Not long ago, archaeologists in China were looking for treasure in a King’s tomb. Jewels, riches, and ancient art were nothing compared to what they found in the corner. A toilet. A toilet… in a tomb. A toilet… in a tomb, with running water – – and arm rests. But, make no mistake… this was…
The way we use the bathroom sure has changed over time. In a century we have gone from a quick dash to an outhouse, to now spending more time than ever in the bathroom (thanks Twitter). While we have increased the time we spend, we may not be paying attention to all the little things…
Question: How many subcontractors does it take to change a light bulb?Answer: You’ll find out in a month, when they’re halfway done. Ask just about anyone who’s ever hired a remodeler. Subcontracting complicates and lengthens the process. Most folks learn this as their project unfolds—as their kitchen or bathroom sits in a blanket of dust…
Bathroom windows allow the sun to shine where, normally, “the sun don’t shine.” Who doesn’t love a soak in the tub with rays of sun filling the room? While skylights and solar tubes do the same thing, they typically don’t add as much architectural interest as windows do. And they often don’t provide as much…
Did you know that Beyonce owns a bathtub completed caked in Swarovski pink crystals? Not everyone can afford—or wants—opulence to make their bathroom stand out. Fortunately, giving a bathroom that extra oomph can often be achieved with little and far less costly things: some wood detailing on a faucet, a strip of colorful glass mosaic…