The ever-useful, and necessary bath vanity has come a long way in recent years. Popular colors, oval-shaped bowls and tiles that were popular in the 50’s are rarely seen anymore. One recent trend is floating vanities and taller heights, as well as furniture-look styles. Lots of organizational accessories, lots of drawers and hidden electrical outlets…

Homeowners over the age of 55 make a large percentage of those having remodel work done on their homes. Many older homeowners wish to remain in their home rather than move out as they age. This creates a need for remodeling with accessibility in mind. Whether you are of “that age” or not, it is always…

Which you probably already knew; however, you can update parts of your bathroom during the interim-between-complete remodels. If you’re not financially or mentally up for a complete shut down of the master bath for possibly a week or so, you could certainly update certain elements in the bath at any time. Replacing an outdated medicine…

If you’ve been thinking of re-doing your , but aren’t sure what you want, one way is to look at the latest design trends for inspiration. What looks, finishes and features are popular this year? One is a style that focuses on floor tile; a feature floor tile adds style without overwhelming the space and…

It’s been said that it’s the details that make a remodel perfect. What would bring your kitchen or bath remodel to perfection? Here are some ideas to consider: Have a mural incorporated into the kitchen backsplash or the shower walls; or even on the bath floor. What about unique pendant lights that will add style…

Did you know that the young and the elderly person can recieve burns from shower fixtures and tub water temperatures that are too high? In the U.S., tap water burns cause an estimated 1,500 hospital admissions and 100 deaths per year. According to research, human exposure to hot water at 140 deg. F can cause…

What says “sophistication” to you? Is it old world attention to detail, or is it a sleek, modern, chrome-and-glass design? Or perhaps you lean toward materials taken from nature; natural stone sinks, marble countertops and custom wood cabinetry. Whatever materials you choose, design, layout and craftsmanship are critical to achieve the feel of a classic…

Just what is it that makes a master bath feel luxurious? Not the size – a small bath can be truly sumptuous! A heated tile floor will feel positively sybaritic on a cold morning! And warm towels from your heated towel rack will add to the spa-like ambiance. Custom built vanities will make a great…

Sometimes I wonder why we ever moved the toilet indoors. Are you the one who gets to clean this item? That’s those occasions I’m talking about. A practical bathroom design will look good, be easy to clean, and provide out-of-sight storage for all your bathroom stuff. The first indoor bathrooms were poorly designed – understandably,…

So, you are chomping at the bit, longing for a glamorous curbless shower, like the one at the spa you visited on your last vacation? But maybe you are a thoughtful person, and are wondering how they keep the water in the shower, if there is no curb? Here are some facts about curbless showers;…

Here are some strategies that will make your next bath remodel much easier that you thought it could be! Have a Plan: According to the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA), spending up to six months planning for your remodel is a must. This will include plenty of research, both to find products in materials…

Efficiency is great, but obviously you want more. Comfort and a relaxing retreat? Soothing colors, heated floors and towel racks? Yes, and yes. Walk-in showers with a variety of showering options are a great addition; there are body sprays, handhelds, rain heads and more. You can have a threshold-free and door-free shower. Just have the…

Does your bathroom have an awkward layout and you can’t change it? Perhaps you own a very old home and it has been added onto or remodeled, and not in an aesthetically pleasing way. Or you may have a slanted ceiling, a very small room, or an L-shaped bath. An inconvenient bathroom space doesn’t require…

As you probably know, the bathroom is one of the most used rooms in your home. And you want it to be something more than just clean and utilitarian, although that would be nice! Every bathroom strives to create a balance between good looks and usefulness. When your bathroom is either not pleasant to be…

Do you love to soak in the bathtub? Many people are so busy they are all about the shower; even a spa-like steam shower probably does not take us as much time a relaxing soak in the tub, ergo, many are opting for the shower. However, maybe there are really only two kinds of people…

In our bathroom remodel projects, we are often helping clients select bathroom faucets and then installing them. While appearance is very important, there is more to know! Knowledge can save you money and problems. Questions you need to answer: How will the faucet be mounted; on the wall or on the sink? Do you prefer one handle…

Some people have no problem making decisions on their bathroom remodel. But others struggle with this, fearful of selecting the wrong faucet or countertop material and only finding out after the fact that it just does not work for them! Here is a collection of comments from people who have had their bathrooms remodeled and…

Are you desperate to the point of fantasizing about taking a sledgehammer to the room yourself? Then it is time to sit down and figure out how to make it happen. This really is not a futile effort. What do you need to know to do this? Your budget. It is difficult to define the…

It depends on your budget, the level of dissatisfaction you have with the current bathroom, as well as the workability of what is there now. Home Renovations has an excellent article on this topic that covers all the bases – from budgeting and financing, to the levels of remodels that can be done and their…

Frameless shower doors provide a clean, modern look and open up the master bath. Houzz.com  has a great article giving the reader 12 reasons to consider installing them in your next bath remodel. To keep the space open and airy. Balance between traditional and modern Contrast modern and rustic Show off tile work Make a small room…

Our own DyLon McClary earned his CAPS certificate in January 2011, knowing that our aging population would appreciate hiring contractors who are well-trained in designing for their particular needs. A recent article in Builder Online highlights the issues of our aging population and what we can do to help them stay in their homes longer.  …

Bathroom design – it’s fairly easy to know what you want in your bathroom, but figuring out how to fit it in there without moving a wall or window, or if you have budget restraints, without moving the plumbing outlets – these are the problems that require creativity and some skills. Kohler has a neat little article…

There are a great many options for flooring, most of them OK, but some are better than others, based on cost, comfort and appropriateness for a wet environment. I came across an excellent article in CASE Handyman & Remodeling that compares pros and cons of 7 bathroom flooring types. I’ll list them here, and you can go…

MGS shower system in stainless steel MGS manufactures a stainless steel shower fixture as well as s.s. fixtures for the outdoors and kitchen. Each faucet and shower fixture includes MGS’s signature handles with flat, angled tips, sliced from across the cylinder to create a dramatically slanted face. The exposed shower system shown brings modern style in an…

  The photo above shows a bath remodel we did in 2011 to make it handicapped accessible. We installed tile in the shower and included a bench with a solid surface seat. Grab bars were installed and a hand-held shower wand accessible from the bench.   This photo shows another handicapped accessible shower we installed…