Make your own beautiful cakes of fragrant herbal soap. Purchase soap blocks at a crafts store, cut them into chunks, and melt them in the microwave. Add herbs, colour, and fragrance to the liquid soap and pour into moulds. You will need: - Soap base - Cutting board ...

Transform a dingy bathroom with bright, new accessories. Use our expert tips to assure a smooth installation of a towel rack, soap dish, toilet-paper holder, and handgrip. Select a group of accessories that go well together. Don't be shy about buying expensive hardware; the price is relatively small ...

 Bathroom storage is a must for putting away all your bathroom essentials. This quick and easy storage unit offers you the solution. You will need: Ready-to-paint 5-drawer CD storage chest Emulsion paint in 3 colours Paintbrush Matt acrylic ...

Transform a boring guest loo with a simple paint effect and accessories that provide a rustic, Tuscan style bathroom. You will need: Paint tray Drop cloth Masking tape 10cm paint brush or soft rags ...

This is a terrific solution to the perennial problem of soggy bath mats. An occasional airing and scrub clean are all that are needed. Plascon’s Tile Primer, Melamine Primer, Velvaglo, inexpensive Grout Pen and some patience will help you tackle that bathroom project, with the desired professional ...

Create the look of tile without the work or expense by framing a mirror with photocopied images. You will need: • Photocopies of prints or other images that resemble tile • Clear spray sealer • Ruler and straightedge • Wallpaper paste or decoupage medium ...

 This Octupus design lends a fun look to a child's bathroom and make bathtime more fun! You will need: - Heavy-gauge canvas - Crafts knife - Long metal ruler and metal square ruler - Pencil - Scissors ...

No matter how many tile rails you fit into a bathroom, there never seems to be enough! The treatment works in a kitchen or other rooms as well as in a bathroom. You will need: Tape measure Screwdriver Template (cut one ...

Increase the feeling of light and space in your bathroom with a custom-made mirror with the frame stained to suit your colour scheme. This one was designed with the Zen bathroom in mind. Increase the feeling of light and space in your bathroom with a custom-made mirror with the frame stained ...

Transform a junk shop find to a treasured possession! You will need: - Old mirror - Vaseline - Newspaper - Masking tape Here's how: Clean the mirror well. Lay flat in a well ventilated area, ...

 If you want to update a plain white bathroom without ripping out all the tiles, try this mosaic tile effect to add splashes of bright colour to the room. You will need: Mosiac tiles Plain white wall tiles (the same size or smaller than the ...

Give a plain bathroom floor a new focus with a painted border. Make a real statement with a wide border, or keep it narrow and subtle for a less dramatic look. You will need: Tape measure and pencil ...

Who would have imagined that an old stepladder could easily be turned into a stylish bathroom accessory. Never have to worry about towel hooks all over the place, and if you have a big family like I do, there never seems to be enough places to hang towels. ...

 Add an element of style to your bathroom with these glass shelves. You will need: 10mm safety glass, cut to size Silicone and silicone gun Gloves Drill, bit and (4) wall anchors Here's how: 1. Place the shelf back on a flat, level surface. ...

Choose painted shutters to add extra privacy to a bathroom without losing any precious daytime light. They also make a stylish feature out of a plain window and add a nostalgic feel. You will need: Pair of linen-fold, solid pine cabinet doors Multi-surface primer ...