Ahhh, Houzz, the place where people in the market for remodeling go to covet and swoon. If you haven’t checked it out, grab a glass of water before you do, lest you drool yourself dry. Photographs of incredible interiors abound on Houzz—from homeowners, designers, and contractors alike—making it a great place to start if you’re…
Lyndon B. Johnson once said that every man has a right to a Saturday night bath. Kind of an odd statement, since baths—not showers—were still the primary way people bathed during most of Johnson’s life. (You’d think showers would be the luxury.) Today, baths really have become the special, occasional treat Johnson made them out…
What do the Beatles and the Brady Bunch have in common? Admittedly, not much, but both thought highly enough of the sun to release records about it. Even if you don’t find yourself singing about the sun, your body and home can benefit hugely from its rays. Studies repeatedly show its potent positive effects on…
Ever been paralyzed into not starting something because you don’t know how it will end? It’s natural to want to know the destination before starting a journey. Yet that nature might keep you from renovating a bathroom even when you badly need it done. How? Well, you know your bathroom has problems but haven’t figured…
Funny thing about bathrooms: People are happy to talk about how to beautify and organize them, but mum’s the word when it comes to factoring in the Big Deed for which they really exist. Set aside any Victorian sensibilities for a moment, because this is a discussion that needs to be had when building or…