This summer, I'll be re-doing our bathroom. The vanity that we have is cheap quality (thank you condo corporation), and the particle board is rotting and rumbling. I'm new to this, and nervous as hell. [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/WrsKbgE.png[/IMG] I want to replace the current sink/vanity that we have with something fresh and new. Preferably one with a [URL="http://www.listvanities.com/stanton-30-modern-vanity-drop-sink.html"]single drop-in sink made out of porcelain[/URL]. But I do have some questions: [LIST] [*]What should I be looking for in a new vanity in terms of material, wood type, porcelain quality, etc? [*]What type of porcelain holds up best? I don't mind spending a bit more $$ if it means it looks better and lasts longer. [*]IS it okay to buy this sort of thing from big-box retailers (Lowes, Home Depot, etc.) or is it better to go to contract suppliers that specialize in bathroom fixtures? [*]Any small tips that'll make this project go as smoothly as possible? [/LIST] On a side note- the part of the wall where the current sink contacts the drywall is peeling. I imagine that there will be more of this when I rip out the old sink. Do I need to repaint the entire bathroom? Or is there a better fix, for this? [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/6Fdu6X2.png[/IMG]

I have a leaky shower faucet that can no longer be serviced. So, I need to replace the entire valve assembly. When doing some research on a replacement I came across "shower panels". It seemed an intriguing value, especially looking at the price. Granted, most panels come from brand names I did not hear before (Vigo, Fresca, Blue Ocean, Décor Star). Does anyone have experiences with such panels?