Bathroom Flooring At A Glance

Bathroom Flooring At A Glance

This is an excerpt from the Book called “Bathrooms a Sunset Design Guide“. Continue reading to learn more about Bathroom Flooring at a glance, thanks to the author. Ceramic Tile Pros: Broad range of sizes, shapes, and colors; durable; water resistant Cons: Must choose styles with enough strength for floors; can be slippery; cold underfoot;…

Tub And Shower Upgrades

Tub And Shower Upgrades

This is an excerpt from the Book called “Creative Homeowner Affordable Bathroom Upgrades“. Continue reading to learn more about Tub And Shower Upgrades, thanks to the author. Posh photos of high-end bathrooms often feature a stand-alone bathtub, with perhaps a separate shower elsewhere in the room. Average homeowners usually do not have separate tubs for…

Bathroom Surfaces and Layering

Bathroom Surfaces and Layering

This is an excerpt from the Book called “The Perfect Bath” by Barbara Sallick,Marc Kristal. Continue reading to learn more about Bathroom Surfaces and Layering, thanks to the author. Materials, Surfaces, and Layering  The character of the bath is derived from the materials you choose, how you treat their surfaces, and-most critically-how everything is combined….

Replacing Broken Windows

Replacing Broken Windows

This is an excerpt from the Book called “Step-By-Step Household Repairs“.Continue reading to learn more about Replacing Broken Windows, thanks to the author. Expect to pay dearly if a repairman comes to your house to replace a broken window. Most won’t even take on small jobs such as this, and the few who do are…

Faucets and sprays

Faucets and sprays

This is an excerpt from the Book called “The Bathroom Idea Book” by Andrew Wormer. Continue reading to learn more about Faucets and sprays, thanks to the author. Selecting Fixtures for a tub or shower isn’t as simple as it used to be. Fixed showerheads are often supple mented with track-mounted handheld showers that accommodate short and…

Bathroom essentials for home

Bathroom essentials for home

Light, Heat, And Ventilation  Imagine yourself stepping out of your shower or tub into an unheated, unventilated, dark bathroom—probably how your great-great-great-grandparent did once upon a time. Fortunately, even the smallest bathrooms today have heat, ventilation, and light. And they are far more sophisticated than ever.    Bathroom lighting has become much more complex in…

Natural finish material

Natural finish material

This is an excerpt from the Book called “The Bathroom Idea Book” by Andrew Wormer. Continue reading to learn more about Natural finish material, thanks to the author. Ceramic Tile  Composed of clay, ground shale or gypsum and other ingredients from the earth, has a 6000-year history. It’s not likely to go out of style any…

Planning A New Bath

Planning A New Bath

Planning A New Bath This is an excerpt from the Book called “Stanley Complete Baths” by Des Moines, Lowa. Continue reading to learn more about Planning A New Bath, thanks to the author. Many bathroom remodeling projects begin with a trip to the home center to gather ideas or just to see what’s out there….