Exquisite bathroom transformation ideas
That soggy, mildew-prone plastic sheet hanging in your bathroom is doing you no favors. If you’re tired of the “shower curtain cling”—you know, when the curtain gets a mind of its own and sticks to your wet leg—it’s time to upgrade. I’ve spent fifteen years pulling apart bathrooms, and let me tell you, switching to … Read more
Your 1980s bathroom probably feels like a time capsule you never asked for. I’m talking about that “dusty rose” tile, the oak vanity that’s seen better days, and the Hollywood strip lighting that makes you look like you’re auditioning for a grainy sitcom. You want a spa-like retreat, but your bank account is screaming “DIY … Read more
That soul-crushing silence after you flip the handle is a sound every homeowner dreads. You’re standing there, waiting for the familiar rush of water to reset the stage for the next round, but nothing happens. Maybe it’s a slow hiss that takes forty minutes to fill the tank, or maybe it’s just total, eerie stillness. … Read more
Does your bathroom floor look like a relic from a 1970s fever dream? I know the feeling. My guest bath used to have this yellowing, sheet linoleum that was peeling at the corners and featured a pattern I’m pretty sure was designed to hide dirt—which just made the whole room look permanently filthy. You want … Read more
I’ve spent more Saturdays than I’d like to admit on my hands and knees, lightheaded from bleach fumes, wondering why the black spots in my shower keep coming back like a bad sequel. After a decade of remodeling old houses—and one memorable incident where I accidentally dyed my favorite rug “Clorox White”—I’ve learned that the … Read more
Let’s be honest: nobody wakes up on a Tuesday morning stoked to scrub a toilet. We’ve all been there—staring at that weird soap scum ring in the tub, wondering if we can just pull the shower curtain shut and pretend it doesn’t exist for another week. I used to be the king of “procrastination cleaning,” … Read more
Nothing ruins a morning routine like standing in two inches of soapy, grey water while you’re trying to brush your teeth. It’s gross, it’s annoying, and it usually happens right when you’re already running late. I’ve been there—more times than I’d like to admit. One time, I got so fed up with my guest bath … Read more
I’ve stood exactly where you are: standing in your bathtub, staring up at that annoying drip-drip-drip coming from the top of your showerhead, wondering why a piece of metal that costs $80 is failing you. It’s not just the sound that gets you; it’s the thought of your water bill climbing while you sleep. Most … Read more
Your bathroom vanity looks like a crime scene, and you’ve got a puddle growing faster than my kid’s appetite. You peered under the sink with a flashlight and realized those crusty, braided hoses are weeping. Replacing bathroom faucet supply lines is one of those tasks that feels like it’s going to end in a flooded … Read more
I’ve spent way too many mornings staring at a fixed showerhead that barely reaches my shoulders, wishing I could actually wash the soap off my feet without doing a gymnastic routine. If you’re tired of the “stationary sprinkle” and want a handheld showerhead that actually reaches where you need it to, you’re in the right … Read more