Posts Tagged ‘Bathroom’
Friday, October 30th, 2009
Many litres of water are wasted daily in most homes across the country. Much of this precious water just disappears down the bathroom drain. Follow these simple tips to prevent wasteful water use in your bathroom.
Top Priority
A dripping faucet wastes valuable water around the clock. Check bathroom faucets for leaks and repair or replace, if necessary. To further reduce waste, install a faucet aerator and low flow showerhead.
Toilet
Older tanks or cisterns use much more water than necessary. In toilets installed before 2002, a displacement device is effective in reducing water waste. Either purchase a device or make your own by placing a plastic jug of water inside the tank. Use the largest jug possible that still allows an adequate flush. (more…)
Tags: bath, Bathroom, Shopping, Shower, Tap, Toilet, WATER
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Thursday, July 16th, 2009
As the fields of interior design and home improvement have become more popular in recent years, the formerly often neglected bathroom has been getting more attention than ever. Many people are turning their plain bathrooms into lush getaways or sophisticated spas. Small bathrooms, however, pose unique challenges when it comes to design.
While the lack of space may make it impossible to install a large garden tub or double sinks, there are still ways to give even small bathrooms a much needed facelift.
Often the biggest problem in small bathrooms is the lack of storage space. To create room for storage, it is necessary to get creative. Look for storage units that are wall mounted. A cabinet over the toilet or a shelf over a bathtub can add valuable space for storing bathroom essentials. Some storage solutions, such as a large basket for holding rolled up towels, can double as design elements. (more…)
Tags: Bathroom, Bathtub, Home and Garden, home improvement, Shower, Toilet
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Wednesday, July 8th, 2009
Though there will still be times where you will need to call a professional plumber, some jobs are simple enough that you can do them yourself. However, in order to do simple plumbing repair on your own, you will need some essential tools.
• Sink Auger: A sink auger can be very valuable for unclogging drains on tubs or sinks. However, don’t use this on a toilet. There’s another tool made especially for that.
• Closet Auger (also called a toilet auger): The closet auger is specifically designed for unclogging toilets. Just as you shouldn’t use a sink auger on a toilet, don’t use a closet auger on a sink.
• Flange Plunger: The flange plunger is one designed to help clear clogs in toilets. Its specials shape makes it efficient for toilet bowls.
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Tags: Bathroom, Home and Garden, home improvement, Plumbing
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Wednesday, May 27th, 2009
Remodeling the bathroom can be especially difficult task, since most bathroom projects involve gutting the space and starting over. Homeowners who venture down this road are often faced with a tough choice: bath tub or shower? There are a few things to consider when making this choice.
At the top of the list is functionality. If the bathroom is the primary or only one in the house, consider whether anyone in the family prefers bathing over showering. Not having access to a bath tub may leave the family wanting in the future. Should you decide a bath tub is necessary, you can chose between a fiberglass unit that includes a shower head or a more elegant pedestal tub. Remember that a pedestal tub does not normally have a shower head. (more…)
Tags: bath, Bathroom, Bathtub, Family, Home and Garden, Shopping, Shower
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Thursday, May 21st, 2009
In our everyday life we don’t usually think about how much water we actually waste when flushing toilet. It is such a common habit, we think there is not much we can do about it.
Now imagine, how surprised were we when we’ve found this extraordinary appliance. A slash toilet slash sink appliance!
How does it work?
The Australian Company Caroma has invented a unusual appliance which is called Profile Smart Dual Flush Toilet. This smart appliance is compilation of a toilet and a sink (assembled at the top of the toilet). While washing our hands the water from the sink flows to flush and is ready to be used (again).
This Caroma product was in 2008 recognised as the most inventive technological solution. As proven during tests, using this device can save up to70% of the water we normally use in our home! (more…)
Tags: appliance, Bathroom, Business, Flush toilet, Home and Garden, home improvement, Shopping, Toilet, WATER
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Tuesday, May 19th, 2009
Hard water can cause problems throughout the home. If severe enough, it leads to the chemical salt residues clogging faucets, clothes and dishwashers, and refrigerator icemakers. One of the most annoying manifestations of hard water, though, is the ugly deposits it leaves on your bathroom fixtures.
Sinks, tubs, and toilet bowls, in hard water locales, eventually accumulate ugly stains and deposits that require special attention. Commercial cleansers will do the job, but most of them are loaded with chemicals that can poison the environment. In most cases safe, inexpensive, and readily available household products are a more responsible solution. (more…)
Tags: bath, Bathroom, cleaning, Dishwasher, Hard water, hard water problems, Home and Garden, limescale, scale, Sodium bicarbonate, stains, Vinegar, WATER
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