In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Measure the size of the alcove and note the drain direction. Use a tape measure to find the maximum length and width of the alcove. Note whether your drain is on the left, right, or center of the tub Find a tub from your local home store that fits in the alcove and has a drain in the same place. Most standard tubs are about 5 feet (1.5m) long and 212 feet (0.76m) wide. with an underlayment if it's not already flat. Underlayment is a thin layer of concrete that smooths the surface of your floor. Check your floor with a level to see if it sits flat. If not, mix the underlayment following the package instructions and spread it across your floor with a flat trowel. Smooth the surface and allow it to dry for 1 day so it has time to set. Applying a layer of underlayment allows you to remove the tub easier if you need to fix any plumbing issues. Underlayment can be purchased from your local hardware store. Set your new tub into the opening where the old one used to be. Make sure your tub sits level on the floor. Use a pencil or marker to trace a line on your studs at the same height as the flanges on your tub. Once you have each stud marked, take the tub out from the alcove again. If the tub isn't level, place hardwood shims underneath it until it sits flat. Nail or screw 2in 4in (5.1cm 10.2cm) boards so the top edge is even with the marks you drew on the studs. Use flat, straight boards that are the same length as the sides of your tub. Ledger boards help support your tub, but they cannot hold its full weight. Make sure your tub has full contact with the floor after you install the boards. Set your new tub on its side so you can easily access where the drains are placed. Feed the bottom drain through the hole on the tub and screw it into the L-shaped pipe fitting. Repeat the process with the overflow drain on the side of your tub. Cut the pipes to the length you need using a hacksaw. Tighten the nuts with a pipe wrench. Drain kits come with all of the plumbing and hardware you need in order to put it together. ABS glue is a liquid plastic that seals your pipes together. Paint a layer of this glue on the inside and outside of the pipes where they attach on your drain show. Hold the pipes together for 90 seconds until they have time to set. Continue gluing all of the joints together until they are completely set. Use a clear sealant around the outer edge of the drain inside your tub and hold it in place to seal it. Sealant and ABS glue can be purchased at your local hardware store.
Summary: Purchase a tub that matches the size and layout of your old one. Level the floor Fit the new tub into the alcove and mark the height of the flanges. Attach ledger boards to the studs below your flange marks. Dry-fit the drains and drain shoe on the new tub. Use a sealant on the drains and pipes to secure the joints in place.

When cleaning an acrylic bath tub, avoid using any aerosol or acetone cleaners. The chemicals in those cleaners can eat through the acrylic of your tub. To clean acrylic bathtubs, use a mild dish soap with warm water. Wet the sides of the tub and a soft sponge with warm water. Apply a small amount of a mild dish soap to the sponge and gently scrub the tub. You should avoid using wire brushes or scrubbing pads as these can scratch the acrylic and ruin it. Instead of using cleanser on hard water stains on your bathtub, try rubbing lemons over the stains. Let the lemon juice sit on the stain for a few minutes, and then rinse with water and before drying it with a microfiber cloth.
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One-sentence summary -- Don't use aerosol cleaners on acrylic bath tubs. Use mild dish soap on acrylic tubs. Use lemons to remove hard water stains.

Problem: Article: Certain medications and conditions can make it hard to gain weight. If this is the case, make sure you're treating your medical condition. Talk to your doctor to find the right options for you. If you have lost a significant amount of weight without explanation, see your doctor to make sure that you do not have an underlying condition, such as a thyroid or digestive disorder. A registered dietitian can help you design meal plans to help you reach your weight goals in a healthy manner. They can also provide advice about exercising or stimulating your appetite. Ask your doctor to refer you to a registered dietitian. Smoking suppresses your appetite and can affect your sense of taste and smell. Talk to your doctor to discuss strategies for quitting smoking. Your doctor may be able to prescribe a path or pill to help you quit. If you cannot quit smoking, try to avoid smoking for an hour or 2 before you eat a meal. While not the fastest option, strength training is a good idea if you want to keep weight on long-term. Exercise is a good way to whet your appetite. Strength training, in particular, is especially good because it allows you to gain weight by building your muscles. Weight training is a great place to start. You can also do body weight exercises like yoga or Pilates. Avoid too much cardio or aerobic exercise, as they may prevent you from gaining weight. Eating extra protein is especially important if you plan to build muscle mass through exercise. Good strength training exercises include squats, deadlifts, overhead presses, bench presses, barbell rows, dips, chin-ups, crunches, bicep curls, leg presses, and leg curls.
Summary:
Treat any underlying medical conditions. Talk to a registered dietitian. Quit smoking. Start strength training to build muscle.