Archive for June, 2012

How to Compare One Piece vs. Three Piece Acrylic Tub Wall Surround for a Remodeling Project

Saturday, June 30th, 2012

 

Acrylic tub wall surround - 3 piece system
Acrylic tub wall surround – 3 piece system

Acrylic tub and shower wall surrounds have become a popular choice for remodeling projects today since they’re easy to clean, have no grout joints, are warm to the touch and are available in many colors and patterns. With that being said not all acrylic wall systems are alike. One big difference is one company in the industry (Bath Fitter) promotes a “one piece” system while all the other companies use a three piece systems. Learn below the advantages and disadvantages of each of these systems.

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Glass Block Shower Walls – Figuring out the best height

Saturday, June 23rd, 2012
Step down glass block shower with colored glass blocks

Step down glass block shower with colored glass blocks

In building a glass block shower wall there are several important criterion to think through. One important consideration is how tall to make this shower wall. Learn below the answer to 5 frequently asked questions concerning the height of the wall.

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5 Reasons to Replace a Whirlpool or Soaking Tub with a Larger Shower

Saturday, June 16th, 2012
Larger shower in a bathroom design
Larger shower in a bathroom design

 

Let’s face it just like fashion trends change so do home design and building trends. We use our bathrooms differently than we did in the past. Today the focus in bathroom design is on efficiency, function and comfort.

 

In bath remodeling projects today wasted space is being reclaimed to add safety, comfort, style and practicality – and one the by-products of this has been the overwhelming trend to remove existing whirlpool and soaking tubs and replace them with larger showers. Learn below 5 reasons why replacing a tub with a larger shower makes sense for how we live today.

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Project Spotlight: How to Cost Effectively Replace an Old Bow Window with a 3 Lite Double Hung and Picture Window

Sunday, June 10th, 2012
After - Picture Window with Double Hungs for Air Flow

After - Picture Window with Double Hungs for Air Flow

 

The problems with the current windows: Whenever Terry Ventura (a homeowner in the Brookpark suburb of Cleveland Ohio) entered the front door or sat in the dining room of her home she could see several problems with her old bow window.

 

  • The 4 equally sized windows were non-operable so she could not get fresh air in this east facing room (which gets a lot of sun and heat build up in the morning).

 

 

  • The old style awning covering the window reduced the amount of natural light and views to the outside.

 

 

  • The 4 single pane fixed windows with exterior storms where not energy efficient (they were the original windows built into the home) and Terry would see condensation on one of the windows between the storm and window sash.

 

 

  • The interior trim of the existing windows did not match the trim of the dining room.

 

 

  • The current sandstone sill was pitched towards the inside of the home causing water to damage the window box of the bow window.

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How to Compare a Fiberglass Bathtub to an Acrylic Tub

Saturday, June 2nd, 2012
Acrylic bathtub used in a bathroom remodeling project

Acrylic bathtub used in a bathroom remodeling project

When most people look at a fiberglass or acrylic tub it may be hard at first glance to tell the difference between the two – or to know which one may be the better choice for a bath remodeling project. In the article below you’ll get a brief description of how both tub types are made and the advantages and disadvantages of both product types.

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