by blape on October 31, 2010
Finding the right kind of worktop can be quite difficult for most. With a variety of materials available, one can be overwhelmed by the choices on the market. One should look for something that is sturdy, yet affordable. Something that can take punishment, yet still looks good. For those wishing for the perfect work counter, [...]
by blape on October 31, 2010
Tiling is not exactly the easiest job to do around the house. Sure, anyone can slap down a bit of tile haphazardly, but a professional looking job takes a great deal of time and effort. For those that wish to go in to the profession, or just for those that want to learn how to [...]
by guestcontributor on October 28, 2010
Splash backs, at one point, were considered a charming but unnecessary piece of kitchen or bathroom decor. Thought of a simple tiling job, these were simply so much decoration. In recent years, however, having a proper splash back has become a sign of a well designed and modern space. One will see few homes that [...]
by guestcontributor on October 24, 2010
Finding a way to store paper towels cleanly and safely can be problematic to say the least. As these towels are used, there is a tendency for the rolls to get dirty, overused, and often for the towels to “mysteriously” disappear altogether. Most homes use cloth towels for the bathrooms and kitchens to avoid most [...]
by guestcontributor on October 23, 2010
Installing a stand up shower in a home is almost always a good idea. As bathroom design has noticeably moved away from the traditional bathtub and shower combination, this modernizing update to this important area of the home can be very rewarding. For those that intend to stay in their current home, this style of [...]
by guestcontributor on October 23, 2010
Hiring someone to work on your home can be a frustrating process. For most, it consists of nothing so much as opening the phone book, picking a number at random, and hoping that the person called will not rip you off too terribly. Suffice to say, this is not the best way to find a [...]
by blape on October 21, 2010
So you’ve decided to remodel your bathroom. Good for you – this is one area of the home that almost always brings a significant return on investment. In fact, only the kitchen can be dollar for dollar better to redo, and bathrooms are a selling point that even those that do not cook can appreciate. [...]
by John F. on September 19, 2010
Prefabricated bathroom wall panels provide an attractive and simple way to waterproof around showers, tubs and sinks. A bathroom wall panel can come as a one-piece molded unit, which is usually used in new construction, or as single sheets with two-, three- or five-piece units often used to remodel showers and bathrooms. Bathroom wall paneling [...]
Use these methods to fix a clogged toilet without using harmful chemicals. Clogged toilet chemicals are bad for your piping and even worse for the environment. Avoid using these products and instead use one of the many environmentally friendly methods for fixing clogged toilets in this article. When you encounter what you think to be [...]
Dual flush toilets allow the user to decide how much water is used in a flush. For solid waste, a larger volume of water is used. For liquid waste, a smaller amount is used. You select which is needed by pressing one option on a dual flush valve or dual flush button. A typical dual [...]
This guide to smart grout cleaning will show you how to clean tile grout without using harmful chemicals. Grout, the concrete looking substance in between tiles, attracts dirt and mildew and is notoriously hard to clean. Traditional tile grout cleaning products contain harmful synthetic chemicals and toxins. These products will impact the indoor environmental quality [...]
If you are looking for a quality shower faucet, expect to pay anywhere from fifty dollars to three hundred dollars. When selecting a shower faucet set, two main considerations are: Is the spray strength and style to my liking? How much water does it use? Most retailers will provide information on how much water a [...]