Showing posts with label tips. Show all posts
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Wednesday, February 21, 2018

Tips to conserve water and electricity

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1. Set your air conditioner’s thermostat at 24 degrees Celsius, as each degree less adds 9 per cent to your bill.

2. Avoid using certain appliances such as washing machines and dryers, irons and ovens during peak hours — 12 noon until 4 pm, and 8pm to 11 pm.

3. Water heaters need to undergo periodic maintenance to detect any leaks or deposits. The device’s thermostat is best set to 60 degrees Celsius. Turn it off when not needed in the summer.

4. Replace the electric cookers with cookers that run on natural gas to reduce electricity consumption. Also, cook more than one thing at the same time.

5. When you turn off the television or set top receiver with the remote control, the devices still remain connected to the power source adding to your power usage. It is best to switch off the main power source to devices.

6. Use fluorescent bulbs as they are brighter, more efficient and consume less energy than regular bulbs.

7. Fit your taps with water-conserving adapters that reduce the flow from the tap by nearly half.

8. When washing the dishes, rinse them in a half-filled sink of water instead of washing them under running water. This saves 30 litres every 15 minutes.

9. Close the tap when you are brushing your teeth, shaving, or during ablution, as it saves 19 litres a day.

10. Check for leakages and repair them immediately, as they can add up to a waste of over 30 litres of water a day.

11. Opt for a shower and not a bath, as filling the bath tub requires 140 litres of water, while a shower takes 30 litres.

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Wednesday, January 10, 2018

Tips for Choosing the Right Shower Tray

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Choose a tray that is made of good quality material, of the right size, is easily installable, and does not cause a hazard while entering and exiting the shower area.
Shower trays are ideal for those who want a separate shower area or enclosed showers. They make the bathroom look more sorted and sectioned. They give the image of a well-planned bathroom. But the only glitch in buying a tray is its selection process, but it has been simplified for you in this Buzzle compilation.
Selecting a Shower Tray - Made Easy

In the market, even though there are shower trays made of numerous material, stone resin, acrylic, and ceramic shower trays are the most popular.

Stone resin trays are those that are made from crushed stone and a resin-based glue. Once the mix has been prepared, it is poured in a mold, and then set to harden. It is then coated with a gel-based coat to give it a smooth feel and white coloration. They are durable, sturdy, and look very classy.

Acrylic shower trays are lightweight and easy to install. They may not be as sturdy and durable as stone resin trays, but still are very popular. Many alterations have been made in the development of acrylic shower trays, therefore, making them sturdy and durable. They are very affordable, and prove to be a good choice for those on a budget.

Ceramic shower trays are of very high quality, but they are very heavy, often in need of reinforcing once fitted, and are not suitable for all floors.

Shape and Size
There are four basic sizes of shower trays―square, quadrant, pentagonal, and rectangular.
Types of Shower Trays
Shower Tray Shapes

Square shower trays are ideal for bathrooms of all shapes and sizes. You can place this tray in the corner, middle, alcoves, and any recesses. This is the most versatile shape available and is immensely popular. They are available in various sizes ranging from 700 mm x 700 mm to 1000 mm x 1000 mm.

Quadrant shower trays are ideal for smaller bathrooms. They have two straight edges with a curved front, due to which, even though this tray has a smaller size, you get ample amount of space for showering. A quadrant shower tray, however, needs a shower enclosure, making the installation of this variety a little expensive.

Rectangular shower trays are ideal for large bathrooms. They provide a larger shower area and look very classy. Like square trays, you can place rectangular trays anywhere in the bathroom. They come in various sizes, and are apt for those who want to give their bathroom a touch of finesse.

Pentagonal shower trays look very similar to quadrant shower trays, but have straight edges on all 5 sides. They are apt as a corner fitting, and they hardly take up any space. They are immensely popular, as they look stylish and are also very compact.

Shower trays come in various sizes. The selection of the size completely depends on you and the size of your bathroom. If your bathroom is large, you can select a medium or large size, but if it's small, ideally you should be selecting a smaller tray.

Height is a very important factor while selecting your tray, as higher the tray, more difficult it is to enter and exit the shower area. Shower trays come in two basic constructions―slimline shower trays and easy-to-plumb shower trays, with the latter having height-adjustable legs under the trays.

Slimline trays look more appealing, as they are flat, fit perfectly to the floor, and are ideal for walk-in showers and wet rooms.

Easy-to-plumb trays are an ideal choice if you want trays that can be easily installed. These trays have legs attached to them that have an adjustable height. They are good if easy installation is your prime focus, but they can also be a trip hazard, as they have a good height of at least 40 mm - 80 mm above the ground.

Whatever tray you choose, make sure you choose wisely. Take some time, deliberate on your options, and then make the purchase. If you still cannot decide, set a budget, and choose the option that is closest to your budget.

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Thursday, November 23, 2017

Tips for bath time safety

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Consumer Reports News: July 20, 2009 11:03 AM

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Anyone who’s bathed young children knows it can be a lot of fun, if a bit messy. But getting splashed isn’t the only thing to watch out for at bath time. Accidental injuries in bathtubs or shower units account for about 43,600 visits to U.S. emergency rooms every year, with slips and falls accounting for around 8 in 10 accidents, according to research from the Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Ohio.

Kids age 4 or younger are most at risk of injury, and bath tubs account for more injuries than shower units. A combination of slippery surfaces, water, and hard edges, such as faucets, can spell disaster for small children who are still a bit wobbly on their feet.

Children that age tend to hit their faces or heads when they take a tumble, doctors say, because they haven’t the strength to break their fall with their hands or arms, and they have a relatively high center of gravity. The study found that cuts and bruises to the face or head were the most common injury.

Doctors say there needs to be more research to establish standards for safe, nonslip surfaces for bath tubs and shower units. They say these types of accidents often happen too fast for the parent or caregiver to react, even when they’re keeping a close eye on bath time.

What you need to know. The doctors who did the study made these recommendations for safe bath times:

  • Consider installing grab bars in the tub
  • Use nonslip mats both inside and outside the shower unit or tub
  • Make sure glass shower-unit enclosures are shatterproof
  • Check water temperature carefully
  • Always supervise young children in the tub or shower.

Anna Sayburn, patient editor, BMJ Group

ConsumerReportsHealth.org has partnered with The BMJ Group (British Medical Journal) to monitor the latest medical research and assess the evidence to help you decide which news you should use.

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Saturday, October 14, 2017

Bathroom Wiring—Requirements, Tips, and Tricks

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bathroom_remodelFirst, a caveat. Electricity is dangerous. Not just when you’re working with it, but after the fact as well; mistakes made during wiring can become fire hazards or, in the bathroom especially, electrocution hazards for future users. If you don’t know what you’re doing, hiring an electrician is the best tip we can give you.

If, however, you’re intent on giving it a go, here are some things you’ll need to know.

Outlets

Bathrooms consume a lot of power; they need lots of light, and there are lots of gadgets that are used in the bathroom, albeit not quite so many as in a typical kitchen. This means there needs to be electrical outlets. The old-fashioned bathroom with a single pair of outlets by the door or sink doesn’t really cut it anymore, so building outlets into your vanity or other bathroom cabinets is a great idea. It keeps cords out of the way, and looks great.

Just remember, all bathroom outlets must be GFCI protected. That stands for “ground fault circuit interrupt.” GFCI outlets detect a mismatch in the current going out through the hot wire (the small blade) and into the neutral wire (the wider blade). Electrical devices work by taking electricity from the hot wire, using some of its energy, and then sending it back to the neutral wire. If something goes wrong, and the electricity jumps to the ground, say, through a human body, it detects that, and reacts within milliseconds, saving people from electrocution. GFCI outlets typically have “Test” and “Reset” buttons on them.

While an experienced electrician may be able to install an inline GFCI, or wire a single GFCI outlet to protect multiple downstream outlets, it’s probably best to be safe rather than sorry, and use only GFCI protected outlets in a DIY bathroom project.

A typical modern bathroom runs on a single 20-amp fuse or circuit breaker, so when upgrading an older house’s bathroom, you may need to swap out the circuit breaker or fuse, and upgrade the wiring leading to the bathroom to avoid fire hazards.

Shower Lighting and Vent Fans

While there’s nothing particularly special about the wiring leading to bathroom lighting and vent fans—they run on a 15-amp fuse, most often—the fixtures themselves do have regulations, particularly around the shower and bathtub.

There are two kinds of fixtures: those rated for “damp” usage, and those rated for “wet” usage. All fixtures that will be in a volume of space extending out three feet from the edge of the shower or tub, to eight feet up from the rim, in all directions, must be rated for damp usage. Any fixture that is at risk for direct water spray from a showerhead or hose, must be rated for wet usage. Outside the 3’ x 8’ area, normal fixtures may be used.

Vanity Lighting

Vanities tend to be far enough away from the “shower zone” not to need any special consideration as far as the wiring goes for lighting. However, there are some tricks you may want to follow for the best look and feel, both for the bathroom itself, and for its users when looking in the mirror.

The best lighting tends to be on either side of the mirror. Sconces accomplish this well, and add a touch of elegance and class to a bathroom. Or, for a more modern feel, strip lights are an excellent choice. Whatever fixtures you choose, you’ll want them to be bright enough to provide ample illumination for the face, but not so bright that they blind you to look at directly; this is another reason why sconces are popular.

Even if you also have ceiling lights in your bathroom, you’ll probably still want separate vanity lighting. This is because light from above and behind tends to cast shadows on the face, especially when leaning in close to the mirror for fine detail grooming.

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Tuesday, May 2, 2017

40 Bathroom Hacks, Projects and Tips to Make it Clean, Tidy and Stylish - Page 2 of 4

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Bathtub Tray

Bathtub Tray

Although I’m more of a shower person myself, I know there are many of you out there who really look forward to soaking in the tub after a long day. A bathtub tray is the perfect little project for you, then, so that you can rest your cup of tea (and by ‘tea’ I mean ‘wine’, of course), set your scented candle, and keep your book dry and safe.

DIY Instructions and Project Credit –  Lil’Luna and Instructables

Cup/Jar Organizer

Cup/Jar OrganizerIn need of some more space for your cosmetics or other little bits? This wall-mounted cup or jar organizer is absolutely perfect! Not only does it utilize wasted space, but it looks so neat and clean – almost like a piece of minimalist modern art.

DIY Instructions and Project Credit –  ABeautifulMess and LovelyLittleDetails

Glass Top Vanity

Glass Top VanityI keep my cosmetics in a little chest of drawers in my bathroom, but the real issue is that I can’t always see everything I have, and this becomes a serious problem when I find myself in a mad Monday morning rush. This glass top vanity overcomes this issue wonderfully, and, despite all the visible products and tools, it actually looks neat instead of cluttered.

DIY Instructions and Project Credit –  LizMarieBlog

Hide Linoleum Floors

Hide Linoleum FloorsIf you live in an older house you may be cursed with those unsightly vinyl or linoleum bathroom floors; it’s really not the fun kind of retro, unfortunately.  How do you save yourself from the ugliness everyday? Simply paint it! You can go neutral, or turn your bathroom floor into a real statement piece.

DIY Instructions and Project Credit –  ViewAlongTheWay

Coke Toilet Cleaner

Coke Toilet CleanerHave you ever found yourself in a rather embarrassing bind where you notice that your toilet is looking a little dirty and you have people coming over, but no toilet cleaner around and you don’t have time to go buy some? Surprisingly—or maybe not so surprisingly—, Coca-Cola will come to the rescue!

DIY Instructions and Project Credit –  WikiHow

No More Foggy Mirrors

No More Foggy MirrorsDon’t you just hate how your mirrors fog up after a nice hot and steamy shower or bath? Wiping them just makes it even worse! Well this awesome little trick only requires a bar of soap to ensure that you can stare at your beautiful reflection the second you step out the shower.

DIY Instructions and Project Credit –  TheCreekLineHouse

Unclog Drains

Unclog DrainsWe ladies are all too familiar with hair and products clogging our shower and bath drains; it’s an unfortunate, inescapable fact of life. Instead of dishing out on drain cleaner though, you can simply combine two common household ingredients to get that water flowing in no time.

DIY Instructions and Project Credit –  GiraffeLegs

Clean Your Shower Head

Clean Your Shower HeadI’m not sure when you last inspected your shower head, but I’ll bet that once you do, you’ll feel a little grossed out by all those water deposit marks. Thankfully, this is really easy to clean with everyday household products… and no scrubbing!

DIY Instructions and Project Credit –  FrugallySustainable and TheNYMelroseFamily

Pretty Towel Storage

Pretty Towel StorageInstead of simply folding or hanging your towels normally, why not make an interesting and pretty wall holder? This brilliant project uses decorated tin cans to house rolled up towels. And there’s even a bonus little project to hang your toilet rolls, too.

DIY Instructions and Project Credit –  Thewhoot

Mason Jar Soap Pump

Mason Jar Soap PumpI much prefer liquid soap to a bar of soap sitting by the sink, but if you want to make it look even prettier, ditch the boring plastic bottle and make your own refillable Mason jar soap dispenser. These jars are a DIYers dream, so why not make use of them all over your home?

DIY Instructions and Project Credit –  CreativeGreenLiving

Saturday, April 15, 2017

The Top Eight Tips to Help You Choose the Most Ideal Bath for Your Bathroom

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Are you planning on getting a new bath for your bathroom? That is undoubtedly a great idea, since the bath is surely one of the most popular spots for relaxation in most anyone’s bathroom. But not only is it a reminder of relaxation - it is the biggest object in the room and sets the tone of your whole bathroom space. Needless to say, bath “window shopping” can be fun and exciting, but also a little intimidating and scary. You want, after all, a bath that is comfortable, sturdy, and lasts a lifetime. Following are eight top tips to guide you in making the ideal choice.

 

The eight top tips to choosing the ideal bath for your bathroom

1. Make a list of who will use the bath. Consider their needs. Elderly people may require steps or handrails, whilst children might bump their heads on taps or soap rests while playing.  Will it be big enough for larger-sized family members as well?

2. Make careful measurements of the bathroom and decide how big the bath must be. Consider the framing of the bath in all your calculations. Remember the golden rule of carpentry as well: measure twice, cut once. It’s always better to be safe than sorry.

3. Decide on the material. Acrylic is light and strong, but offers less stability. Fibreglass is inexpensive but has a short life. Choose, for the bath itself, a strong and resilient material that can last a lifetime, such as a Carron bath. Designed with a unique triple layer, Carronite baths also retain heat longer and have special frame designs.

4. Consider the type. Most households like to have the standard bath design with one backrest. But couples can ask for the double as well. There’s the possibility of a shower and bath combination, and stylish corner baths give your bathroom that extra elegance. Bubble and jet baths are healthy and soothing – and not as expensive as you might think. Research your possibilities and choose according to your likes and preference.

5. Think in colour. A bath is traditionally white, but nowadays, there are a variety of colours to choose from as well. Silver and chrome, for example, are also some popular colour options. The colour of the framing also makes an impression and a difference. Look at the surroundings in your bathroom and see if it matches.

6. Go for style. Your bathroom has a style that reflects you. Do you prefer straight, clean lines, or do you tend to go for a more rustic look? Do you enjoy modern curves or need a lot of storage space? Choose the style of bath that fits in with your bathroom’s overall theme and décor.

7. Picture additions. Consider the place where the soap and shampoo will be stored. Think of a side table or cupboards and shelves. Envision the colour and material of the taps. Will there be a shower window or curtain? Picture the whole and see what image comes to your mind.

8. Quality must always come first. It’s really silly to go cheap and try to save a little money when you might regret your choice in the future. A Carronite bath lasts a lifetime and is deservedly an investment. It’s not just about practicality; it’s about quality of life as well.

Choosing the correct bath for your bathroom can be fun and exhilarating. Why not? You only live once, and a heavenly soak once in a while does wonders. Think wisely before purchasing and consider advice wherever you can find it. That being said, it makes sense to consult an expert, such as the experts in all types of Carronite baths and a wide selection of baths at Bathroom Deal UK.

Friday, March 17, 2017

Tips for Designing your Bathroom

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Bathrooms are used these days for different additional functions, such as reading magazines, watching TV, taking a warm soak in your tub in a romantic mood, and storing your exercise equipment. If you need to add new functions or ideas to your bathroom, you can design it yourself installing your new ideas and removing the old and invalid items.

Designing your bathroom depends mainly on its size. The large sized bedroom will have more options of designations and include more fixtures such as a toilet, bidet, sinks, tub and shower, and exercise equipment. The medium size bathroom may include a toilet, cabinet, and sink. The small bathroom shouldn’t be cramped or crowded by too much fixtures. It may include the essential fixtures such as the toilet, shower stall and a small sink. You can design children and guest bathroom using a three-quarter or full sized room, but the children bathroom will need more colorful storage spaces and the guest bathroom will need more formal items.

Lighting your bathroom is an important factor to reflect the mood you need. The natural light will refresh the air and mood of your bathroom giving it a healthy feel. At night, you will need an overhead lamp, wall scones on the two sides of your mirror, and task light over the sink. You can install a ventilation system and a power ventilator to get rid of any mildew, humidity, and heated odors.

You can decorate your bathroom using functional items such as the shower curtain rings or hooks, towel rings, and soup dishes. You can install light colored ceramic tiles at the middle with dark colored boarders to give your bathroom an inviting look. Your functional decoration also can include the corner shelves, above sink cabinet and medicine cabinet.

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Your small bathroom can be paint an earthy tone with small patterns with a large mirror covering one wall to give a spacious look to the place. You can add more details according to your vision and the function expected from your new bathroom.

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