Sooner or later, every bathroom needs a tuneup, and the tub's shower enclosure is often the best place to start. An enclosure is large enough to dominate the room and set the tone, yet it's often the ...

When installing a new 60-inch tub within an existing 60-inch inset, the process is fairly straight-forward. Once the old tub has been removed, the new tub and shower faucet is plumbed with the water ...

Everyday use of a family bathtub can take its toll on the surrounding walls, which are vulnerable to moisture and water damage. One way to fix this damage is to rip out the walls and build anew. An ...

Q. My husband and I need help deciding whether we should replace a 25-year-old, acrylic, single-unit tub and shower surround when we remodel the bathroom. The tub has some 2- to 4-inch hairline cracks ...

Enclosing a bathtub with a tile or wood ”surround” is a popular improvement that is not too difficult for amateurs with basic carpentry experience. The project involves building a lumber framework ...

Dear Pat: I have a fiberglass shower/bathtub, which Iwant to remove and add a drop-in whirlpool. What is the best typeof whirlpool to get? What is the easiest method to install the newwhirlpool myself ...

Q: I want to change the look of my bathroom by putting in a new “tub surround.” I want to avoid ripping out the ceramic tile if possible. Are there special panels that I can glue or attach to my ...

I live in Park Slope and I’m renting my apartment. I take care of the interior maintenance – such as painting, plumbing problems, etc. – in exchange for a below market rent. About 10 years ago the ...

In many older homes, bathrooms were built only with a tub. A shower may have been added later with little long-term regard for protecting the surrounding walls. Installing a tub surround is an easy ...