While toilets are certainly not small, they are also not the largest fixtures out there. Big or small, all of us need to use the toilet from time to time. More importantly, we want to be certain that it is not going to fall apart beneath us. But how much weight can a toilet hold?

There’s nothing like a hot shower until someone barges in to use the bathroom, or your toddler rushes in to ask a question. Suddenly, your beautiful glass-door shower seems a little too…revealing.

Toilets are naturally the centerpiece of any bathroom, but this important fixture is also the starting point for bathroom design. Building codes dictate the placement of a toilet with respect to the cabinetry, walls, and other fixtures. When a toilet is placed wrong within the space, you not only feel uncomfortable, but the plumbing won’t work properly.

Towel bars are a necessity if you want your towels to stay fresh and dry properly without smelling like mildew. However, sometimes you can grow tired of your current towel bar and need to replace it or remove it entirely. It can seem like a daunting task, but it’s quite simple, so, how exactly do you remove a towel bar?

When installing a bathroom fan, it is always easier to have access through the attic. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. And while it may be easier to install the bathroom fan with attic access, it also isn’t the only way. So, if you don’t have access, how do you install the bathroom fan?

Grout is one of those things that is meant to look perennially crisp and clean. Unfortunately, when reality hits, it’s often a different story. Usually, this can all be fixed with a little bit of bleach and scrubbing. Dirtiness aside, the biggest issue grout can have is a crack. Cracks are rare with grout, primarily because it’s not supposed to happen. When they do, you might be wondering what caused that grout crack.

It’s fair to say that any standard home you visit in the US will have at least one bathroom. Likewise, it’s safe to assume that you’d find a sink in the bathroom. However, as far as the size and style of the bathroom sink, there are tons of options.

Being forced to sit in the dark brings to light how much we rely on electricity to live. It’s no secret that power outages can make your life inconvenient, but the good news is there’s a chance that inconvenience will not affect your toilet usage.

Showers are one of the few simple joys in the world. And they can be everything from a fresh wake to start the day to a great way to relax before bedtime. So the shock, disappointment, and need to get it fixed is understandable when something goes wrong with our place of momentary escape.

You come home at the end of a long, tough day, looking forward to taking a hot shower. You climb in and find out that your shower has either stopped distributing water completely or with the painstakingly low-pressured flow.

Every now and again, repairs need to be made around the home. The bathroom is one of the more common areas in need of repairs, oftentimes in the sink, bathtub, or shower. Knowing the best ways to tackle those repairs can mean the difference between a successful repair and one that carries on for way longer than it needs to.

For many years faucets handles were easy to remove.  Turn the screw in the middle of the handle and off it came.  New designs and new technology have made the screw in the faucet handle almost a thing of the past.  How then do you remove a faucet handle with no screw?

After enough use, you may notice that your toilet takes a little longer than normal for the water to flow out of the tank and into the bowl. Slow flushing isn’t a sign of anything more than a dirty toilet. Even if the bowl looks clean, the siphon and the jets may be clogged with mineral buildup, slowing down the flow.

Bathroom remodels are one of the most popular home upgrades. New styles in fixtures, finished, and color schemes can brighten a bathroom and add value to your home. Many homeowners planning a bathroom upgrade wonder if they can put engineered hardwood products in their bathrooms.

Incinerating toilets are a clean and efficient way to eliminate waste. Whether incorporating an incinerating toilet for eco-friendly reasons or you don’t have access to sewage lines, they are incredibly useful. If you’re looking into adding an incinerating toilet to your home, research the pros and cons before making your decision.

A 4-inch backsplash that matches the granite surface was included with my bathroom vanity. Since the backsplash isn’t really exciting to look at, I questioned if I even needed it and whether it would be good to remove it.

An average human person has 100,000 hairs on their head. The average person has an estimated hair loss of 50 to 100 hairs a day. Most of us would find hair clumps on our shower floor. Those of us who cut and shave our hair from our heads to our armpits do so in the bathroom for hygiene and disposal purposes. Some of us would be tempted to dispose of it in the toilet but can you flush hair down the toilet? 

A leaking toilet can be a real pain, causing a wet, smelly, unhealthy mess in your bathroom. Plus, once your toilet’s leaking, it’s pretty much unusable till you fix the issue. A common cause for a toilet leaking around the base is a worn-out or damaged wax ring. 

Remodeling bathrooms can be tricky. But installing a new toilet shouldn’t be the most challenging part. So, can you put a toilet on top of a floating floor? Or do you need to take extra steps to install it correctly?

It’s easy for things to slip your mind after you take a nice, hot shower. Taking a shower is quite relaxing before or after a long day, but they aren’t necessarily harmless. Hot showers can lead to mold, mildew, and stains in your bathroom if you aren’t careful. Many homeowners understandably struggle with how long to leave a bathroom fan on after a shower.

Toilet problems can be some of the most frustrating issues for homeowners. When the canister flush valve drops too quickly, it can cause a poor toilet flush. Before you contact a plumber, try to troubleshoot the canister valve first. 

Have you noticed your bathroom sink is taking longer to drain than usual? Or, perhaps your sink has stopped draining completely. When this happens, it’s time to remove your bathroom sink stopper and unclog your drain.

Baths are a great way to unwind and relax after a long, stressful day. However, there’s one thing that can spoil the mood: funky colored water. Why is your bath water blue?

Home additions can be intimidating due to the size and complexity of the process. Bathrooms are one of the most sought after home additions, and for good reason. Additional bathrooms add value and comfort to your home, but how much does it cost to install one?

The rest of your house smells perfectly fine. Yet, you can’t get your bathroom to stop smelling like pee. You’ve washed and scrubbed every surface, so what’s the deal? Why does your bathroom still reek of urine?

When it comes time to replace a toilet, you might find that the existing toilet flange does not work with the new toilet. When you have concrete flooring, which is the case with slab foundations or basement bathrooms, replacing that flange can be quite difficult.

With the stress and pressures that come with daily life, many Americans are transforming their bathrooms into spa-like retreat as a way to relax and de-stress in the comfort of their own home. In recent years, modern technologies such as radiant heat flooring, steam showers, towel warmers, and hydro-massage showerheads have emerged to help turn a simple bathroom into relaxing sanctuary.

Rainshower heads transform an ordinary bathroom into an extraordinary spa experience. The fixtures have an aesthetic and functional appeal that is hard to resist.

Toilet flushing accounts for a huge percent of a homeowner’s water bill. This in part explains why toilet installation is important. Toilet installation can be done by yourself or by hiring a professional, and often toilet installation only takes a few hours! 

Most homeowners buy showers as a complete set, and that can complicate things when one component goes bad. A shower valve is among the most important parts of a shower set, and it’s important to replace it right away if it goes bad. So, are shower valves universal?

The question is less about pivot vs. hinged shower doors and more about the preference of each type of shower door hinge. Those preferences are also going to be determined by considerations such as the shower layout, the shower design, and other practical and aesthetic aspects.

Adding a new bathroom to your home is a project that you probably are thrilled about. Unfortunately, adding this type of room is far more difficult than adding another bedroom or a new closet. This is especially true if you have a concrete slab foundation since the very foundation of the home can be an obstacle to get the water lines.

The bathroom is arguably one of the most overlooked rooms in the entire house. More and more homeowners are remodeling their bathrooms, putting in the time and effort to make this space a focal point. Seeing as we all begin and end our days in the bathroom, it should feel luxurious, calm, and relaxing. One of the easiest and most affordable ways to elevate your space is to add a waterfall faucet.

French stuff always seems to have a veneer of fanciness, right? Even when it comes to toilets and bathroom design, it seems like people are ready to scream “Vive la France!” When I first heard about French curve toilet, I immediately assumed it was better than the ol’ standard US toilets. I still didn’t know what it was, though!

Under optimal conditions, your toilet should remain sturdy and stable at all times. It needs to be so in order to ensure that there are no leaks. After all, leaks are one of the worst situations related to your toilet that you can experience.

No fixture is more synonymous with the modern bathroom than the toilet. When this essential fixture is working properly, it provides a much-needed function. When a toilet malfunctions, however, the problem is either major or minor.

There’s something undeniably heavenly about soaking in a warm bath after a long day. But, a relaxing bath becomes anything but when the water won’t drain properly (or won’t stay in the tub).

Having glass shower doors is great, but it can be a pain too. Sometimes, that glass is accidentally broken, not only causing a huge mess but also a problem. You are going to have to replace that glass. But, is this even possible?

The last thing you want to deal with when you have to use the bathroom is a wobbly toilet. You end up feeling like you’re doing some strange balancing act, hoping you don’t go tumbling to the ground. You certainly don’t want to hurt yourself in a fall, taking the toilet down with you.

Faucets are among the most important fixtures in a home. Whether you’re looking to install a faucet for the first time or want to replace an existing one, it’s best to learn about the different options you have. Undeniably, deck mount faucets will be among your top considerations. But, what exactly is a deck mount faucet?

If you’re getting ready to install a new toilet, you’re going to have a lot of options to consider when it comes to style, features, sizes, and flushing styles, too. Nowadays, flushing systems can be categorized into two main types: button flush and handle flush.

One of the worst nightmares in home repairs is when the toilet is leaking. It is not the most fun project in the world, but repairing it is a must. This article will cover all the leaks coming from the tank area and how to fix them.

When it comes to plumbing problems around the home, fixing them usually involves disassembling mostly everything, including the bathroom fixtures. While a large majority of them can be removed easily, the tub spout is one such fixture that gets stuck often and can be very frustrating to release.

Are you planning to build or renovate your home shower? In that case, you may be looking for some suggestions regarding what to put in there. Perhaps you’re wondering about which tiles to use.

Housekeepers and neat-freaks alike are constantly fighting the water stains on bathroom mirrors. Installing a splashback behind your bathroom sink can help eliminate some of this mess, but is it necessary?

After dealing with a stuffy bathroom for so long, you’ve finally decided to install an exhaust fan. You’re excited about the new addition, but suddenly, you realize that there’s a bit of a problem. Right now, the exhaust from your bathroom has nowhere to go.

When you’re tiling your shower, there are two things that you want to be sure of. The first is that you want your shower to be waterproof. The second is that you want to make sure that your shower tiles actually stick. That’s why so many people want to know what the best adhesive for shower tiles currently is.

Many homeowners have learned to live with bathrooms that are perpetually coated with moisture. You should avoid following their example because excessively moist bathrooms become breeding grounds for mold and they also pose maintenance difficulties. Thankfully, you can effectively reduce the amount of moisture accumulating in your bathroom by installing an exhaust fan.

Caulking is a plumbing project that typically requires a professional (or at least a DIY perfectionist). It’s necessary for a bathtub spout, but do you need to caulk around the bathroom sink faucet too?

Unless you’re in a rustic cabin in the woods or similar setup, your residence no doubt has a bathroom. In fact, more than likely, you have at least two bathrooms if you’re in a typical home. Some homes have three, four, or more bathrooms, but there’s usually a mix of half-baths, full-baths, and those in between. 

Paper towels are just like toilet paper, right? Wrong. Though the two products seem similar at a glance, the composition of each is completely different, which means they react in water differently, too.

Designing a new home is an exciting process. For probably the first time in your life, you get to choose the exact layout of your living space. As part of this process, you may be considering adding a toilet room to your home.

For the perfect shower, you need the right shower valve. The valve helps control the water flow and temperature of your shower. They are a convenient tool that lets you upgrade your shower experience without messing with your plumbing.

There will likely come a point in the life of your home where things need replacing. When it comes to replacing a toilet, you often need some helping hands to lift it. Before attempting the task solo, it’s worth knowing how much does a toilet weigh?

Quartz shower walls are the result of combining resin, natural quartz, and pigment together. They are pressed together to create large panels that have become very popular in bathrooms. While it’s a man-made material, that doesn’t take anything away from its beauty.

Bathroom remodels are one of the most popular projects for many homeowners. Remodeling a bathroom in your mobile home can present some special challenges. A popular and often necessary upgrade in a mobile home is replacing a shower stall or shower pan in a bathroom.

A leaky faucet can throw a wrench in your plans and lead to an annoying, inconvenient mess. Many builder-owners replace the valve stems in hopes to stop the leak, but that doesn’t always help. If you’ve replaced your valve stems and the leak is still present, what could be the real cause?

Are you remodeling your shower and looking for a beautiful and functional product? Kohler and Swan are both reputable brands with sleek and durable shower wall kits. Both of their proprietary products would be great additions to your bathroom. To help you choose, we have completed an in-depth comparison of the two options.

As far as bathroom projects go, painting your toilet may not be top of mind. That said, your toilet makes up a large part of your bathroom, and the way it looks will drastically impact the overall aesthetic of the space.

Finding the right material for your shower walls can be tricky. Remodeling a shower can cost thousands of dollars, and it’s hard to commit to a material when you aren’t even sure what you want. Because of that, many homeowners will look for any alternative that gets the job done without breaking the bank. So, can you use peel-and-stick tile in a shower?