Do You Love the Vintage Bathroom Fixtures in Your Home But Hate the Way They Look?

Our area is full of amazing homes with beautifully designed original vintage bathroom fixtures and materials. Unfortunately, many are also showing their age. No matter which harsh chemicals you use or how hard you scrub, you can’t get the tub, sink and tiles as shiny as you’d like. Is there any way to restore vintage bathrooms to their original beauty? One option is to completely replace the vintage fixtures with new replicas. But is that the best option for for your home? First, it’ll be expensive. According to Houzz.com, basic bathroom remodeling projects cost upwards of $12,000. A single cast iron claw foot tub can cost $3,000 or more. Even if you don’t mind the cost, you have to be prepared to live without that bathroom for a week or more while the remodelers tear out those completely functional vintage fixtures and rebuild the whole thing with new fixtures. Alternatives … Continued

Getting Rid of Bathtub Stains the Green Way

It’s spring cleaning time again! Are you tired of scrubbing the same lime and rust stains in your tub or shower, only to have them reappear? It’s probably because the glaze has deteriorated to the point that he fiberglass or porcelain are no longer protected. If the surfaces in your bathroom are worn or damaged, you’ll never be able to keep them bright and shiny.