How do you waterproof a tile shower? There are many methods and ways of doing things, but here is what I chose and got installed it in a weekend. You want to know what it is and how I did it? This is the kit I ordered. A Schluter-Kerdi shower kit is an all-inclusive installation package containing each of the integrated family of components required to create a maintenance-free, watertight shower assembly without a mortar bed for the ... Read the Post...
How to DIY your Own Wood Corbels
Inspiration on how to make your own DIY wood corbels with wood you may already have in your stash and how to distress them to make them look like they have been around for a long time. Amazing for a table, placing in the top of a doorway or as simple decor. What did you do with your entryway? Oh, me? I just placed an old dresser in it and there it stayed. For the last two years! It just kind of landed there without any thought to ... Read the Post...
Part Two: Prepping the Shower and Cutting a Shampoo Niche
What is the best way to waterproof a shower? I am not sure, but I am sharing the one I chose and how I installed a shampoo niche. What I knew is that I needed to waterproof a tile shower and I was terrified. I can't believe I just said those words out loud to you. I mean, I have done it before, but I was really nervous this time! I had two things to do: choose a waterproofing method and cut a niche into the wall. I said it, cut ... Read the Post...
Part One: Make a Plan and Prep the Space
Let's begin with the idea of the bathroom. Let's make a plan and prep the space for the installation. I am also reminding you that I am a mom of 4 and have a full-time job. If I can take on a project like this and complete it, then you can, too! I designed the whole basement on paper and chalked it out with my framers. The space that I ended up with for the bathroom was a planned 12' x 5'. Just enough. It is the only bathroom ... Read the Post...
