Bathroom Remodeling/Makeovers

A Bathroom Makeover
This bathroom had been "modernized" by a previous owner. The room was stripped of its wood moldings, fixtures and built-in storage; mainly, it was stripped of its charm. The previous owners installed chilly, pure white sheet-rocked walls, bare-bulb lighting centered over new chrome medicine cabinets and harshly contemporary pedestal sinks that provided little space to place even a can of shaving cream or razor. The sinks' chrome faucet sets had hospital-style handles, and severe wire shelving held daily essentials for all to see. Luckily, though, the previous owners left the beautiful paneled door and the original claw-foot tub in place. The new owners were looking to create a more friendly and soothing space. Here's how we achieved their dream bathroom. The site has spectacular before-and-after photographs of the bathroom project.

Bathroom Remodeling Advice
For expert bathroom remodeling advice, visit the focus advice center. Includes information about bathroom redecorating and choosing a shower. Many homes have a hot water cylinder (usually in the airing cupboard) with the water supplied to it from a cold-water tank (cistern) in the attic and heated by a boiler. The disadvantage of this system is that the hot water is at a low pressure compared with the pressure of the cold water mains supply. This is not a problem when running a bath or using other domestic appliances but it does mean that the imbalance in pressure between the hot and cold water makes it difficult to get the shower to a suitable and stable temperature. A question and answer section debates purchasing metal and plastic bathtubs, mono taps, lavatory cisterns, and service valves.

Bathroom Remodeling from HomeOwnerNet
Here are facts and statistics to help consumers make important financial considerations about bathroom remodeling. Of all the rooms in your house, bathrooms represent the greatest and fastest return on your remodeling investment. According to Remodeling Magazine, more than 80 percent of your bathroom remodeling expenses can be recouped within a year of resale. Not every room in the house offers such a return. Surprisingly, kitchens are sixth on the list with just over 60 percent of the costs returned. Only bathroom additions beat bathroom remodeling with returns over 90 percent. Site features more bathroom remodeling articles, events, projects, a store, resources and a chat room.

Importance of the Tub in a Bathroom Makeover
The main feature of a bathroom that usually sparks the concept of remodeling is the tub. Either the tub becomes old and shabby or a couple decides they don't want a tub any longer, or they may decide that they want a larger tub with whirlpool accessories. Whatever the reason, the tub is usually the impetus for remodeling a bathroom. Everything revolves around the tub. Bathrooms are typically larger today than they were 20 years ago. Many homes with two or more children find that having at least two sinks is a big time-saver on hectic mornings. This site covers virtually every aspect of bathroom remodeling, from the newest acrylic tubs and showers (easier cleaning and better heat retention), to showers for the older generation, to the latest in tubs, toilets, vanities, tile, lights, windows, and more.