Water-Saving Shower Heads and other Green Technologies

There are a lot of luxurious looking shower heads that can easily be installed in place of the old dripping one you have in your bathroom that saves water by aerating the water saving you by as much as fifty percent of your water consumption. Add a solar heater to your plumbing system and you can add more green value to your home allowing warm or even scalding hot water when needed. Continue reading »

DIY Shower Enclosures

Such shower enclosure kits are available in several sizes based on popular styles, from the semi-circular to plain old single-sided types that allows you to get your shower enclosure at a lower price. most people fail to realize that DIY can indeed save you a lot of money if they only take the time to learn the necessary skills needed for such work. These skills are quite useful in and around the house where more often than not, simple yet effective home repair can make the difference between a hefty job by a skilled tradesman. Continue reading »

Cheap Luxury

Many thrift yards sell some very known brands that with a little cleaning can give you a very expensive look with a little cash. Such yards are all over the place and is where all breakdown specialists recover costs. These professionals are the ones responsible for clearing offices and other establishments, yes even homes as new owners wish to unload the contents due to practical or aesthetic reasons. Continue reading »

DIY shower curtain

Step 1: Measure the width by measuring the shower curtain rod. This will be the maximum width of the shower curtain when closed.

Step 2: The length is measured by measuring the distance from the placement of the shower curtain rod to the floor, or until half the side of the tub, which ever is applicable.

Step 3. Sew the hems. Allot a total of about 8 inches for the hem. Fold the first 4 inches and then fold again and then sew for a double strength 4 inch hem on all sides.

Step 4. Read the instructions on the grommets (the circular things you attach to the curtain rod and where you hang the shower curtain) and mark your fabric with a fabric pen, indicating where each grommet will go.

Also, remember to always use light fabrics that dry quickly.

Shower Enclosure Wisdom

Tired of the old shower enclosure you can’t seem to clean and finally decide to replace? Well, before you fix the new glass in place, use some of the stuff you use on your windshields to prevent water from sticking to the glass and causing the gunk that builds up. You can also try having a piece of chamois in the bathroom to wipe off the water form the glass allowing it to dry and also preventing water stains as the water drops dry up leaving the minerals behind. Continue reading »

Leaks and Drips

Most result from loose fittings and old worn out seals that have degraded over time. Newer fixtures use plastic nylon or Teflon bushings and o-rings that wear out less and last a long time. Take a look at the problem and decide if a replacement or repair is necessary.
Take it apart, if you know how and have the right tools to do the job properly, getting an expert should you be unsure of what to do. Continue reading »

Luxurious Bathrooms 2

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Another important aspect to think about when redoing your bathroom is adequate lighting. Harnessing the natural light from a window will do wonders in brightening the room. The use of etched or frosted glass on a window gives both privacy and style. There must also be ample artificial lighting for applying make-up. The use of overhead lights with soft lighting from the side is practical and will enhance the bathroom’s look. Go with the trend. Some people are into buying “eco-friendly” houses. If you can’t afford that right away, you can start with an eco-friendly bathroom. Put in appropriate indoor plants to your bathroom to bring in oxygen and “nature” inside. Green is in! Lessen the scrubbing job by installing solid plastic shower stalls which are easier to clean and have several styles to select from.

バスルーム・リフォームのヒント

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• バスルームにどのようなリフォームをしたいのか決めて下さい。 表面的な改装だけですか。それとも、建築上の改造なのかですか。 バスルームの外観を変えたいだけでしたら、より広いバスルームに改造するために別の 部屋 を壊してしまうことよりむしろ簡単でしょう。
• そのバスルームは家族全員が使用することになりますか。それともバスルームのある部屋の利用者のみが使用するのですか。

以上を考慮したら、あなた自身で実施するかプロに依頼するかがお分かりになるでしょう。 設置したい備品のメーカー、色、スタイルを考えてください。 特に業者が実施する場合、必要とする仕様について考えて下さい。 お金、エネルギー、またバスルームに材料を置くスペースを利用することが賢明です。 引き続き使用するつもりの電気ランプは白熱型ですか、それとも新しい電力節減型でしょうか。 蛇口は水節約タイプのものですか。 WELS（水効率規制システム）との成果はどうでしょうか。 使用予定の床タイルは、安全保証の滑り止め対策がされているものでしょうか。 そのような「発見」に出費する数字の計算をして下さい。 その金額は外部のヘルプ(資金調達）を必要とするものですか。それても個人の貯金で賄えますか。 予算が有るのなら、ミニステレオとLCDスクリーンをセットして下さい。これはなかなかのバスルームになります！ さあ、改装業者が来る前に家の準備をして下さい！ 新しいバスルームで使いたくない物は捨てて下さい。 毎日使う物は手の届く場所に保管するのがよいでしょう。 改装中はバスルームを利用できませんので、業者に簡易トイレが借りれるか尋ねてください。

Bathroom Remodeling Hints

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• Decide what kind of remodeling you intend to do with your bathroom. Is is just a cosmetic change or are there structural changes? If you just want to re arrange some of your bathroom’s features, it would be easier than say, tearing up another room to convert it into a bigger bathroom.
• Will the whole family be using that bathroom or just the occupants of the particular room where the bathroom is located?

After having done that, now, you will know if you will be doing it yourself or if you are going to hire professionals to do it. Think of the kind of fixtures you want installed, the brand, color and make. Come up with exact specifications especially if a contractor is doing it. It is wise to use money, energy and space saving materials in your bathroom. Are the light bulbs you are going to use still the incandescent types or the new energy saving ones? Are the taps to be used water savers? How do they rate with the WELS (Water Efficiency Rating System)? Make sure the flooring tiles you are going to use are the non slip ones to ensure safety. Do some math to come up with the figure you will be spending on such an “expedition”. Does the sum need outside help(is financing required)? or will my personal savings suffice? If your budget allows, put up a mini stereo set and an LCD screen. That’s some room! Now, prepare your house for the renovation professionals’ coming! Get rid of the things you don’t want to use in your new bathroom. Things you use everyday should be kept within easy reach. Since you can’t use your bathroom while it is being renovated, ask your contractor if they have a portalet you can use.

Switch to a Water-Saving Toilet

If there’s only one thing you can afford to replace in your bathroom, I would suggest it would be your toilet. If you haven’t renovated your bathroom since you bought it 10 years ago, chances are you’re still using a toilet that uses as much as 5 gallons or 19 liters per flush. In a normal household, that means an average daily water use of twenty-four gallons of water, a lot of water that is being wasted! Most new toilets now require only 6 liters to flush. Some newer toilets require just 4 liters.

Today’s newer toilets have been redesigned with stronger siphonic action and higher water velocity. These design changes enable them to have efficient flushing action while using just 6 or 4 liters of water. While it may cost a little bit more expensive than the old ones, it’ll pay for itself in water savings. You can save as much as 30% in indoor water use, and save you about a hundred dollars a year. You not only save money, you’re saving the environment as well.