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11 Dr. Phil and home renovations, seems kinda strange, doesn’t it? I mean, after all, isn’t Dr. Phil some kind of “Self Help Guru”, you would never think that he was also a bathroom guru. Well, stranger things have happened… As is turns out, a despondent lady wrote the Dr. Phil Show complaining that their house was in shambles because her overtly enthusiastic husband could not curb his urge to start renovation projects around their house but never seemed to be able to finish one before he started the next. Read the rest of this entry » Jul
10 Have you heard the news? There will be job losses this year as the house building slump sends shockwaves through the economy. With the slowing down of the economy, house building jobs will be lost due to the fall in demand for new homes and the cost to build a new home will increase dramatically. The banks, house builders and property bankers have never had it so good with mortgage rates and lending rates outstripping the salaries of the common man. Economist predict that if trends continue on their present course, the public will suffer foreclosures and new home owners will have no chance to afford a mortgage in the future. This paints a doomsday picture in the minds of some people as they feel the tightening fingers of recession grip the throat of the economy. But wait, don’t jump off that building just yet, yeah its true we are heading into choppier economic waters but there are always two sides to every story. Read the rest of this entry » Jul
9 Do-it-yourselfers, DIY, weekend warriors, handymen and handywomen, what expression best describes you? Does your heart begin to race at the thought of tackling your next bathroom renovation project? Do you spend hours looking through bathroom design and remodeling magazines? Do you get goose bumps browsing the bathroom aisles of Home Depot, Lowes or House of Tools? Are your favorite channels HGTV, Fine Living and the DIY Network? Then my friend, you are a true Bathroomguru! One great way to get your “fix” when you are away from the TV is to log on to the HGTV website. Read the rest of this entry » Jul
2 Artificial lighting has the power to impact the feel of your bathroom, whether it is calm and relaxing or purely functional. Lighting fixtures range from decorative classical style wall lamps to modern recessed down lighters that are simple and add a sense of purity to the scheme. There are several types of artificial lighting: ambient, task and accent lighting. At minimum a bathroom needs two types of artificial light: the bright and lively kind that gives clear illumination and the soft, subtle, relaxing kind for those quiet moments. Read the rest of this entry » Jul
2 Light, whether natural or artificial, can have a profound effect on the atmosphere of the room and its decoration. Most traditional bathrooms came with a fixture over the sink or a combo light fixture/ventilation fan located approximately in the middle of the 5ft x 8ft ceiling. The narrowly focused light from this fixture did a great job of lighting the sink but unfortunately cast weird shadows under your eyes, cheek bones and chin. Fortunately coming up with a better lighting plan isn’t difficult. In today’s bigger, more beautiful bathrooms, lighting plays a new major role. Read the rest of this entry » Jun
29 Thank you for dropping by our Bathroomguru Review Blog. We are your bathroom information authority site. In this blog, we will be covering the latest news on bathroom design ideas, remodeling, renovation, bathroom trends, tips and tricks, and new and innovative products your bathroom. We present a wealth of design ideas for all types of homes and lifestyles. Our goal is to bring to you the quality expert information that you need to make good educated choices when it comes to your bathroom projects. Read the rest of this entry »  | Thank you for visiting Bathroomguru Review – Your ultimate DIY home improvement destination for ideas on bathroom renovations, remodelling your bathroom, bathroom design tips & tricks, current bathroom trends, bathroom repair, bathroom product reviews and interviews with bathroom industry professionals. Check out our site to learn the secrets of professional bathroom renovators and make sure the job is done right the first time. We have the insider tactics and techniques to help you fix up that ugly bathroom!
If you are a first time bathroom renovator, you should create a bathroom renovation checklist to ensure a smooth transition from task to task and keep your bathroom renovation costs down. Fixtures such as faucets, pedestal sinks and medicine cabinets can be replaced quite easily when remodelling your small bathroom. However, if you are planning to put in a new bathtub, upgrade your shower, or re-tile your bathroom floor or walls then more renovation planning and bath design preparation will be needed. If you don’t plan on doing the work yourself, finding a reputable bath renovation contractor is very important.
Your bathroom renovations will be less expensive if you do the majority of the renovation work yourself, but be sensible. If you don’t need to reposition the plumbing pipes or the ventilation air ducts, then you can probably do the work yourself. But if most of the work incorporates plumbing then you may want to hire a professional plumber, so be prepared to add this expense to your bathroom remodeling budget.
Creating a theme for your bathroom will bring your bathroom design elements together. You can hire an interior decorator to help you find creative bath design ideas you may not have thought of by yourself or you can look at bathroom pictures in magazine or online for inspiration. Bathroom design has evolved from being just a place to wash and perform bodily functions to creating a more personalize bath space. A popular trend in bathrooms is to transform your master bath into a home spa that incorporates design functionality with therapeutic rejuvenation. Another trend in bathroom design is the incorporation of green eco-friendly building materials. Designing your bathroom can be done by anyone as long as you remember to apply the six principles of good bathroom design.
Upgrading your bathroom can be fun and exciting and if done properly updating your bathroom will be a good home investment for years to come. Come on in and lets get started with that bath renovation project you have been putting off for far tool long!
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Bathroom Renovation Checklist – Part 1
