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(Almost) Painless Tile Update

(Almost) Painless Tile Update

Installing ceramic tile can be a messy, difficult job – even when you hire a pro.  It’s even worse if you have an entire bathroom worth of tile to remove before you can install your new tile! A complete demo job may not be required, however.  With some careful planning and a good installer, youContinue Reading

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Bathtub Technology

Bathtub Technology

A bathtub is just a bathtub, right?  Not anymore!  Bathtubs have become high-tech – just like everything else in our lives.  Read on for a peek at some of the newest options in bathing technology… Pin ItContinue Reading

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Tips For Choosing a Bathtub

Tips For Choosing a Bathtub

At one time, every bathroom included a bathtub.  Today, while upgraded showers are becoming the norm, many homeowners still enjoy a nice, long soak in the tub.  Before you choose a new bathtub, read on for some tips on how to find the best one for you. Pin ItContinue Reading

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Technology In the Shower

Technology In the Shower

Believe it or not, technology has even invaded the shower!  If you have a simple shower head in your shower, you may be surprised to see what technology is available today – and it’s changing all the time.  Your morning shower will never be the same… Pin ItContinue Reading

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New Product:  Retractable Towel Ring

New Product: Retractable Towel Ring

In my design work, I find that folks either love towel rings or hate ‘em.  Some people love the fact that their hand towel is easy to reach and tends to dry more quickly on a ring.  Other folks hate the fact that their towels constantly fall out of the ring, and sometimes hang inContinue Reading

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Before and After:  Master Bath Valance

Before and After: Master Bath Valance

You may not think of putting a valance on your bathroom window.  But, this set of before and after photos may just change your mind…Continue Reading

Powder Room Perfection:  Creating the Perfect Powder Bath

Powder Room Perfection: Creating the Perfect Powder Bath

Powder baths, often called half baths, are typically very small spaces that are frequently used as the guest bath in a home.  Their jewel-box scale makes them perfect for upgrades, dramatic color and rich design. Pin ItContinue Reading

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Upgrade Your Bath:  Tips For Choosing a Vessel Sink

Upgrade Your Bath: Tips For Choosing a Vessel Sink

Vessel sinks have been extremely popular over the past few years, with many folks selecting them as they upgrade their bathrooms.  While they definitely up the fashion quotient in any bath space, there are a few things to keep in mind as you make your vessel sink selection. Pin ItContinue Reading

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Water Works:  Tips for Choosing a New Bathroom Faucet

Water Works: Tips for Choosing a New Bathroom Faucet

Next to the toilet, a faucet is the most important fixture in your bathroom.  When you are planning a bathroom remodeling project or building a new home, it pays to take a moment to consider the options before selecting a new faucet. Pin ItContinue Reading

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Potty Talk:  Tips For Selecting a New Toilet

Potty Talk: Tips For Selecting a New Toilet

Most of my clients over the years chuckle when I tell them they should budget a hefty amount of time for the selection of bathroom plumbing fixtures.  “How long can that take?” they wonder.  “Isn’t a toilet a toilet?”  Little do they know how many choices they have when it comes to selecting a commode.Continue Reading