Archive for the 'Bathrooms' Category

Enhancing your Bathroom with Furniture

Tuesday, June 7th, 2011

If you have a spacious bathroom, then you can make the most of the space by adding a variety of bathroom furniture to the room. Bathroom furniture will not only help you to achieve the style you are aiming for but also provide you with plenty of storage space. Bathroom cabinets, drawers and shelves are [...]

Bathroom Renovation Inspiration

Sunday, May 22nd, 2011

Selecting a style for your new bathroom can be intimidating and overwhelming.  There are so many options to choose from, so many colour palates, so many fixtures and finishes that it is simply too difficult to decide.  This is, especially true if you have lived with a bathroom that has been in need of updating [...]

Unblocking a Waste Pipe

Wednesday, May 11th, 2011

Waste pipes in baths, sinks and showers can become clogged over time.  It is recommended that after the initial blockage has been cleaned, you should put a small amount of chemical cleaner in the hole to protect it against future blockages.  Chemical cleaner, such as caustic soda, can be used to clear some blockages, but [...]

Finding Space for a Second Bathroom

Thursday, May 5th, 2011

The larger your family is, the more significant the need for a second bathroom becomes.  Even in small homes, flats and apartments, there is usually space to be found for a second bathroom, which, for the sake of family peace, can become a priority. One of the first things to consider when thinking of a [...]

The Bathroom Floor

Friday, April 22nd, 2011

Anyone engaged in constructing a new bathroom suite or remodelling an old one will, at some stage, have to confront an obvious question – what is the bathroom floor going to be made of?  First and foremost, a bathroom floor has to be one that is both hygienic and durable.  It will also need to [...]

A Guide to Tile Accessories

Friday, April 8th, 2011

DIY stores now often sell tile accessories.  These are tiles with bathroom fittings added to them, for example, toilet roll holders, soap dishes, and towel rings.  These are ideal for people who are new to DIY because it means that you will not need to spend time drilling holes into tiles to fit these accessories [...]

Tricks to Tackle from an Unwanted Bathroom Suite

Tuesday, April 5th, 2011

In an ideal world we would all be able to go out and pick the bathroom suite that we want, rip out the existing one and replace it with our fantasy. But the truth of the matter is that often fully refurbishing a bathroom may be a little beyond our budget or so far down [...]

DIY Tips – How to Remove a Toilet

Friday, April 1st, 2011

Sometimes a toilet may become damaged or blocked to an extent where it must be removed.  Removing a toilet is not an extremely difficult task.  The main tool you will need is a wrench or spanner to remove the bolts.  Bear in mind that the job will require some heavy lifting.  Be sure to get [...]

Making a Statement with Bathroom Radiators

Sunday, March 20th, 2011

If there is one room in a house where it is likely that people will be peeling off their clothes, then that room has to be the bathroom.  And because people will be stripping off in this area, it is imperative that the space is adequately heated in order for everyone to be able to [...]

How to cut tiles the easy way

Wednesday, March 16th, 2011

All you really need to cut tiles is confidence and some minimum amount of equipment.  For a straight cut, use a tiler’s spike to make a score along the line of the cut, ensuring that you penetrate completely through the glazing.  Then, lay the tile on a flat surface with the glazed side up and [...]