Bathrooms

Free Lighting Tips for every room in your home

Posted on 25. Aug, 2010 by Tom in Bathrooms, Home Remodeling, Kitchens, Basements

Lighting- Setting the Theme

I usually browse magazine stands for ideas on remodeling and design. Most of the time I am disappointed by too much advertising and too little substance. I was completely awed by Better Homes & Gardens' Special Interest Publishers "Lighting- Setting the Scene" magazine that I picked up in a Lighting Store. Every home owner who is thinking of a remodel or just wants to enhance there existing space for a few dollars will benefit from it. The best news is that it's free. Here are some highlights and how to get a free copy.

Going Green With Your Shower Upgrade

Posted on 19. Aug, 2010 by AlyssaDavis in Bathrooms, Going Green

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The majority of us use far more water than we realize just by taking a shower every day. Learn how to improve your water consumption in the shower.

Most Americans who shower ten minutes use more than 20 gallons of water each time that they shower. This may not seem like a lot, but consider your carbon footprint. Is this a number that you can reduce?

15 Aug

Bathroom Hygiene

Posted by DavidS in Bathrooms

Bathroom Hygiene

3 Ideas to Make a Standard Bathtub More Comfy

Posted on 12. Aug, 2010 by JessicaAckerman in Bathrooms

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A long, hot bath after a stressful day is always a welcome relief.  Just the thought of sinking into a tub full of luxurious bubbles and warm water is enough to bring a smile to many a weary faces.  If your bathtub is a standard tub with none of the whirling jets and massaging rollers that some tubs boast, making it a comfortable spot to relax can be difficult.  However, there are three ideas to make a standard bathtub more comfy that always work. 

11 Aug

Demystifying Shower Design in Plain English

Posted by Tom in Bathrooms, Plumbing
Types of shower valve conbinations can be confusing to consumers

I agreed to help one of our clients provide their contractor and plumber with a list of Hansgrohe shower/tub valves for the rough-in plumbing.  This was easier said then done. The Hansgrohe website left a great deal to be desired, especially with respect to clearly defining pressure balance and thermostatic values for showers and tubs. Luckilly, we found a great resource provided by Mid-Valley Plumbing Supply in Pennsylvania that demystified the differences in plain English.

3 Clever Bathroom Storage Ideas

Posted on 18. Jun, 2010 by JessicaAckerman in Bathrooms

Bathroom with clever storage ideas

Many times a bathroom is one of the smallest rooms in the house, but yet it is also one of the busiest rooms. Having enough storage in the bathroom is a common concern, even in larger bathrooms. Here are three clever tips for creating more storage space in almost any bathroom.

Master Bathroom Decorating: Budget Ideas with Style

Posted on 16. Jun, 2010 by AlyssaDavis in Bathrooms

The master bathroom is an extension of the master bedroom, and it adds tremendous convenience and luxury to a home. To mesh well with the bedroom, the master bathroom should reflect the design style of the master bedroom, and the colors should coordinate well. However, it is not necessary to hire a design professional to create a luxurious master bathroom.

27 Apr

Rough plumbing- how to tell good from bad

Posted by Tom in Bathrooms, Kitchens, Plumbing
Making it wrong- rough plumbing

When doing an extensive bathroom and/or kitchen remodeling project, you don't want to skimp on the  plumbing. That's because if the plumbing is not done correctly, you'll find out well after the plumber is gone. The costs to fix things are frayed nerves, extra dollars and a complete mess.

My Bathroom Remodel Projects- what went right and wrong

Posted on 28. Feb, 2010 by Tom in Bathrooms

Master bathroom with Ultraclear glass

We remodeled several bathrooms in the last several years. Each had its challenges, but all came out reasonably well. Did we make some mistakes? Sure. Did we do some things very well? You bet. Here's a synopsis of what went right and wrong and more specific information on the issues so you can benefit when you remodel your bathrooms.

Alternatives to Building a Watertight Shower Base and Floor

Posted on 25. Feb, 2010 by Tom in Bathrooms

Installing a rubber membrane on shower base by DIY network

Most bathroom remodeling projects entail a stone, ceramic or procelain tile shower complete with bench. While this is not rocket science, homeowners have to be sure that the shower base and floor are water tight and sturdy to avoid costly repairs to areas below and adjacent to the shower.

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