Cast Stone was first developed about 800 years ago but it did not get widespread use in residences until the 1920’s.
The main benefits of cast stone is the ability to provide a natural stone feel with intricate details as found on fireplace mantles while keeping the cost down.
Castings can be made for everything from decorative lamps, Countertops, and Architectural Details used both inside and outside but the pieces themselves can not be made as …
Sometimes home projects can be difficult for the single person but there are tricks of the trade to get your work done fast and easy.
When you are remodeling your bathroom you will find that dealing with your current fixtures can be somewhat difficult. The important thing to remember is if it fit into your house you can definitely get it out.
Bathtubs are one of the largest built in items you will need to deal …
Sink faucet aerators will from time to time need cleaning due to buildup of debris and mineral deposits.
The lucky thing is they are easy to remove and if for some reason you can’t restore your water flow to original condition then they are relatively cheap to replace.
Aerators come in a common design whether you have a fancy kitchen sink aerator
Although the best way to repair holes in tile is to replace the tile with one that was saved from the original batch doing so is often not possible.
In this case you have two options you can either replace the tile with a similar one that you find elsewhere or you can patch the tile. In this HowTo we will cover the proper way to make a patch with mortar to an existing damaged …
Marble is as hard as stone but the finish we all enjoy on our Countertops and Floors can be damaged over time.
Restoring the bright shiny look requires the same prep and polish steps performed by the technicians that made your custom marble pieces and the good thing is you can do it yourself with only a few simple tools.
If you have deep gouges, chips or other damage you may be able to obtain some …
Repairing leaky faucets can be done by a home owner with only a few simple tools and some replacement parts. The parts you need will depend on the type of faucet you have and which part of your valve assembly is giving you a problem.
First you should check where the leak is coming from.
Is the water passing through the faucet or is it leaking from the handle.
If the water is flowing through the spout …
There are many different design options when selecting the best model toilet for your bathroom.
Considerations include the size of your family and use but also cost and ease of repair.
Here we will cover some of the basic options and some special ones to make your next purchase the right one.
Bowl Shape
The shape of your toilets bowl will have a lot to do with comfort and use. There …
Whirlpool Tubs come in many different types to meet your needs.
Size and features are your main considerations but we will also cover costs, install and servicing considerations that you should think about before you make your purchase.
Even in the past few years there have been a number of improvements to the way whirlpool tubs work. Up until about 1990 if you asked for anything other then a standard soaking tub the designer would point …
There are a number of different choices when you want to replace or install a new bathroom fan. How easy the job will be depends on the availability of electric to the area and how you will vent the fan to the outside.
For single story homes or for bathrooms on the top level of the house installing a fan means you will need to get into the attic …
After years of use steel and cast iron tubs and sinks may begin to discolor or rust but this doesn’t mean that they need to be totally replaced.
Often stains that come metals in our water can be cleaned and prevented. And sometimes those rust stains may come from a faucet that is beginning to rust. By adding a whole house filter you can reduce stains from magnesium and …