A cleaning guru and social media influencer stepped up to the challenge when she heard about an 87-year-old woman’s filthy bathroom. The transformation took an epic five hours to complete. Finland-based, Auri Katariina, 30, uses sponsorships to fund trips to her viewers’ homes all around the world. She often helps people who are struggling with…

Dear James: I pulled off my shower tiles and found moisture had damaged the backer board. When I rebuild the wall, what should I do differently this time?—Mimi H. Dear Mimi: Over time, the grout can begin to break down and allow some moisture to pass through it. The grout may still appear to be…

A federal appeals court has ruled that a Florida school district’s policy requiring students to use the bathroom associated with their biological sex does not discriminate against transgender students. The decision settles a lawsuit brought by Drew Adams, a transgender student, who was denied access to the boys’ bathrooms as a 16-year-old at Allen D….

A Texas school has quietly allowed transgender students to use bathrooms of their choice for years while telling other students who feel uncomfortable about the move to use a single-person restroom. At a Nov. 14 meeting, parents for and against transgender students using bathrooms of their choice spoke at a Frisco Independent School District (FISD)…

By Ed Del Grande From Tribune News Service Q: Ed: Read your article on versatile dual-mount kitchen sinks that can be installed to the countertop either top-mounted or under-mounted. This makes sense to have flexible install options. What other fixtures like this can you suggest? — Don, Idaho A: To quickly recap, the dual-mount kitchen…

When the budget doesn’t allow for a complete bathroom remodel, or it isn’t yet time for this project, these easy, clever changes can create a big effect. For the cost of a gallon of paint—or perhaps just a quart, depending on the size of your bathroom—you can have a whole new look, one that will…

A trip to the spa leaves you feeling relaxed, pampered and rejuvenated. The experience centers on a serene environment that’s carefully designed to help you unwind and escape, and you can easily re-create that soothing atmosphere at home in your own bathroom. By incorporating calming elements, upgrading fixtures and minimizing clutter, you can achieve a…

COLUMBIA, S.C.—A 63-year-old worker died in the public bathroom of a South Carolina department store, but her body was not discovered for four days, authorities said. Bessie Durham, who worked for an outside company that cleans the Belk store at Columbiana Centre, was found dead Monday, investigators said. Her cleaning cart was outside the restroom….

We can all recognize a beautiful bathroom, but it can be difficult to tell what actually makes the space appealing. Some folks choose to incorporate bold, bright colors into their bathrooms, with a textured mat or patterned shower curtains. With other bathrooms, neutral tones and pops of fresh greenery read as modern and elegant. Your…

By Ed Del Grande From Tribune News Service Q: Hi Ed: We have a small half-bath that feels very closed in. I’d like to have a plumber replace the vanity with a pedestal sink to open up space. Is it possible to replace a vanity with a pedestal sink and what may need to be…