If your diligent scrubbing efforts aren't paying off anymore, that's one common sign it's time to install a new bathtub. Over ...

Q: The finish on my bathtub is badly deteriorated, and I’ve been thinking of having a tub reliner installed. The price is pretty steep. Are tub reliners worthwhile? A: Tub reliners are an effective ...

ANSWER: It is possible if water gets between the tub liner and the original tub surface and becomes trapped. The water entry could occur at any joint that is not thoroughly sealed. With a typical tub ...

Taking a shower or bath in a tub or shower stall that is less than pristine doesn’t enhance your feeling of cleanliness. It can even make you feel squeamish, if it is ugly or dilapidated enough.

Q. My bathroom has a tub with shower combination. The tub is dull and scratched, the tiles on the shower walls are an unappealing mustard color, and the grout is not in the greatest shape. A few tiles ...

Q: I am considering an acrylic liner for my tub and shower walls. Are these durable and reliable? Also, do they pose any health hazards from vapors? A: Acrylic and fiberglass liners for bathtub and ...

Whether it's for relaxing bubble baths, or hastily washing up, one thing's for certain — your bathtub likely gets a lot of use in your home. If you use it regularly, the wear and tear of frequent ...

When one of the bathtubs in Robert Alfiero`s 1940s home near Reading, Pa., became unsightly from stains and wear, Alfiero faced a dilemma that confronts many owners of older homes. Hiring a plumber to ...

Q. Our bathroom, including the old tub, needs some remodeling, and we'd like to keep the cost down. Is a tub liner a good solution? A. A tub liner is an excellent way to recondition a beat-up ...