Bathrooms can become so utilitarian that we forget to look around and take stock of what has become outdated, or worse - dingy and moldy. If you haven't done any upgrading in your bathrooms lately, it's time to take an objective look, with a fresh pair of eyes, and notice what areas could use some sprucing up. The good news is that small bathroom makeovers are simple to complete and can be very affordable. Much of the work can even be done yourself.
Here are some tips to help your small bathroom makeovers result in bathrooms that are attractive and have a clean finished appearance.
Bath Tub/Shower Area
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acrylic bath systems,
Affordable Bathroom Updates,
small bathroom remodeling
Bathrooms are one of the most overlooked rooms in the home although they are the most utilized. And yet updating your bathroom is one of the easiest projects that can you can do. Plus it can be accomplished in a minimum amount of time.
Inexpensive bathroom updates can change the entire aura of your bathroom. A few creative changes can add color, style and storage space. Still, this is just the tip of the iceberg. Take a look at the top 5 inexpensive bathroom updates of 2012.
Bathroom Accessories
What bathroom couldn't use accessory changes form time to time? Bathroom accessories come in many shapes, sizes and colors that you can easily create a beautiful consistent theme. These fixtures can blend in with your current setup or add a contrast that causes the room to pop with freshness. Additionally, they supply storage and organization to your bathroom.
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Affordable Bathroom Updates,
bathroom remodel
Having a spa available for hydro-therapy is a very big advantage today. When thinking about how to increase the value of your home, consider the recent spike in medical authorizations for hydro-therapy walk in baths and showers.
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Walk in tubs,
Safety Bathtubs
There is no greater sight-sore to your bathroom than the sudden appearance of mold and mildew in the corners of the tub or shower stall. The insidious fungus respects nothing; not even the most beautiful bathroom décor, and is often responsive to only extreme measures, for those that don’t know what they’re doing. Emulsifiers don’t work; bleach will definitely kill it, but likely stain unwanted parts of your bathroom unless done by a professional.
Acrylic Bath Surrounds as a Prominent Solution to Mold
Tubs and shower stalls are of course the biggest attractors of mold, because moisture has been allowed to build up over time, and these are the main reasons the fungus takes hold. No matter how hopeless you think your situation might be; an acrylic bath surrounds for your tub is readily handled by a
South Shore Dream Bath professional, often in a single visit. The acrylic material is anathema to the formation of mold, because its non-stick surface isn’t porous and doesn’t provide a foothold for the fungus to take root; further, it's relatively anti-moisture for the same reason – water completely slides away.
Most people don’t know that mold can actually be detrimental to your; and so are far from being a merely unsightly phenomenon. The smell from sizable colonies isn’t at all healthy to breathe; particularly from the kinds of surfaces that seem almost tailor-made to house them. An acrylic bath surrounds not just gives your bathroom a bright and morale-boosting look of newness, it also contributes to good health.
Practical and Beautiful – Acrylic Baths are the Way to Go
The tiles and grout combination of most peoples’ bathrooms can look attractive in the beginning, but it is a simple fact that they are prone to mold and mildew buildup, with the geometry actually inviting them in. An acrylic bath surrounds structure, or an acrylic shower stall modification, can allow you to largely dispense with dousing your bathroom surfaces with powerful chemicals that can damage the less resilient surfaces surrounding the intended areas. Acrylic is an inherently tightly-sealed material, and so moisture won’t get in-between it and encourage unseen mold-growth for weeks, unlike tile-and-grout, where the surface mold is almost always evidence of a lengthy term of colonization.
With an acrylic bath surround structure protecting your bathroom from fungal visitors, down-on-the-knees scrubbing, tedious scraping with hard-bristled brushes and harsh bleaching marathons are a thing of the past. A simple cleanser and water softener will work in tandem with the powerfully-repellant surface itself, to ensure that mold stays away. Little additional things, such as opening your bathroom windows or setting the bathroom in-built fan to run after a shower for a few minutes will aid the defense against mold; as will not allowing them to fester in the darkness by keeping the lights on during your shower and airing-out process. Mold can easily be a thing of the past once these things are in place; and you can enjoy relaxing baths in your acrylic tub.
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acrylic bath systems,
Mold Cleaning
According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, approximately 157,000 people are admitted to the Emergency department every year because of injuries that happen in a shower or bathtub. According the same study, the risk goes up for individuals over the age of sixty-five.
As a person gets older, getting around can sometime become a little more difficult. Sore joints, arthritis and muscle pain can make bending down a slower process; everyday tasks can become a bit more trying.
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Walk in tubs,
Safety Bathtubs,
Tub to Shower Conversions
Soaking in a bathtub can be relaxing after a long day at the office. But for most, especially in this hectic environment, showers just can't be beat. This is why many people are deciding on tub to shower conversions.
What's in a shower?
For the past few decades, showers have moved out of the locker rooms and into the home. Now, any bathroom without a shower is the odd man out. There are a few reasons why you might want to join the ranks:
- Better Safety -- Bathtubs can be dangerous. Each year, there are thousands of accidents involving tubs and their surrounding areas. Showers provide a lower threshold and more space to move around, thereby reducing the chances of falling and other injuries.
- Convenience -- Showers are faster, no doubt about it. When a person says they're going to jump in the shower "for just a few minutes," they mean it. For those of us who are short on time in the morning or simply need a quick cleansing, taking a shower is clearly the best method, hands down.
- Sanitary and Water-Saving Reasons -- Unless a person is simply trying to relax, no one wants to sit in their own filth. And when it comes time to rinse off or wash your hair, you either do so with dirty bath water or run more fresh water, which isn't the ideal way to conserve.
- Lower Prep Time -- If you wish to take a bath, you have to let the water run in order to fill up the tub. Often, you must check on the temperature a few times to make sure that it doesn't either give you hypothermia or third degree burns when you slip inside. Showers heat up within minutes, at most, and can easily be adjusted before stepping in.
- Aesthetics -- Sure, there are some awesomely designed bathtubs out there, but if there isn't already a shower attached, it's a good chance that your tub is in average shape, at best. Showers, with their sliding doors and ornately designed showerheads, add a touch of style to the home, not to mention added value.
How is conversion accomplished?
There are two primary factors to consider when deciding on a conversion:
- Cost-effective -- Tub to shower conversions do not have to destroy your wallet. Whether it's for a personal home, senior, or assisted living, tub to shower conversions are an inexpensive way to enhance your home and your bathroom, without the need for a complete remodel.
- Fast Installation -- Bathroom remodels can take days, sometimes weeks, if not longer. A conversion, however, is completed in less than one day. You can start the conversion as soon as you wake up in the morning and take a shower just before bed.
As you can see, tub to shower conversions can be simple and cost-effective. With all the advantages that come with having a shower, there's very little reason not to take the plunge...no pun intended
Click here to get a free in home estimate, we'll come out and show you how easy and affordable it is to convert your tub into a shower.
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bathroom remodel,
Tub to Shower Conversions
During the holidays there is nothing quite like the fresh and clean feeling you get after sprucing up your bathroom. It's that feeling you get from the scent of new linens hanging by the sink or the look of fresh paint on the walls. Imagine the feeling of stepping into a new shower or tub without seeing old, dull and worn tile. It's the feeling that comes from seeing "New" where before there was just Old.
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acrylic bath systems,
Bathroom Renovation
I HAVENT EVEN STARTED DIALING YET AND I can already feel the frustration coming on. I must make that dreadful call to a large franchise company (companies name omitted) about a problem that I’m currently having with their product. After the automated lady answers my call, she then instructs me to “Please press 1 or please say repeat these options” (I never knew robots had manners?). After following “orders” from the non human operator, I then find myself screaming into my telephone “CUSTOMER SERVICE” where I am then transferred to ANOTHER automated system only to tell me “their options have been changed...or I’m sorry we didn’t get that “. (Gee there’s a surprise!) At this point I don’t think I can hang up the phone any more aggravated and therefore my problem stays unresolved due to poor customer service and polite robots!
Franchise owners must reach quotas each month and therefore push their employees to sell, sell, SELL! For example, I personally worked in a sales department for a large well known gym years ago, and come towards the end of the month if we didn’t meet our quotas I was told “I don’t care what you have to do, or how you do it, just do it!” I’ll always remember when my boss said that to me because for the first time I was basically told to just LIE my way through, to get the sale. He’d also say “C’mon guys our numbers are low, what are we doing?” Franchise companies want their quotas high not only to look like they are “THE BEST”, but they often given incentives by corporate companies for free cruises, free vacations, you name it! So it a nut shell I was told to SELL so my boss could go on a nice cruise? Maybe if I’m lucky ill get a nice postcard. Most employees that work for these companies often just feel overlooked and under paid leaving them with a “I don’t care about this job because I don’t get paid enough” attitude. If you think about it though WOULD you have a positive outlook when feeling unappreciated? I know I didn’t! Franchise companies are always training and always replacing their workers, or “always hiring and always firing” as some like to say. Have you ever heard someone say “hey did you see that stupid commercial? Or “did you see that funny, catchy commercial?” it can be the stupidest commercial or the funniest commercial you’ve ever seen, but mission accomplished on their part because they made you remember their “stupid” commercial- and when you’re looking for that specific product, guess what “stupid commercial” pops in your head? It’s called mind tricks people and apparently they work! They have endless money to make these silly advertisements, leaving you the consumer to believe that they should be “everyone’s first choice” (or as some like to say “may the best brand win!) For example, if you had an opportunity to have a nice home cooked meal as opposed to go out to a well known restaurant, which would you pick? Of course we all love to go out to eat, but who wouldn’t want a yummy home cooked meal? Get the picture?
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small company,
franchise company
In today’s difficult economy, people go to great lengths to save money, even if only a few bucks. I happen to be in this group of “savvy” spenders, and over the years, I’ve learned to calculate savings on a short term and long term scale. For instance, if a product has a really low price tag, I consider the quality of the item and if it will need to be updated or replaced frequently. Often, a low cost item can cost you more in the long-run. However, expensive products can also cost more to maintain—and they don’t necessarily mean high quality. When I find high quality, low-maintenance, and low priced products, I know I’ve hit the jackpot.
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acrylic bath systems,
bathroom remodel
Do you ever worry about your parents, grandparents, or any elderly loved ones getting hurt entering or exiting their slippery shower or tub? Well here I’m going to discuss the benefits of having a walk in tub installed for their safety and your peace of mind.
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Walk in tubs,
Safety Bathtubs
