I don’t know about you but when most people are learning to do something like laying down ceramic tile, its always good to have some sort of visual reference they can immediately go to just in case they have a question or they want to see that demonstration just one more time to be sure they are doing it right. Not to mention, to be quite honest I think most of us would feel pretty embarrassed if the tiling job that we just spent six hours doing didn’t turn out anywhere near the way we hoped it would turn out. Fortunately for us Making Floor Tiling Easier has all the answers to make sure we do it right the first time. Read the rest of this entry »

Do you consider yourself handy with tools around the house (otherwise known as a weekend warrior), then you must read on my fellow do-it-yourselfers. Its no secret that you could possible save thousands of dollars by doing the bathroom repairs yourself. For most people simple home repair is usually not a problem. The problem that they face is procrastination or justifying the time they spend on the project because they only have the week end to relax and they would much rather spend their time doing something enjoyable and a little less messy. Sometimes it is simply a lack of knowledge of what to do or what tools you will need which for the most part can be resolved by a trip down to your local home improvement store or you can purchase the Do-It-Yourself Handyman Guide which could fast track you to get those annoying repairs done. Read the rest of this entry »

So your house is a "fixer-upper" or maybe you are looking to flip a house to make a quick profit. One of the most important areas in your home to consider sprucing up besides renovating your kitchen is remodeling your bathroom. And though the initial investment might seem a bit much, the return on your investment after you have sold the property and pocketed the profits will definitely put a smile on your face and a hop in your stride. Read the rest of this entry »

I recently just read an article entitled “How to wear the season’s trends. Though the article didn’t have anything to do with bathrooms, what stuck in my head was a line offering a piece of advice which said: “No matter how odd an item looks on the shelf or hanger, try it anyway. You might be surprised how much you like it.” Sometimes we are so uptight or stuck in our ways that it is at times difficult to take chances with our money especially when it seems everyone is cutting back. Now you can tighten your purse and hope for the best or you can bring a little joy into your life by making cost effective and environmentally friendly improvements to your bathroom. It is interesting to note that despite the dismal housing industry, interest in energy-efficient homes has not diminished. Sustainable building techniques are no longer considered a luxury but are a value-adding aspect to your home, ensuring you’re your bathroom renovations will be financially sound and pay off in the future? Read the rest of this entry »

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From the desk of:

Eric Spurt

Bathroom Guru Extraordinaire!

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I try to stay abreast of what is going on in the bathroom industry and one way I do this is by joining trending sites that send me daily trending news in my mail box. A couple weeks ago I received an interesting article from a site called " TrendHunter.com " Man was I blown away. You know how much I love anything remotely dealing with bathrooms and this was a feast for my sore eyes. And while some of the designs were for the kitchen as well as the bathroom, I felt that these faucets were not only utilitarian in function but they were also incredible pieces of art and inspiration for those looking for something different and interesting. Read the rest of this entry »

A good bathroom layout is key to winning the bathroom remodeling game. There is no better place to start than with cards the bathroom fairy has already dealt you. Use your present lavatory as a guide to bounce off ideas so you can see what is lacking, what you need and what you want in a new bathroom. Four common floor plans for your bathroom include: Read the rest of this entry »

I was recently watching a TV special on the Home and Garden TV Network (HGTV) about Mike Holmes of “Holmes on Homes” and his Canadian renovation crew, who on their own accord went down to New Orleans to help with the restoration of the Lower Ninth Ward which was the area that got hit by the brunt of Hurricane Katrina. What really struck me was that after three years the few people that had moved back were still fighting to get street lights turned back on and general conveniences like Read the rest of this entry »

For those that have the means, now is the perfect time to do some bathroom remodeling. Everyone is talking about the doom and gloom economy but just like when the stock market crashed in the early part of the nineteenth century, there were those that saw an opportunity and there were those that simply gave in and got left behind. Read the rest of this entry »

Building codes were first established to ensure safety through the standardization of materials and installation training when performing home renovations. As it turns out when you are renovating your bathroom you will probably touch on many different areas of production, including wiring, plumbing and possibly structural work. This may require you to get hold of a permit or get an inspection before you can proceed with your remodelling project. In the beginning stages of formulating your strategy contact your municipal planning department to get any necessary documentation and information about local electrical and plumbing codes. If on the other hand you are simply replacing a fixture you will Read the rest of this entry »