Bath
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Bathroom Window Advice
Asked by S.C. from Des Moines
on July 15, 2009
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Hi, I need some ideas on what to do with a bathroom window that is IN the shower stall. I know I've seen bathrooms that had the window in the shower stall and I guess...
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- I am not sure if you are still reading responses, but I was browsing Craigslist and saw this ad and thought of you! Good Luck. [The picture showed a plastic (plexi-gla...
- Have you thought about installing clear glass rectangles and taking out the window? We just moved into a house that had a window in the tub, and this is what one of th...
- I have the same problem. Most hardware stores sell window clings. They're a decorative pattern, you can do colorful or just a bubble glass look. As far as the frame...
Master Bathroom Renovation
Asked by D.W. from Salt Lake City
on September 21, 2010
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We are thinking about taking out the double spa bath ( which we have used 4 times in 4 yrs, takes too much water to fill it) and replacing it with a walk in double spa...
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- speaking from experience of renovating and selling our home in June this year, do NOT do any expensive renovations if you intend to sell, especially since you already ...
- I would buy the house with the steam shower over the one with the tub. It's also going to save you a ton on your water bill by using steam but you will get just as cl...
- It sounds like an unnecessarily huge remodel, considering you don't intend to stay there. You never know what a future buyer might like. I vote no.
Buying a Bathroom Vanity
Asked by S. from Chicago
on April 5, 2009
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Hi Mom's,
We're redoing our masterbath & full hall bath and I'm looking for local showrooms/stores (other then Home Depot, Menards, Lowes) that sell bathroom vaniti...
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- We bought ours from Home Depot...but not from the choices in the vanity aisle. You can custom order from the kitchen cabinet department. All the cabinet makers offer v...
- There's a great place in Schererville, IN on Rt. 41 about a mile just south of Rt. 30. The name is MTS Supply they have a ton of bath and kitchen ideas. They are a f...
- Hobo in Villa Park north ave. or Hobo in Joliet off of Larkin Ave. I have purchased 3 vanities there and they are beautiful and it was an excellent price! Much cheape...
Another Bathroom Question
Asked by J.G. from Chicago
on October 14, 2012
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Hubby and I are having a hard time figuring out what to do with our bathroom. It needs to be totally gutted and redone, but we are either moving or doing a build in a ...
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- Spend the money, J.. You'll get it back when you sell. Bathrooms and kitchens are good about that. D.
- I agree with Dawn. Improve the bathroom. You can enjoy it while you are there, and will get the money back when you sell.
- I remodeled two bathrooms in our first house. I fell in love with an incredibly stylish European furniture-style vanity that was a close out for $2500. It was normal...
Fixing up Bathroom and Kitchen to Sell?
Asked by J.G. from Chicago
on July 25, 2012
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I'm still on my preparing for a bigger space, and now I am pondering what we'd have to do to sell our home. It's a nice house, but there are a few things we haven't u...
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- We are in the market to buy a house, in my personal view if you are not redoing the whole kitchen leave it alone. We have seen many houses, some the kitchens or the ba...
- There is a lot to be said for updating these areas and spending the money. But if you do this and your taste doesn't match what others are looking for, they you h...
- We just sold our house and bought another one so I can tell you what we did. Our house already had upgraded carpet and wood floors throughout. We had neutral paint a...
Seeking Contractor/handyman for Partial Kitchen Remodel
Asked by J.G. from Chicago
on March 15, 2008
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We are looking for someone to put in some new lighting, flooring and redo our kitchen pantry. If anyone has someone that they have used and would recommend I would lov...
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- We moved to IL in December. Our realtor hooked us up with a great guy!! His name is Mike Donelson ###-###-####. He's done a number of things for us, including openi...
- My husband works for a contractor and they specialize in kitchen/bath remodels and especially flooring. Their work is exquisite and competitvely priced - my husband a...
- There is a guy in Naperville named George who does handyman work. He is very pleasant, competent and does a very nice job. That being said I will also say he costs qui...
Can I Paint My Bathroom Sink and Tub Surround?
Asked by M.B. from Chicago
on February 16, 2010
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I have the fix up the house bug.
Our bathroom has a off white sink (porcelain?) and tub surround (fiberglass?). I want to update our bathroom. Is there a way to...
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- yes, there is paint called epoxy, you can get it at Menards for about $ 20. You have to mix the the solutions togehter and apply,just have to sand the sink first. It'...
- I don't know if it would work. I would think if you just painted it...it would chip off since fiberglass is such a slick surface and if you sanded first...well then yo...
- I used to work for Home Depot, and did this as a DIY Class. In the paint section they have a kit for painting bathtubs, sinks, potty's surrounds. It has been a few y...
Looking for Bathroom Accessories-curtain, Pictures Etc.
Asked by K.D. from Chicago
on May 17, 2006
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We are currently remodeling our bathroom and I have been looking for pictures to hang and a shower curtain. I have looked at Linens-N-Things, Bed Bath & Beyond and Ko...
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- My favorite bathroom pictures are of the kids in the tub. I'm not sure if you have kids, but if you do, mess up thier hair a little or soap it up and take a head shot...
- Have you tried Kohls or Target or even Wal-mart. Sometimes they can surprise you with inexpensive stuff you like.
- K., Maybe try to look at Ikea or Target, I know they both have cute pictures and bathroom accessories. K.
Any Kitchen & Bathroom Showrooms Opened on Sundays?
Asked by J.P. from Chicago
on May 18, 2008
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Hi Moms,
I want to go to a bathroom showroom to look at sinks, cabinets, toliets, flooring, etc... today (Sunday) with my mom. The problem is that every showroom th...
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- Hi J., Most of the high end showrooms are by appointment only on the weekends. Call them in advance & make an appointment. I would also go to the websites of the plac...
- I've heard a lot about "Direct Buy". They make appointments because the showroom is not large but the catalogue photos are gorgeous. I know someone who went and bought...
- Not 100% sure but try Advantage Kitchen And Bath in Niles on Milwaukee. They have late hours during the week. David the owner has helped me with my bath remodel. R...
Bathroom Vanity Sets
Asked by J.A. from San Antonio
on September 30, 2008
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We are starting a remodeling project in our bathroom. I am looking for a vanity set to put in our new bathroom. I have seen them around before at places like Kirkland...
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- I've seen Vanity's on Craigslist that were reasonable. It's just hit or miss...www.craigslist.com Just pick Texas and San Antonio. You could also maybe try the Ha...
- Morning J.; Home Arama on Broadway outside of loop 410 has some real nice vanities! Sorry, too early in the morning to give you the exact address but they are nic...
- Try going to Costco. I've seen beautiful vanities there. If you are not a member go online to check it out.
