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Say No To Frozen Pipes

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Winter is here, and temperatures are dropping fast. I live in the South, where even one flake of snow is enough to cancel school, and temps are already under 20 degrees every night. I’m sure most of you live in even colder places. When temps get below freezing, it’s extremely important to protect your pipes from freezing and damage. There are quite a few ways to get this done. Check out this post by Emily Burns Morgan at Bobvila.com for tips on winterizing your plumbing:

-Never turn off the heat when leaving home for winter. Instead, set it to 55 degrees F.

-To make sure your pipes are well-insulated, close crawl space vents and stuff insulation over the openings.

-If your bathroom pipes run along an outside exterior wall, try keeping the vanity door(s) open to allow heat inside.

Photo Credit: Scott Akerman 

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Drilling Through Tile…Without Breaking It

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Installing lighting and other electrical equipment yourself can save you tons of money (though, there are many cases when a professional is needed! Know your limits!) But, what if you need to install something into your bathroom, and you have tile walls? If you don’t know what you’re doing, you can shatter the tile (which is not a good look). For a great tutorial, read this post by Nate and Michelle at Decor and the Dog:

Choose the correct drill bit.  – Regular drill bits aren’t strong enough to drill through tile.  Tile is made to be strong and hold up to a beating but these qualities make it hard to drill into.

Mark the area with painter’s tape to keep the drill from slipping

Use light pressure on the drill.  It’s tempting to want to drill fast.  Drilling through tile takes patience. It took about 5-10 minutes for each hole drilled.  Be sure to keep the drill bit cool!

Photo Credit: Nachans 

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Common Bathroom Mistakes

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Renovating the bathroom is a common step for people trying to boost their resale value. While it can certainly add some serious oomph to your home, if you’re not careful, you could end up losing money. Most are just overlooked– and they’re easy fixes. Check out this article by Marie Proeller Hueston at Zillow for help:

-Don’t ignore the bathroom fan- replace old fans, keep them clean.

-Always have a clear plan before demolishing

-Be realistic about budget

-Always fix even the smallest mistakes

Photo Credit: EvelynnGiggles 

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