If you live in Lemoyne Pennsylvania, I’d bet that by reading this blog would let you know that I’m in tune with how your bathroom looks? It’s not only that I grew up in Lemoyne but I have worked there quite a bit over the years and these 5’x7’ rooms are neck squeezers especially when you have kids… Seems like every bathroom has plaster walls, tile panel wainscoating, claw foot tubs, cast iron … [Read more...] about Small Bathroom Ideas – Design and Function
Grouting a Tile Shower with QuartzLock2 (a premium product)
Many tile contractors have their own preference of products to use for a tile shower and I would say there’s a lot of great products on the market when it comes down to mortar, waterproofing, grout etc… One of my go-to products for grouting is QuartzLock2 for many reasons: Color consistent from batch to batch Pre-mixed in a bucket Longer working time (close the bucket and take a break - … [Read more...] about Grouting a Tile Shower with QuartzLock2 (a premium product)
Leaking Toilets Will Cost You Money!
^^^Take a look at this mess^^^ If you've read some of my remodeling blogs you may think I’m just preaching to the choir when I talk about acting sooner than later when toilets, showers, faucets etc… start to fail. The land of home ownership is full of surprises and we find ourselves from one project to the next. In my opinion (and aside from your roof), plumbing matters come first so if your … [Read more...] about Leaking Toilets Will Cost You Money!
3 Options for a Tub Replacement
Many homeowners live by the phrase “If it’s not broke… don’t fix it” but waiting too long to repair your shower facility can do more harm than good. Uncovering walls will bring surprises like damaged framing, rotted subfloors, termites <ick>, mold etc… Here are a few signs that you may need a tub replacement: Soap dish fell off the wall. Missing grout. Moldy grout. MOUNDS of … [Read more...] about 3 Options for a Tub Replacement
Why do I need a membrane for a Tile Floor?
It's common these days to hear about a membrane from your local tile contractor. Are they needed… or is it an unnecessary up-sell? Let me give you the breakdown. A tile membrane will offer crack isolation properties when installing tile provided the sub floor and existing structure meets deflection requirements. Deflection is a calculation based on the span of the floor, size of joists (and a … [Read more...] about Why do I need a membrane for a Tile Floor?
Drywall Installation, Finishing & Skim Coats – Learn yourself… Or Hire an Artist?
Many homes in the Harrisburg, PA area are filled with old plaster walls that are now worn out, weak and cracked. Plaster installations were the wave of the future back then and respectively handled the test of time very well, however, you may be faced with replacing walls to give your home that much needed update that you've been wanting. You may not have a full list of plaster experts at your … [Read more...] about Drywall Installation, Finishing & Skim Coats – Learn yourself… Or Hire an Artist?
Converting Your Tub To A Shower – What Is Involved?
If you're tired of the old and no longer enjoyable bathtub in your bathroom have you considered replacing the tub with a walk-in shower? This isn't exactly the easiest project for the homeowner to complete but it's also not the most expensive project for a professional either. A new shower in your bathroom will modernize your bathroom, give you a fresh start and allow you get more enjoyment out … [Read more...] about Converting Your Tub To A Shower – What Is Involved?
Shower Faucets and Body Sprays (Plumbing Rough-In)
A shower faucet can be as simple or complicated as you prefer and like many, focus is steering away from a standard single handle faucet to spa-type configurations with multiple shower heads, spray wands, body sprays etc… (let’s face it, all we do is work nowadays so more time in the shower is a mini-vacation…). Bathroom remodeling is like clockwork for me and after 15 years in the business I was … [Read more...] about Shower Faucets and Body Sprays (Plumbing Rough-In)
Tile Shower Layout
After browsing around a few contractor, homeowner and photo-type forums I took notice to some proudly posted photos that I thought were less than desirable based on the tile layout. My first thought was, "What is a proper way to place the tile so that everything matches up nice...?" and thought that would be a good topic for a blog. Anyway, before I can answer that I'll start off with a few … [Read more...] about Tile Shower Layout
2013 Wiggity Wig Walk = SUCCESS!!!
You may have read my first blog on this event but we had such a great time that I wanted to follow up with and update! As October comes to a close, let’s not forget that all forms of cancer are a daily, weekly and yearly fight. Breast Cancer claims the lives of over 40,000 women every year and research for a cure is rapidly growing. The Wiggity Wig Walk was such a great event to participate in … [Read more...] about 2013 Wiggity Wig Walk = SUCCESS!!!
