Timing is everything, am I right? Whether you’re timing a vacation to fit in with local weather patterns, or trying to schedule all the kids activities for the summer; finding the right time can be a Herculean task not for the faint of heart. As such, the best answer to ‘when is the best time to … Read more
My bathroom floor is about 20 years old (I know, I’m in line for a renovation soon!) and is showing signs of wear and tear. Mostly this makes the tiles, and the grout, look dingy. I regularly clean and mop but, sometimes, they just need more of a deep, penetrating, clean to help them look … Read more
I remember, as a kid, when the toilet seat in our basement bathroom got a crack in it. It was almost imperceptible when looking at it but it was always a gamble when I sat down; would it pinch my leg and make me yelp, or would I be spared this time? The materials used … Read more
I’m betting that thinking about how toilet flushing systems work is not something that comes to top-of-mind often. We tend to think of toilets as the most basic of fixtures in our houses, and in our bathrooms. It’s not until it’s not working properly, or needs replacing, that we think of the inner workings of … Read more
It’s not you. Really! That unsightly ring in your toilet bowl is not due to your cleaning schedule or your family’s habits. You are literally battling the elements and, if you want to really know how to get rid of toilet ring, you’re going to have to get your weapons ready, and be prepared to use … Read more
I love looking at glossy design magazines as much as the next person, but I often find that they portray expensive and impractical elements that I am never going to be able to incorporate in my own home. There are plenty of bathroom trends 2021 options, but what can I realistically use? Bathroom Trends 2021 … Read more
Updating your bathroom is one of the quickest ways to add value to your home. Searching for the best flushing toilet to include in that update can be a frustrating process. What features should you consider? Dual flushing? Water conservation? Comfort height? Color? Luckily we have a few guides to help, plus the ultimate ‘What’s … Read more
Finding the best heated toilet seat for my family was a game changer; a simple, quick, and relatively inexpensive addition that, quite frankly, we should have installed a long time ago. I don’t know about you, but it’s cold in the winter where I live. And while this isn’t the 1920’s, and we do have central … Read more
The benefit of a warm, soothing surface underfoot on a cold winter night cannot be overstated. Heated bathroom floors are an affordable luxury that you will not regret. They are easy to install, energy efficient, and will increase the level of comfort in your bathroom 1000-fold. While it’s true that a bathroom cannot be retrofitted … Read more
Sometimes, simply switching out the hardware or fixtures in a space can make all the difference. We did this ourselves recently; finding that we couldn’t quite afford a full bathroom renovation, we instead decided to switch out the vanity hardware, picked up a new bathroom faucet, and installed a new bathtub faucet. Instant refresh!! The … Read more