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January/February 2014

CityView Magazine - Fayetteville, NC

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BATHROOM UPGRADES your dated bathroom sels and using decorating shelving or built-in cubbies for smarter storage. Like fi xtures, sinks are very personal and the styles vary to fit the home's personality. From towel warmers to heated floors, bringing radiant heat into your bathroom makeover is a thrift y way to upgrade, only costing mere hundreds. Radiant electric heat, connected to a wall thermostat, is laid under the tile in a mesh that will never leave you stepping onto cold tile floors again. Who doesn't love hot water on-demand – or endless hot water with a house full of company? Plumbers business has drastically increased as they install a separate electric or gas endless hot water panel to homes. The unit heats water almost instantly, eliminating the need for a water heater. From slabs of marble to mosaic tiles, a glam bathroom can be yours and the ideas are endless. Set a budget and get started on laying out your ideas with many of our local licensed bath installers. Lastly, another reason many families are renovating is to aid in the care of a parent while accommodating their need to operate independently. Helping the older generation live with dignity and maintain safety in their daily routine brings to mind some quick suggestions for modifications in your guest bathroom. Install permanent grab bars on the tub side or shower wall. Wall mounted sinks, towel bars or toilet paper holders are not designed to hold weight. A sturdy bathtub or shower seat/transfer tub bench can help with balance, comfort and prevent falls while entering or exiting the bathtub. Purchasing a raised toilet could be a simple fi x, over a toilet safety frame or rail. CV CityViewNC.com | 19

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