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BATHROOM sa BATHROOM ACCESSORIES sa BATHROOM CABINET sa BATHROOM LIGHTING & WIRING sa BATHROOM VENTILATION sa BATHTUB sa BATHTUB ENCLOSURE sa MODEL & MINIATURE BATHROOM sa PLUMBING sa SHOWER BATH sa TOILET xx HOUSE xx PLUMBING Decorating ideas to make bathrooms both pretty and practical. Three bathroom remodelings. (1) Building in old fixtures with natural wood. Instructions for building sink and tub enclosures. (2) Accommodating a utility room and bath in a 6x9-ft. space. (3) Individualizing a typical "white box" bathroom. How to spruce up a bathroom with aging fixtures by adding strips of tape in "racing stripes" and using the mirror portion of a "gingerbready" oak dresser over the sink. How to create instant counter space in a bathroom by attaching redwood patio deck sections to the wall with L brackets. Shelf is topped with glass. Photo shows how adding a skylight can enhance a bathroom. Photo shows how two extra-wide mirrors, flanked by makeup lights, lend a modern note to a bathroom. Decorating tips for bathroom remodeling. Photos and text suggest two ways to renovate a bathroom. First retains old style fixtures and accents them with bright red and yellow paint. Second version features new fixtures, a built-in storage closet and an enclosed vanity of plastic laminate around the sink. How to remodel a bathroom. Six pages of tips include (1) a beamed ceiling, (2) a dropped ceiling (bulkhead) over the toilet, (3) installing a pocket door to divide one room into two privacy areas, (4) building three arches along one wall, and seven photos that show decorating tips. Photo shows attractive bathroom wall made from 6" cedar lap siding. Est. cost: $55. Photo shows how to update a small utilitarian bathroom by adding shelves and strip lighting on the wall above the sink and toilet, by installing foam-backed laminated plastic waterproof walls around the tub, and by adding a bar-mounted shower and shower curtain. Six pages of photos and suggestions on bathroom remodeling ideas. Photos show how to remodel two bathrooms. Est. cost: $500 to $600. Photo shows how a bathroom can be redecorated with Texture 1-11 paneling on the walls and through the construction of a vanity, wall cabinet, mirror, light fixture and towel bar/shelf. Plan can be ordered for major items. Tip on how to paint an imaginary window with "Peeping Toms" on a blank wall above a toilet. Eight pages of decorating ideas that change a dull bathroom into a lively one. Making more of a tiny bathroom. Photos and diagrams show how two bathrooms (6x6.5-ft. and 5x7-ft.) were remodeled to create better usage and storage. Bathroom planner. Items to consider in selecting fixtures, surfacing materials, lighting and luxury features. Includes minimum space guidelines for shower, toilet, bathtub and lavatory. The essential DIY bathroom renovation guide. How to plan well, shop smartly, tear out and rebuild your bathroom with confidence. Brand new bathroom. A professional contractor shares his renovation tips on demolition, tub installation, wall tile, and floor tile. Tip on installing decorative cedar strips on the walls of a bathroom. Give your bathroom a new look and keep improvement costs down. Includes instructions on building bathroom shelves (medicine cabinets) into your walls between the studs. Bathroom renovation. A guide to installing vanities, faucets, shower doors, tub surrounds and plastic plumbing. Bathroom remedies. Quick fixes for leaky faucets, caulking, loose fixtures, etc. Renovator's diary. Step-by-step through small-scale bathroom remodeling. Fabulous bathrooms. Improve a small powder room by installing a new vanity, two sinks, and ceramic tile floor. Includes instructions for building the vanity featuring lots of storage under the sinks and two glass-front medicine cabinets separated by open shelves. How to redo a bathroom with hand-painted ceramic tiles. Includes instructions for painting the tiles and installing them, along with an assortment of accessories you can decorate. Two approaches to spruce up a small, ordinary bathroom. How to make framed lattice shutters, a lattice framed mirror, and lattice door fronts to create a trellis effect in a bathroom. Two facelifts for tired bathrooms. Includes backlit dropped ceiling, wainscoting, tub trays, etc. 25 bathroom decorating ideas. Remodeling a bathroom including linen storage, rolling laundry bin and installing melamine plastic hardboard around the tub. Photos and text illustrate the remodeling of a bathroom to install new fixtures, an enclosed tub/shower combination, and wall paneling. How to add lots of living space to your house and save $4,600. How to add front and back formers to a Cape Cod house to gain two additional bedrooms and a bath. Part 1. this section shows how a professional contractor framed in the dormers and finished the exterior. The homeowner installed the plumbing, interior partitions, insulation and drywall. How to work with a plumbing contractor in building a new bathroom in an addition. Includes instructions on do-it-yourself installation of a ceramic tile floor and finishing of the walls. Four drawings of bathrooms that can be added or updated. Costs for each, ranging from $400 to $1,000, are broken down. Estimates do not include labor. Photos of four bathroom renovations that rely on paint, wallpaper, and decorating to enhance dated fixtures. How to "open up" a tiny bathroom by adding a clerestory window. Recreate a Victorian kitchen and bath. How to redesign your bathroom. Master bathroom incorporates a large shower stall and a separate whirpool bath. Two rooms combined into this larger bathroom. Rescue a bathroom with ceramic tile. How to cover walls, floor and cabinets with colorful tiles. Clever built-ins add convenience to a small bathroom. Make your own medicine cabinet, vanity, linen cabinet, towel bar, magazine rack and decorative alcove. Mail-order bathroom remodeling. Tips on: (1) Dropping the ceiling and installing ceramic tile. (2) Installing a tub door. (3) Replacing medicine cabinet. Kitchen and bath remodeling guide. Tips for kitchen and bath cleaning. Cleaning wood panels & cabinets, appliances, stainless steel, tile, countertops, walls, ceilings, and floors. Build a better bathroom. (1) 6 weekends to a new bathroom. (2) Space-saving ceramic shower. (3) One day bath makeover. Basic home plumbing. Planning and layout for a shower and bathroom fixtures. How-to basics for kitchen and bath. Includes advice on framing and finish carpentry, electrical wiring, plumbing, kitchen layouts, countertops, etc. Super bath in a tiny space. Vanity wall provides a lot of storage in a small (5x10-ft.) bathroom. The four keys to successful bathroom remodeling are noted. Smart bathroom makeover. How one family turned their bathroom into a personal space. Photos show how tongue-and-groove redwood paneling was applied to ceiling and walls. Design and construction of a basement bathroom which features a shower with a glass block wall, ceramic tile floor and walls, Corian sinktop, etc. Weekend bathroom remodeling. Tips on installing a new vanity, medicine cabinet and light fixture. Remodeling a bathroom starting from scratch. How to tear out the old, replumb, and prepare your new bathroom for the finishing touches. Full bath (7x8-ft.). Cost and materials guide for a popular remodeling project. A better bathroom. Seven easy ways to make yours brighter, more convenient, and more comfortable. Covers lighting design, storage, improved shower, etc. Bathroom makeover that changes the features, but leaves the plumbing intact. How to remove old tile and fixtures, install a new shower valve, tile the wall around tub, tile floor, install a vanity and sink, mirror and light, and set a toilet. How to plumb a small half bath. Warm bathroom floors. Advice on selecting and installing three systems (radiant floor heat, cove heater, kickspace heater) to bring extra heat into a bathroom. Plumbing a new basement bathroom. How to break through the concrete floor and run under-the-floor drain lines and vent lines. Bathroom built-ins. Precise alignment and production techniques are the key to building overlay doors (with concealed hinges) and drawers. A remodeled bath. A better plan, a greenhouse window, and some old blue tile give a dingy bathroom a brand new look. Includes tips on framing a vanity and shower. Accessible bathrooms. Designing a bathroom to be wheelchair accessible will make it safer and easier to use for everyone. Problems associated with installing wood floors in a bathroom. SPECIAL ISSUE on kitchens and baths. Ten important elements of good bathroom design and layout. How to clean porcelain-enamel fixtures: Bathroom and kitchen sinks, bathtubs, toilet bowls and range surfaces. Improve bathroom occupancy by dividing it into compartments so more than one person may use bathroom at one time. Six big ideas for small baths. (1) Pullout step for a child enables them to reach the sink. (2) Wainscoting. (3) Towel bar. (4) Storage shelves. (5) Divider cabinet to conceal a toilet. (6) Linen closet. SPECIAL SECTION on bigger, better bathrooms. (1) Design guidelines for adding or enlarging a bath. (2) Design strategies for easy upkeep. Big improvements for small baths. Gain greater comfort and extra storage with these space-stealing strategies. Bathing beauty. Creating a stylish new bath with ceramic tile. How to enclose a tub to give it a built-in look, create a vaulted ceiling, and incorporate special decorative features in the ceramic-tile pattern. Back-to-back baths. Tips on building baths so that they can share plumbing lines is a smart way to save in remodeling and new construction. Small bath layout solutions. Fixtures that fit and floor plans that work. Includes recommended fixture clearance dimensions. The safety-first bathroom. Expert tips, plus helpful fixtures and finishes for reducing hazards in the most accident-prone room in the house. Bathroom brushup. A rundown of common bath-surface problems (mildew, soap film, loose grout, etc.) with some effective solutions. 27 new rules for bathroom remodeling. Suite success. Strategies for gaining more space for master bedrooms and baths without adding on to your home. Universal kitchens and baths. Tips and specifications for creating accessibility for the physically handicapped and the infirm. How to create space that meets the needs of the least able user. Finding space for an extra bath. Where to look and how to make the most of it. Designing with mirrors. With proper installation, mirrors make small, dark bathrooms appear bigger and brighter. Adding bath space without adding onto the house. Four ideas shown. Bath space stretchers. Tricks for making small bathrooms feel larger. Room at the top. Sleeping loft is stacked atop a modest bathroom to accommodate the addition of a 4x12-ft. bath in one end of a 16x12-ft. bedroom. Easy upgrades for your bathroom. Some tips for inexpensive floor, wall and window treatments. Bigger, better bathrooms. Tips on building a bath for comfort and including fitness equipment in a bathroom. Bath beautifiers. Ideas for redecorating a bathroom. Includes moldings, wallpaper, wainscoting, etc. Custom comforts for baths. Personalize your bathroom with beautiful built-ins. Looks at the latest in tubs, sinks and showers, plus tips on layout and installation. Homes that help. Designs that give disabled people mobility and independence. Design ideas and dimensions for accessible entries, kitchens, and bathrooms. Putting in a powder room. Space-smart ways to make room for a half-bath, or small bathroom with shower. Rethinking your bath. Strategies for making bathrooms bigger and better-working. Bathed in light. Put your bathroom in a new light by adding a window or skylight. Several ideas shown. Ideas for better baths. (1) Luxury and livability share equal space in today's bathroom designs. (2) Smart storage. Creative ways to conquer clutter and keep things right where you need them. (3) Give your bath a custom look with off-the-shelf fixtures. Great new decorating idea, the garden bath. Includes plans for a trellis enclosure for a bathtub which is given a "sunken" look by placing carpeted steps in front of the tub. Bathroom addition to a master bedroom includes a garden atrium and a sunken bathtub. Diagram illustrates sub-floor modification needed and basic tub construction for a sunken tub. Detailed information on the plumbing involved in adding a half bath in a basement. Five pages of photos that suggest how to achieve a luxury bathroom. Six ways to get a new bathroom. The ins and outs of remodeling a small bathroom. A 3 page source list of who makes what for the bathroom. Better baths. 29 page special section on designing, remodeling, decorating, equipping, plumbing, etc. a bathroom. How to draw working plans for remodeling a bathroom. How to plan your bathroom remodeling. A 1982 showcase of new bathroom fixtures. How to perk up your bathroom for pennies. Inexpensive decorating ideas. Plumbing for a concrete slab. Here are the dimensions and precautions to take when rough-plumbing a slab for a bathroom addition. Plans for a 4x14-ft. bathroom, laundry room and shower stall installed at the back of an oversized garage, still leaving room for a car. How to remodel a bathroom - tub, sink, toilet, walls and floor. Add the convenience of a half-bath (toilet and lavatory) to a bedroom in as little as twenty square feet. Facelift for a bathroom. How one couple modernized a 33 sq.ft. closet-sized bathroom in a 70 year old house. Repairing leaks, retiling walls, and recovering the floor are among the changes. How to save money by doing your own home improvements. Adding a bathroom. Basic plumbing and framing for a 5x7.5-ft. bathroom. How to remodel an old bathroom with redwood-finish paneling and new fixtures. Face-lift for a small bathroom. Includes new lavatory, faucets, wall covering, shelves, towel racks, etc. Est. cost: $369. How to remodel an older style bathroom while keeping the "old" look. Decoration includes the use of barnsiding paneling wainscoting, wallpaper, and carpeting. Old-style fixtures are retained, but tub is enclosed. Plans for a combination bathroom and sauna room in an 8x12-ft area. Some framing and construction details are shown, including plans for a 2-level bench in the sauna. How to install a new, level bathroom floor over "sleepers" placed on top of the old, uneven floor. Building space into a small bathroom. How to remodel a bathroom. Part 1. How to make the most of existing space within one of three budget levels: renewal, replacement and redesign. How to remodel a bathroom. Part 2. A guide to choosing bathroom fixtures. How to remodel a bathroom. Part 3. A guide to selecting materials to cover the walls and floor. Four suggestions on finding space for another bathroom. Bathrooms in the old house. Includes tips on repair and cleaning of porcelain fixtures. How to remove plating from old brass bathroom fittings. How to turn a small bathroom in an 1894 farmhouse into an attractive period bathroom. Bathrooms with character. Photos illustrate typical bathroom fixtures found in the post-1880 bathrooms. Illustrations of Victorian bathroom fixtures from an 1888 catalogue. Documentation for creative restoration of old houses. Victorian bathrooms. New life for old bathrooms. How to clean and repair old tiles and fixtures. Tips on low-cost decorating that will improve the room's general appearance. New bathrooms in old houses. Tips on the restoration and redesign of period bathrooms. Finding space for an extra bathroom. Some tips. How to add a bathroom in a 6x15-ft space. How to add a bathroom or powder room in the living area of a small house. Some ideas. Deluxe bathroom remodeling project for a modest home. Includes two sinks, glassed-in tub/shower, built-in accessories such as scales, magazine rack, storage shelves, etc. How to find space to install a half-bath (sink and toilet). Article includes architectural standards and space requirements for bath fixtures and twelve possible floor plans. Remodel your bath for care and good looks. Tips on geting rid of places that trap moisture, dirt and germs. Four solutions to special bathroom problems. (1) A two-level privacy wall to build at one end of a bathtub. (2) Remodeling a closet-sized half-bath for maximum space. (3) Remodeling a family bath for lots of storage. (4) Building a floor-to-ceiling cabinet that provides towel racks and storage. Check list for planning a successful bath remodeling. SPECIAL SECTION on bathroom remodeling. Ideas, tips and techniques. Topics include demolition techniques, skylight installation, unwanted plumbing, relocating a toilet, metal laminate, ceramic tile, etc. Bathroom remodeling. How to make the most of an old bathroom on a common-sense budget. Fold-down stool stores under bathroom sink and enables small children to reach the faucets. Half-bath is a do-it-yourself job. Part 1. Half-bath is a do-it-yourself job. Part 2. Expand a bathroom to include a vanity and dressing area by utilizing an adjacent hallway. Placing a radiant heater in the ceiling directly over the bathtub will keep tub and water warm for up to two hours. How to add a dormer to an attic for the purpose of installing a bathroom in a new attic bedroom. Plastic modules: easy way to an all-new bath. A review of what is available, plus ideas for incorporating them into your home. Add warmth to your bath with wood accents. Using natural color wood for vanities, wall covering and decoration. How to build two styles of washstands and how to finish the wood to protect from moisture. A look at what is available in bathroom fixtures. How to get quality fixtures at the best price. Architect's designs give tips on where to install another bathroom (or two) in a small house. How to choose the right wood and finishes for use in bathroom, kitchen and other rooms where moisture will be present. Using tiling tricks to customize your bath. Use ceramic tile to build cove away corners between floor and wall, built-in shower seat, built-in niche over tub, etc. Wall-hung shelf over a toilet tank flips up on hinges for repairs. Bath for a master bedroom features lots of storage, a European-styled vanity, a unique one-piece tub-shower unit and other carefully planned details. Dimensions given for building the vanity, medicine chest, and magazine rack. All-wood bathroom. The combination of naturally rot-resistant redwood, plus today's waterproof glues and varnishes, lets you bring the warmth of wood into wet areas. Bathrooms on a budget. A look at three remodeling jobs that cost $2,500, $6,000 and $7,000. Chart lists 24 improvements with materials and labor cost estimates. Finding space for a personal bath. How to "borrow" space from a closet, extra bedroom, stairway, etc. to make room for another bathroom. The sensual bath. Personal retreats to pamper your senses. Includes a buyer's guide to whirlpools. Baths of glass. Three open designs for luxurious master bathrooms that don't sacrifice privacy. Space-saving tips for the bath. Finding extra storage. Included in a Kitchen & bath remodeling special issue. Finding space for an extra bathroom. Some tips and creative ideas. Water-impervious slate used in bathroom. Photos show how to combine a garden and a bathroom. Tip: Add a window greenhouse or a small plant room on the outside wall of your bathroom tub or shower. Advice on the selection of materials and colors for use in a bathroom. Budget bath. How an outdated bathroom from the 1960s was transformed in just over two weeks for a cost of $2,664. Small-bath smarts. How to make even cramped spaces functional and beautiful. Making baths work. Finding the opportunities and avoiding the mistakes when planning a new bath. Tip shows how a bathroom with old fixtures can be renovated by covering walls with terrycloth and installing a wooden grid on the ceiling that holds mirror tiles. Ideas for revitalizing old bathrooms. Ideas involve building in existing fixtures and adding lots of storage and decorating features. Face-lifts for kitchens and baths. How to plan a small-budget, small-size bathroom addition of 40 sq.ft. or less. Turn a "washout" bathroom into a prize-winner. Tips on how to re do your bathroom. Beautify your bathroom. Includes such items as paneling the walls, putting decorative screens or shutters on windows, and building a lavatory-cabinet unit. Remodel an existing bathroom without changing fixtures through the addition of new lighting, better storage and new counter tops. How to install a complete bathroom with sink, shower and stool in the basement. How to remodel and redecorate a bathroom with old style fixtures. Est. cost: $300. How to build a half bath in a basement. Includes instructions on plumbing, framing and finishing. Part 1 How to build a half bath in a basement. Includes instructions on plumbing, framing and finishing. Part 2 How to enlarge and renovate a bathroom. Part 1. Includes a 12x18-ft. addition, a portion of which is added to an adjacent bedroom. Also includes the building of an outside rock wall to shield a patio off the bathroom. Features a luxurious sunken tub. How to enlarge and renovate a bathroom. Part 2. Installing the sunken tub. How to build a "one-piece" bath with the tub or shower stall, vanity and walls built from dimension lumber and then coated and sealed with Dur-A-Flex. How to enlarge and renovate a bathroom. Part 3. Installing a vanity. How to enlarge and renovate a bathroom. Part 4. How to camber the ceiling, install a chandelier, install the wall of mirror tiles and install a baseboard electric heater. Remodel a bathroom with ceramic tile. How to apply tile to both walls and floor. Special section on bathroom remodeling projects. Includes instructions for building a tub sidewall storage cabinet, vanity cabinet, medicine cabinet, and in-the-wall toilet paper holder. Also shows how to remove a built-in tub, replace wall tile, convert a tub to a tub/shower, etc. Renew a bathroom in easy weekend steps. Includes easy-to-build drawers and roll-out organizers to improve vanity, installing faucets, a display divider, etc. Basement bathroom. How to add a half-bath in a basement. | |||||||||
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