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

DIY Home Maintenance Tips

Quick Tips for Home Maintenance that Will Save You Money and Make You Safer
Save money, live green, be safe, be healthy and live better with these cleaning, repair, home maintenance and yard care tips. Improve the performance and safety of your appliances and saving money at home.
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Ceiling Remodel and Repair

Design Ideas for a Ceiling Remodel
Got one of those lovely plaster ceilings and need to repair it? Or maybe you want to install a drop ceiling. Whatever your ceiling repair or remodel needs, look here.
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