In today’s highly competitive housing market, making your home stand out from other similar houses is of utmost importance. After recent the housing bust and resulting flood of foreclosures, a lot of vacant properties came on the market, in just about every price range. It’s taken awhile for the industry to recover, but with interest…
Category: Bathroom Remodeling
Bathroom Must-Haves
Planning for a new bathroom involves more than just aesthetics and storage space. All bathrooms need certain elements to ensure safe and effective usage. GFCI These initials stand for “ground fault circuit interrupter.” This device is a code requirement for safe electrical usage in moist areas. What they do is break a circuit, preventing deadly…
Get Inspired and Jazz Up Your Bathroom
Bathrooms may be functional and utilitarian, but we believe they don’t have to be dull. If your bathroom is your least favorite spot in the house, perhaps it’s time to consider a total makeover. Today’s plumbing fixtures, bathroom cabinets, and other components have expanded to include an incredible range – from totally spartan to over-the-top…
Bathroom Transformations: Before and After Photos
If your bathroom resembles one of the “before” pictures in this gallery of remodeling transformations, perhaps you may be inspired to convert it to one of the “after” shots. This Old House shows these remodeled bathrooms in both their original and transformed state – and many more. The photos shown are the winners in their…
Choosing a Bathroom Exhaust Fan
During the cold and cooler seasons of the year when you don’t have your windows open often, your house gets stuffy after a while, and it’s especially evident in the bathroom. The best way to combat this problem is to install an exhaust fan. Types of Fans There are three main types available. Ceiling Mounted…
Turn Your Bath Into a Private Spa with a Steam Shower
Here’s an upcoming trend which puts on a new twist on the daily shower – an in-home steam shower which takes your shower time from simple hygiene to a luxurious spa experience. The health benefits of saunas and steam baths are well-known, plus there is a water conservation aspect. A 20-minute steam bath uses less…
Tips For Remodeling a Small Bathroom
Is space at a premium in your bathroom? Having a small bathroom can be tough. It can look and feel cramped, plus storage is an issue. However, if you plan out fixture placement, you can enjoy more room with a single bathroom remodel. Sinks Replacing your sink with a different style is a good way…
Expenses To Consider When Planning a Full Bathroom Remodel
Despite its small size, the bathroom is one of the most used rooms in the house. It’s also one of the most complicated areas to remodel when the time comes to give your house a face lift.Range of Cost The cost of giving your bathroom a full remodel depends on what you want to install,…
Why Make Your Bathroom Feel and Look Like a Spa?
Your bathroom should be a place for relaxation and rejuvenation as much as for utility. This slideshow at eHow home illustrates how to turn a typical bathroom into a spa-like space with beautiful, clear pictures of ideas. Advantages of An In-Home Spa Whether you were just roasting under the hot sun during a scorching Minnesota…
Three Common Tub and Shower Options
There’s nothing quite like a hot shower or bath after a long day of work, so it’s important to have a bathroom that can provide one. If you’re planning a home remodel, you might want to include one of these common bathing options. Steam Shower Minnesota residents who suffer from allergies in the spring or…
