DIY Bathroom Remodeling How-Tos

Old shower doors can be just awful: caked with crud and gummy with black soap scum and gunk. But they are so easy to remove and replace with a crisp, fresh shower curtain that will also make your bathroom appear bigger and brighter. Here's a step-by-step guide, with lots of photos, showing you how to do exactly that!

Many pix and directions for klutzy homeowners on how to put insulation around an existing cold bathtub.

How to find the "mark," or brand, of your bathroom faucet. You'll need to know before you can fix it.

Is there a special bathtub paint? Painting a bathtub is not difficult; a report from someone that did just that, with pros and cons.

How-to with photos, showing how we installed hand-operated pitcher pumps in our home. Includes tools and supplies list, instructions, and analysis of hand pumps and our experience with them.

Have you ever been into a bathroom that didn't have a bathroom mirror? Nope. We haven't either. Here's everything you need to know about measuring and choosing the best size and shape for your space.

Instructions and tips on how to remove your tub and install a new one.

I have personal experience with these two models. Ahem!

A homeowner's guide to installing a new shower floor over an existing tile floor. This project usually takes less than one day to complete.