• Spray paint has yet to go no-VOC, so try to apply it outside while wearing a mask, and let it cure as long as the instructions recommend (usually 24 hours, but we try to double that when we can).

(I heard it, too.) Done right, metallic spray paint looks anything but cheap, and you can even use it to completely change some of the fixtures that you already have—which means less for you to buy.

Dear James: The ornate solid brass bathroom fixtures in my old house are tarnished but still work fine. I cannot find identical replacements. How can I restore them? — Reilly K. Dear Reilly: It ...

If you cannot find a local brass refinisher to do the job for you, you can ship the fixtures to the following refinishing companies: New Life Copper & Brass, 800-894-7862; Art Brass Plating, 800 ...

Dear James: I just bought an older house. It has beautiful ornate brass bathroom fixtures, but they are badly tarnished. What is the best method to restore them so that they will not tarnish again ...

Spray painting these finds a solid color will help them match your decor, ... silver, or brass to match your fixtures. Use your tile or stylish bathroom paint colors for inspiration.

Instead of ripping out and refitting her bathroom fixtures, she was able to give her bathroom a stylish facelift with a can of Rust-oleum All Surface Spray that can be snapped up online for less ...

Dear James: My master bathroom has some beautiful antique brass fixtures that have gotten tarnished over the years. What is the best way to clean them and maintain them tarnish-free?