Is there some sort of extension I can put on my shower head to make it sit higher on the wall? [more inside]
posted by DMan on Aug 13, 2009 - 6 answers

So I've read the previous questions on bath tub refinishing, the most recent of which, according to what I found, was two years ago. We have a fiberglass tub/enclosure that was put in when the house was framed 24 years ago. It's showing its age. [more inside]
posted by Medieval Maven on Jul 10, 2009 - 4 answers

I'm thinking about selling (or renting) my condo. My kitchen and bathrooms are out of date with formica counter tops, old looking appliances and ugly flooring. I know that other condos in my complex that are on the market have been updated with more contemporary looks, but they also look like they've been on the market for a while. What would cause the place to sell faster? Spending the money to update it or reducing the asking price by whatever amount I'd put into a remodel?
posted by willnot on Jun 10, 2009 - 13 answers

Totally girly but unique bath and body products. Who makes 'em? I mean besides Bath & Body Works, Sephora, The Body Shop, and Lush. [more inside]
posted by katillathehun on Mar 21, 2009 - 34 answers

LA Baths? I went to the Kabuki in San Francisco and loved it. Now I'd like to find something similar in Los Angeles. Japanese, Korean, Roman, Russian baths, whatever, with the following caveats: I'm a dude, and I'm not looking to have sex there. [more inside]
posted by klangklangston on Jan 26, 2009 - 9 answers

Is there a good way to freshen up a dog between baths without actually getting him wet? [more inside]
posted by howrobotsaremade on Jan 6, 2009 - 13 answers

Plenty of hot water for a shower in the summer, not so much in the winter. Can I do anything about it? [more inside]
posted by striker on Dec 5, 2008 - 20 answers

Why is my bath not hot anymore? [more inside]
posted by ottereroticist on Oct 19, 2008 - 5 answers

I've been staying for about a week at a friend of a friend's apartment while he's on vacation and pretty much out of contact. Every time I turn on the bath there's a yellow discoloration of the water for the first half-second or so, and then it becomes completely clear. I haven't noticed any like discoloration when I turn on any of the faucets or the shower, but I'm nevertheless getting worried about drinking the water here. Any ideas what this could be? Thanks in advance.
posted by electric water kettle on Aug 21, 2008 - 10 answers

Has anyone installed a shower panel made by Dreamline? Any issues or concerns? more inside [more inside]
posted by Freedomboy on Jul 24, 2008 - 0 answers

Post-marathon advice: I'm running my second marathon this weekend; I was very sore after my first and am convinced that an ice bath is probably my best bet post-race to combat soreness. Problem is, I'm more scared about the bath than the race. [more inside]
posted by activitystory on May 19, 2008 - 9 answers

Help me find a cool gift for my cousin's bed, bath and lingerie themed bridal shower. [more inside]
posted by easy_being_green on Apr 22, 2008 - 10 answers

Are there standard sizes for bath towels? [more inside]
posted by chocolatetiara on Feb 19, 2008 - 4 answers

Can anyone help me find a wonderful short break near Bath, UK? [more inside]
posted by sann1657 on Jan 23, 2008 - 5 answers

What web site provides a "Design Your Own" service for unique personalized bath abd body products? [more inside]
posted by campy on Dec 15, 2007 - 5 answers

ToddlerFilter: Why did my 14 month old son go from absolutely loving to fearing and loathing bathtime? What can I do to get him to like taking baths again? [more inside]
posted by echolalia67 on Sep 30, 2007 - 19 answers

I'm moving to London, and need to find a home goods store. [more inside]
posted by awesomebrad on Sep 27, 2007 - 22 answers

Does anybody have experience with painting a bath tub? I heard about using the plastic krylon spray paint that you can buy at wal-mart which is supposed to bond to acrylic, I'm wondering if anybody has tried this? How about using a refinishing kit?
posted by ets960 on Sep 5, 2007 - 15 answers

Does anyone know where I can purchase a kese (some examples here) in person in the Boston or NYC areas, or online? [more inside]
posted by cocoagirl on Aug 26, 2007 - 3 answers

Can you please identify and/or link me to a black & white flash animation of black birds marching and flying in repeated ranks... [more inside]
posted by SamFrancisco on Aug 22, 2007 - 5 answers

What's the best (fast, not necessarily cheap) way for two people to get from London/Heathrow to Bath mid-day on a Saturday? Our schedule + National Express train schedule = 7+ hours from touchdown to Bath arrival - too long after 9+ hours on a plane! There seem to be numerous "transfer service" outfits for around 120 pounds/carload, expensive enough to make us think more than twice. Is there any middle ground, something equivalent to Airport express (12 person vans w/reservations) in the US? If not, any recommendations for the above-mentioned transfer services?
posted by skyscraper on Jul 2, 2007 - 17 answers

Recommendation for a cheap self-catering hotels/hostels/b&bs/short-let apartments in London, UK and Bath? [more inside]
posted by jb on May 6, 2007 - 12 answers

I've recieved offers from The University of Plymouth, Winchester School of Art and Bath Spa University. At the moment I'm torn between Plymouth and Bath. Bath has a good reputation for art and design subjects (I'm studying graphics) and its a really beautiful city (this is the halls of residence) but its an expensive place to live and there's no internet access in the halls of residence which is a big drawback for me. Plymouth is a nice enough place but compared with Bath it's a complete dive and I don't think it has as good a reputation as Bath. It does have free broadband in the halls of residence though, and they've just built a brand new art and design campus with state of the art facilities. Also, in Bath I'd be living exclusively with art and design students whereas in Plymouth I'd be living with people studying different subjects which I find more appealing. Any thoughts on which is the better option? Solutions to the internet problem would also be welcome.
posted by Andy Harwood on Apr 25, 2007 - 11 answers

I find it relaxing to read in the bath. But my hands usually get wet and soak whatever I'm reading. I remember seeing a demo on a science program where the host coated his hands with some substance and dipped them in a tank of water, and when he took them out, they were perfectly dry. The substance prevented the water's surface tension from breaking, keeping the hands from getting wet. Is this a common, safe, generally available substance--that I could use while reading in the bath? If not, anyone have a better idea?
posted by lsemel on Apr 1, 2007 - 38 answers

What temperature should a good hot bath be? [more inside]
posted by Joh on Feb 7, 2007 - 19 answers

I want to smear canola oil all over my body. [more inside]
posted by Foam Pants on Nov 13, 2006 - 26 answers

Questions about 2nd coats. 1) DECK: Just stained deck two days ago with a semi-transparent latex deck stain ("Weatherbeater" brand). Unfortunately it dried a little unevenly, showing brush marks, so there are lighter and darker patches. Can I apply a second coat, or will that peal once the rain comes? 2) TUB: re-caulked around tub yesterday. Aesthetically it might look better if I could apply another layer of caulk to smooth out edges and make a little thicker (used white silicone bathroom stuff), but will the fresh caulk adhere properly to the 24-hour cured caulk? I had to scrape the bejesus out of the gap to get the old caulk out, and I don't want to risk the new caulk job failing.
posted by _sirmissalot_ on Oct 2, 2006 - 3 answers

Where can I find good instructions for free and online on how to "choke" a bath tub? More specifically, rechoke actually. [more inside]
posted by crewshell on Mar 25, 2006 - 3 answers

House cat keeps on getting nappy dreds. Any solutions? [more inside]
posted by sophist on Mar 23, 2006 - 14 answers

I am throwing an ecstatic poetry/prose party this weekend and want to have a milk bath. I have access to a lot of fresh milk but not enough to fill up a large tub. Are there ways I can mix with oils or other decoctions? [more inside]
posted by goalyeehah on Mar 20, 2006 - 9 answers

There is thin, soot-like substance in my daughter's rubber ducks. What is it? [more inside]
posted by shothotbot on Mar 13, 2006 - 16 answers

MayorCurleyinZionFilter: What must I see in the surrounds of Bath, as well as south Wales and the Cotswalds? [more inside]
posted by Mayor Curley on Sep 13, 2005 - 17 answers

Plumbing question - you have a bath tub, free standing, with no shower; no switch to change between the water coming of the faucet vs from a shower head, and no shower curtain or support for such. How much (and what) would the parts be to add shower functionality? Is this a job that you could do by yourself?
posted by GriffX on May 13, 2004 - 7 answers