Archive for May, 2009

We have another winner! May 2009, Bathroomguru Review’s contest winner is: Jeff Wallace. Jeff you have won a Heath-O-Meter Digital Lithium Glass Scale. You have seven days (until June 7, 2009 midnight) to get a hold of us at: contact@bathroomgurureview.com to verify your email address and provide your mailing address so that we can send  you your prize. Please respond within the seven allotted days or you will forfeit your prize and the prize will be returned into the pot for next months draw. Please contact us as soon as possible to claim your winning gift. And to the rest of our Bathroomguru Review subscriber’s, good luck on next months draw! To find out more, see the category: BGR Contest for contest rules and regulations and don’t forget to subscribe to our mailing list and you could be the next winner of our monthly prize giveaway!

From the desk of:

Eric Spurt

Bathroom Guru Extraordinaire!

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We are all aware about depleting natural resources and the polluting of our environment, so we really don’t have to get into the benefits of going green when renovating your bathroom. Choosing to refinish your bathroom floor using eco friendly sustainable flooring products is a sensible choice to make and it is not surprising that manufacturers are providing eco-friendly building product alternatives for homeowners living environments. These days going green doesn’t have to be a big investment. Eco friendly flooring should not only be made from natural materials but should be durable, recyclable and long lasting as well. When choosing materials you should consider the toxicity of the products as well as the way those items were created. Linoleum, glass ceramic tile and bamboo are three eco friendly flooring products you can use when creating that perfect green bathroom oasis. Read the rest of this entry »

Conair is well known for its bath & spa as well as its personal grooming products (hair dyers and curling irons). Conair Corporation is a United States corporation which sells appliances, personal care products, and health and beauty products for both professionals and consumers. It was founded in 1959 and has since expanded to include ten product divisions. When you first step onto the Conair home page you are greeted by a calming blue navigation bar with dropdown menus that are well organized and intuitive to the user. The two main categories to service online shoppers (the shopping cart and customer care menu’s) are prominently well placed for easy access and the sitemap offers effortless navigation, so if you know what you are looking for Read the rest of this entry »

“Let what is going on outside influence what’s going on inside” an interesting quote taken from Seasonal Home a source book of inspirational decorating ideas to help you embrace the seasons. This got me thinking about why you should style your bathroom for the seasons. The fact of the matter is that the home is not a static place. With each changing season comes a different mood and a different way that we interact with our environment. Why not fashion your bathroom to reflect the changing seasons around us. This will not only change the spirit of your bathroom but will allow you too mentally and physically interact with Mother Nature to inspire and awaken your senses with a palette of golden yellows, oranges and fiery reds! Read the rest of this entry »

Tile is a quality product and as such represents a welcomed upgrade over any linoleum floor. The only disadvantage that tile has over linoleum is the cold impersonal feel of stone. Nobody likes to tip toe on a cold floor in the morning. On the other hand walking onto a warm bathroom floor first thing in the morning is a pleasant and calming way to start your day. The warmth underfoot really makes a difference and adds a distinctive charm and sense of luxury to your bathroom sanctuary. One way to ensure you are not jarred into reality in the morning is by installing a WarmlyYours electric floor warming system. Read the rest of this entry »

If there is one room in your house that has changed the most over time, it has definitely got to be the bathroom. Unlike the outdated utilitarian use of the bathroom, modern bathrooms have become increasingly important to time sensitive homeowners who have increasingly placed more emphasis on the value (or use) of their space than on their return on investment in remodelling or renovating their homes Read the rest of this entry »

 I just recently came across this article on the blog entitled ForLook Interior Design called "Move or Improve" and though the article was written in September 2008, it still holds as much relevance now as it did back then. The article talks about the dilemma people are facing now with the credit crunch. Should they try to sell their homes or instead stay, be creative and invest in home improvements as a viable alternative? Read the rest of this entry »

Tiles are not only decorative but they are practical to use in the bathroom due to their durability, longevity and ease of cleaning. The only problem with tile is that you cannot hide your mistakes because it’s right in front of you. Therefore it is import to plan your cuts, colors, awkward areas, and sizes if you are mix and matching tile sizes. Here are seven tips you can use to help your tiling go a little smoother. Read the rest of this entry »

When you need to unwind or take a load off, where do most people go in their homes? If you guessed the bathroom then pat yourself on the back, lock the bathroom door and fill up the tub because we are going to create a personal oasis within your home with simple and effective restoring treatments. Relaxation can be created through sound, ambience, smells and texture to help you unwind both mentally and physically in your home spa. Read the rest of this entry »

If you ever wanted to install a new shower but didn’t know where to begin then this series of videos with step by step bathroom renovation instructions will make easy work of your next bathroom remodelling project. Home improvement expert Randy Davis brings you over three hours of detailed insider information you can download right away and watch on your computer or television set as he shows you the ins and outs of Installing-A-Shower-Pan and Ceramic Tile. Read the rest of this entry »

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