Norma Vally's Bathroom Fix-Ups

Norma Vally

Description

Today more women are tending to their homes, and they're not just sewing curtains and arranging flowers. They're installing new toilets, adding ceramic floors to the kitchen, and drywalling the den.

A survey by Home Depot found that 73 percent of women would like to learn more about tackling home improvements. But who has the brains, brawn, and beauty to really understand a woman's perspective and give her the confidence to conquer what had traditionally been men's territory? Norma Vally.

Norma Vally is a rare combination: construction worker, former model, television and radio host. As the host of Discovery Home's show Toolbelt Diva, Norma showed women how to throw out the Honey Do lists and "Honey, do it yourself." She's beautiful, sassy, confident, and competent, and with a radio show, a line of tools, a website, and her top-rated TV show she is a franchise dedicated to educating women on home repair, maintenance, and improvement. The Norma Vally book series is as sassy as Norma, packed with real-world tips showing women how to take charge of their homes.

This beautiful, four-color, fully illustrated series provides a basic overview of big-picture renovation. In Norma Vally's Bathroom Fix-Ups, Norma guides the reader through determining not only how to do the work, but how to determine what is right for her: Does she like bright overhead light or soft indirect lighting? Does she live in her bathroom -- and thus need as many homey amenities as possible?

Then Norma provides an overview of the jobs best left to professionals and those the reader can master with Norma's guidance: adding a vanity, installing a sink, building in recessed lighting, changing the toilet. Tasks are broken down into three levels of difficulty and cover sinks, toilets, showers, tubs, walls, and flooring.

The book will provide confidence to the most nervous renovator, showing readers that Honey-Do lists can truly become a thing of the past.


Express Facelift.

1Sinks.

Clean a Pop-up.

Faucet Aerator Maintenance.

Tighten a Loose Faucet.

Resurface a Sink Finish.

2 Showers.

Clean a Shower Stall Drain.

Clean a Showerhead.

Replace a Standard Shower Rod with a Curved Rod.

Fix a Leaky Showerhead.

Secure or Replace a Loose or Cracked Tile.

3 Bathtubs.

Re-Caulk a Tub or Faucet.

Unclog a Tub.

Restore Tile and Grout.

Secure or Replace a Loose or Cracked Soap Dish.

4 Toilets.

Replace a Toilet Seat.

DVD: Replace a Flush Handle.

Toilet Maintenance.

Plunge a Toilet.

5 Walls and Floors.

Patch Holes in Drywall.

Tighten a Loose Towel Bar or Toilet-Paper Holder.

Secure a Loose or Hollow Floor Tile.

Replace a Broken Floor Tile.

Stain and Seal Floor Grout.

Corrective Treatment.

6 Sinks.

Repair a Leaky Faucet.

Renew a Cultured Marble Vanity Countertop.

Hang an Adjustable Tilt Mirror.

Replace a Vanity Light Fixture.

Frame a Vanity Mirror.

7 Showers.

Replace a Showerhead.

Repair a Leaky Showerhead.

Add a Handheld Showerhead with a Slide Bar.

8 Bathtubs.

Replace a Tub Spout.

Replace a Damaged Tile Section.

9 Toilets.

Unclog a Toilet with an Auger.

DVD: Replace a Flapper.

Repair a Leaky Flush Valve.

Replace a Flush Valve.

Replace a Fill Valve (or Float Cup).

10 Walls and Floors.

Install Grab Bars or Hand Grips.

Hang an Over-the-Toilet Cabinet.

Install a GFCI.

Install a Wall-Mounted Towel Warmer.

Intensive Treatment.

11Sinks.

Install a New Faucet and Pop-up.

Install a New Drop-in Sink.

Install a Pedestal Sink.

Install a New Vanity and Vessel Sink.

12 Showers.

Install a Shower Door.

Replace a Leaky Shower Pan.

13 Bathtubs.

Tile a Tub Surround.

Replace a Three-Handle Tub/Shower Faucet.

14 Toilets.

Replace a Shut-off Valve.

Install a New Toilet.

15 Walls and Floors.

Tile a Floor.

Install an Exhaust Fan.

Total Indulgence.

16 Footprint and Layout: What Works for You.

Exploring the Possibilities.

Master Bathroom.

Kids’ Bathroom.

Guest Bathroom.

Wheelchair-Accessible Bathrooms.

17 Design: Creating the Ideal Look and Feel for Your Bathroom.

Where to Get Started.

Flooring.

Walls.

Cabinetry.

Fixtures, Faucets, and Accessories.

Lighting.

Index.

Sujets

• Maison
• Entretien de la maison
• Do it yourself
• Home
• House
• Renovation
• Hágalo usted mismo
• Remodeling

Informations

• Publié par: Turner Publishing Company
• Date de parution: 28 avril 2009
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• EAN13: 9780470399859
• Langue: English
• Poids de l'ouvrage: 2 Mo

Extrait

Norma Vally s
BATHROOM FIX - UPS
Norma Vally s
BATHROOM FIX - UPS
More Than 50 Projects for Every Skill Level

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Norma Vally s Bathroom Fix-ups
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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data: Vally, Norma. [Bathroom fix-ups] Norma Vally s bathroom fix-ups : more than 50 projects for every skill level. p. cm. ISBN-13: 978-0-470-25156-0 ISBN-10: 0-470-25156-5 1. Bathrooms-Remodeling--Amateurs manuals. 2. Bathrooms-Maintenance and repair-Amateurs manuals. 3. Do-it-yourself work. 4. Women construction workers. I. Title. II. Title: Bathroom fix-ups.
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Printed in the United States of America
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Book production by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Composition Services
credits
Acquisitions Editor Pamela Mourouzis
Project Editor Donna Wright
Editorial Manager Christina Stambaugh
Publisher Cindy Kitchel
Vice President and Executive Publisher Kathy Nebenhaus
Interior Design Tai Blanche
Project Photography Matt Bowen
Illustrations Ronda David-Burroughs Karl Brandt Brooke Graczyk Shane Johnson
In dedication to my loving and inimitable Aunt Rose-Marie. Tender but tough, sweet and sour, extremely wise, unwittingly eccentric, ever giving, ever caring, ever funny, always there for me in more ways than I can count- everyone s favorite aunt -my deepest thanks for your constant love and support. I know you like things short and sweet, so I ll stop with the nya-nya, nya-nya, nya-nya. You re the best. You re a star. I love you.
acknowledgments
Writing these books reminds me of the proverb It takes a village to raise a child. I ve often referred to these books as my babies, and raising them certainly would not have been possible without the help of so many wonderful people. To the exceptional staff of Wiley Publishing, especially Cindy Kitchel, Pam Mourozis, and Donna Wright, and to Jason Marcuson and Jim Lightle at its onset-sincere thanks for your efforts and vision in creating this series. To my literary agent, Maura Teitelbaum, thank you for your continued support. For all of the technical assistance, tremendous thanks to Dave The Heart Carpenter, Bill Stemmie Harper (Big Daddy s Plumbing Repair Parts), Joe Barry (Ray Barry Sons), Alfredo Anelli, and especially my cousin Sal Pino. Much thanks to Le Gourmet Kitchen-Bruce Colluci, Jonathan Salmon, and Jamie Gaudio (Silly Girl).
Huge appreciation to my beautiful family, especially Mama Grace, Brother Berto and Janne, Aunt Rose-Marie, and The Medinas. To all of my incredible friends, especially Lucia, Phyllis, Maria, Jordan, Aldo, JD, Barbara, and The Neils-thank you for putting up with my whining! Special thanks to Rick Medina for this series inception and unceasing work and belief in me and our vision. Additional thanks to Eric McCullough, Michael Rhodes (The Home Depot), Ben Kunkel (Porter Paints), Cory Mennell (The Tile Shop), Eric Town (Fernco), Todd Kuhnert (Moen), Mitch Zoch (Eljer), Brasscraft, Neoperl, and especially the team at Ryobi.
Additional Photography
top left, p. 6: iStockphoto.com/Matjaz Boncina top right, p. 6: iStockphoto.com/Tore Johannesen bottom, p. 6: iStockphoto.com/FreezeFrameStudio top, p. 7: iStockphoto.com/George Mayer bottom, p. 7 and 186-187: iStockphoto.com/M. Eric Honeycutt p. 12-23 and 140: iStockphoto.com/Terry J. Alcorn p. 62-63: iStockphoto.com/Justin Horrocks p. 122-123: iStockphoto.com/Dennis Guyitt p. 135 and 151: iStockphoto.com/laughingmango p. 145: iStockphoto.com/Howard Oates
express facelift

1 Sinks
Clean a Pop-up
Faucet Aerator Maintenance
Tighten a Loose Faucet
Resurface a Sink Finish
2 Showers
Clean a Shower Stall Drain
Clean a Showerhead
Replace a Standard Shower Rod with a Curved Rod
Fix a Leaky Showerhead
Secure or Replace a Loose or Cracked Tile

3 Bathtubs
Re-Caulk a Tub or Faucet
Unclog a Tub
Restore Tile and Grout
Secure or Replace a Loose or Cracked Soap Dish
4 Toilets
Replace a Toilet Seat
Replace a Flush Handle
Toilet Maintenance
Plunge a Toilet
5 Walls and Floors
Patch Holes in Drywall
Tighten a Loose Towel Bar or Toilet-Paper Holder
Secure a Loose or Hollow Floor Tile
Replace a Broken Floor Tile
Stain and Seal Floor Grout

corrective treatment

6 Sinks
Repair a Leaky Faucet
Renew a Cultured Marble Vanity Countertop
Hang an Adjustable Tilt Mirror
Replace a Vanity Light Fixture
Frame a Vanity Mirror
7 Showers
Replace a Showerhead
Repair a Leaky Showerhead
Add a Handheld Showerhead with a Slide Bar
8 Bathtubs
Replace a Tub Spout

Replace a Damaged Tile Section
9 Toilets
Unclog a Toilet with an Auger
Replace a Flapper
Repair a Leaky Flush Valve
Replace a Flush Valve
Replace a Fill Valve (or Float Cup)
10 Walls and Floors
Install Grab Bars or Hand Grips
Hang an Over-the-Toilet Cabinet
Install a GFCI
Install a Wall-Mounted Towel Warmer

intensive treatment

11 Sinks
Install a New Faucet and Pop-up
Install a New Drop-in Sink
Install a Pedestal Sink
Install a New Vanity and Vessel Sink
12 Showers
Install a Shower Door
Replace a Leaky Shower Pan
13 Bathtubs
Tile a Tub Surround
Replace a Three-Handle Tub/Shower Faucet
14 Toilets
Replace a Shut-off Valve
Install a New Toilet

15 Walls and Floors
Tile a Floor
Install an Exhaust Fan

total indulgence

16 Footprint and Layout: What Works for You
Exploring the Possibilities
Master Bathroom
Kids Bathroom
Guest Bathroom
Wheelchair-Accessible Bathrooms
17 Design: Creating the Ideal Look and Feel for Your Bathroom
Where to Get Started
Flooring
Walls
Cabinetry
Fixtures, Faucets, and Accessories
Lighting

Index
a note from Norma
Paris, circa 1989, I m on stage singing with a rock and roll band in the hottest night club at the time, Les Bain Douches, when Prince, that s right Prince, comes out on stage to do a song with the band. I nearly dropped dead.
How I got from that stage to swinging a hammer, TV shows, and books on home improvement? I have no idea . . . it would probably take years on a therapist s couch and a whole other book series to explain that one.

Here s what I do know, feeling helpless is never fun, especially in your own home. Something as simple as not knowing what to do as you watch your toilet bowl overflow onto the floor can be traumatizing. Without the know-how, means, or even opportunity of finding a qualified and trustworthy professional to manage a project will leave you feeling frustrated, exhausted . . . helpless.
When I started working construction in Brooklyn with my cousin Sal umpteen years ago, every job I walked in on, the initial reaction was always the same-they d mumble behind my back, What s she doing here? They never thought I was a worker. Is that his girlfriend? Is she here to take a coffee order? She must be the designer. When I d start hauling in sheetrock, strapping on a toolbelt, and getting to work heads turned, eyebrows raised, and the questions shifted to, How did you learn how to do all this stuff? My stock response, Well it ain t brain surgery!
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