Showing posts with label bathroom. Show all posts
Showing posts with label bathroom. Show all posts

Sunday, September 16, 2012

Steps to Prevent Black Mold in Bathroom Paint

Prevent black mold in bathroom from building  up

Black mold is a type of fungus that is harmful which usually grows in places due to accumulation of moisture and high humidity. When black mold becomes very visible on bathroom walls, then this should cause an alarm and you need to redo your wall paint in order to prevent the occurrence of black mold which can trigger allergies, asthma and other respiratory problems. There are simple steps that you can do in order to prevent black mold in bathroom paint. These practical steps are reasonable so that black mold is prevented. Prevention is better and less burdensome compared to black mold removal. And since black mold usually thrives in places where moisture is high, make sure that your bathroom walls are kept dry always.

One way to balance the humidity and keep your bathroom away from high moisture is to install exhaust fans. The functionality of these fans should never be underestimated. Aside from keeping the moisture lower in the bathroom area, exhaust fans expel bad odor and therefore cleaning the air you breathe. There should also be proper building maintenance in order to fix any damages or leaks which can produce mold build up not only on the walls but in some other areas of the bathroom.

Tuesday, July 17, 2012

How to Buy the Right Bathroom Tiles – Scouring for Your Options

Find the right aesthetic and functional designs for bathroom tiles

The bathroom is one of the most common places in the house that is used daily. It is important that the bathroom is clean and safe to use. When buying bathroom tiles, it is necessary to make some considerations to ensure that you exercise the most prudent choices when shopping for the best tiles to place in the bathroom. Many said that tiling is an art but you need to scour for your options to ensure that you can maximize your budget, design and purpose for bathroom tiling.

One of the top priorities to consider when tiling the bathroom is hygiene. Tiles with smooth surfaces make it difficult for dirt to stick on and provide an easy to wipe surfaces. They are also waterproof and the growth of molds is no longer your major concern than when using floor carpets on your bathroom floors. The size of the bathroom tiles also matters. Larger tiles are easier on your budget and they take less time to place on the floor. Smaller ones require more precision when placing them on the floor and generally cost a little more than the larger tiles for the entire tiling project you will undertake. On the other hand, smaller tiles are more elegant so you can decide according to your purpose and budget.

Monday, July 2, 2012

Going Green in the Bathroom


Being mindful of the environment and caring for it is the best way to make up for the kindness and abundance of nature to us. One way to take care of our environment is to be eco-friendly by doing things that do not harm our surroundings in one way or the other.  It has been a long standing appeal for everyone to take care of the ecosystem in our own simple ways. And you can begin right at your home more specifically by going green in the bathroom. By deciding to go eco-friendly through your bathroom is a practical solution to preserve nature and won’t cost you too much. This can be done by changing your lifestyle a bit and in your choice of bathroom essentials that you use.

Sunday, June 24, 2012

Going for a Spa Treatment in A Bathroom

Feel more relaxed in your bathroom 

There is nothing more relaxing than pampering your self by getting a spa treatment. But this treatment may not always fit your budget and time if you are too busy to get out of your way to go to spa centers. And for you to take advantage of this relaxing treat right at the comforts of your home, why not turn your bathroom into a spa-like environment to take your bathing and relaxation to a whole new experience. This is a great way to remodel a bathroom. Relaxation will be exceptional by adding some accessories in your bathroom to bring in spa ambiance. With a little effort and incorporating your own creativity you will surely achieve a unique kind of feel inside your bathroom which is more serene and calming.

The first thing that you can do to transform your bathroom into a spa is by updating the paint. You can give your bathroom a fresh new look by retouching and using calm colors of paint. You can try colors like off- white, pale green, light blue and others. You can also go for darker colors that are subtle yet exude a soothing feeling.  You can also adjust your bathroom lighting to conform to a spa-like ambiance.  A spa usually looks dimmer and relaxing, so tone down your lighting set up and put some candles in some corners of the bathroom. But never overdo your lighting effects or the use of candles in the bathroom.

Saturday, June 23, 2012

Bathroom Remodeling Check List

Keep organized with a bathroom remodeling check list
Remodeling a bathroom is a project that requires careful planning and setting of goals from the start. It is important that you know your direction by laying down goals that you want to achieve from the renovation efforts. Remodeling can be done by simply updating your bathroom or a total makeover which requires much work. You should talk to the family about the bathroom remodeling as this requires a considerable amount of money and a unified effort to make the project a successful one. You have to determine your need to widen the bathroom area and the additional bathroom furniture and furnishings. Keeping a bathroom remodeling check list is a good way to start when planning on how to remodel your bathroom. 

Friday, June 15, 2012

5 Easy and Creative Tips to Arrange Bathroom in Simple ways

The bathroom becomes a pleasant area in the home that we use often everyday when it is well maintained with frequent cleaning with things inside it well organized and in order. Arranging your stuff in the bathroom need not be a complicated process. If you want to give your bathroom new makeover look or to simply put things in the proper order, these simple tips on arranging the bathroom will give you a good head start on your task.

1. Throw away the clutters in the bathroom. Open the bathroom cabinets and check for empty and unused bottles, sprays, containers and other things that are no longer of use and throw them away. Anything perishable in the cabinet should be thrown out in the garbage. Check each item for the expiration period to make your job easier and throw those already beyond its expiration date.

2. Use baskets, cabinets, dividers, wired baskets, jars or boxes to store your bathroom items. This will keep things organized and in the proper order thereby avoiding clutters anywhere in the bathroom. You should be able to optimize the use of your bathroom storage by keeping similar items together. It is best to use racks and open shelves to optimize the bathroom space for storage of utility items for bathroom use.