Category Archives: Home Improvement

Laying ceramic tile is not rocket science, but it can be difficult and costly if you don\'t know how to do it properly. Once you are aware of the common mistakes involved with ceramic tile installation, it is easy to avoid those problem areas. Not Using Waterproof AdhesiveYour shower/bathroom wall tile is exposed to water, moisture ...

Half the time your bathroom is small and has limited space for the barrage of items you have. You can only just install that many cabinets and space savers. But before you go running to get more cabinets there are a few ideas you can use to maximize the amount of storage area you can ...

The cost of remodeling can vary by the thousands of dollars and you can expect to pay between $8,000 and $15,000 to upgrade the fixtures in a full bath with top-of-the-line products. Collect multiple bids from contractors. But always remember also that the cheapest isn’t always the best. You don’t want to end up with a ...

Situation : You’re trying to install a new showerhead. With good intentions, enthusiasm and lots of confidence, you undertake this task. As you unscrew the old showerhead, it slips from your hand and falls, hitting the ceramic soap dish on the way to the floor, breaking part of the soap dish and cracking the ceramic ...

 Bathroom design accessories are often the most overlooked items when people are making the finishing touches to their bathroom design. The finishing touches are the ones that will pull the design together to create a more welcoming sight for the homeowner as well as guests.Where would the soap sit if not dissolve into a sticky ...

Using a bidet helps to maintain a high level of personal hygiene after using the toilet. Toilet paper can be an irritant and cause trauma especially for people who suffer from haemorrhoids, and is advised by health practitioners and doctors. Washing is more effective and more soothing than toilet paper.The word bidet (pronounced: Bee Day) ...

When you decide to buy a sauna kit, remember to consult an electrician. The place chosen for the unit must be accessible for service. Sauna units require a dedicated electric supply line, usually a 220-volt line rather than standard 110 volts. Unlike a steam unit, a  sauna will require a considerable amount of room, usually ...

With the many options available for use at home, people are taking to installing steam rooms in the home. The simplest and quickest way to add one is to install a complete kit. If you are a do-it-yourselfer with a smaller budget, then buy a team generator and controls and build the enclosure yourself. The ...

 A bathroom with hot water of a shower or whirlpool, or the heat from a steam or sauna unit will definitely have condensation, which is a continual problem wherever there are wide variances in temperatures present. Vapourized water will condense on any cold surface and can potentially cause damage, from rust to your fixtures to ...

 Vanities are cabinets which hold built-in lavatories (sinks) and faucets and are typically located in bathrooms. They are sometimes called vanitory cabinets in England and other countries. The vanity is a smaller, more specialized version of the kitchen cabinet, and are available from all kitchen cabinet manufacturers (although not all manufacturers feature vanity cabinets on their ...

The first and most important features a medicine cabinet is the lock, so as to keep medication, or even cleaning products away from young children. The medicine cabinet should blend in with other bathroom furniture shades to complete the right look for your family bathroom. Medicine cabinets mostly come in a rectangular shape resting either vertically ...

Bathrooms serve an array of functions, from giving you a space to relax after a long day, change clothes, apply make up etc., it is an integral part of the home and should not be overlooked when you are considering remodeling your home. Comfort, functionality and aesthetics are important factors when planning your new design ...