Keeping your plumbing pipes from freezing during the winter can seem like an impossible task in some of the coldest areas of the country. Needless to say, there are a few steps you can take to winterize your bathroom to make sure that your plumbing doesn’t freeze up. To do this, you want to make […]
How to Make a Bathroom Vanity Taller
Editors Note: Updated October, 2018 Raising a bathroom vanity can accomplished in several ways. Whether you have back problems or would just like your basin to be a raised a few inches, it is possible for you to raise your vanity to a height that is more comfortable and easy to use. A short bathroom vanity […]
French Hen Farm Shows You How to Wax Wood Cabinets
This DIY Vanity Refinishing project comes from a former customer named Linda. We stumbled across her project after noticing a blog post that she published 2 years ago on her site, French Hen Farm. This is how the story goes. Linda was doing some renovation around the house and decided to update the upstairs bathroom. […]
A Guide to Turning a Dresser Into a Vanity
In July 2013 I shared our bathroom vanity on my blog & it has gained some great feedback. I hope this helps in creating inspiration & ideas for you. When we rebuilt our home I was in charge of working with our builder on the design. I was nervous because the only thing I knew […]
How to Conserve Water in the Bathroom
Less than 3% of the Earth’s water is freshwater. This makes the threat of water shortages very real to many areas of the country. The entire Southwest region of the United States has been coordinating several large-scale conservation efforts. Some of these have been willing and others have actually been enforced by law. Here’s what […]
Renewing Laminate Vanity Countertops with a Fresh Coat of Paint
Painting your vanity countertop can fill your bathroom with bright colors or continue a standing motif that runs throughout your home. Touch up the color palette in your bathroom for less than a tank of gas! I know, that’s not saying much with gas averaging $4.30 here in San Diego! Let’s face it; laminate countertops […]
Use Origami to Fold Towels into Wild Animals!
Sometimes, getting your kids to do their chores can be a struggle in and of itself. This towel folding infographic is a cute way to make things interesting. Staying clean and tidy in the bathroom can prove to be an uphill battle but these ideas may be able to change your perspective! In this post […]
Update Your Bathroom Cabinets for Under $70
Re-staining your bathroom cabinets is a pain-free way to update your bathroom. All that’s required is a few simple tools and the wood stain of your choice. The first step is to sand down the cabinet so that the new finish can be applied directly to the wood surface. You will be surprised to see […]
The Answer to All of Your Basic Plumbing Questions
Having an issue with home plumbing can be a hassle to deal with. Luckily, many of your plumbing questions can be answered with simple fixes. Resolving these issues can save you time and money quicker than you think. Whether you’re browsing the internet to solve a problem or if you’re a new-homeowner looking to educate […]
5 DIY Tricks for a Brilliantly Clean Bathroom
Using harsh chemicals in the home can pose a danger to your family and especially young children. Many green living advocates have made a push to toss out all of those harsh chemical cleaners that irritate the skin and cause nausea. Homemade bathroom cleaners are a secret that’s starting to get out. So what can […]