Norma Vally's Bathroom Fix-Ups : More Than 50 Projects for Every Skill Level

by Vally, Norma

• ISBN13: 9780470251560
• ISBN10: 0470251565
• Edition: DVD
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-02-24
• Publisher: Wiley

Summary

Your bathroom should be a place of tranquility-but who can relax in a room with cracked tile or a leaky showerhead? Don't sweat it! This book is a virtual spa menu for rejuvenating any tired bathroom.

Author Biography

A seasoned veteran of home improvement, both on and off camera, Norma Vally's media career boasts four seasons as host of Discovery Home Channel's Emmy-nominated series Toolbelt Diva and a radio show on Sirius Satellite by the same name. Norma is a published author and sought-after speaker who has appeared on Today, NBC Nightly News, CNN, and MSNBC; and has been featured in Family Circle, Women's Health, People, Woman's Day, Glamour, the Los Angeles Times, USA Today, and the New York Times. Norma founded Chix Can Fix, a Web site and product line devoted to empowering women to take control of their homes and their lives.

Table of Contents

Sinks	p. 14
Clean a Pop-up	p. 15
Faucet Aerator Maintenance	p. 17
Tighten a Loose Faucet	p. 19
Resurface a Sink Finish	p. 21
Showers	p. 24
Clean a Shower Stall Drain	p. 25
Clean a Showerhead	p. 26
Replace a Standard Shower Rod with a Curved Rod	p. 27
Fix a Leaky Showerhead	p. 829
Secure or Replace a Loose or Cracked Tile	p. 31
Bathtubs	p. 34
Re-Caulk a Tub or Faucet	p. 35
Unclog a Tub	p. 37
Restore Tile and Grout	p. 39
Secure or Replace a Loose or Cracked Soap Dish	p. 41
Toilets	p. 44
Replace a Toilet Seat	p. 45
Replace a Flush Handle	p. 47
Toilet Maintenance	p. 48
Plunge a Toilet	p. 50
Walls and Floor	p. 51
Patch Holes in Drywall	p. 52
Tighten a Loose Towel Bar or Toilet-Paper Holder	p. 56
Secure a Loose or Hollow Floor Tile	p. 57
Replace a Broken Floor Tile	p. 59
Stain and Seal Floor Grout	p. 61
Sinks	p. 64
Repair a Leaky Faucet	p. 65
Renew a Cultured Marble Vanity Countertop	p. 72
Hang an Adjustable Tilt Mirror	p. 74
Replace a Vanity Light Fixture	p. 76
Frame a Vanity Mirror	p. 79
Showers	p. 82
Replace a Showerhead	p. 83
Repair a Leaky Showerhead	p. 85
Add a Handheld Showerhead with a Slide Bar	p. 87
Bathubs	p. 90
Replace a Tub Spout	p. 91
Replace a Damaged Tile Section	p. 93
Toilets	p. 97
Unclog a Toilet with an Auger	p. 98
Replace a Flapper	p. 100
Repair a Leaky Flush Valve	p. 102
Replace a Flush Valve	p. 104
Replace a Fill Valve (or Float Cup)	p. 107
Walls and Floors	p. 110
Install Grab Bars or Hand Grips	p. 111
Hang an Over-the-Toilet Cabinet	p. 113
Install a GFCI	p. 116
Install a Wall-Mounted Towel Warmer	p. 120
intensive treatment
Sinks	p. 124
Install a New Faucet and Pop-up	p. 125
Install a New Drop-in Sink	p. 132
Install a Pedestal Sink	p. 136
Install a New Vanity and Vessel Sink	p. 141
Showers	p. 147
Install a Shower Door	p. 148
Replace a Leaky Shower Pan	p. 152
Bathtubs	p. 158
Tile a Tub Surround	p. 159
Replace a Three-Handle Tub/Shower Faucet	p. 164
Toilets	p. 167
Replace a Shut-off Valve	p. 168
Install a New Toilet	p. 171
Walls and Floors	p. 174
Tile a Floor	p. 175
Install an Exhaust Fan	p. 181
Footprint and Layout: What Works for You	p. 188
Exploring the Possibilities	p. 189
Master Bathroom	p. 189
Kids' Bathroom	p. 191
Guest Bathroom	p. 192
Wheelchair-Accessible Bathrooms	p. 193
Design: Creating the Ideal Look and Feel for Your Bathroom	p. 194
Where to Get Started	p. 195
Flooring	p. 195
Walls	p. 199
Cabinetry	p. 200
Fixtures, Faucets, and Accessories	p. 201
Lighting	p. 201
Index	p. 203
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