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Entries for the ‘Kitchen & Bath’ Category

Ideas for a bathroom remodel and redoraction?

theverygrouchyladybug asked: My hub and I purchased our home three years ago, and it only has one bano! It was charming, because the tile was original from the forties. It’s a pale blue. The tile on the floor was nasty, white tiny tiles from that same era. The grout is gross, and [...]

Is it possible to exchange toilet and bath tub on second floor bathroom?

SH asked: Any Plumbing issues? All answers related to plumbing or bathroom remodelling are welcome. New town home owner.
Thank you.
WHAT WILL BE APPROXIMATE COST OF DOING IT?Indianapolis remodeling

Outside the box ideas to create “grotto” like basement bathroom remodel on the cheap?

gardengirl asked: I am asking for any creative and inexpensive ideas for remodeling our basement bathroom. Its a small 8′x9′ full bath that I want to make feel like the infamous Playboy mansion grotto, without all the craziness. Please help! Thanks!!!Carpenter Indianapolis

How much does a typical bathroom remodel cost?

And Wu asked: I’m planning to remodel my small bathroom. Just wondering what’s the best way to get an estimate of how much it would cost.Kitchen Remodeling Indianapolis

What is best shopping website for bathroom remodeling?

Alyse asked: When I mean best — it would be price for brand name products (e.g. hardware). Also, any tips on what you would suggest for hardware. links to pictures would be great!
We’ve checked with Home Depot and Lowe’s and their prices for hardware are higher than what you can get online. [...]

What is the best way to start a bathroom remodel when there is ancient paneling glued on top of bathroom tile?

Ashley R asked: The bathroom needs a total makeover (vanity/walls/toilet/tub/shower). Most everything else we can handle, but I have no idea where to start with the walls. Any ideas? Thanks!Bathroom Remodeling Indianapolis

When laying ceramic tile floor in a bathroom, do you need to grout/caulk where the floor and walls meet?

Wanderer asked: I am having a bathroom remodeled and the contractor that did the ceramic floor, put down wood baseboards and then durock before installing the ceramic tile. He then grouted everything, but he didn’t grout or do anything around the edge of the bathroom where the floor meets the wall. When I asked about [...]

Finding the right contractor to remodel bathroom?

summara asked: I need to do a complete gut and remodel of my bathroom and I don’t know how to find the right contractor. I have asked several people and I get horror stories. I live in a small town and there aren’t many remodelers to choose from. I am working with a budget so [...]

On average, how much should a bathroom remodel cost?

ladybug asked: Tiny bathroom, nothing fancy.Indianapolis remodeling

should I hire unlicensed contractor for my kitchen and bathroom remodeling?

MSR asked: wants to replace old cabinets, install marble counter toff, install recess lighting, and remodel the bathrooms.Carpenter Indianapolis