Whether you’re building a new home or remodeling your guest bath, you’ll need to pick a finish for the fixtures throughout the space. The design path you take is up to you, but should any of the fixtures match? While it would be easy if we could tell give a yes or no answer, it’s …
Perhaps you’re giving your kitchen or bathroom a facelift – a little paint, a few decor upgrades, and a couple of shifts in fixtures and hardware. As you browse for the perfect hardware to complement your project, you come across black hardware. The more you look, the more you discover the breadth of its popularity. …
Water-saver features appear in nearly every water-consuming fixture on the market today, as specific guidelines from the EPA require water conservation. As of January 1, 1994, showerheads cannot use more than 2.5 gallons per minute (GPM), so modern bathroom fixtures feature water restrictors to comply. While these restrictors do their job, there are times when …
While we usually turn to the water heater when there are hot water issues in our homes, it’s not always the culprit. This is typically the case when issues are isolated to sole fixtures in our homes, like the shower. So, if your single-handle shower faucet doesn’t seem to be getting any hot water (but …
Bathroom faucets are essential for everyday tasks like washing hands or brushing teeth. In some bathrooms, they serve as the focal point, capturing the gaze of everyone who enters the space and tying the design together. In others, they blend seamlessly into the background, serving the functional purpose, but no more. If you’re in the …
Leaky faucets quickly become a nuisance, and while some are easy to spot, others run under the radar. Leaks around the base are one of the types that often go undetected for a while since it’s an area where water splashes commonly end up. However, once you notice the leak, it usually becomes painfully apparent. …
Kitchen and bathroom remodeling is exciting, but sometimes a new faucet is all it takes to brighten a space. So, perhaps you’re installing a new faucet to replace the old, battered one (or as a mini facelift). As you prepare for your installation, you begin wondering if caulk is necessary when installing a new faucet. …
When taking a shower, it’s usually preferable when the water comes out of the showerhead, not the tub spout. If you wanted to take a bath, you’d take one, so why is the water coming out of the tub spout when it should be pouring out of the showerhead? This is a common problem in …
Many folks dream of installing a cast iron tub in their bathrooms. The tubs are beautiful, large, and perfect for bathing. They create an eye-catching centerpiece in the space, elevating the bathroom with an effortless, elegant appearance. Given their abundant benefits, it’s no surprise that many folks want to install them in their bathrooms. But …
Every now and again, you might need to remove the handle on your bathroom faucet for maintenance or to correct an issue. While removing faucet handles with set screws is simple, removing the handle can quickly become an unwanted puzzle when there’s no screw in sight. So, perhaps you have everything lined up for your …
Clawfoot bathtubs are a beautiful, eye-catching centerpiece in many bathrooms, offering a touch of antique elegance and creating a dramatic element in the space. While the tub is a stunning feature, you’ll need the perfect faucet to complement it. So, what faucet should you choose? There are a few primary faucet types, and although you …
Maybe you just moved into a new house and want to renovate the bathroom. However, upon looking up the cost of new bathroom faucets, you decide that painting the current ones might be the better option (replacing more than one or two faucets becomes expensive fast). So, can you actually paint a faucet? Yep, you …
After a long, tiring day, you decide to draw a bath to relax with a glass of wine and the soothing comfort of a warm soak. To your dismay, you turn on the water to your bathtub, only to find yellowed water pouring out of the spout. So, now what? Although this new turn of …
Faucets, hardware, lighting fixtures, and other elements throughout your home often come in numerous finishes, including antique brass and champagne bronze. In recent years, bronze and brass finishes have become quite popular, stealing the spotlight from other options, such as nickel and stainless steel. These finishes pair beautifully with warmer color palettes and traditional themes, …
Bathtubs come in multiple colors, shapes, designs, materials, brands, and price points. Acrylic and fiberglass, two exceedingly popular materials, are strikingly similar. This makes telling the two apart tricky, as they share many of the same features and characteristics. If you’re unsure what type of bathtub you have in your bathroom, read this guide for …
Bathtubs come in numerous styles and designs, including alcove tubs, tub and shower combinations, drop-in bathtubs, freestanding bathtubs, skirted bathtubs, and corner tubs. So, there’s no shortage of options, which makes finding the perfect bathtub easier. That said, some bathtubs work better for specific situations. This article compares alcove and skirted tubs to help you …
There are several instances in life where the devil is very much in the detail, and the small things can make a substantial difference. Interior design is one such area, and making a seemingly insignificant change can totally transform the look and feel of a space. When it comes to the bathroom, creativity can be …
Perhaps you decided it’s time for a bathroom upgrade, which includes the sink. You tossed out the entire dated sink and its drain assembly and respective plumbing, so now it’s time to purchase replacements. You might’ve bought a new sink, so now it comes down to purchasing the appropriate drain and plumbing. However, when you …