I recently helped out a homeowner in Pittsburgh. His wife had decided it was time to tear out an outdated platform bathtub. She wanted to replace it with a new, sleek soaking tub shaped like an ...

French drains are the perfect way to improve drainage in your yard. They hide pipes under elegant gravel, providing a landscaped method of moving dangerous standing water off your lawn and away from ...

Be sure to install a new bathtub faucet and a complete drain system if you tear out the old tub. These items are well worth the cost, as you don't want to hassle with this bathroom fixture once the ...

Q. My bathtub is a mess, and a friend told me to consider bathtub refinishing. I discovered online that bathtub re-glazing might not be the wisest thing for me. I've always wanted a claw-foot bathtub, ...

Drains are supposed to be a one-way thoroughfare, and when they operate in reverse, things can get pretty unpleasant. As annoying as a slow-draining sink or tub can be, it could be worse: Water—along ...