Home is your refuge, castle, and place for life’s important memories. Your home should reflect a safe, peaceful, happy space in which you feel the utmost comfortability; and exemplifies your own personality and brand. The great news is home options and designs can be arranged to facilitate a healthy mood and sense of well-being. You […]
Materials Needed: Faucet assembly Drain assembly Plumber's putty Teflon tape Water supply lines P-trap assembly Tools Needed: Adjustable wrench Basin wrench Hacksaw Slip-joint pliers Steps: 1. Turn off water by closing the valves under the sink. 2. After the water is off, open the faucet to make sure the water is off and the lines […]
Are you redecorating or redesigning? Answering that question will help you determine what fixtures to keep for your bathroom makeover — and how big your budget might be. If you're undertaking a bathroom makeover and struggling to decide what stays and what goes, remember that even seasoned pros have to balance the pros and the […]
Today's bathtub faucets go beyond functional, with designs and styles available to fit any tub you choose. Understand your options first before hitting the showroom floor. Choosing a bathtub faucet used to be a simple, if uninteresting, affair. But today, when options include ceiling-mounted spouts, your faucet search will be a bit more involved. Here […]
Excerpted from Houseworks, by Cynthia Townley Ewer Keep your bathroom fixtures bright with these tips on scrubbing and disinfecting. Considering what we put them through each day, sinks, showers, tubs and toilets deserve special cleaning attention. Thankfully, modern plumbing fixtures are designed to make the job of bathroom cleaning as easy as possible. Sink From toothpaste […]
Consider Drip Irrigation Many households spend half of their water outside, on their lawn and garden, says Dr. Elizabeth Dougherty, director of Wholly H20, a San Francisco-based company that helps homeowners and businesses find better ways to manage water. "Turf is the most irrigated crop in the United States," Dougherty says. "Aside from corn, grass […]
Benefits of Walk-in Tubs Walk-in bathtubs are a logical evolution in the innovation of safe bathing solutions for non-ambulatory people. For many, a walk-in tub empowers them with the dignity and independence of taking care of their own personal hygiene needs. Many walk-in bathtubs go beyond the practical, daily bathing needs. They can create a […]
Bathrooms can get dingy over time, even with regular cleanings. Make your bathroom sparkle with these 8 easy tips. 1 Ceilings Ceilings are easily forgotten because we don't usually look at them. It's a good idea to scrub them down at least once a year if not more. Use a mild all-purpose cleaner and a sponge. Remove any […]
Choosing to decorate with non-toxic paints and switching to compact fluorescent light bulbs are definitely steps to take in the green-living decor direction. But when it comes to your bathroom, the small space, minimal air circulation, and excessive heat and steam add up to a hotbed of bacteria and toxic fumes, making further action a […]
