Classic Clawfoot Tubs

Advice To Consider Before Starting A Home Improvement Project

What does it take to become good at home improvement? Is it the tools, the installation, or the technique? It's none of those things. It's about research and drive. Without these things, you will not get your home to look how you want. These tips can come in handy to help you out.

Claw Tubs

If you are buying a new Claw Foot Tub, be sure to sit in the tub and lie back in it to be certain it's the right size and shape for you before purchasing it. Also, take good measurements of your bathroom space to be sure the tub will fit in the space you have.

Venetian blinds can be vacuumed but at some point, they need to be washed. One way to wash them is to put them in the Claw Foot Tub and use a brush and solvent to clean off the accumulation of dust. An easier way, may be to wash them while still hanging. Put a plastic drop cloth underneath to keep water off the floor.

This home improvement tip will save you! Is your Claw Foot Tub stopped up again? Have your tried liquid products designed to unstop your drain with little success? Well, before you call your plumber, try to use a plunger first! That's right! The same thing that can unclog your toilet - works just as fine - when you are trying to unclog your Claw Foot Tub. Just add a little water in the basin to create a seal around the plunger and plunge away!

When caulking the area where your Claw Foot Tub meets the wall, fill your Claw Foot Tub with water before you begin. This applies plenty of weight to the tub and ensures that the gap is at its widest point. Without the added weight, your caulking job could crack and fail the first time someone stands in the tub.

Redo that old claw foot Claw Foot Tub! You can make the finish look like new with specially designed products from the home improvement store. Don't forget to pick up a modern brass fixture to replace the old. You can even buy a matching brass ring to suspend a shower curtain from the ceiling!

If your shower and Claw Foot Tub seem to be building up mildew, or leaking a little bit, it may be time for you to re-caulk. Removing your old caulk and putting in new should actually be done once a year as your typical bathroom maintenance. You can purchase calk from any hardware store for a very reasonable price.

If you are going to do a large renovation to create a large master bathroom consider installing a separate shower and Claw Foot Tub. This may not seem like something that is that important, but many buyers are more interested in homes that have separate areas for both, since two people can get ready at the same time.

After reading those tips, you should have a general idea of what it takes to become good at home improvement. What tools will get the job done? Which one do you choose? Despite your answer, know that no matter your skill level, you can always improve upon your home, by yourself.