the faucet and fixture aisle at your home improvement center recently, you’ve undoubtedly seen ...
It's always a challenge to clean shower doors of the hard water stains and soap scum that lingers after a wash, but y...
Q: The shower in the main bathroom of our new home has a window. I’ve never seen such a thing before! How can I maint...
Whether it's water rising dangerously high in a toilet bowl or a child’s pronouncement that the bathtub water just wo...
This article has been brought to you by SupplyHouse. com. Its facts and opinions are those of BobVila. com. Replacing...
Of all the considerations that go into a bathroom remodel, perhaps none will impact the overall look and layout—not t...
If a bathroom makeover is at the top of your bucket list, and you’ve been poring over design websites for inspiration...
You might recall from Chemistry 101 that only iron or iron alloys like steel can form rust when exposed to oxygen and...
While the pleasures of homeownership are great, there will invariably be repairs along the way, especially when it co...
Q: As I was cleaning my bathroom the other day, I saw that there was pink mold in shower grout that I had never seen...
Converting an old bathtub to a walk-in shower—be it a prefab unit or custom job—is high on many a homeowner’s remodel...
In cramped bathing quarters that rely on a walk-in shower instead of a full-size bathtub, the shower pan can be an un...
Q: Lately, when I take a shower, more water drips and runs out from behind the shower head faceplate than comes out t...
Nothing interferes with a refreshing shower like a slow-draining bathtub. And that inch or two of water that sneaks u...
No matter how beneficial massaging hydrotherapy is for your health, a jetted tub can be only as restorative and relax...
There’s nothing quite like a steamy shower to rejuvenate your mind, body, and spirit after a good night’s sleep or a ...
If your toilet’s clogged or your sink is stopped up, it’s time to take the plunge! Nine times out of 10, a clog can b...
Starting or ending a long day with a weak shower is pretty unsatisfying, if not downright frustrating. When other aro...
A hot tub is a wonderful luxury to enjoy at home. There are few better ways to relax. But for the reality to match yo...
If your bathroom is looking a bit dated but there’s no room in your budget for a full renovation, think in terms of s...
[bobsays_inset] There are plenty of housekeeping jobs that people put off. And as opposed to a task like clearing the...
Imagine if instead of having to make an appointment and haul yourself to the spa—and then have to pay for the privile...
Think luxury. Think serenity. Think clean-lined, uncluttered space. This is the essence of the modern bath. It's a lo...
Current trends in bathroom design reflect homeowners' propensities toward spa-like luxuries and smart innovation. Here are 12 new and notable products that stand ...
Glass shower doors have been popular alternatives to shower curtains for decades. Both serve the same simple purpose,...
Freestanding tubs are becoming increasingly popular in today’s luxury bathrooms. Is one right for your bath? Let’s we...
If you’re looking forward to a hot shower with an invigorating blast of water spray, you’ll understandably be disappo...
A relaxing soak in the tub is one of life's simple pleasures. It's a time to rejuvenate and let your mind wander. Add a scenic view of a picturesque mountaintop, ...
Shower liners are a humdrum necessity. They perform the simple but important role of keeping water in the shower stal...
What can I use to remove caulk from around the bathtub? Also, what is the correct product to use when I caulk the tub...
Equal parts meditative and functional, today’s bathroom has been transformed into a spa, a place to unwind and refres...
Do you dream of reclining in a whirlpool tub as the warm water bubbles around you, washing away your cares? If so, ma...
Hot mop tar is a good way to waterproof projects like an indoor planter. Here's how it's applied. After it's heated ...
A fast and easy way to freshen the look of your shower is to install new shower valve trim. If your trim resembles mi...
Installing a new shower head is not quite as easy as changing a light bulb, but almost. [resource-list]Step 1As you b...
Gone are the days of the utilitarian shower head. Today's spigots are anything but standard. From sleek handheld unit...
Making a bathroom safe for everyone doesn’t mean making your home look like a hospital. Listen to BOB VILA ON SHOWER ...
Whether you want to watch TV, write a screenplay, or simply enhance your shower experience, these high-tech upgrades are sure to propel your bath into the 21st ce...
Lifestyle is an important consideration when selecting tubs and showers. For instance, while people often fall in lov...
A tub spout does two things: It provides a decorative cover for the pipe stub delivering water to the bathtub, and it...
Showering doesn’t have to be a chore! By mixing comfort with visually-striking design, these showers deliver a luxurious look and experience.
As the Senior Research & Development Manager for Delta Faucet, Paul Patton conducts frequent surveys and studies ...
Want to replace your vintage cast iron bathtub? You may be surprised that a comparable antique tub, or even a period-...
There's nothing like a long, leisurely soak in a hot bath to soothe away the stresses of the day—that is, unless the ...
Replacing your shower head is a simple fix that can spruce up the look of your bathroom, save water, and even add a l...
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...
If your bathtub has seen better days, make sure you know your options before you break out the sledgehammer. LISTENLi...
The bathtub has become a dominant consideration when it comes to designing a bathroom. Before shopping for a bathtub,...
I must admit to a certain hedonistic streak when it comes to bathing, be it a long hot soak in the winter or a wonder...
I hate my shower! Well, actually, it’s my shower head 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 tours the showroom with the founder’s great-granddaughter, and then visits the factory to see how the vitreous china is manufactured.
Inspired by designs found in the Isaac Bell historic house, paneling is installed on Bob’s entrance door to the living room. Bob looks at the completed tiled show...
Bob joins Dan Gerry to install a jetted soaking tub in the master bath.
With much of the demolition having been completed, Bob walks through an open, loft-like space, which was dark and cramped feeling pre-demolition. Carlos Leuchtman...
Much of the space on the first floor has been opened up to give the house a 21st-century lifestyle feel. The framing of the new addition is ongoing, and the Kohle...
Bob observes the tile setter Tim Galvin build a shower pan.
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.
The second home in the Elmwood project, a Colonial Revival, is complete, after the second-floor bathroom gets a new vanity, new doors for the laundry closet, and ...
Bob tours the third Elmwood project house, an eclectic Queen Anne sometimes known as the "Castle of Elmwood". The goal is to reinforce an old sundeck, so that it ...
Bob drops by the third Elmwood project house to watch as the deck is covered with rubber and the hot tub is installed.
Carpenter Bob Ryley helps install the new railing on the hot tub deck.
The mahogany roof deck is complete, with the hot tub sturdily supported. Bob takes a final tour of the residence, the third Elmwood project house.
A new kind of rubber slate is applied to the roof, and the crew brings the spa down on a special plywood ramp, then carefully places it in the turret for installa...
The spa is installed in the third-floor exercise room and the finial section is put on the turret roof.
The turret has been reframed and the floor is prepared to receive the spa tub.
A granite tub surround is installed, as well as an in-floor heating system and unique fiber optic lighting.
Bob takes a final tour of the home workout area, discussing the tub surround and the new exercise equipment.
Bob joins contractors Ed Weller and Laez Wilent to observe the installion of a custom-made hot tub.
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 and contractor Bob Ryley tour the exterior of the cabin, whose exposed wood surfaces will pose some problems for the builders. The plumber installs a drain li...
Bob joins landscape designer Ruth Foster to discuss her plan for a stone patio and hot tub. Low-voltage outdoor lighting will also be installed.
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.
