High humidity in bathrooms provides the best conditions for the growth of mold and mildew and may even damage some surfaces such as wood. While having a fan or dehumidifier helps reduce the humidity levels, moisture-absorbing plants are a cheaper and greener way to do it. The best bathroom plants that absorb moisture are the …
Unlike normal gravity toilets, upflush toilets use pressure to push the wastes in a chosen direction be it upwards, downwards or horizontally. This means that you can basically install it anywhere including the basement. Also called macerating toilets, upflush toilets have many advantages and disadvantages which are important in deciding whether you need them or …
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Bathtubs come in many shapes and sizes and it’s all about your personal preference. While all shapes are designed to be comfortable, some are way more comfortable to use than the average tub. This depends on the shape and other included features. The most comfortable bathtub shape is oval with oval bathtubs being favored …
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Acrylic and cast iron tubs are two of the most popular bathtubs due to their many good qualities. Acrylic tubs offer a wide variety of customizations and ease of installation while cast iron tubs offer a luxury feel with premium qualities. Choosing between them is quite easy with the information in the sections below. Cast …
Shower pink stains are a sign that you have pink mold in your shower. Pink mold, also called pink mildew, is favored by wetness in the shower (like all mold and mildew types) but isn’t as harmful as black mold. Still, it’s quite dangerous when it comes into contact with your skin, eyes, or mouth. …
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Rust stains are common in the shower especially when you have items made of iron. When the rust isn’t cleaned fast enough, it can cause stubborn stains which may take a while to clean. However, you can easily get rust stains out of your tub no matter the material of the tub as shall be …
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When we take showers and use sinks and toilets in the home, the water seems to magically disappear and never bothers us again. If you’re wondering where it goes to and whether it’s wasted or recycled, you’d be glad to know that most of the water is recycled and made available for reuse. The treatment …
A mushroom is a large type of mold that will grow in warm and humid areas with low light. Sadly, that may include your bathroom. While this is scary, removing mushrooms growing in your bathroom is quite easy as shall be detailed in the sections below. Mushrooms grow in the bathroom due to the warm …
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When your shower door won’t close or stay closed, you need to fix the problem or call for a professional. Shower door repair depends on the type of door (pivoted, sliding, hinged etc.) and the material (plastic, glass, wood etc.) and it’s quite easy once you identify the main problem. Shower doors don’t stay closed …
Corian is a durable, low-maintenance material that has been used for decades in high-end kitchens. Corian shower walls are relatively new to the market and there are many positives and negatives to consider before installing them in your home. Corian shower walls are beautiful, versatile, waterproof, easy to maintain, lightweight compared to quartz and granite, …
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