Hidden Savings in Your Bathroom
Toilets consume about 27 percent of the water used inside the home. You can save water and money by checking your toilets for leaks, replacing your flapper and installing a fill cycle diverter or upgrading to a high- efficiency toilet. Installing an early-closure flapper can save as much as 1.5 ga...
Continue readingBathroom Lighting Tips
If you are unhappy with a room in your house, but can’t seem to pinpoint what’s not working, bad lighting could be your problem. There are two rules of thumb: You should have a mix of light sources at different levels to create a flattering ambiance, and you need appropriate task lighting for whatev...
Continue readingBathtub Cleaning Tips
We all hate bathroom chores. But let’s face it, if we don’t stay on top of it, it can get nasty, fast. It doesn’t take all the name brand cleaners to get the job done. In fact, getting your bathroom to sparkle can be achieved with just a little elbow grease and some homemade concoctions. For star...
Continue readingBath Remodeling Return on Investment
In this economy, we all want to make smart investments. Home improvement experts all agree that bathrooms and kitchens are going to get you a great return on investment. Expect, a 70-80% ROI, on these rooms. Many homeowners think a small bathroom has zero potential and can never be grand. Not true...
Continue reading5 Ways To Organize Your Bathroom
Organizing your bathroom doesn’t have to be difficult or time consuming. You wouldn’t know that though, based on the fact that bathrooms tend to be one of the most cluttered rooms in a house. Here are a few tips to reclaim your bathroom and make it the most organized room in your house. Streamli...
Continue readingTips To Cut Down On Your Water Use This Summer
Right now, a big part of the country is experiencing drought like conditions. Many utilities are dealing with a drastic increase in demand and many have asked homeowners to try and conserve water. If homeowners cooperate, everyone will have the water supply they need. If homeowners do not, utilities...
Continue readingHow To Make Bathing Your Dog Easier
Does the thought of bathing Rufus send you into panic mode? None of us like smelling like wet dog, however if you follow a few tips you can get the job done in a snap! If you want a clean dog and a clean bathroom, you’ll need to follow a few tips. Begin regularly bathing your dog from an early ag...
Continue readingHow To Create The Ultimate Bathroom Getaway
The bathroom is becoming one of the most popular getaway rooms in the house. No longer are bathrooms just a place to take care of business and shower. Homeowners are now incorporating high-tech options like mirror-mounted mini televisions and MP3 stereo systems in the shower. And spa elements, inclu...
Continue readingSummer Bathroom Decorating Tips
We’re all trying to cool off, but when it comes to outfitting our bathrooms we all want the hottest designs. There's nothing like the change of the seasons to get you in the mood to redecorate, and the bathroom should fall under your room decorating radar for summer! From seashells to nature-inspire...
Continue readingHow To Save Money On Your Water Bills This Summer
We all want to save money on our water bills, but we don’t want to be inconvenienced, Here are a few ways to save water without even noticing it! And so you know, summertime is when we waste the most water! For cold drinks keep a pitcher of water in the refrigerator instead of running the tap. Thi...
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