Get a new tub without the demo
Kitchen & Bath

Get a new tub without the demo

Replacing a bathtub can be pretty complicated. In addition to the removal and disposal of the tub, there's also the prospect of...


Weekend DIY: Water heater tuneup
Kitchen & Bath

Weekend DIY: Water heater tuneup

In my house, there never seems to be enough hot water, or, especially if someone’s been doing laundry, it seems to take forever...


Tap water from river
Kitchen & Bath

Tap water from river

Many cottagers have to close up their cottages for the winter-not because the roads aren't cleared but because the lake or river...


Diverting water
Kitchen & Bath

Diverting water

Municipalities across the country are trying to correct a mistake made decades ago when sewage pipes and storm drains were laid...


Shower stall light
Kitchen & Bath

Shower stall light

With a few minor variations, installing a recessed shower light is much the same as installing a regular recessed light fixture in...


Install an electronic tap
Kitchen & Bath

Install an electronic tap

Using a running tap to wash your hands or brush your teeth can easily use three or four litres of water-and most of that is...


Bath wall overhaul
Kitchen & Bath

Bath wall overhaul

Old tile walls can really make a bathroom look unattractive-or worse, they can leak-but adding a new plastic bathtub surround is a...

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