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5 Winter Weekend Indoor DIY Projects

January 29, 2021 by Kathy Ziprik

Whether you’re staying inside this winter to avoid cold weather or possible COVID infection, now is the ideal time to tackle DIY projects. Invest just one weekend and you can add value and style to your home interior. Plan ahead and order online so that your DIY materials come right to your door. Then start […]

Filed Under: Bathroom, Kitchen, Molding, Painting, stairs, Weekend Projects

Privacy Window Accents Aging in Place Shower

February 28, 2020 by Kathy Ziprik

  PENSACOLA, FLA – Occupational therapist Kendra Orcutt helps people grow old … carefully. When she recently counseled a couple to get rid of their old bathtub in favor of a zero threshold walk-in shower, she knew the new bathroom design was just as important as its functionality.   “This couple hired our company to […]

Filed Under: Bathroom, Home Improvement, Windows & Doors

Acrylic Block Versus Glass Block -Pros and Cons

November 1, 2017 by Jake Thomas

Offering design appeal and privacy, block windows have been used in homes and commercial projects for more than a century. What started as the inclusion of heavy true glass block windows has evolved over the years to the embracement of lighter-weight acrylic block windows. Both have their place in today’s market, but which one is […]

Filed Under: Bathroom, Extreme How-To, Home Improvement, Windows & Doors

5 Tips to Remember When Remodeling Your Bathroom

January 5, 2017 by Jake Thomas

(guest post by Kori Cantor, Image Courtesy) For most of us, it is the bathroom where we feel mentally at peace to contemplate over the meaning of life. For others, it is the place to unwind and relax; and for some, it is the most personal part of the house. The bathroom is much more […]

Filed Under: Bathroom Tagged With: bathroom, decor, design, DIY, remodeling

Cut Utility Costs and Prevent Water Damage: How to Fix a Leaky Faucet

November 9, 2016 by Jake Thomas

(guest post by Linda Parker) If the annoying sound of dripping doesn’t get you first, your next water bill might prompt you to tackle a repair sooner, rather than later. Whether it is a running toilet with a tank that won’t stop filling, or a persistently dripping faucet, homeowners are often surprised at how quickly […]

Filed Under: Bathroom, Kitchen Tagged With: DIY, faucet, fix, Home Improvement Projects, leak, o ring, plumbing, repair

DIY Corian® Backsplashes: Getting Creative with Your Scraps

June 20, 2016 by Guest Post

(guest post courtesy SolidSurface.com)   Adding backsplashes to your kitchen, bathroom, or any room in your home can give your living space a boost of color and style. When you choose to craft DIY Corian® backsplashes, you know you’ll be using high-quality materials for your project. This means that you won’t waste time and money […]

Filed Under: Bathroom, Kitchen, Weekend Projects Tagged With: backsplash, bathroom project, Building Materials, Corian, countertop, DIY, home improvement, Home Improvement Projects, solid surface

Let’s Get Creative with Solid Surface Materials

May 9, 2016 by Guest Post

(guest post courtesy SolidSurface.com)   Let’s start with some basics here; Corian® is a man-made, solid-surface material with a wide variety of uses, including countertops, sinks, modular walls, furniture and lighting. It is strong, stain-resistant and easy to care for. Should any accidental damage occur, it does not need to be replaced or discarded but […]

Filed Under: Bathroom, Kitchen, Products Tagged With: Corian, DIY, dupont, home improvement, solid surface

Review: Speakman Reaction Showerhead

April 2, 2015 by Jake Thomas

I recently installed the Speakman Reaction showerhead in one of the bathrooms of my house, and after using it I’m reminded of an old episode of Seinfeld. The Commando 450 was a black market showerhead made in the former Yugoslavia that’s typically only used to wash elephants, but Kramer purchases one to upgrade his shower […]

Filed Under: Bathroom, Plumbing Tagged With: commando 450, kramer, reaction, seinfeld, shower head, showerhead, speakman

How to Plumb a Pedestal Sink

September 4, 2014 by Jake Thomas

(Guest post courtesy Spartan Plumbing) At the turn of the century, pedestal sinks were quite common. However, as the years passed, more and more people wanted counter space and extra storage. Stately pedestal sinks have largely been replaced by vanities. In fact, up until a few years ago, it was difficult or impossible to find […]

Filed Under: Bathroom, Plumbing Tagged With: pedestal sink, sink installation, spartan plumbing

A Brief Guide to Help You Battle Mold & Mildew

July 28, 2014 by Jake Thomas

  Special guest post by Jon Labelle Have you ever come face to face with a wet patch in your basement completely covered with a black fungus-like substance? What you are seeing is mold taking over your house. Mold reproduces with the help of spores, invisible to the naked eye. They produce enzymes that allow […]

Filed Under: Bathroom, Kitchen Tagged With: mildew, mold, prevention, sliderblog

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