Archive for September, 2009

By its very nature because of the tasks you perform in it your bathroom is a private place. If you are re-designing your bath and have a family with multiple members that want to use the facility at the same time, this could be a real headache as everyone fights for their turn. The most effective way to allow several people to use your washroom simultaneously is to compartmentalize your bath. Placement of windows and window coverings also play an important role in the privacy of your loo. Read the rest of this entry »

To most people their bathroom is their sanctuary. They use their baths, plug in their hair dryers and step in and out of their showers every day never taking into consideration that these are places where accidents can still happen. It is important to keep safe practices at the back of our minds when we use the facilities. From accessibility to flooring to surfaces, electrical outlets, latches, water safety and first aid, you should also have a back up plan in case of an emergency. Read the rest of this entry »

Most homes are blessed with a small bathroom. If you want to make your bathroom look and feel larger without any major renovations you have to keep your design simple and uncluttered. Your objective is to make your bath seem open and inviting as opposed to feeling cramped. The first thing you should consider when designing or remodelling your bath is the size of your fixtures. Smaller fixtures save much needed inches when your bathroom layout is tight. Prioritize. If you can function without a tub, then a walk-in shower is the better solution. Colors, light and mirrors play an important role in creating the illusion of spaciousness. Read the rest of this entry »

When remodeling, the use of marble tile floors in your bathroom provides a number of advantages in addition to the rich swirling beautiful designs inherent in the stone with its interesting coloration and veining effects, not to mention the variety of densities of the material that are available. Here are a few of the reasons why considering the installation of marble flooring may be ideal for your next bathroom renovation. Cleaning marble tile is easy if done on a regular basis and with minimal care and effort it will look attractive for many years. It is durable and cost effective because it will exponentially add value to your home if you choose to eventually sell. To get the most from your marble tiles, it is also important that you understand the basics of marble such as Read the rest of this entry »

Decorative vanity door and drawer hardware goes a long way towards getting a customized look and feel in your bathroom when remodeling. Finding the right knobs, pulls and hinges for you bathroom storage units can not only help to define your washrooms decorative style, it can also add a personal charm and zest to an otherwise lacklustre door or drawer. Read the rest of this entry »

One of the most common plumbing emergencies is a burst water pipe. Are you looking for a quick fix. Here’s what you can do to make a temporary repair to quickly solve the problem if this happens to your pipes in your bathroom. Whether it’s a gushing geyser from an accidental cut in a copper pipe when doing bathroom renovations or a tiny pinhole leak in an old cast-iron pipe, it needs to be fixed right away before it causes unnecessary water damage. The very first thing you should do is turn off the water to your pipes so that you can gauge the problem and hopefully make the necessary repair. Sometimes you might get lucky and all you have to do is tighten a fitting. The optimal solution would be to replace the damaged section of the pipe but if that can’t be done right away because you don’t have the replacement pipe then a temporary solution is to patch the pipe until you can get what you need. Read the rest of this entry »