Bathrooms
By: Robin Reckard
I have a small bathroom in my house and space and functionality is always an issue. Since I don't have a lot of cabinets and none of them are in close proximity to the toilet I needed a convenient place to have extra rolls.
I have seen lots of bathrooms with a basket that contained them within reach. I didn't like that idea because not only did it not seem that sanitary I don't care for dusting too much. So this is what I have in my bathroom now.
By: ARA
It's that crowded little room you rush around in every day as you get ready for work, but have you considered that your bathroom could be so much more? A few updates can transform a plain space into a beautiful retreat that will soothe your nerves and become a haven for relaxation.
By: Angie Jeffers
Shower Curtains can be an expensive necessity these days. They range in price from $10.00 to hundreds of dollars. Many times the entire bathroom decor is built around a Shower Curtain, so it makes sense to care for them in a way that will prolong their good looks and life.
By: ARA Content
Building a new home means having choices and making decisions. So if you're planning to build a new home, be prepared to spend an endless number of hours looking at options and making final selections.
By: Martha Matthews
When your bathroom cabinets are busting at the seams and your shelves are spilling over, it's time to get organized. Try these four easy organizing steps to bring some order to your chaos and add to your bathroom design.
By: ARA
Bathrooms are one of the most used and abused rooms in your home, yet they are also a serene and relaxing retreat to escape for a few moments each day. With that in mind, it is crucial for your bathroom to be functional, beautiful and enjoyable.
However, if you're like most homeowners, updating your bathroom may seem like a daunting, intimidating and expensive project. Fortunately, celebrity designer Vern Yip, from TLC's Trading Spaces, offers a variety of quick and inexpensive solutions to make updating your bathroom a simple day or weekend project this summer.
By: ARA
So you're thinking about adding another bathroom to your home. There are many reasons to contemplate this project, ranging from an elderly parent moving in, to your teenagers' constant fights over the current bathroom, to wanting more space to accommodate guests. Whatever your reasons, adding a bathroom will enhance your home's resale value and provide increased comfort and convenience in the short term.
According to a 2003 cost-versus-value report from Remodeling magazine, you could make up to 94 percent of your investment back on a $15,000 mid-range bathroom addition. That is even more than the 80 percent this report cites for a major kitchen remodeling job.
By: ARA
Water is one of our most vital and precious resources, yet it's being used up at an alarming rate. According to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Americans consume more than 450 billion gallons of water each day.
The majority of water is used for either irrigation or generating power, but an alarming 4 billion gallons are flushed down toilets in the United States every day.
By: ARA
If building a new home is in your future, chances are you're inundated with paint chips, fabric swatches, tile samples and carpet remnants. You probably also have a collection of home magazines tagged with your favorite design ideas. But while aesthetics are important, especially in a powder room or a master bath, it is equally important to ensure the building materials and decorative fixtures you choose for your new bathroom have lasting quality.
By: Maureen Grenier
Excellent article to read if you are planning to decorate your bathroom or remodel your bathroom.
By: ARA
Each day, millions of us choose showering as our bathing ritual, and Americans have been using the same basic shower since the 19th century. After all this time and trillions of hours showering, the residential market has finally turned its attention to the luxury shower.
Oh sure, we once thought soap on rope and a water massage showerhead was upgrading our builder-specified bathroom, but no longer! Homeowners are about to be tempted by dozens of new products to upgrade their everyday showering routine.
By: ARA
Makeovers are the rage today. Dozens of home improvement television shows, magazines, and even cable networks are devoted to redecorating and remodeling. Experts tell us what we should have, what color to make it and how to do it. Unfortunately for many, the money for makeovers doesn't come as easily, especially for a bathroom remodel.