Bathtub refinishing is known to only about 20% of Americans. The custom for most of us has been to replace bathroom fixtures instead of refinishing them. The tight economy and the green movement are forcing many to reconsider their bathroom remodeling needs with a view to saving money. It is a known fact that a replacement bathtub can cost as little as $100, but what many people don't realize is that when you add the cost of a contractor, demolition, removal, disposal, paying a tile setter and a plumber, you can see how quickly the cost goes up to $2500.
 

We should set our circadian rhythm around that of the sun - when it goes down, so should we. When it rises, again so should we! But most get to bed far too late and this will inevitably play havoc with many key hormones. It's been said a thousand times that every hour before midnight is like two hours after, so it is best to front-load your sleep before midnight.

(1) Walk-in tubs are a necessity, not a luxury. If you are in the home you hope to stay in, a walk-in making a bathtub into a shower (or a slide-in or transition tub) is, without question, the single most important "first step" to being able to achieve independent living.

That same house had a Florida room addition. None of the rest of the house had wallpaper, but this room did, and it looked very tired. Because the room did not look perfect to begin with we decided reglazing tub not to spend labor cost on removing the wallpaper. Instead, we took some of the same paint color we were using in the rest of the house and painted over the wallpaper (after using an appropriate primer first). Before painting over wallpaper, it's good to glue down any unsightly seams. This solution worked wonders.

Make sure that you clean your tub thoroughly. If your kit includes its own cleaning solution make sure that you use it. This is professional grade stuff that can remove oils and resins that may not be visible.

You may want a very large vanity put into your bathroom to keep all of your items neat and organized. Being organized is definitely one way to have peace of mind. With a very large vanity you can keep all of your washcloths, towels, make-up, hairdryer, toilet paper, bubble bath, extra shampoo and conditioner you find on sale, etc., all neatly stored in your bathroom vanity. It is wise to hire a professional to place the very large vanity filled with cabinets in your bath tub restoration. If you try to install the vanity you may not measure correctly and you will end up having to take the large vanity back to the store you bought it from. When trying to place the vanity you may damage it. When at all possible hire someone who has experience.

A floor is made to be walked on. So you will not be able to avoid small scratches from showing up in the wood from time to time. The key is to keep an eye on the floor so a small scratch doesn't get a chance to become a big problem. In most cases, a scratch that is noticeable enough to be seen while standing up can still be removed with color sticks and other repair kits you can get from the flooring supplier. Keep those on hand and where you can get to them because you will use them often.

Comfort within your own home is something you deserve after a long day at work. Its about time you pamper yourself the right way and enjoy not just the ambiance of something peaceful but sanitary as well.