Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When you're renovating a bathroom, it's tempting just to scrap it all and start over. You can repaint and replace the floors, but ...

Q: The previous owners of my home painted the tub, but now the paint is coming off. How do I refurbish it? A: The short answer, assuming your tub isn’t made of fiberglass, is to hire a pro to strip ...

Scrape the surfaces to be painted with a single-edge razor blade to remove soap scum buildup. Focus on areas under the soap tray and the tub or sink drain. Wipe all scrapings into a garbage bag.

Tub Material Many older homes feature cast-iron tubs glazed with porcelain. More recently installed tubs may also be steel coated with porcelain. Steel and cast-iron tubs coated with porcelain are ...

When you're renovating a bathroom, it's tempting just to scrap it all and start over. You can repaint and replace the floors, but unless you fix the dingy old bathtub your space won't look totally ...