When we think of bathrooms, we probably think of the big features, namely the key appliances, toilet, basin, and shower/bath, but actually, as is so often the case in life, the details can make a huge difference to both the functionality and the appearance of a bathroom. In particular, the choice of bath taps and basin taps can really […]
Most space in most bathrooms is taken up by three or four key appliances, the toilet, the basin, and the bath/shower. Given that bathrooms are, generally, literally the smallest rooms in any home, plus the fact that these appliances tend to be long-term investment pieces and it’s easy to see why it’s a very good […]
Bathrooms can be rooms that are either hot or very cold – unless you have a good radiator. Because of this, choosing the right radiator should be seen as a key part of your bathroom design, rather than as an afterthought. With this in mind, here is a brief guide to choosing the right radiator for […]
A rustic styled home is a type of design that emphasizes on rugged and natural beauty. It holds a nature-simulated structure with earthy and simple colors, and ultimately an honest, natural warmth. Rustic designs bring up the essence of your home from outdoors to indoors. Allowing your home to have a rustic feel is […]
Installing an electric shower is a job for a Part P qualified plumber. This is basically a plumber with some electrical skills. Replacing an electrical shower, however, can usually be done by a regular home DIYer. The plumbing and cabling will all be in place. You will just need to connect to it. This guide […]
Approximately three-quarters of the Earth’s surface is covered in water. Only about 2.5% of that water, however, is fresh. What’s more, that 2.5% is increasingly being contaminated through human pollution. The world’s current demand for and treatment of water is totally unsustainable. This means that water conservation has to be made a top priority for […]
Over two-thirds of the Earth’s surface is water. It comes in all kinds of forms from seasonal streams to mighty oceans. Most of it (97%) is salty. Only a tiny part of it (3%) is fresh. All of it is increasingly suffering from pollution. That should be a major source of concern for everyone. Why […]
Look at the sort of high-end bathrooms which are featured in lifestyle magazines and such and you’ll probably see a freestanding bath in them. For many people, there’s just something about freestanding baths, which compellingly evokes glamour, sophistication and luxury. In the old days, freestanding baths were only found in the most luxurious of homes, these days, […]
These days, walk-in baths are becoming increasingly popular. This is because they offer a combination of luxury (stepping in and out of a bath via a door is so much more comfortable than having to get over the side) and partly for reasons of practicality (people with reduced mobility, such as older people, can navigate them […]
Winter is coming and with it comes the question of whether or not to keep using your hot tub. Even if you don’t have changing facilities nearby, using your hot tub in winter is a feasible prospect because the warmth from the hot tub really does get right down into the core of your body and hence a big, thick, […]
