A quick top tip for all you weekend DIYers when sealing a bath half fill the bath with water remove all old silicone and run a thin bead of new silicone (remember guys less is more for a neat finish). And for a smooth finish and no stick fingers use water and washing up liquid on your finger. Leave bath full till recommended silicone dry time or over night to be on the safe side.

Decide what tiles to get?

First question to ask yourself is….How good are my walls? If it’s uneven then the smaller the tile, the easier it will be to lay and the edges of the tiles won’t “kick up”. However, the smaller the tile, the longer they take to fit. For large tiles you need very flat walls. If using Mosaic tiles you will need very flat walls as they will follow the wall. Also it is worth noting that they take longer to fit and need much more grout.You can easily test how flat your wall is by putting a 1 metre long straight piece of timber on it. If there is any gaps it may be a good idea to get a plasterer to skim the walls

 For tiling around a shower area, I’d recommend using large tiles for two reasons:

Top Ten Uses For Vinger:

Taken from the 'Talking Dirty with The Queen of Clean'

1. Cleaning drains Pour 1/2 cup baking soda in the drain, followed by 1/2 cup vinegar; the mixture will foam as it cleans and deodorizes. Use every few weeks to keep drains clean.

2. Mildew on plastic shower curtains Put the shower curtain in the washing machine with light-colored towels; add 1 cup white vinegar to the detergent and wash.

3. Soap scum on shower Spray on vinegar, scrub and rinse.

4. Toilet hard-water rings Shut off water at the tank and flush to remove as much water as possible. Spray vinegar on the ring, sprinkle in borax and scrub with drywall sandpaper.

5. Showerhead deposits Pour white vinegar into a plastic bag, tape to the showerhead and leave overnight. Brush the showerhead to remove remaining deposits.

6. Softening laundry Fill dispenser with 1/4 cup white vinegar to soften laundry without leaving odors.

7. Cleaning vinyl floors Add 1/4 cup vinegar to 1 gallon hot water for spotless floors.

8. Cleaning windows Mix 50 percent white vinegar with 50 percent water in a spray bottle. Spray glass surfaces and wipe dry.

9. Neutralize pet odors Mix 1 part white vinegar to 3 parts water. Pour on stained areas and blot; never rub to remove stains and odors.

10. Greasy dishes Mix 2 tablespoons white vinegar to liquid dish soap to boost its cleaning power.