Get Ready for a Sumptuous Soak

When it comes to buying an iron cast tub for your bath, the amount of options and things that you will need to think about can be pretty overwhelming. Even after you have decided on and purchased the perfect vessel for your home, the task of maintaining it is one that many people are not familiar with in the slightest. Thankfully, things do not need to be as difficult as they seem and we are going to get a closer look at some proof of that.

If you are already in the market to buy a cast iron receptacle, you probably already know about the advantages that they can add to your bathroom. They have that rustic feel about them that some people tend to love, although they are not the easiest things to keep looking brand new.

One of the benefits of these classical styled vessels is that they are much more resistant to scratches compared to other materials. They are coated with enamel but you will want to make sure that this is durable, good quality coating because if a scratch or chip does present itself, it will usually be a permanent blemish on the fixture. You should also think about the temperature of the room that you will be placing the bathtub in.

Keeping in the Heat

Wrought-iron cauldrons will generally take longer to heat up but once they are warm, will hold in the heat much better. If you are planning on placing the fixture in a room that is already very warm, this should not be a problem at all.

When you do install this new addition to your home spa, you need to make sure you are able to maintain it and clean it efficiently. The porcelain layer that coats cast iron vessels is resistant to acid although it isn’t acid proof.

Keep Your Basin Looking its Best

Remember that when selecting cleaning products if the wrong cleaners are used, small blemishes or scratches may appear that will cause the porcelain to trap dirt. You should clean your bathing container with a mixture of liquid detergent (1 tablespoon) to a gallon of hot water.

Other options would include a foaming surface cleaner like Scrubbing Bubbles to clean your bathtub and there is also some specialty, as well as environmentally friendly, porcelain cleaners available. Any kind of abrasive cleaner should be strictly avoided, as this could cause irreversible damage to your cauldron’ s surfaces.

If your problem is with soap scum or oil, then a baking soda solution mixed with warm water should help to do the trick. Heavier build ups can be taken care of with a tablespoon of trisodium phosphate mixed in one gallon of heated water. After cleaning, everything should be rinsed with just water only.

Durability

If you happen to ever spill any paint on your tank, you should very carefully scrape the paint off the porcelain surface with a razor blade without making scratches. The outside of your typical cast iron bathtub is usually coated in an oil-based paint. Water and soap can be used here to clean the exterior with although any sort of mineral spirits should be avoided.

Although the porcelain enamel on your bathtub can get chipped, it would require an extreme blow to the surface to make such permanent damage. If your tub does manage to get chipped, it is usually not something that you will be able to fix on your own.

An Investment to Last for Years

You are highly advised to consult a professional who is used to repairing such damage. Any phone book will have a list of people under ‘porcelain repairs’ for you to browse locally and the internet is a great resource on a larger scale.

An iron cast tub for your bath can definitely be a great way to add some real classical style to your home. It will not be the easiest thing in your house to maintain, but as long as you realize that the process is much different from cleaning sinks, door handles or other fixtures in your washroom, everything should work out just fine.

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Reduce Usage Disruptions

If you are one of the lucky homeowners with more than one restroom then scheduling your bathroom project may not be much of an issue because if one of your baths is temporarily out of commission you can always use the other facility. However, if your only washroom is in dire need of an upgrade then creating a detailed timeline will speed up the process so that you can get your lavatory up and running in no time with minimal disruption of service.

Preparing a timetable for your undertaking will not only establish a date for completion, it will also allow you to better negotiate contracts so that you can more appropriately plan your time. The first initial step in establishing a projection timeline is to figure out the sequence of construction that is needed to meet your goals. While the size and scope of most home improvement jobs differ considerably depending upon what you want done in your washroom, there are four general phases that the typical renovation goes through.

From Conception to Completion

Preconstruction, demolition, preparation of the space and the installation of fixtures and surface finishes and materials, all take time and you must estimate the duration needed to complete each step. If this calendar is done correctly, it will establish a logical sequence of events to guide you as well as help to give your lavatory a sense of professionalism and finish.

When planning out the details you must be as vigilant as you would when choosing the major fixtures for the room. The first stage to cataloging your assignments and tasks is the “preconstruction” phase. This is a particularly important point because it is here that you establish the chronology and arrange the financing of things to be done. Initially you must finalize the bath design that works best for you. Contact potential contractors to get bids so you can work out some kind of estimate to fit within your budget and hire subcontractor(s) based upon availability and expertise.

Order Materials in Advance

Also in this preconstruction phase when establishing an itinerary,  it’s a good idea to order any time sensitive materials and fixtures so that they will arrive in chronological order when they are needed to be installed. Having a waste removal plan in place, if you are doing major reconstruction, just makes sense. Some home improvement stores will even loan or rent you a bin which they will take away to be recycled when your renovations are finished. And lest we forget, get the necessary permits needed before you even begin construction from your local municipal authorities.

How Long Will Each Errand Take

Transfer the estimated duration needed for each job to a calendar so you can establish a sequential time table by recording the start and finish period of each task. Remember that some responsibilities can be done simultaneously while other duties must be done before you can complete the next. With this in mind, you should contact the necessary supplier of materials to find out the lead time for delivery of fixtures, cabinets, and tile or floor coverings. All things considered you must adjust your calendar to coincide your timeline with the delivery of the necessary materials.

Of all the stages in scheduling your bathroom project, demolition is the most fun because you get to break and rip things out but it can also be one of the most dangerous phases if precautions are not taken. Safety here is paramount. Wear protective clothes and eye wear. Turn off the electricity and water to your bathing area and remove all movable items.

Protect the Rest of Your Home From Debris

Try to establish a protective barrier to seal off your washroom so that dirt and debris will not be trafficked throughout the rest of your home and have bins for the removal of rubbish and storage materials readily available. Anything that will get in the way of your reconstruction efforts must go. If that includes shelves or built-in storage units such as v[...]

Delightfully Devilish Decorations

Halloween is just around the corner. Statistics show that behind Christmas, Halloween is the second biggest retail holiday in North America. From costumes, to candy, to decorations there is an incredible amount of seasonal décor paraphernalia you can get for this ghoulish holiday.

Not only can you decorate the outside of your house and front lawn there is now trendy tricks and treats for your bathroom as well.

Here are some cool items and ideas for your Halloween themed bathroom:

Halloween themed bath towels with Jack-o-lanterns or black cat silhouette designs

Shower curtains with fake blood dripping down or the silhouette of a killer with a knife (an iconic image taken from the shower scene of “Psycho” the movie, in the Bates Motel)

Creepy severed hands that holds your soap on your vanity.

Hollowed out skulls where you can get your Kleenex or toothbrushes from.

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Jack O’ Lantern Bathroom Décor that features; Jack-O-Lantern Toilet Lid Cover, Jack-O-Lantern Toilet Rug, Jack-O-Lantern shower Curtains, Jack-O-Lantern Bath Mat and Jack-O-Lantern bath accessories.

Green Bog monster coming out of your Toilet.

Midnight Black Candle Holders atop fake dusty books that features gently flickering amber LED lights. Candles arrive with four AA batteries for convenient setup.

Keeping it all Within the Genre

Halloween candles of various shapes sizes and designs just remember that with all fire hazards, make sure there is nothing flammable close to the flame. For those that prefer not to have a fire hazard in your bathroom, there are Sound-Effects Flameless Candles.

Completely safe, these battery operated candles are each 4″ wax pillar has a realistic flickering “flame” and makes spooky cackles, moans, and howls. They come in spider or witch designs on the candles and have switches that control light, sound, and volume.

Don’t forget the mirror in the bathroom. An easy draping of faux spider webs or a wreath of jack o lanterns on across the top of the mirror or medicine cabinet can add a seasonal feel to the whole décor.

Windows sills or storage shelves are a great place to place Halloween themed figurines or knick knacks.

You can also place pictures or decorations on the windows themselves

These are but a few of the many Halloween decorations that are available at your disposal. With a little creativity and ingenuity you too can create a bathroom of horror that will entice and amaze your family and friends.

Good Lighting Needs to be Planned

When devising a lighting plan for their bathroom most homeowners forget about shower ceiling lights for brightening up their stall. Good ambient luminance for showers doesn’t just happen, it has to be planned. To prevent trips when getting in and out of a poorly illuminated bathing enclosure and to actually see what you’re doing when shaving and grooming, these ceiling lamps can provide clarification along with glare-free illumination to get these rudimentary tasks done.

There are two primary solutions for your shower. Lighting that is directly above your shower or ambient light that is adjacent or specifically directed towards illuminating your bathing area, as in task lighting. Building codes stipulate that lighting fixtures used over your shower or within an enclosed bathing stall should be vapor-proof down-lights. Conversely, a single central lighting fixture located on the ceiling directly above the shower or installed high on your bathroom wall should provide enough illumination for you to clearly see by.

Also if you have a tub/shower combination bathing unit, place your shower light fixtures so that the beams don’t shine directly into your eyes when you’re lying down taking a bath. Shower ceiling illumination can range from simple recessed down lights to elaborate clear crystal 5-light chandelier fixtures depending on the distance of the light to the actual water source.

Use Waterproof Fixtures

It’s no secret that shower ceiling lights are an element that many people ignore when thinking about the layout of their bathroom. Don’t you make the same newbie mistake. When planning illumination for tubs and showers, ask a qualified electrician about the waterproof fixtures you can use that meet the building codes and moisture barrier specifications for a bathing enclosure in your municipality.

Proper illumination in a washroom can make or break the usability, comfort and safety of the room. Many people take lighting for granted and when they actually do think of decorative lighting, they usually concentrate on increasing visibility by their vanity so that they can clearly see the mirror while grooming. However, the best solution when devising a luminosity plan is to use more than one type of approach to ensure your room for freshening up is properly lit throughout.

If your primary lighting source is recessed down-lights, it’s important to place them close enough together so that their brightness patterns overlap. Recessed shower fixtures are great because they are non-obtrusive and can be used for both task and general ambient lighting.

Recessed vs Surface Mounted

The one thing that most first time renovators forget when purchasing recessed ceiling lamps is that the recessed housing is normally not included so they have to take this into consideration when coming up with a remodeling budget for the illumination products in their washroom.

Surface mount fixtures are great for ensuites where the ceiling is high enough away from the water source yet cannot accommodate recessed ceiling fixtures. Contemporary fittings for your shower stall should be bright enough to light around the tub and shower for safety, grooming and reading if you want to enjoy some literature while you soak.

Pendant lamps or a wrought-iron chandelier designed for wet areas can elegantly brighten a bathtub or shower alcove. These fanciful shower lights add both radiance and glamour to your room’s ambiance. Remember that shielded shower ceiling fixtures eliminate glare and shatter-resistant white acrylic diffusers are the safest to be used in an environment of adjusting water temperature or showerheads.

The most important aspect of installing shower illumination is to ensure that the ceiling lamp is waterproof and is protected properly so that water cannot accumulate in any wiring compartments, lamp holders or other electrical parts.

Setting the Stage

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Resurfacing Your Storage

Are you tired at looking at your ugly cabinet doors? Just like in a kitchen one of the fastest ways to update the look of a bathroom is to replace the doors on your vanity. As we all know, storage is extremely important in the bathroom and one of the prerequisites is that your essentials must be stowed away behind closed doors to keep the space looking uncluttered. Fortunately there are a range of solutions for making the most of old or damaged vanity doors that are both cost efficient and easy to do. Today we will look at two simple solutions: one that involves adding wood beading to enhance the look of the unit and the other consist of attaching raised paneling to the original door surface.

Easy to Fix

One of the benefits of having wooden cabinet doors in your bath is that they can be easily cut, painted or added on to. Also if the original surface is in particularly bad condition and is dented or damaged in any way it can be easily filled and repaired to look like new again.

Adding Half Rounded Wooden Beading

There are many widths and different profiles of molding available for you to attach to the surface but to keep your decor looking crisp and fresh its best to choose a simple coordinated design that you could mirror on your walls in the form of wainscoting or even on the door to the entrance to the room if you so choose.

Preparing the Surface

The tools you will need include wood molding, a small saw, 120 grit sandpaper, wood adhesive, a pencil, ruler, primer undercoat, two inch paint brush, satin paint and a damp cloth. Before you begin remember to clean and sand your cabinets to remove any grease or built up wax to provide a premium surface for you to paint on. If you plan on moving the handles to another location on the door, make sure to fill the original holes first before you re-position the new hardware.

Spacing the Trim

Though this effect appears complex, it’s very simple to achieve, the trick so to speak is to plan the arrangement carefully. Measure and mark a four inch border around the cabinet door. Within the central area, measure and mark three or five equally spaced vertical lines. An odd number is usually best because it adds interest to the overall design. Cut and sand the top edges of the molding you have chosen to fit within the marked lines. Don’t round the corners because we want a straight flat horizontal top and bottom edge.

Attaching the Edging

Next on the back of the molding run a thin line of wood glue along the length of the pieces. Press the strips into place immediately wiping away any excess glue with a moist rag. Be sure there isn’t any drops or drag lines as this will show up as an imperfection when the surface is finished. Let dry.

Applying the Perfect Coat

Now we have to ready the surface by priming the door with primer. A good technique is to use long strokes to minimize brush lines and keep the cabinet looking as smooth and flat as possible. Let dry. To finish the job, take your paintbrush and coat the vanity door using satin paint. Another technique used by the trades is to apply the paint generously but not too thick. What this allows you to do is when the door is dry you can then gently sand the painted surface between each coat to achieve a quality professional finish.

Raised Cabinet Paneling

Another way to update old bathroom vanity cabinets is to add a raised profile to the doors as compared to just adding texture or color to mask any imperfections. This three dimensional surface is extremely easy to create and even if you don’t have a jigsaw you can simply ask your home improvement store to cut the medium density fiberboard to whatever size you need.

Using Cardboard Templates

In order for this solution to work you will want to have a level cabinet door. The tools you will need include: MDF (medium density fiberboard), a strong adhesive, sandpaper, primer, egg shell paint, one inch paint brush, a ruler, pencil and a jigsaw if available. I[...]

Should You Replace it or Fix it?

Chipped tile is a common problem in bathrooms. Making repairs, rather than replacing the damaged piece altogether is a cheaper and more economical solution. Ceramic in washrooms look great and are fairly durable, but hard and heavy objects dropped on the floors and counters can cause damage that you need to fix.

It’s just a part of regular home maintenance that comes with using the facility. Fortunately, this is a fairly easy home improvement task you can do to keep your surfaces looking pristine. A ll you need are the right materials, a fairly steady hand, and some patience to patch up any cracked areas.

The first step in the mending process is to clean the damaged area. Any household cleaner will do – just make sure you get all of the little pieces out of the way. Once the surface is clean, use a hair dryer to completely dry the surrounding region.

Preparing the Area

The next step in the patch-up process is to apply a small bit of primer/sealer to the exposed section. If you are worried about getting primer on your other tiles, then you can use some painter’s tape to cover the surrounding pieces. Be careful not to let the primer pool on the damaged area and let it dry completely before moving on with your restoration .

If you do have leftover tile chips from your original installation, then you can take those pieces in to a paint store to color match a small spray can to your original color. Even a small can may seem like a lot of paint for such a small repair job, but keep in mind that you will probably be fixing other broken bath tiles in the future.

You can use a toothpick or a child’s paint brush to apply the paint to the broken section. Depending on the color of your bathrooms surfacing material, you may need to apply more than one coat of paint to make your patch work look as seamless as possible.

Making The Restoration Blend in

If your broken tile has a pattern, then painting the facade to make it look like the rest of the decor may take a bit more effort and multiple paint colors. Fortunately most surfaces are a solid color or if you are lucky the pattern is meant to look like natural stone that can easily be replicated.

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Of course, even though you’ve managed to paint the chipped piece the same color as the rest of your walls, your repair job is not quite complete. To finish the restoration process, you’ll need some marine epoxy so that you can build up the hole in the ceramic so that it’s the same height as the rest of your surfacing material. Otherwise, your fixed section will stand out like a sore thumb and people will notice your patch-up attempt because of the unevenness of the surface.

Mix the marine epoxy according to the directions supplied by the manufacturer. Use a toothpick to apply small bits of the epoxy to the tile you’re repairing. Keep adding the epoxy to the concave surface until it is level with the rest of your lavatory tile. To make your repair job complete and ensure that the mend is as unnoticeable as possible, make sure to keep people off the section until the epoxy has completely set.

Sealing the Reconstructed Area

These steps for chipped tile repair can also be used for cracked tiles to keep your bathroom looking pristine for as long as possible. Especially in the shower, where you want an impenetrable barrier to prevent water from seeping into the plaster and causing even more damage to your bathroom.

Of course, if your chipped section is too badly damaged, then you may have to replace the broken unit altogether. That is why it is always a good idea to keep extra pieces of your building materials around after new construction. It can help you color match paint for future projects, or it can let you replace a damaged section when you need to.

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Customize to Your Personal Taste

Custom tilework offers the homeowner the opportunity to add some personality to their home w ith this ideal finish . Creating a color coordinated grooming area is pleasant and personal. Pick an item and build your bath around it such as artwork, a postcard or precious keepsakes. Coordinate your tile patterns to cover your surfaces and complement the souvenir. Muted colors give your finishes a traditional feel. Fill your bathing space with time honored pieces and nick knack’s. Pretty wall mounted lighting fixtures coordinated with recessed ceiling lights will ensure even illumination and make your bath bright even at night.

Perfect Covering Element

For wall and floor coverings, ceramic or porcelain tile is the ideal surfacing textile if you want a durable building material to keep your space looking good and moisture free yet few home owners even consider resurfacing their whole bathroom from top to bottom in ceramic. With an endless array of patterns, shapes and sizes, the possibilities are only limited by the imagination of the remodeler. You can mix and match tilework to create interest or keep it simple to showcase your fixtures and create a room of distinction.

Variety is the Spice of Life

Needless to say designing an all-tile washroom will take careful planning and skill. The main thing, is to keep your overall patterns soft with nooks of accent color. All-white fixtures will help to bring out the lighter shades of your tiling. Variety and interest can be created through the decorative patterns that blend large and small squares, rectangles and triangles that pick up the same colors elsewhere in the room.

Bringing Your Design Together

In a bathroom without windows, due to its reflective nature, light colored ceramic patterns can add a breath of fresh air to carry the luminance around the chamber versus what may have been an otherwise dreary looking room. The continuity of tile designs not only coordinates your bath’s elements but the result is a visually wider-open space.

Mosaics for Your Shower

While you can use the same tiling material to cover your whole washroom, some types are better suited for different areas of the room. For example by virtue of its many grout lines, a mosaic patterned surface is slip-resistant and is the ideal finish for a shower floor whereas tiny metallic glass tiles would be better suited on your shower walls. While large slabs of marble can be placed on walls and floors in the grooming area. If money is an issue when updating your home, porcelain tile is often designed to mimic stone and at times even the trained decorator’s eye may find it difficult to tell the difference between the two items.

Placement and Durability

One very important consideration you must make when surfacing your washroom is whether or not the material will be used on your walls or floors. Wall tiles are not normally expected to support any kind of weight, so they are generally thinner and less pricey than comparable flooring supplies. Floor tile on the other hand is designed to bear the brunt of walking feet and the weight of your fixtures. This finishing material is thicker and heavier than its counterpart used for walls and makes an excellent altern ative for countertops.

Slippery When Wet

When buying tile for floors you want the ideal finish so make sure you check its slip resistance especially if you have an elderly individual or someone with a disability in the household. Slip resistance can be judged by a “coefficient of friction” rating. The way this works is that the higher the coefficient, the better traction you have on your floors. Based upon the Americans with Disabilities Act, the minimum dry coefficient should be rated no less than .6 to meet the national standard.

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Relaxing in Style

A whirlpool tub can be an exciting and relaxing addition to any bathroom renovation project. Experiencing the relaxation of a whirlpool tub can be exhilarating. However, although this is a welcomed addition to your lavatory, there are still some important factors you need to look at before purchasing your first whirlpool tub.

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Reduce Interruptions to Your Daily Schedule

The thing about bathroom renovations is that they have a tendency to interrupt the daily schedule you are accustomed to. Not only that, but bath reno’s cost money and can sometimes be quite time consuming and involve a lot of work. Therefore it would make a lot of sense to thoroughly plan out your remodeling project before you take on such a large endeavor.

When planning a new bath, a good strategy will bring to light problems you might later encounter with your design ideas. Another plus of strategic bath planning is that your new ideas may even reveal positive solutions and suggestions about the direction you should take to resolve these flaws in your original thinking.

At this stage it is a lot easier to reconsider your projects direction than in the middle of the construction process when it might be too late to deviate from your original plans.

The first thing you must do when planning a new bath is to put together your objectives. The purpose of this result sequencer is to create a direction for your reno that you can use as a sort of remodeling compass to make sure your construction progress is on schedule and on course.

What are Your End Results

Essentially you are creating a list of results you would like to accomplish when your remodeling project is finished. To ensure good usable results you must not be too narrowly focused when summarizing your goals. At this stage keep your goals fairly open because you don’t want to be locked in with only one goal in mind.

For example if you have always wanted a sunken tub to soak in your washroom because you think it is fashionable, that should not be your only focus at the planning stage. Not only do your bathroom’s design elements have to work together, you also have to realistically evaluate your current budget and space restrictions.

To examine this narrow proposition even further, how realistic would a sunken tub be in your basement or top floor? If you frame your objective as “I want a more comfortable tub” instead of being so specific, you may miss on the opportunity to find a better solution for your needs.

For example a built-in alcove tub may be more truthful to your spatial needs because they’re finished only on the sides that show. And to further the argument even more, because they rest against a wall, built in tubs take up fewer square footage which helps you meet access standards and also helps to facilitate traffic flow in your lavatory.

Must Haves

If you do have the space, you can simulate the feeling of a sunken tub with your drop-in tub by adding a surrounding deck to provide an interesting design element as well as seating to create a very elegant layout in your bathroom.

Once you have come up with your remodeling objectives you need to establish must-haves for your bathing facility. Group these necessities into categories such as fixtures and construction alterations then prioritize the groups. When planning a new bath, this will establish the order of things to do first to fit within your budget.

To get a better feel of your bath design ideas, draw up a floor plan of your existing space and using a bathroom design program such as Plan3D where you can sketch in design ideas that summarize the goals defined in your remodeling objectives.

Walk Through Your Ideas Before You Build

With a program like Plan3D you can easily draw up new scenarios and compare each layout idea. You can even combine different schematics to come up with an original layout that you never would have thought of.

Planning out a new bath can solve problems before they even begin. First come up with what you and your family hope to accomplish once your bathing space is remodeled. A wish list is a summary of everything that you want changed. Categorize and prioritize your needs to establish what your budget will be allocated to first.

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Juggling Time and Money

We have all been there, staring into the abyss of your bathroom, wondering just how you’re going to be able to afford to fix up that wretched looking room when there always seems to be more month left at the end of the money. The bottom line is that refitting your bathing space is going to cost you whether it is time or money. So what are some bath remodeling cost saving strategies to help a desperate home owner on a very limited home improvement budget?

Well, first you must come to the realization that for your financial plan to be workable you are going to have to decide and eventually compromise between the wonderful things you want happening in the room and what you are willing to spend in order to see the project to fruition. The following three expense cutting recommendations will not only set you on the right path to smart home renovation choices but these insights will also help you prioritize your hard earned cash so you can actually achieve your makeover goals without breaking the bank.

Keep Your Design Streamlined

Simplify the design but keep it functional. This timeless insider tactic is worth its weight in gold. A good starting point is to set a limit for the total amount of money you are willing to spend. First create a no-frills remodeling wish list. While your remodeling budget should include all the essentials for your bath makeover project, your initial list should only include things that are absolutely necessary for you to achieve your goals . Cut the fat from your design to get the most out of the money you invested and receive the biggest bang for your buck .

Once you have agreed upon what is essential and you still have some cash left over, then you can create a second remodeling wish list for the extra amenities you could possibly fit into your budget. Just remember that once you have allocated your expenses, you have to stay committed to your bottom line when trying to decide what you want and what must go as you solidify your ideas for your rejuvenation plan.

Use Less Expensive Materials

This bath remodeling cost saving strategy will open your eyes as to how much money you can really save when you investigate the actual cost of building and surfacing materials for your lavatory. While beauty is in the eyes of the beholder, the human eye can be convinced it is seeing one thing when in reality it is seeing only a facsimile of the real thing and only you will know the truth. You don’t have to empty your expense account by getting the real thing. Trying to keep up with the Jone’s can quickly empty your pocket book.

One of the most expensive mistakes a home owner can make is thinking they have to buy the most expensive materials to get the best result. Fortunately the seasoned home decorator knows that great looks come in a wide range of prices and construction material choices. When you do your research for surfacing materials you will soon discover that you can get the look of natural stone for substantially less to redo your bathroom counters, floors and walls. Just don’t tell the Jone’s…

Cut Costs by Doing Some of the Construction Work Yourself

If you are a do-it-yourselfer or you are just rearing to get down and dirty in your washroom then this expense slashing proposal may be just the therapy you need. Most construction jobs (excluding plumbing and electrical work) can easily be done by the ordinary homeowner if they are pointed in the right direction.

It all Boils Down to Making the Right Choices

Painting, tearing down the walls, tiling your floors and walls are all popular home improvement jobs that can be done by just about anyone. Resurfacing counters or finishing up by adding trim or a backsplash can increase the value of your bath and essentially your home.

Coming up with smart remodeling choices will help you save time and money when reconstructing your lavatory space. Don’t spend a fortune fixing up a small bath when you can[...]