Bath Shower Home Design

Q: Can you recommend a waterproof no-VOC paint or coating for a bathroom? I am looking for a waterproof paint to use instead of using greenboard in the bath/shower room. Asked by Rick Editor: Here's what our friends at Green Home Guide say: Answered by Rick Goyette, Emerald Dream Builders Bath-shower specifications that mitigate moisture issues such as rot and mold are extremely important to maintaining durability and indoor air quality . I have a solution that will work as an alternative to greenboard for your bathroom project . First, the most important consideration for a green bathroom project is to address ventilation. There are four necessary conditions for mold to grow: A mold spore Mold food Moisture Temperature Venting moisture Of these conditions the easiest one to control is moisture. Ironically enough, the best method for controlling moisture is to ensure the space is ventilated to the exterior of your home. I recommend a bathroom fan with a humidity sensor to ensu...

Yes, ferns can be fussy and temperamental to grow indoors. So why bother? Ask any diva: They're worth it. December 02, 2010 | By Beth Botts, Special to Tribune Newspapers A maidenhair fern lives on a shelf above the shower in my brother's bathroom in San Francisco. If you've got to be a fern indoors, that's about the best spot you're going to get: a few feet from a sunny window, swathed in a cloud of steam at least once a day in the moistest room in the house, in a climate where, even in winter, the central heating is not always on. In Chicago, the indoor life is a lot tougher. From early October well into April, hot-air ducts and radiators dry the air like the Sahara sun. Plants that evolved in relatively dry places, whose large, thick leaves are coated to help keep water from evaporating away, have a better shot at survival. But for a delicate, vulnerable fern native to the floor of a rainy tropical forest , living in central heating can be like being baked in an...

Ultra Chic Living- Quiet And Secluded This impressive Buderim retreat is nestled in a private and natural rainforest setting . The interior, which was featured in Property Wise magazine , has been inspired by award- winning local designer , Adrian Ramsay, boasting creativity, quirkiness, functionality and a seamless integration between the indoors and outdoors. Every room has a peaceful rainforest outlook , so you feel connected to nature all day, everyday. This is the perfect escape from the frenzied life we lead. Upon entry, you will be blown away by the large open plan living incorporating the lounge, dining and kitchen, complimented by the bush backdrop. The focal point of the lounge in winter is the fireplace, a relaxing place to reflect over the day with nice company, cheese and a red. In the warmer months, a split system air conditioner cools things down. Rich distressed coffee toned natural timber flooring throughout contributes to the character and charm of the house. The...

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If you've never been to Playa del Carmen , you might not realize that the Mexican destination's public beaches are totally unequipped and kinda, well, blah. And if you're new to Los Cabos, on the Baja Peninsula, then perhaps you don't know that very few of the region's beaches are actually swimmable ( blame strong currents and rough waves). Luckily, Oyster's reporters have tested the waters at more than 400 beachfront hotels throughout Mexico, so we're ready to tell you which ones are the best of the best. Take a look at the top beach hotels in the Yucatan (on the Gulf of Mexico), Riviera Maya (on the Caribbean Sea), and Riviera Nayarit and Baja California Sur (both on the Pacific Coast).  Get Prices This stunning, all- suite luxury property in Puerto Morelos has 103 incredibly spacious rooms with huge balconies or patios. Though many have full kitchens, there is only one on- site restaurant , El Faro, which serves international and Mexican cuisine f...

Many of us have visited national parks while on vacation, awed by their grandeur and natural beauty. But have you ever wondered what it would be like to wake up to such a breathtaking landscape every day? You never tire of it, says Leslie Bergman, who along with her husband, Ron, owns Spring Lakes Farm near the Olympic National Park in Washington. “The experience of living here is something much larger than ourselves, and we always wake with a sense of wonder and awe, which has never diminished,” she said. “It’s irresistible to live out here and not be outside, even standing on our front porch. We’re in a glacial carved valley , and we’re completely ringed by mountains. Just to stand out there with a cup of coffee, it’s really transformative. It’s transformative for your coffee as well.” [America’s natural heritage : a look at the 59 national parks ] People who live near national parks are treated each day to natural wonders that can include majestic mountains , sparkling la...