At some point--perhaps due to comments from readers--I decided to dig deep into the often-shifty world of bathtub refinishing. It's a fast, inexpensive way to spiff up your bathtub or shower, just as all those ads claim. My conclusion: It's better than you might think, and it does work.

Does it work forever? No. It will peel eventually (it's paint, after all). Can you do it yourself? Yeah, sorta-kinda...not really.

Is it cheaper than a bathtub liner? Yes. So, presented for you here is the entire universe of "everything bathtub refinishing related" (at least to this point!), from About Home Renovations:

1. An overview of bathtub refinishing.
2. Refinish your bathtub yourself.
3. Cost and quality of bathtub refinishing?
4. Miracle Method company profile.
5. Permaglaze company profile.
6. Compare Miracle Method and Permaglaze.
7. Bonus: How to install bathtub liners.
8. Bonus: Educate yourself about bathtub and shower liners.