Tim Emery
Bath Tub or Shower in Basement Bathroom?
I have an interesting question, a student of mine is adding a bathroom in a basement and wondering if a tub with tile is cheaper then adding a shower and tile. The properties ARV is around $475 so not high end. He has...
Sam Leon
Small bath tub chip - repair or complete refinish?
In the process of turning over an apartment, and the cast iron tub (previously refinished) has a small size chip on it.Less than the size of a dime.Called a few refinish companies and the cost for a complete refinish ...
Brian Sullivan
What is better in a high end master bath: One big shower or shower and tub
I am working on flipping a high end home in Yakima, WA and just finished gutting the master bathroom. In the past there was just a sunken tub and now I am trying to figure out if the new bathroom needs a tub at all. ...
Adam Smith
Product for easy shower/bath remodel
I stay in a lot of newer or remodeled hotels and have noticed a trend in the way the showers are done. They are made with these large sheets that are simply cut and glued in place with a caulk like in the corners, an...
Tatiana K.
Double-shower vs. Tub in a rental?
Hi BP, need a spot of advice for a bathroom reno in a duplex. Quick stats on the unit - 1920's structure, 1/1, approx 900 sf, projected rent $1650. The current bathroom layout isn't up to code so we're going to have t...
Paul Winka
UGLY BATHTUB: Bath Fitter, Miracle Method, or replace tub?
There are old discussion threads on this, but wanted a fresh perspective with a new thread.There is a dusty rose colored tub from the '60s that was painted white with a DIY kit; the paint is peeling away. I have dist...
Loren Thomas
Removing master bath tub in favor of larger shower
We are going to be redoing our master bathroom and we're considering removing the tub so we can increase the size of our small shower. There is a tub in 2 other bathrooms, so it's not like we'd be getting rid of the o...
Alex Nelson
How do I fix a bath tub low spot?
Hi Guys,I am currently renovating a duplex to house hack. In one unit, i noticed that the tub does not drain completely and leaves a pool of water at the bottom of the tub in a low spot. I tried to fix this by filling...
Marci Stein
Tenant test positive for lead paint on bath tub
Not sure how to proceed —2 adult tenants. No children . newly moved in and tested for lead on peeling paint on side of painted bathtub. Positive. From what I’ve read, I am required to remediate this if a child under 6...
Jerry Sexton
Doing away with the bathtub
I am renovating an older home (for a rental) and I have to totally gut the full bath. My question is how important is it to have a bathtub vs. a shower only? As a remodeling contractor, I get asked this all the time b...