Bathtub Refinishing Chemical Blamed Methylene Chloride for Deaths

A bathtub refinishing chemical has been linked to three Michigan deaths and 13 deaths in all. Methylene chloride, used to strip paint and as an industrial degreaser, is sold at home improvement stores and online. It's marketed to do-it-yourself enthusiasts for at-home bathroom remodels, says Michigan Radio. Here are details about this product and the deaths attributed to it. Read more at Bathtub Refinishing Chemical Blamed for Three Michigan Deaths

How I Remodeled a Bathroom from Floor to Ceiling for $200

We are remodeling an old house (and when I say old, I mean built prior to 1900). We did the math and decided that a low-price fixer-upper was a better investment that building new or taking on someone else's newer over-priced headaches. In some ways, this decision was financially wise: every improvement adds to the value and we've nowhere to go but up. The down side is living and raising a family in a work-in-progress. We're also DIY-ers and penny pinchers extraordinaire, so "shoestring spending" is our mantra. The first rooms that needed attention (and also the first to need regular maintenance) are our two bathrooms. Here's how two tightwads remodeled a bathroom from the floor to the ceiling, including hardware, vanity, paint, accessories, linens and cleaning supplies, for $200. Read more at How I Remodeled a Bathroom from Floor to Ceiling for $200

Easy Woman-Pleaser Home Repairs!

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Are you in trouble with your wife? Have you been avoiding your 'honey do' list? Do you need to earn some brownie points with mom? Here are 10 easy, inexpensive home repair and remodel projects to delight the woman in your life!
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