A lot of things go into making a bathroom beautiful, but not all of it has to be big. If you're in the middle of a major remodel, forgetting about the little things can be a huge mistake - as is assuming you can't give an outdated bathroom a facelift without a huge investment. The truth is, sometimes the smallest changes can have a huge impact on the overall look and feel of your bathroom, whether...
By definition novelty items are shiny, new, unique, and unusual; by reputation, they're short-lived and pretty junky. Once the thrill of that new cupcake-baker wears off, for example, it's probably going to spend a lot of time gathering dust in the back of your cabinets. But while beer hats and bikini aprons fit nicely into the throw-away definition of novelty, there are plenty of items that are u...
Most standard bathtubs have a wall mounted faucet - but if you're upgrading to a big inset tub like a whirlpool - or especially a freestanding tub - it can be difficult to line up your new fixtures with traditional style hardware. Not only that, but keeping your tub stuck to a wall can really limit the layout of your bathroom remodel. If you don't like the idea of big, gangly clawfoot tub fillers ...
Adding a wall mounted faucet is a great way to add a designer flair to a bathroom of any size or shape. Unfortunately, doing so isn't exactly easy: you'll need to tear out part of your wall, reroute your plumbing, and work around any existing studs, to say nothing of retiling the wall when you're done. The good news is, there's a great new way to get this look without all the heavy remodeling. Bat...
Bathroom remodels are full of devilish details - things that are important, but all too easy to overlook until it's too late. It's easy to get caught up in the big things - like designing your custom shower or choosing a new whirlpool - and hold off on smaller decisions, like which bathroom faucet you want, until later. But that can be a surprisingly big mistake, especially if you buy a bathroom v...