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Name That Tile: Homeowners Guide to Identifying Shower Tile

Homeowners Guide to Identifying Shower Tile Our 2019 tile guide is a quick and easy chart to help identify drain types. The options of tile choices can become overwhelming, and not knowing the proper names can make a homeowner’s search much more difficult. Our guide provides a quick introduction to the various kinds of tile […]

Top Shower Niche Trends

Designer Drains – Spring Break Sale   Credit: @texasdreamgarden Tile The number of colors, patterns, and textures to choose from is endless. I knew I wanted to steer away from picking a traditional all-white subway tile. I began to think about how will I ever narrow down my choice to just one tile when I […]

2018 Bathroom Remodel Costs | Average Cost Estimates – HomeAdvisor

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What is the Average Cost of a Bathroom Remodel? The average bathroom remodel costs $9,799. Most homeowners spend between $5,931 and $14,192. You can spend as little as $3,500 to $7,000 updating the essentials in a small or medium-sized bathroom. On a large or master bath, you could spend up to or beyond $13,000. Homeowners have many options when […]

The 5 Home Improvements With The Best ROI in 2018

These are a few home improvements that will give you the biggest bang for your buck in 2018. Image: My House Design Build Team Every homeowner wants to get the most significant impact possible out of their home improvements. Whether you’re looking to make a move in the near future or are planning on staying […]

Where to Begin: Using Black and White in the Bathroom

This classic color combination makes for a chic and clean look in any style of bathroom. Houzz Contributor. Hi there! I live in a 1920s cottage in Atlanta that I’ll describe as “collected.” I got into design via Landscape Architecture, which I studied at the University of Virginia. I’ve been writing about design online for […]

Home Stagers Share 5 Tips To Getting A Home Resale Ready

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We asked home stagers to share their best tips for a quick resale. Image: Widell + Boschetti Home staging can be tricky to wrap your head around. Most of time, it’s about taking your home as-is and making a few, small changes. Yet, somehow, those tiny changes can make a huge difference when it comes […]

Hancock St – e6 Associates

Hancock St – e6 Associates Justin of e6 Associates in Philadelphia contacted us about his new high-quality new construction home with luxurious finishes but said he was missing his final touch. That cherry on top was a custom drain cover to give the house that final stroke of the paintbrush. Among the many builder upgrades, […]

Plumbers Share Ten Important Plumbing Tips « CBS Los Angeles

By Michelle Guilbeau At some point in life, there is usually a need to call the plumber and frankly, plumbers take on tasks that many of us would never consider doing. A plumber can save the day and for that, we are thankful. However, there are tips that plumbers share which can help alleviate some […]

Important Questions to Ask Before Beginning a Bathroom Renovation

Bathroom Renovation: Questions To Ask Before You Start. While updating a bathroom ranks at the top of many a homeowner’s wish list, complete renovations can be pricey—to the tune of $18,000 or more, depending on the bathroom size and choice of fixtures. “The bathroom may be the smallest room in the house, but remodeling can […]

Keeping Your Kitchen’s Stainless Steel Spotless

Stainless steel is a beautiful finish, but to keep it looking its best, especially if you have a family of little ones, can be a big job. Here are a few quick cleaning tips to help you keep your stainless steel gleaming. Rikki Snyder SaveEmail 1. Remove knobs for a complete clean. When cleaning your stainless steel […]

Free Remodeling Ideas For Your Bathroom

Measure and draw your bathroom to scale. Instead of paying an arm and a leg for a bathroom someone else has designed for you, why not try remodeling your bathroom yourself? Designing your bathroom really isn’t as difficult as it might sound. Also, it just might save you quite a bit of money. Wouldn’t it […]

Tips To Design Your Dream Bathroom

Tips To Design Your Dream Bathroom Whether you’re building, designing an entirely new bathroom, or remodeling an existing one, Designer Drains has got you covered when it comes to tips for your bathroom renovation. Here are some cool new ideas to get your bathrooms in tip-top shape. First, list the items you absolutely need in […]

Glass block shower wall planning and installation – 5 Reasons You Can’t do Without It

5 reasons you don’t want to build a glass block shower without a plan Written by Mike Foti on February 25, 2017. Posted in Bathroom Remodeling, Glass Block Marilyn called me in tears. She said, “Mike, my glass block shower has become a nightmare. These idiot contractors don’t know what they’re doing. The grout joints […]