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
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