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Bathroom

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So many things can go right or wrong in bathroom projects, that's why there's Hometalk. Are you planning a bathroom remodel? Post your ideas on Hometalk and get feedback from DIYers and professionals who have taken on similar bathroom projects. Need inspiration for a bathroom update? Browse photos of showers, tubs and vanities that have been posted on Hometalk. The Hometalk community is here to help ensure your bathroom is both functional and beautiful; after all, it's the best place to relax and restore after a long day!



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Repurposing our dining room buffet into a bathroom vanity

Earlier this year we remodeled our master bath. We turned our "old" unused dining room buffet into our "new" vanity. It got a distressed paint job, repainted hardware, reconfigured ...»
drawers, and a vessel sink for the transition. We love repurposing furniture and are very happy with the way it turned out. For complete details about the project, visit my blog post at http://postcardsfromtheridge-angela.blogspot... #recycle #repurpose #upcycled furniture

Postcards From the Ridge
Postcards From the Ridge Oak Ridge, TN on Jul 08, 2012
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    Postcards From the Ridge 6 days ago
    @Barbara Ann my contractor thought I was nuts, too. But he actually liked it by the time the ...»
    project was finished.

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The New Toilet Saga

Replacing a toilet in an old home can be accomplished by yourself, but it is NOT easy due to the "rough in". A plumber may be necessary. Read our saga with our tips at the blog. ...»

Toilets only come in 12 inch and 10 inch standard rough ins.

We had 11.25 inch rough in. However....

(Cost is based on toilet plus plumber.)

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Sue Phoenix, AZ on May 18, 2013
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    Jeanette S 6 days ago
    There comes a time when you just have to have a professional come in...and this is one of ...»
    those times! We have had a couple of toilets replaced and all the wax rings replaced in all our toilets! It is worth it!

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Bathroom Decor and Decorative Hiding Places for TP

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Tammy H Corona, CA 7 days ago
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    Jeanette S 6 days ago
    How precious! I saw a tin bucket at Goodwill, wanted it but did not buy it because I could not ...»
    think of how to use it! Now after seeing the second missed opportunity in a row of things I passed over at Goodwill...I gotta get back there! PS...I am now following you because I am going to watch what you are doing Girl!

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Old Table Leaves Turned Bathroom Storage!

I can't stand empty space without a purpose and found myself facing exactly that in my master bathroom. A small nook without a purpose was turned into attractive and functional bathroom ...»
storage by creating custom shelves made from old table leaves! Leftover table leaves from an old project found new purpose and provided great function for a empty area. Details about the project are on the blog! #recycle

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Storywood Designs Raleigh, NC on Apr 12, 2013
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    Jennifer Lukacz on May 18, 2013
    Great repurpose! :-)
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Cleaning & Organization: Keeping the toilet plunger/toilet brush sanitized between uses.

I'm looking for a way to store my toilet plunger and toilet brush in a more sanitary manner. I was wondering if anyone has an idea or two for a liquid 'storage' solution (like the stuff ...»
they use in barbershops to keep the combs sanitized). My plunger is 100% hard rubber, so I need something that won't eat away at it. Right now, I just use a small bathroom trash can. It's great for keeping the floor dry, but the ick-factor is up there. I also have cats, so I'd prefer something that is pet-friendly (their litter box is in the bathroom). Thanks!

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Kimberly Augustson Chicago, IL on May 15, 2013
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    KMS Woodworks on May 17, 2013
    A lot of folks are also "fecophobs" (to use some of the terminology of Author Joe Jenkins) He ...»
    is author of the Humanue handbook. This book covers the fine benefits of composting toilets. We use a DIY built "sawduster" at our off grid cabin.

    http://humanurehandbook.com/about.html

    http://kmswoodworks.wordpress.com/2010/04/02...

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  • I keep this filled and ready to go in the shower.
  • You can see the soap residue that had built up over time.
  • Can you see the glass now? Neither can I! It is so spotless and streak free it is amazing!

Miracle Wand for Cleaning Glass Shower Doors

Fill a dish wand with cleaning solution for glass. Makes for easy upkeep of glass shower doors.
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Made From Pinterest El Dorado Hills, CA on May 17, 2013
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  • I had just repainted my bathroom and a friend suggested I look at this site to revamp my large bathroom mirror. This is my before picture.
  • This is my completed picture, without stain. $163.00 in all and so far about 6 hours with myself and my brother, both novices in carpentry. 3
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  • This was befor crown moulding and base moulding. I had yet to adhere the framing around the mirror. 2
  • First coat of stain. 1
  • Stained to match the below cabinets. Still have to steel wool, apply another coat of stain, steel wool again, and then one coat of satin finish polyurethane. 3
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I used this idea and revamped my large bathroom mirror this weekend. Here are my photos.

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Steven P Atoka, TN on Jan 24, 2012
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    Joy on May 16, 2013
    Looks Great!
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Easy Inexpensive Subway Tile

We installed beveled subway tile on sheets in our bathroom. It is a fairly easy tile job, but more labor intensive than the slate tile floor I posted. ...»

We had to install and tape the cement board. That was fairly easy. Measure and cut with a utility knife, tape, and screw on.

We arranged the tile on the floor to plan the pattern. I lined up the pattern with the bead-board plank wall.

We started in the corner because of the window.

We rented a wet-saw from Home Depot, but we waited until we had to make the cuts, so we only had to rent it for one day. The saw worked well, but not on small cuts; tiles shattered. So we then purchase da ten dollar tile cutter for the smallest pieces.

Tip 1!!!! The mastix has to be white when one installs glass tile otherwise its true color won't show.

Tip 2!!! A big sponge and a large bucket is great for washing off the grout.

Once the grout has dried for a couple of days, seal it. The water will bead on the tile and it will stay nice for a long time! Reseal every six months or when you notice that the water is no longer beading.

Visit my blog for more information and photos.

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Sue Phoenix, AZ on May 16, 2013
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    Sue on May 16, 2013
    Thank you. Miriam.
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  • Old storage room, narrow and GREEN!!  We saved the shelves for another purpose.
  • We divided the storage area into two spaces w/a door in between.  This the new bathroom bench.  The space just outside the door is the closet/dressing area. We used vinyl tile for the flooring, it is grouted too. LOVE it. easy/cheap
  • New bathtub at the far end of the space shown in the first GREEN photo.
  • This is the large bedroom that the new bathroom is off of.  The door to the bathroom space is just out of sight on the left.
  • Before paint in kitchen.   Don't ya love the 1970's light in the foreground top?  We changed that out first thing.
  • This is the new kitchen paint color.  Love the color, now to work on the pink counter tops.
  • This is faux paint finish in the Living Room.  It was just not the color nor the pattern for me.  :(
  • This is the after paint treatment.  Chocolate brown and a nice pale tan color.
  • Before pink walls :(
  • After, light tan walls :)
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New Bathroom!!

We turned a storage room into an en suite bathroom. The space is much better used now.

The house was also pink everywhere, so we are beginning to change the colors slowly. Will one day change the pink counter tops too.

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Kris Lee Jackson, WY on May 16, 2013
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  • Bathroom Before
  • Hot-glued mosaic tiles
  • My $15 mirror makeover with Hobby Lobby tiles and hot glue 2
  • Glass mosaic tiles from Hobby Lobby 2
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Mosaic Tile Framed Mirror

It's almost a universal consensus that we all hate builder-grade plate glass mirrors. It's so easy to spice them up, so I guess that's the silver lining! I looked into using ...»
hardware-store mosaic tiles, but they were a bit too pricey for me. My solution? Hot glue and individual glass tiles! I bought them at Hobby Lobby for $15. The tiles have had no problems at all staying put in over a year of use. Plus I did it while 9 months pregnant, so it's a very user-friendly project!

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Brooke N Lake Jackson, TX on Sep 04, 2012
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    Robyn on May 16, 2013
    I love this, thank you so much!
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