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Two Bathrooms Transformed by Retro Tile
A space inspired by the 1930s.
Trevor Tondro
The bold use of tilework in these two bathrooms may look original to the 1930s, but every square foot is all new. See how designer Madeline Stuart gave these completely-renovated bathrooms a vintage feel.
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Girl's Bathroom
Tiles from the Revival Classics series by Mission Tile West set the retro mood. Polished nickel tub fixtures by THG. Showerhead by Newport Brass. Paint is Benjamin Moore Aura Bath & Spa in Timid White. Anichini towel.
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Girl's Tub
Tub by Sunrise Specialty.
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Girl's Sink
Porcher's Mesa sink is paired with THG faucets. Vintage French sconces from Dispela Antiques.
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Boy's Bathroom
A black vanity topped with honed Calacatta Luna marble anchors the boy's bathroom. Glass pulls and knobs by House of Antique Hardware. Porcher's Mesa sink and THG faucets.
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Boy's Tub
The Sunrise Specialty tub is fitted with THG fixtures. Tiles by Mission Tile West. Paint is Benjamin Moore Aura Bath & Spa in Niveous.
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Boy's Shower
The fabulous shower door is the only piece original to the room. Showerhead by Newport Brass in polished nickel. Selma Streamline sconce with Clamshell Opal shade and black porcelain towel hooks from Rejuvena-tion. Anichini towel.
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Instantly transform your space with a sliding barn door. This farmhouse project may seem daunting, but just wait until you see how easy it can be!
Slide into style with this rustic DIY weekend project. A sliding barn door adds dimension to any home with a farmhouse flair. Perfect for a kitchen or den entrance, a sliding door provides privacy when needed or acts as eclectic decor when not in use. Our step-by-step instructions make it possible to make this stylish door yourself.
(5) Vertical Backer Boards 1 x 6 x 83-1/2-inch pine board
Step 1: Cut Rails and Stiles
BDstep1
Cut two Rails and two Stiles to length. Drill pocket holes for 3/4-inch material into the ends of the Rail pine boards. Attach the Stiles to the Rails with wood glue and 1-1/4-inch pocket screws.
Step 2: Mark Angled Stile
BDstep2
Flip frame assembly over so that the pocket screws face downward. Lay the full (not yet cut) 8-foot-long Angled Stile board under the frame assembly. You can use our approximate measurements of where the board is located.
Cut the board, but don't install it yet.
Step 3: Cut Backer Boards
BDstep3
Flip assembly again so that the pocket screws are facing up. Cut Vertical Backer Boards to fit the length of door, and attach with wood glue and brad nails.
Step 4: Attach Angled Stile
BDstep4
Flip door one more time. Insert the Angled Stile, and attach with wood glue and brad nails.
Step 5: Put Door on Track
BDoverall
Attach barn door hardware and wall track according to instructions.
After Twitter's Great Towel Debate concluded, you might've thought your frantic towel-worrying days were over. But now, I'm presenting another hard-hitting question—how often are you actually supposed to replace your towels? You may wash them after every use, so you might not think you'd need to replace them until they get threadbare and raggedy. You know, years and years from now.
According to POPSUGAR, your bath towels need to be replaced at least every two years. That may seem like a long time, but Leanne Stapf, chief operating officer at The Cleaning Authority, told POPSUGAR she thinks that's the perfect time for a new set.
"Because towels are used daily and washed frequently, they tend to fray and tear after a couple of years," she said. "They typically lose their absorbency around the two-year mark, which is a good indicator that it's time to replace them."
You don't have to think you're wasting towels, either. They can still have a life of their own, just not one that involves cleaning your body.
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"We suggest donating your old towels to your local animal shelter or re-purposing them as cleaning rags," Parachute founder Ariel Kelly told TODAY. "Good for you, good for the environment."
Personally? I save old towels so I can clean off my dog after he takes a walk in the rain. It's a win-win.
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We compiled this list of the best nursing homes in San Diego to help you start your search. We evaluated each San Diego facility based on a variety of factors, including ease of access, insurance acceptance, treatment options, and online reviews.
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The Springs at Pacific Regent La Jolla
The Springs at Pacific Regent La Jolla has an extensive rehabilitation and recovery program. It makes it easier for seniors needing recovery assistance to find a fully supportive community that can address all of their needs.
Planned recreational activities
Centrally located in a suburban area
Start My Search 3884 Nobel Dr San Diego, CA, 92122
Casa de las Campanas-San Diego
Casa de las Campanas-San Diego has a focus on enabling seniors to do what they want to do. The staff also pushes seniors to do more and enjoy more during their stay.
Transportation provided
Utilities included
Start My Search 18655 W Bernardo Dr San Diego, CA, 92127
St. Paul's McColl Nursing and Rehabilitation
At St. Paul's McColl Nursing and Rehabilitation, seniors benefit from the assistance of staff members that are trained in memory care techniques and rehabilitation.
A focus on activity and fitness
Low nurse-resident ratio
Start My Search 235 Nutmeg St San Diego, CA, 92103
Kearny Mesa Convalescent Hospital
Kearny Mesa Convalescent Hospital has an open facility that looks and feels more like a park than a recovery facility or nursing home. It has large outdoor spaces that are just right for seniors that like to stay active outdoors.
A focus on family involvement
Pet therapy available
Start My Search 5304 7675 Family Cir San Diego, CA, 92111
Brighton Place San Diego
Brighton Place San Diego connects seniors with support services both in-house and in the community. Social services are provided so seniors can find help when they need it, regardless of their medical or living situation.
Restorative nursing programs
24-hour nursing coverage
Start My Search 1350 Euclid Ave San Diego, CA, 92105
Villa Rancho Bernardo Care Center
Villa Rancho Bernardo Care Center is an award-winning care center providing long-term care for seniors. The medical care services available cover a wide range of needs so seniors get all of their needs covered in one place.
Planned community events on-site
Scheduled excursions to nearby amenities
Start My Search 15720 Bernardo Center Dr San Diego, CA, 92127
Mission Hills Health Care
Mission Hills Health Care offers seniors a home-like facility focused on recovery and rehabilitation. Seniors participate in physical fitness programs as well as wellness plans to stay healthy longer.
Restorative nursing
Skilled therapy leaders
Start My Search 4033 6th Avenue San Diego, CA, 92103
University Care Center
Seniors can access social services and medical care options at the University Care Center. Seniors can work with a large number of staff members with a wide range of specialties for comprehensive care.
A wide range of care options
Planned activities programs
Start My Search 5602 University Ave San Diego, CA, 92105
Reo Vista Healthcare Center
Reo Vista Healthcare Center provides support for seniors using updated medical technologies and services. The facility invests in keeping everything up to date so that it can offer a wider assortment of treatment options.
24-hour nursing care
Short-term care options
Start My Search 6061 Banbury St San Diego, CA, 92139
Arroyo Vista Nursing Center
At Arroyo Vista Nursing Center, seniors and staff can take advantage of the latest technologies in the industry to help them stay healthy.
A focus on staying active
Preventative care
Start My Search 3022 45th St San Diego, CA, 92105
Brookdale Carmel Valley
Brookdale Carmel Valley makes it easy for seniors to get the support they need in a facility that feels more like a vacation spot. The facility plans on-site events plus plans excursions to nearby amenities.
Well-maintained facility
A focus on luxury
Start My Search 13101 Hartfield Ave San Diego, CA, 92130
Additional San Diego Nursing Home Resources
Seniors in San Diego have access to a lot of nursing homes and resources. Here are five resources to help you find support:
San Diego Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program: San Diego Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program helps seniors find quality long-term care options. Call 1-800-640-4661 for placement assistance.
California Alternative Rates for Energy (C.A.R.E.) – Utilities Assistance: California Alternative Rates for Energy (C.A.R.E.) – Utilities Assistance reduces the cost of electricity and other energy sources for seniors still living at home. Call San Diego Gas & Electric 1-800-411-7343 for more information.
HICAP (Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program) Elder Law & Advocacy: HICAP (Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program) Elder Law & Advocacy is a leading law organization advocating for the rights of seniors. Call 858-565-8772 for more information.
CalFresh (SNAP) – San Diego County Health & Human Services Agency: CalFresh (SNAP) – San Diego County Health & Human Services Agency supports seniors needing additional assistance. Call 2-1-1 to learn more.
San Diego Chapter of the Alzheimer's Society: San Diego Chapter of the Alzheimer's Society connects seniors with Alzheimer's Disease care centers as well as raises money for research. Call 800-292-3900 to get involved.
The Bathrooms That Deserve A Place On Your Instagram
In the age of Instagram, a really good restaurant doesn't just involve delicious food - equally important are buzzy interiors and picture-perfect lighting that doesn't stop at the bathroom doors. From Sketch's egg-shaped stalls to Park Chinois' golden swan taps, here are the loos that offer every opportunity to take a great snap.
Ed Reeve
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In a game of word association, Sketch comes to mind after the word "design". And, after Sketch, the words "egg loos". You can't go to Sketch without visiting its world-famous pod stalls, where the bright white light and rainbow tiled ceilings make for the perfect photo-op. Best of all, there's no shame when taking photos in here - it's a safe zone for both locals and tourists who want to enjoy incredible interiors and a spot of tea.
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Le Gavroche's design has not changed since it opened 50 years ago, but the French restaurant proved its avant-garde when it came to designing a photogenic toilet. Francophiles will drool over the array of antique hand mirrors arranged on the white marble walls, and the over-the-top gold-framed mirrors are so Belle Epoque. Creamy walls and herringbone-tiled floors balance out the drama of the wall hangings to make for an aesthetically pleasing Instagram.
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Another design haven is Restaurant Ours, where its bathroom steals the show. Palm trees that cover wall-to-ceiling and complementary baby pink tiles make a trip to the loo feel like you've been transported to Beverly Hills.
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Modern and minimalist doesn't always mean boring, and The Mandrake Hotel bathroom proves it. Floating somewhere between a utopian bath house and a museum display, the dimly lit room with substantial vessels we once knew as sinks offers a glorious backdrop for a moody post.
Peter Kociha
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Mix Moulin Rouge with 1930s Shanghai, and what do you get? Park Chinois - a restaurant straight out of Baz Luhrmann's feverish dreams. The restaurant may offer live music and performances during dinner, but the star of the show is the loo. With its sultry lighting and rich gold, jade and burgundy interior, the bathroom is a perfectly designed setting for a luxurious Instagram.
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French restaurant Blanchette is charming, chic and a little cheeky. Ingres' Grand Odalisque welcomes you as you enter The Brick Lane location, and the works of art continue all the way to the toilet, where the subtly sexy wallpaper is worth pulling out the camera for.
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Go to great heights for an Instagram and visit City Social's bathroom on the 24th floor of Tower 42. Sleek and modern, sure, but the vanity tables against the window allow you to reapply lipstick while enjoying one of the best views in London.
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If 2017 brought us anything, it was Casa Cruz's fashionable little sister, Isabel. Juan Santa Cruz's restaurant offers an individualised bathroom experience. Each stall - or room, rather - has its own unique De Gournay hand-painted wallpaper, so it might be worth freshening up more than a few times during your meal to see each one.
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The Ned's toilet is a vintage masterpiece - feast your eyes on those black-and-white checkered floors and the plush velvet sofa, perfect for a good gossip in the girls room. Everything about it sends us back to some glam 1920s New York penthouse - but before we time travel, let's take an Instagram.
You've seen the ominous signs of aging caulk. First it was the brown tinge along the edges. Now its smooth and supple skin has turned brittle and cracked, opening the way for stubborn colonies of mildew to take hold, or for water to seep through and turn wallboard and framing mushy.
How to Caulk a Bathtub in 4 Steps
Whether it's around your sink or between a bathtub and its tiles — moldy caulk has to go. Learn to re-caulk your tub and give it a fresh new seal in 4 easy steps.
1. Remove old caulk
Photo by David Carmack
Start by closing the pop-up drain in the tub and covering the entire tub with a drop cloth to protect it from scratches, residue, etc.
Take the razor blade and carefully pry the old caulking off the tub. Keep the angle of the blade as low as possible and watch the caulking to see if it's being cut. If any of the caulking is left over on the tub, the new caulking won't stick.
For this job, Tom sliced away the old acrylic latex caulk with quick, sharp strokes of a 5-in-1 painter's tool and a razor scraper. You can also use a utility knife to remove old caulking.
(Note: Metal blades can scratch plastic sinks, tubs, and surrounds; use a plastic razor blade instead. Caulk removers also harm plastic.)
2. Scrub caulk residue with soft rag
Photo by David Carmack
A dry, nonabrasive pad scours away every trace of caulk residue. (Clean up after silicone with a pad soaked in mineral spirits. But to avoid scratching plastic fixtures, use a soft rag dampened with mineral spirits, not a scouring pad.)
Wipe a damp cotton rag over the joint to remove the caulk dust and prepare the surface for the new caulk. Thoroughly dry the area with paper towels, a dry rag, or a hair dryer.
3. Tape off the wall
Photo by David Carmack
Lay parallel strips of blue painter's tape, about 3⁄8 inch apart, to keep the bead straight, uniform, and off surfaces where it shouldn't be.
Point the nozzle hole toward the joint; hold the gun equidistant from the surfaces on either side of the joint and about 45 degrees out from it.
Then apply steady pressure to the trigger as you move the gun smoothly along the entire length of the seam. Whether you push or pull the gun is a matter of personal preference.
Either way, keep the caulk gun moving at a steady speed matched to the rate that caulk is flowing out of the nozzle. Too fast, and the bead will be too thin, with bubbles or breaks in the seal; too slow, and you'll waste material and spend more time cleaning up.
4. Smooth out the caulk with a lint-free rag or paper towel
Photo by David Carmack
As soon as the seams are filled, dampen a lint-free rag or paper towel and press it into the joint with your finger. Pull it along the joint in one continuous motion to shape the fresh caulk into a concave bead.
Immediately remove the tape, one strip at a time, taking care not to let it touch any of the fresh caulk.
Then go back and smooth the bead again to eliminate the tiny ridges left by the tape. Let the caulking dry for 30 minutes before using the shower again. After that, the caulking will need 24 hours to cure, so don't touch the caulking until then.
Bathroom Caulking: FAQs
Can I caulk over old caulk?
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva says no. "The key is to completely remove the old caulk, including the residue you can't see," he says. "You've got to start fresh with a clean, smooth, dry surface."
By following Tom's steps, "You should get five to ten years out of that seal, easy," he says.
What kind of caulk do you use in the bathroom?
Photo by David Carmack
The best caulks for tubs, sinks, or shower stalls come in tubes labeled "Tub and Tile" or "Kitchen and Bath." These are either acrylic latex or silicone compounds that have been chemically tweaked to resist mildew and to stick to smooth, nonporous surfaces. But they have distinctly different personalities.
Silicone
Tenacious, waterproof, and very flexible, this type of caulk is also finicky about surface conditions, difficult to smooth, requires mineral spirits for cleanup, and emits a nose-wrinkling odor until cured.
It leaves a residue that's hard for anything—including new silicone—to stick to. That's why formerly siliconed surfaces should be scrubbed with an abrasive pad soaked in mineral spirits. Silicone caulk has a color palette limited to clear, white, and almond.
Acrylic Latex
Compared with silicone, this kind of caulk is much more forgiving about the type and cleanliness of a surface it's applied to. Smoothing it is easy, it cleans up with water, and it doesn't have much if any smell.
While it does shrink more and dry harder than silicone—and will probably need to be replaced a little sooner—the replacement job should go faster. Acrylic latex caulk comes in a rainbow assortment of colors to match sink and tub glazes.
Resources
To remove any existing caulking, Tom advises using whichever tool is the most comfortable that has a flat enough blade to get behind the caulking without scratching it. These types of scrapers and blades can be found at home centers.
For caulking around a bathtub, Tom recommends using anything that is 100% silicone. In the segment, he used 100% Silicone Sealant in White, which is manufactured by Gorilla Glue.
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