Whether you’re a weekend warrior intent on doing it yourself, or researching your options before hiring a professional, one thing you need to know is this: At the heart of every gorgeously tiled shower is a sturdy shower pan. This custom-built pan provides the necessary base over which to lay tile. While prefabricated pans are…
Read MoreHow to Install a Fiberglass or Acrylic Shower Pan
When plumbing and tile work is involved, bathroom renovations like installing a new tub or shower can be quite labor intensive. But for homeowners who want a faster, easier alternative to custom tile, prefabricated showers are great. Although the installation process for pre-fab bases does not differ from tile, it is lighter, faster, and less…
Read MoreHow to Install Frameless Glass Shower Doors
Modern bathrooms often have an open, bright, and spa like feel. Contemporary bath fixtures, beautiful hand-laid tile, and seamless transitions from each element, are essential to creating your bathroom haven. Frameless glass shower doors and enclosures offer affordability and allow for fluidity and a sense of openness in an otherwise small space. Here’s how to…
Read MoreHow to Install or Replace Shower Doors
Whether it’s time to give your entire bathroom a much-deserved renovation or you simply want to replace an out-of-style part, shower doors are one of the most important finishing touches to any bathroom oasis. Note: While there are several types of glass doors (frameless, steam, etc.), this article focuses specifically on traditional framed shower doors….
Read MoreIs a Spa Tub Worth the Investment?
A relaxing bubble bath should be a tranquil place to unwind at home. A spa tub can cost about $3,000 on average to install. Avoid buyer’s remorse in the bathtub, and make sure it’s the right choice for you. Cost & ROI Between the inconveniences listed below and the time commitment of filling and taking…
Read MoreHow to Install or Replace a New Shower Head
A new shower head will increase the enjoyment and efficiency of your shower. But installing or replacing a new shower head isn’t always easy. Use this guide to successfully swap out your old head. It’s important to note that this installation guide is only for fixed shower heads. Using this guide to install handheld, custom…
Read More8 Water-Saving Home Renovations
Garden Landscape by Conserva Irrigation of Virginia Beach in Virginia Beach, VA Water saving renovations are money saving renovations. Leaky pipes, outdated appliances, and poor irrigation practices hike up your water and energy bills and wreak havoc on your septic system. And, in drought-ridden states, water wasting can be subject to hefty fines and usage…
Read MoreThe Five Most Popular – And Most Expensive – Home Improvement Projects
Homeowners across the nation are not only spending more money on remodeling – they’re tackling much larger, more aesthetic and more expensive home improvement projects than five or six years ago. Instead of just replacing a faucet and handle, they’re upgrading the whole sink (…and what good is an updated sink if it’s next to…
Read More10 Walk-In Shower Design Ideas
A new walk-in shower can revitalize a bathroom and a morning routine. Getting to this point, though, requires creativity, strategy and inspiration. Before starting this home project, it’s important to consider the bathroom’s layout as well as your personal style. This gives way to seemingly endless possibilities for the shower’s shape, structure, materials and fixtures….
Read More9 Amazing Bathroom Renovations to Inspire You
If you’ve lived in your house for a while or recently purchased an older home, then chances are that the design of your bathroom is a bit outdated. While the vinyl flooring and enamel tub may serve their purpose, the design leaves something to be desired. A renovation not only transforms your bathroom into a…
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