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 ...

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 popular colors for bathtubs in the ‘70s were pink and blue; brown in the ‘80s; white in the ‘90s; and now black, as we head in the new millennium. Not all homeowners can afford ...

Refinishing bathtubs is a relatively quick job; the time needed to reglaze bathtub surfaces is often 1 day or less. There are some exceptions, such as bathrooms in which it’s very difficult to ...

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 ...

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 ...

Bathtub reglazing can turn a run-down old bathtub into a sparkling, new-looking tub. Refinishing a bathtub helps cut down on home maintenance costs by reusing an old tub instead of buying a new one ...

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 ...

A. We have reglazed tubs before as a cost-saving measure for clients, and our contractor in Watertown tells us that a professionally glazed tub should last at least 10 years. Assuming there isn’t ...