Bathtubs

Other Projects for DIYers from The Family Handyman:

1. 
   How to Convert Bathtub Drain Lever to a Lift-and-Turn Drain

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   We'll show you how to replace your old-style bathtub drain with a low maintenance lift-and-turn drain. Once you remove the old stopper, installing the new one is a breeze. So stop dealing with the lever-style drain that catches all of the hair in the tub and replace it with a new one that doesn't ...
2. 
   Tile Layout for Tubs and Showers

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   You can complete the perfect bathroom tub and shower tile job if you follow these simple tile installation tips.
3. 
   How to Caulk a Tub Surround

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   Don't put up with dark stains and mold in your tub or shower. You can replace old caulk in less than an hour at almost no cost. You can quickly hone caulking skills and come up with first-class results.
4. 
   Tile Installation: Backer Board Around a Bathtub

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   Does tile backer board lap over the bathtub lip, or sit on top of it? It’s a question that’s puzzled first-time bathroom remodelers for years. This article explains the correct method.
5. 
   Unclog a Bathtub Drain Without Chemicals

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   Fix a clogged tub drain quickly and easily by removing the stopper and fishing out the hair and gunk that causes the problem 80 percent of the time. We show you how to open most common types of drains.
6. 
   Install an Acrylic Tub and Tub Surround

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   In this story, we'll walk you through a basic installation process, beginning with what is often the toughest part—tearing out the old tub and shower. Then we'll show you how to install and replumb the new unit. And finally, we'll show you a tiling technique that simplifies the finish work and ...
7. 
   How to Replace a Bathtub Spout

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   Replacing a broken bathtub spout is a simple, inexpensive project. In this article, we'll show you the most common types of spouts, and how to replace them. Even if you've never tackled a plumbing project before, you can handle replacing the spout. And don't worry. You don't need any special skills ...
8. 
   How to Repair a Leaking Tub Faucet

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   You don't have to put up with the slow drip from a leaky faucet, nor with the growing stain it often leaves in the tub or shower. Fix it now and you'll prevent those headaches and save on you water bill too. The entire job, with special tools, may set you back a bit of cash, but doing it yourself is a lot cheaper than hiring a plumber, and usually much cheaper and easier than tearing out the old faucet and installing a new one. Worn rubber washers, seals or gaskets in the valve assembly cause most leaks. Here we'll show you how to fix a stem-type valve, which is common in older, two-handle faucets (separate hot and cold). We won't cover single-handle faucets here.