Bath Shower Home Design

eHow Home Building & Remodeling Bathrooms Accord Tub & Shower Installation and Instructions Follow 32 year old bathroom image by Russell Espinoza from Fotolia.com The Accord bathtub and three- piece shower surround kit by Sterling is designed for fast and simple installation without the use of any caulking. It is made of Vikrell, which is a durable and lightweight material, allowing do-it-yourselfers to easily move the parts into the job site. The Accord is designed to fit in a 60-inch alcove with exposed studs. When the plumbing is roughed in it's time to begin the installation. Things You'll Need Wood shims Jigsaw Hammer Roofing nails Place the included fabric pad into the center of the floor in the alcove. This will prevent minor squeaking caused by ffriction against the subfloor. Attach a drain and overflow kit to the tub. These are inexpensive and universally sized. Be sure the rubber gaskets are in the correct position between the overflow pipes and the hol...

plastic containers work for bathing." title="Comstock Images/Stockbyte/Getty Images" /> Metal or plastic containers work for bathing. Comstock Images/Stockbyte/Getty Images Step 1 Turn the plastic tub upside down and place it on the ground. Place the drain on the center of the tub floor. Use a white marker to trace the inner edge of the drain. Do not trace the outer lip because it must sit flush against the tub. Cut the hole out with a utility knife. Step 2 Turn the tub right side up. Cover the lip of the drain with rubber cement and set it against the hole to create the permanent drain. Press the drain lip against the tub with firm hand pressure for one minute while the cement dries. Step 3 Choose a level location for the tub near a hose outlet. Build a base by setting cinder blocks on the ground. Match the bottom dimensions of the tub with the blocks and leave a gap in the center for the drain hole. Step 4 Close the tub drain, lift the dog into the ...

By Matt Weber Each year, professional remodelers and building- product suppliers put their heads together at the Remodeling Show/Deck Expo, where new tools and materials get a showcase and the craftsman that use them get a chance to offer face-to-face feedback. The Extreme How-To staff will be exhibiting at the convention this year in Nashville, TN, so if you make the trip, stop by booth 525 and say hello. In the meantime, here’s a preview of products that will be on display. Deckorators Heritage Decking Two new Deckorators Heritage deck boards bring interior design to outdoor living . Heritage Riverhouse and Heritage Smokehouse composite decking feature detailed embossing that offers the rustic look and feel of distressed wood flooring . The innovative embossing process creates a pattern that does not repeat for at least 12 feet, meaning boards are not only full of rich character, they are also unique. Riverhouse (brown) and Smokehouse (gray) are available in 12-, 16- and 20-ft....

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A dripping faucet is one of those chores that tend to get pushed to the bottom of the “honey-do” list. It’s not dangerous, like a sparking electrical outlet . It’s not super-annoying, like a Justin Bieber song , or a smoke detector that wants new batteries, and reminds you by chirping loudly every 30 seconds, ALL NIGHT LONG. It might seem a little intimidating, because you have to move the 247 containers of shampoo and conditioner and toilet cleaner and sponges and razor blades and feminine hygiene products from under the sink, so you can shut the water off. You then have to figure out how to take the faucet apart, and then actually go find the right parts and put the stupid thing back together. All this can lead to a decision to just let the leaking bathroom faucet keep on leaking. Deep in your environmentally responsible heart , though, you know that’s the wrong decision, and it’s really a pretty simple fix . Take heart, and follow our simple guide to fix YOUR leaking bathroom fau...