We just bought a house, and the bathroom fan currently vents into the attic. I know this isn't good, and I have done a bunch of googling, but I still have questions. Like: who should do the work -- a roofer, a handyman, someone else? Is it better to vent through the roof or through the wall, as our handyman suggests? Any other things I should know?
posted on May 14, 2008 - 10 answers

This question has to do with number 1 and number 2. So if you're not interested in reading about bathroom things skip this question. [more inside]
posted on Apr 30, 2008 - 15 answers

How can I fix a peeling soap dish in my tile? [more inside]
posted on Apr 20, 2008 - 12 answers

I'm doing my bathroom over with marble for the floor and tub/shower surround area. How do I trim that area around the tub/shower? [more inside]
posted on Apr 10, 2008 - 4 answers

I have about a week or so to find some of this carpet. Yep, it is that stuff that's everywhere. You probably even have 3 rolls of it under your house as we speak. It's almost safe to say, at some point, you really did have like 3 rolls of it - what did you do with them?!! Where should I inquire about getting a scrap of it?? (30cm/12inch -sq.) Demolition.. people? The dump? Is there like an Elephants Graveyard but for carpet?? Also.. I need a hand with repairing melamine/laminex?? ( Bathroom vanity and a cupboard). And (omg!) this blind ( /s)... [more inside]
posted on Apr 2, 2008 - 5 answers

Certain people in our office *have* to talk to me if we're in the bathroom at the same time. No, they can't come into my office before or after, they just have to talk to me while we're in the freaking bathroom. What's a good way to politely but firmly tell them "hey, let's talk shop outside of the bathroom, when I'm not holding my private bits!" I mean, I'm not the kind of guy that thinks it's gross or anything like that. But I think it's kind'a rude and a real imposition.
posted on Mar 28, 2008 - 22 answers

I'm looking for some way to find (or at least ask google) about an oddly-shaped ceramic tile I recently saw. [more inside]
posted on Mar 25, 2008 - 3 answers

Help me de-eighties my bathroom lights! [more inside]
posted on Mar 19, 2008 - 5 answers

The previous owners of my house obviously painted the bathroom ceiling with the wrong kind of paint. I now have extensive mold growth. Do I have any options, other than ripping the ceiling out and starting over? [more inside]
posted on Mar 16, 2008 - 12 answers

[ToiletMysteryFilter]Why would someone clog a public toilet with paper every day? [more inside]
posted on Mar 14, 2008 - 31 answers

VanityFilter: What color(s?) should I paint my two-part bathroom? [more inside]
posted on Mar 13, 2008 - 4 answers

2 part question: 1) We found a mushroom in the bathroom this morning. I crawled into the crawlspace and pulled down the insulation and the subflooring (?) is all wet. I know I need to call someone but is it a plumber, a handyman or a hazmat team? Everything I have read (including this) just say "call a professional". 2) Is this something which I should file a homeowners insurance claim on (AllState)? My wife thinks that doing that will just make our rates go up and eventually cause us to get blacklisted by the insurance company. I think that I have insurance for just such an occasion. And yes, I am totally freaked out and disgusted by this and worried that it explains why my son and I both wake up with headaches and congestion every morning.
posted on Mar 10, 2008 - 10 answers

Bathroom Renovation Filter: DIY vs. Contractor [more inside]
posted on Feb 22, 2008 - 16 answers

I recently watched BodyShock: Half Ton Man & BodyShock: Half Ton Mum. How do people of this size go to the bathroom? [more inside]
posted on Feb 17, 2008 - 15 answers

Mystery Sulphuric Pong [more inside]
posted on Feb 4, 2008 - 11 answers

What do people do in public bathrooms (besides the obvious) that takes so long? Why am I quicker at it? [more inside]
posted on Feb 1, 2008 - 44 answers

Modern/contemporary bathroom refurb ideas? [more inside]
posted on Jan 29, 2008 - 6 answers

Why aren't public restrooms cleaned better? [more inside]
posted on Dec 5, 2007 - 20 answers

After what has felt like months of waiting, it now looks as though I may very soon have a new flat (yay!) and need builders to carry out renovations in that flat. Although several friends of mine have made recommendations, I am having trouble finding recommended builders who work in (very) central London, WC1 to be precise. Any suggestions? [more inside]
posted on Nov 25, 2007 - 6 answers

Hi All, I just moved and have a new job that will, fortunately, give me the opportunity to purchase nice furniture for the first time in my life. I'm more into modern designs, but with a quality touch. If there is a manufacturer that makes super high quality, modern stuff that would be the ticket for me. Anyway, I'm looking for online stores to shop on. I'm looking for literally everything a typical two person home needs. We currently have no furniture save a recliner, so we need a lot! I'll admit I don't know the first thing about design, furniture history, etc. But I do want to learn. The ideal shops will offer quality and education. I'm not looking for IKEA or super cheap options. Basically, just give me some links of some kick ass online furniture and furnishing joints!
posted on Nov 16, 2007 - 21 answers

There's a mushroom growing from the grout under our bath tub. How do I effectively get rid of it (are there fungicides I can use?) and how can we prevent it from coming back? [more inside]
posted on Nov 6, 2007 - 12 answers

Why dont they make a "garbage disposal" for my shower drain as well as my toilet? Or do they? [more inside]
posted on Oct 16, 2007 - 25 answers

Ants in the bathroom! [more inside]
posted on Oct 6, 2007 - 13 answers

Help me find this color and style of tile for a bathroom! [more inside]
posted on Oct 5, 2007 - 13 answers

Tiling emergency: I have no idea how to glue this specialty tile on my shower wall [more inside]
posted on Sep 29, 2007 - 3 answers

Remodeling bathroom, and looking all over the web. Question: any tips for searching, sites that I should check out? And are the tubs and vanities listed on Costco online good or crap? All help appreciated, hivers. [more inside]
posted on Sep 4, 2007 - 11 answers

Are bathroom hand dryers REALLY unsanitary? A co-worker claims she doesn't use them because they blow contaminated air on your hands. I'm not finding a lot of evidence online. I'm specifically interested in scientific proof or a scientific argument either way.
posted on Aug 30, 2007 - 16 answers

When I turn the cold water tap, the faucets in my upstairs bathroom are putting out room temperature water. How do I fix this? [more inside]
posted on Aug 23, 2007 - 15 answers

Why would a sink in a public bathroom which had an automatic water sensor suddenly turn on even though there was no one nearby? [more inside]
posted on Aug 16, 2007 - 9 answers

I am regrouting my basement bathroom tile, and as I look down at the sandy mess at my feet, I am wondering how to clean it! [more inside]
posted on Aug 1, 2007 - 8 answers

I'm a pretty hairy guy all over -- and I've got long hair on my head to boot. The problem is that I shed, from pretty much everywhere -- but luckily not so much from the head. How can I be a good roommate and clean up after myself in the bathroom? [more inside]
posted on Jul 31, 2007 - 13 answers

I'm going to do what seems to me to be a rather weird craft/decorating project, and I'm not 100% sure how to not screw it up. [more inside]
posted on Jul 8, 2007 - 11 answers

How do I replace a shower/tub faucet? [more inside]
posted on Jul 7, 2007 - 8 answers

Should I move a lizard found in my bathroom to the outside world? [more inside]
posted on Jun 12, 2007 - 13 answers

Why do cats follow you into the bathroom? [more inside]
posted on Jun 7, 2007 - 53 answers

I've run out of money on our house remodel and still need to do a downstairs bathroom. Any suggestions for finding some affordable, modern-looking bathroom sink/vanity combos online -- like this unit from Ikea? [more inside]
posted on May 30, 2007 - 7 answers

Why/how did metal bathroom fixtures "sting" me? [more inside]
posted on May 28, 2007 - 12 answers

My family has mold growing on the lower portions of inside of the walls in the central area of our 15-year-old home. We're getting the house sprayed, but the price the contractor gave us seems extremely high. What should I expect? [more inside]
posted on May 9, 2007 - 8 answers

I have a vision for decorating my bathroom. It sort of involves an amateurish take on trompe-l'oeil -- I know I've seen it before, but I can't think of where. I'm hoping the Hive can put me on the right path to creativity. [more inside]
posted on May 8, 2007 - 10 answers

Casting a wide net here hoping the mefites can help...I'm looking for two shower curtains. Both vinyl- one that looks like is has grass printed on it and the other being clear with silly lawn gnomes. Ever seen these on your internet surfs? I have been looking, but haven't seen them anywhere... Any links to fun bathroom decor sites appreciated!
posted on May 4, 2007 - 7 answers

A question of men's restroom trough etiquette: Do I shuffle down or stay put? [more inside]
posted on Apr 27, 2007 - 40 answers

I'm 18 and I had to move out of my parents house. I'm in an apartment in Jersey City. I don't have cockroaches, there aren't any leaks, its a really great apartment and these are all small things that I've been dealing with the last few months. [more inside]
posted on Apr 16, 2007 - 20 answers

Real estate pee etiquettefilter: Is it kosher to use the bathroom in a house that you're viewing for purposes of buying? Does it make a difference if the house is vacant or still occupied? [more inside]
posted on Apr 12, 2007 - 27 answers

We've got a wooden shelf in the bathroom in our (rented) apartment. We've been here two years now and it's gone very pale, and is stained a funny colour where water has landed on it. What should we do to return it to its former glory? (pretty much cleaning/DIY noobs, to be honest...)
posted on Apr 11, 2007 - 12 answers

RemodelingFilter: What's the name for the not-so-common style of bathroom sink in which (1) the back half of the bowl fits firmly within the vanity/countertop like a normal top-mount sink, but (2) the rounded front half of the bowl juts out several inches from the vanity, overhanging similar to the front edge of a pedestal sink? [more inside]
posted on Apr 8, 2007 - 3 answers

What are the risks associated with adding a second bathroom to an old apartment building not necessarily "wired" for the task? [more inside]
posted on Apr 6, 2007 - 11 answers

How do I get rid of the brown stain that bleach left on my old porcelain tub? [more inside]
posted on Mar 21, 2007 - 10 answers

need storage solutions for a small bathroom. [more inside]
posted on Mar 5, 2007 - 16 answers

How do I remove a recessed toilet paper holder? [more inside]
posted on Feb 4, 2007 - 9 answers

Older house thread: Most older houses have one tiny little bathroom and no real closets to speak of. Help me figure out how to rectify that! [more inside]
posted on Jan 14, 2007 - 11 answers