Bath Shower Home Design

How To Get the Best Contractor Bathroom Remodeling Steps TIPS DEAR TIM: I'm adding a bathroom in my house. The framing is complete and I am a little confused as to the order of the rest of the tasks. When do I install the plumbing pipes ? Do I tile before or after the tub is installed? When are the vanity and the toilet installed? When do I drywall? Mark O., Chicago, IL DEAR MARK: Adding a bathroom is tough enough, but the job can be even harder if you goof up the sequence of events from start to finish. Not only can you make things more difficult, there is a chance of ruining completed work that is already in place. As you might expect, there is a logical order that professionals follow to maximize profits and minimize the amount of time spent working . CLICK HERE to get FREE & FAST BIDS from local bathroom remodeling contractors . © 2017 Tim Carter Overall Size One of the first things that should be done is to determine the proper placement of the bathroom walls . This req...

Is your bathtub the one thing in your house that is getting the least amount of use and soaking up valuable space? Have your children grown up and you no longer need a tub? Tub-to- shower conversion s are a hot trend among today’s homeowners, as the “tub-less” bathroom is showering homes with safety, style and function. Tubs are out According to the 2013 Home Design Trends Survey by The American Institute of Architects, more than 60% of homeowners preferred a stall shower without a tub. Let’s face it: soaking in a soothing hot bubble bath may sound like a great idea, but how many of us really have the time or luxury to indulge ourselves? Tubs are often a necessity for bathing small children , but when they grow up, why would you need it? Shower safety Tub-to- shower conversion s are becoming more popular with empty nesters and seniors as they view walk-in showers as a safer alternative to their bathtubs. Climbing over a bathtub wall can present a safety hazard as we age. Converting y...

Natives know where to go for a real San Francisco experience : the city's neighborhoods. What better way to make family and friends comfortable than to have them stay close by in one of Noe Valley's guesthouses. While many local guesthouses and bed-and-breakfasts have been hit by the current economic slump --and by the competition from a drop in downtown hotel prices --the good news is guests no longer have to book six months in advance and can sometimes negotiate a lower room rate . Still, most guesthouses report business is steady, at least on the weekends. In Noe Valley we are fortunate to have a mix of lodgings that serve a wide range of needs. You can find a cottage with handicapped access for grandparents, several places that welcome children, or a quiet room in a house, for a friend. In this survey, which updates our B&B roundups in the June 1997 and May 1999 issues, the Voice uncovered a variety of hospitality styles: a European- style tourist home , a fully furn...

If you want your tile surround to meet the minimum code - it must be 70 inches above the shower drain. If your goal is great work and performance, then Anthony's answer is best. Plumbing fixture manufacturer 's suggest the shower arm outlet at 60 inches. Better: Add the height of the tallest occupant and add 2 inches for an optimum shower arm outlet . I hate to duck under a shower head to get wet!

It's that time of the year again when summer winds down and the back-to- school season begins . Soon, Bed, Bath and Beyond and Target stores all over the country will be flooding with college goers, as they hustle for the best deals in town, especially in technology. With so many things to buy, however, students often find it hard to distinguish between what they need and what they want. The situation is made more intricate by the numerous "welcome to college" sales held by retailers, which tempt students and their parents to stock up on promotion items than other would-be essentials. For collegians, therefore, it pays to have a well-drawn-out shopping list. The right tech will help you do research, draft assignments, keep organized, stay fit, and decompress after a long day on campus. Are you going off to college soon? Here are five gadgets you just can't overlook. 1. Laptop In today's overly technological world , a decent college laptop is as important to a st...