When you're renovating a bathroom, it's tempting just to scrap it all and start over. You can repaint and replace the floors, but unless you fix the dingy old bathtub your space won't look totally ...

Q. In one of your columns last year, you addressed bathtubs and how to cover a colored tub. You indicated the best solution was to use a tub liner. When we bought our house, which is about 120 years ...

Q How do I refinish my porcelain bathtub? A The refinishing or painting itself isn’t too difficult, but preparing the surface properly can be quite a hassle, even if the tub does not have chipped ...

Taking on a home-improvement project can be intimidating in these tough times, but the folks at Angie’s List note that there are lower-cost ways of tackling some big-budget projects. One option they ...

Having stains or unsightly chipping in a bathtub can be embarrassing. However, replacing the tub may be more than a homeowner can afford. People who plan to live in their houses for a long time or who ...

The bathroom is supposed to be a spa retreat, right? But chips on the tub, stains in the sink and ugly tile are less than luxurious. So it comes down to a choice: Refinish or replace. If it were easy, ...

Has anyone used the ‘Miracle Method’ or the company ‘Custom Spraying’ for bathtub reglazing? We received comparable quotes from both to reglaze a small bathtub and tiled tub surround for a rental ...

Q. Rob, I read in the May 10 Globe about painting tile as a DIY project. Can a 50-year-old porcelain tub also be a DIY project, or should the work be left to the professionals? Please explain the prep ...

Q: Rob, I read in your column about painting tile as a DIY project. Can a 50-year-old porcelain tub also be a DIY project, or should the work be left to the professionals? Please explain the prep, ...