Be sure to check out other parts of the site for much more in the way of kitchen and bath ideas. Our product review section offers lengthy sections about appliances, cabinetry and countertops and other kitchen and bath products.
And our design section includes dozens of highly visual kitchen and bath remodeling stories.
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Ask The Old-House Doctor
Here's how to paint dark or worn kitchen cabinets. -
How to Clean Stains from Marble
There are ways to bring marble back to nearly its original brightness. -
What To Look For When Buying New Appliances
Energy efficiency outranks all features except performance when people shop for appliance, according to study -
How to find a good appliance repairman
It's Saturday morning ... and Mr. Washer is feeling unwell -
Clogged drains? Try these ideas
Some tips from the American Society of Home Inspectors -
Removing Tub Appliques
Whatever method you use, first test your methods in an inconspicuous spot -
Removing rust or iron stains from bathroom fixtures
Iron stains can be removed by a weak acid solution -
Toilet troubles
How to fix a toilet that runs, leaks or won't fill -
Removing rust stains
With care, you may be able to remove rust stains from bath and kitchen fixtures -
Accessories to maximize access and storage
Concentrate storage within the universal reach range' and near its point of use -
Replacing an old toilet
Replacing a toilet is a job most of us should be able to handle. Just be aware of a few trouble spots. -
Installing your own kitchen cabinets
With a bit of planning, most do-it-yourselfers can handle this job. -
Bathroom exhaust fans
Today's fans are quiet and effective. They're worth the trouble and expense of installing them. -
Repairing a ceramic tile bathtub enclosure
Murphy's law of old-house bathrooms: There's no such thing as one bad tile. -
Leak-free ceramic tile surrounding a bathtub
What’s the right thing to do around the tap and shower fixture areas? Should I be doing any caulking before I tile that wall? -
When to hire a carpenter (or a contractor)
We're remodeling a bath and wonder if the carpentry is more than we can handle. -
When to hire a carpenter (or a contractor)
We're remodeling a bath and wonder if the carpentry is more than we can handle. -
How-To: Venting the Bathroom
Two bathrooms can be served by a single fan. Standard fans are designed for a single air inlet and a single point of exhaust. Remote fans can handle multiple pick-up points, either in the same bathroom or in completely separate bathrooms. -
Resetting a Toilet When You Change Your Flooring
Resetting a toilet on a new floor may require a closet flange extender to make a reliable seal. -
Fixing a Faulty Toilet
When repairing a toilet, make sure the replacement parts are compatible with the model you have. -
Dealing with a Warped Bathroom Floor
A leaky toilet leads to damaged flooring and fears that subflooring may be deteriorating.
