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With the holidays approaching, many homes will play host to tons of family and friends. If your home is the one being invaded, you’re probably going to want some alone time sooner rather than later. What better place than the bathroom? It’s designed for one person and there’s a lock on the door. While you’re in there, we’ve got the perfect light reading for you. Learn how the modern day toilet came to be. The Dawn of Indoor Plumbing In a world of chamber pots and outhouses, getting rid of waste wasn’t the easiest task. However, Sir John Harrington aimed […]
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If you’re hosting family or friends this holiday season, you’ve probably already started preparing. Cleaning and preparing your home can feel like a fulltime job, and the bathroom always feels like the steepest mountain to climb. With a few of these tips, you’ll not only have a perfectly clean bathroom, but one that will have your guests wanting to come back year after year! Clean, Clean, Clean! This probably goes without saying, but no one ever wants to use a dirty bathroom. You’ve probably already scrubbed, wiped and sanitized every surface possible, but there are often a few things we […]
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Is your bathroom starting to look a little dated? It’s an easy fix. Most of the things in a bathroom that we find antiquated are really fixtures. Unless you want to rip out the tile and replace the tub, updating a bathroom could be as simple as purchasing some new handles, faucets and shower heads. Here’s how to get started. Make a List of Your Current Fixtures When you change out your fixtures, it’s best to change them all out. After all, you don’t want a bunch of mismatched drawer pulls. Begin by making a list of all the fixtures […]
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Yes, it can be tempting to just flush a lot of things down the toilet. After all, it’s an easy way to get rid of things, isn’t it? Whether it be Q-tips, toilet paper, etc., all of those things can be flushed with no problem. Baby wipes, on the other hand, look harmless, right? Well, unfortunately, they’re not. Why can’t I flush baby wipes? We can make a long blog post really short and just tell you not to flush wipes down the toilet because we said so. But nobody ever appreciates that sort of tone. So why can’t you […]
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There’s nothing worse than a gross bathroom – especially when unexpected company knocks on your door. A clean bathroom, though? The best! Whether cleaning your bathroom is part of your Sunday routine, or you just wait for it to look like it could use a good scrubbing, chances are you’re missing a few spots. Don’t you want to make sure you’re cleaning your bathroom properly? I mean, you use it every day. Start With the Bath or Shower It could be tempting to start with the floor. But we recommend saving the floor for last. If you’ve got the surrounding […]
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You’re finally going to remodel that bathroom you’ve been wanting to remodel since you bought your house. You’ve picked the paint. You decided to go with a free-standing tub and walk-in shower. You’re going to go with a beautiful tile floor, with a matching backsplash. You picked a nice long vanity with his and her sinks. Only one thing left to do… pick the fixtures! Price Price is an important consideration before introducing you to the different types of fixtures. Fixtures, literally, come in all shapes, sizes and prices. Also, for the most part if you find a look you […]
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It’s time to take care of your business… Buying a new toilet, that is. A toilet is much more than just a toilet. Toilets come many shapes, many sizes, and many prices. These days, some toilets even have fancy features. So, no. Not all toilets are created equal. Let’s “flush” through some options to consider before you head out to buy a new commode. Price If you didn’t build your house from the ground up, or didn’t tackle a bathroom remodel, chances are, this might be the first time you’ve ever bought a toilet. Exciting times! First tip: Don’t buy […]
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There are few things more annoying than low water pressure. Most people would agree that there is nothing better than great water pressure. If you think about it, the only time someone complains about the water pressure being too good is when they returned from the beach and realized they left their sunscreen at the house. But, in reality, there’ are all sorts of reasons you may be experiencing low water pressure. Let’s explore some of those potential issues and discuss how to correct them. Time to change that old shower head If you’re lucky, the reason your water pressure […]
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It’s time to remodel your bathroom. You’ve been putting it off for years, but you’re finally ready to give it a shot. Maybe you’re even going to try and do it yourself to save a few bucks? They make it look easy enough on TV. Go out to your local home improvement store, grab a few new fixtures, a new vanity, maybe some tile? Get home, put it all together, throw a fresh coat of paint on the walls and, voila, you have a bathroom worthy of its own episode of an HGTV show. Not so fast, my friend. First, […]
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You’re sitting in the living room watching your favorite sitcom. Your wife turns to you and says, “Honey, what’s that noise?” You put the TV on mute and now you can hear it too. It sounds like it’s coming from the bathroom. Now, if you’re lucky enough to have DVR, you pause the newest episode of This is Us and you head to the bathroom. It’s the toilet. It’s leaking. Again. You mess with the handle, it stops after a few seconds and you head back into the living room. Your wife says, “I thought you fixed that last weekend?” […]
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