27 of the Best Dahlia Varieties for Your Garden
16.03.2024 - 21:43 / thespruce.com
Fixing up your bathroom is often an overlooked project, although this room is an essential part of our routines. Each fixture in your bathroom works overtime to keep you going strong, from your shower sanctuary to your storage saviors—we're looking at you, under the sink organizer.
Thinking about slowing down to fix your crusty bathtub or scuffed-up toilet seat feels impossible. But have no fear—it’s important to think smarter when it comes to fixing a bathroom rather than harder.
After recently connecting with HGTV legend, Scott McGillivray, he shared a simple bathroom upgrade that takes almost no time at all—replacing the toilet, which he noted was an «easy way to make your bathroom shine.»
This nearly knocked our socks off. We had to believe him, with his storied contracting and renovation career of over 20 years. But, we never thought replacing a toilet could be simplistic—let alone achievable—without calling in a professional or two.
According to McGillivray, it’s as easy as a few steps and one lunch break's worth of time. He walked us through how to remove a toilet and replace it with a shiny new model in under a half hour—no plumber needed.
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McGillivray noted that even great, state-of-the-art toilets can be purchased for under $200, and from there, it’s as simple as a few steps. He lays them out for us below.
“Pretty simple, right?” he says. “I wouldn't say that if I didn’t think you could do it. Luckily, you don't renovate a toilet—simply replace it if it’s time to go.”
If you’ve been trying for ages to clean your toilet to no avail, consider replacing it if you’re able and interested. Turns out, the task is simpler to complete than we thought!
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27 of the Best Dahlia Varieties for Your Garden
We bought an old house and have been working extra hard on a self-build extension and house renovation for the last seven months. We have installed a big fixed window pane with the idea of looking out on to a lovely green back garden, but at the moment it is just a mound of earth, derived from the dig to get foundations done. What can I place here that will green quickly and also be bee and bird friendly and give us some nice colours and view for this summer? Would a wild flower meadow be the way to go until we figure out what to do with space or what can you recommend that is eco and purse friendly? RH, Co Dublin
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March is Sleep Awareness Month, which means there’s no better time to prioritize your sleep and make sure your body is getting the rest it deserves. Ensuring that you have a relaxing sleep environment is just one way that you can do this, and your bedding is high on the list.
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