One way to help reduce the global warming of our beloved earth is by finding ways to be more eco-friendly to save your environment from destruction and at the same time also to save cost. You do not have to use expensive items in going green in the bathroom if it is done properly and ...
Category Archives: Bathrooms
Being Green in the Kitchen
Keeping your shower door clean
The combination of moisture and heat make shower doors get dirty very quickly and become an ideal environment for the growth of mold and mildew. Soap scum can build up from the soapy water (from the regular bar soap) by splashing against shower doors and when it\'s not wiped off. No matter what type of ...
Protecting your home from cockroaches
Almost everyone hates and even wants to stay away from cockroaches. Cockroaches are often depicted as dirty and vile pests in the western culture. In fact, cockroaches are one of the most commonly noted household pest insects. Cockroaches are known for their offensive odor and the nature of feeding on human and pet food. These ...
Reducing Water Wastage in Bathrooms
Reducing Water Wastage Wastage
Fixing your bathroom
Are you tired of seeing the same things in your bathroom? Do you wish you had a different bathroom? Do you have an old bathroom that you are dying to fix but don’t know where and how to start.Let’s get started by adding and changing the minor details.Shower If you find your shower space a little ...
Bathroom Design
The bathroom sometimes serves as a sanctuary to some from the craziness that surrounds our every day lives. It is the moment you get to spend some personal time relaxing. It would then seem reasonable that some prefer a bathroom that is soothing, rejuvenating, and practical. Bathroom remodeling can add value to a home as ...
Bathroom Design – Getting Started
Daunting as it may appear to be initially, bathroom renovation can be categorized broadly in 5 steps. Start by choosing the style desired and picked out your layout, then choose your finishing and bathroom fixtures. Hiring a contractor for this job is recommended.1. Identify your styleThe internet, magazines and books are good reference for looks ...
Planning The Layout of Your Bathroom
There are several guidelines that you can follow to ensure that your bathroom remodeling experience doesn’t give you too much reason to pause and think if it was a good idea to have decided upon undertaking the whole project in the first place. When planning your layout, use the following guideline:1. List items you want ...
Bathroom Design Selecting a Faucet Style
Although bath faucets are the smallest accessories in the bathroom, they often do give a certain stylish look and impact to your bathroom. They are found in the bathtub, showers and lavatories. While at times it is advised that when choosing which bath faucet you want, you should first let the whole bathroom to be ...
Bathroom Sinks
The choice of a bathroom faucet may come in tandem with the choice of the bathroom sink. Based on the style of bathroom that which you have decided on be it contemporary, country or luxury, monochromatic or a play of colour, family’s needs – for grooming, aesthetics, comfort,function; as well as whether they are easy ...
Bathtubs
Most bathtubs are recessed and designed to fit with three sides hidden by walls and the fourth side an open, finished front. Recessed tubs are 30 to 33 inches wide and can be anywhere from 42 to 72 inches long, but most are 60 inches. Most recessed bathtubs have the space-saving combination tub/shower, but this ...
Bathroom flooring
Bathroom flooring can make a dramatic difference in the look and feel of your newly remodeled bathroom. From heated bathroom floors to traditional bathroom floor tile, there are some dos and don’ts when deciding on the type of flooring that you want. When choosing bathroom flooring, you have the same considerations as you do for flooring ...
Bathroom Countertops
Counter tops provide additional workspace in the bathroom. Choosing the type of countertop in the bathroom is almost akin to choosing the type of flooring. Wood of course is not recommended for bathrooms as it can be damaged by the moisture. Plastic laminates that are water resistant and are quite decorative are quite popular for ...