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17 ways to have a healthier, safer bathroom : TreeHugger

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The bathroom is proportionately a teensy part of a house, but it's probably the most important room, the most dangerous room, the most toxic room, the worst designed room of the entire home. Almost everything about it is wrong. Ellen Lupton and J. Albert Miller write in The Bathroom, The Kitchen and the Aesthetics of Waste: The small size of the standard bathroom reflects the ambivalence which has attended bodily functions and maintenance in American culture. The bathroom is at once the most and least important room in the house; it accounts for a large percentage of building costs and is used by all of a home's occupants, yet it is granted one of the smallest spaces. It is a private room yet is made very public by its shared status. It is physically clean yet culturally dirty It is also a terrible, terrible design that we have been living with for over a hundred years. I wrote in the Guardian: We mix up all our bodily functions in a machine designed by engineers on the ba...

All I want for Christmas is five minutes alone -- Mira Showers

LONDON - Nov. 20, 2013 - PRLog -- ·         82% of Brits, particularly men, feel it is important to lock the bathroom door ·         18 – 24 year olds in particular use it as their place of solace ·         A quarter of women spend too long on the loo according to their family members ·         94% of people would like at least an additional 5 minutes of alone time a day Traditionally bathrooms have been used as a functional place to facilitate daily routine but new research by Mira Showers would suggest that this attitude has shifted. The majority of Brits (65%) now see their bathroom as a sanctuary: in contrast to other rooms in the home, the bathroom for most people (53%) is the one place they feel confident that they won’t be disturbed. The lack of technological disturbances meant that over a quarter (28%) of Brits felt that it was the only room where you can switch off and enjoy total peace and quiet. Having one room in the house where you can shut off and counteract the str...

What are some stores that sell stall-sized shower curtains?

Bed Bath and Beyond offers several options of stall- sized shower curtains with different size, fabric, color and pattern options . Users can search the options by price, popularity and user rating. Users can also narrow down products by color and brand. Walmart.com also offers shower stall liners for sale on its site. All three sites offer candid user reviews of each product and a variety of shipping options . Stall- sized shower curtain materials options include mildew -resistant fabrics with rust-resistant grommets to hold curtains in place, making them more durable in the moist environment of the bathroom. Shower stall curtains are typically smaller than standard shower curtains with fewer holes for the shower rod at the top of the curtain. To choose the right shower curtain , begin by taking measurements and deciding whether to use a fabric or vinyl curtain. Fabric options are often machine washable. Next choose interior design options including color or pattern and sh...

Soothing winter's itch

suffering winter skin conditions ." title="" src="http://www.executivestyle.com.au/content/dam/images/1/h/z/w/6/image.related.articleLeadwide.620x349.1hzl4.png/1428459208216.jpg" /> 'Stop the long baths' is the advice from experts for those suffering winter skin conditions .  I've got an itch. A terrible itch. It's not a contagious itch nor one souvenired from exotic climes. It's an unfair itch. It's stopping me doing what I love most at the only time of year I can really enjoy it. And it's making me scratch like a monkey. It's what in medical terminology is called ''winter itch'' and, according to the skincare professionals, a lot of blokes suffer from it. We're a sensitive lot, after all. Winter itch is a low-grade, barely raised rash ; a type of dermatitis - nothing dramatic, nothing glamorous but as regular as clockwork come June or July. The GP says there's not much they can do about it.   The best...

POLISHED CHROME GEORGIAN BATH SHOWER BASIN SINK MIXER TAP CERAMIC LEVER TAPS

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Product Code: POLISHED CHROME GEORGIAN BATH SHOWER BASIN SINK MIXER TAP CERAMIC LEVER TAPS " style="border: 0px;" /> POLISHED CHROME GEORGIAN BATH SHOWER BASIN SINK MIXER TAP CERAMIC LEVER TAPS " style="border: 0px;" /> DEVA POLISHED CHROME GEORGIAN TAPS THIS IS A MULTIPLE LISTING, PLEASE VIEW AND PURCHASE USING THE ABOVE DROP DOWN BAR EACH ITEM IS INDIVIDUALLY PRICED Endorsed by major manufacturers "deva" -A good British company These products work on CD = "CERAMIC DISC" tap washer for longer life and ease of use 1 Georgian bath filler - quarter turn ceramic disc - includes conversion legs - Min working pressure 0 .2bar 2 Georgian bath Shower Mixer - quarter turn ceramic disc - includes conversion legs - Min working pressure 0 .2bar - includes shower kit and 1.5m hose 3 Georgian Mono Basin Mixer - quarter turn ceramic disc - Min working pressure 0 .1bar- includes pop up waste 4 Georgian basin taps - quarte...

Bathroom Over Bath Shower Screen Panels , Glass Shower Screens For Baths

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Bathroom Over Bath Shower Screen Panels , Glass Shower Screens For Baths​ Advantage: 1. Easy installation 2. Water-proof system 3. Supermarket Supplier 4. Various sizes and color can customized as customers’ request. Accessories: 1,Tempered glass; 2,Aluminium profile Bathtub S hower Screen Specification Model 6581 Size 75*140cm Welcome to customize Thickness of glass 4mm, 5mm Glass style clear glass Aluminum finish chrome Package 1 Package(s) foam inner, carton outer. (White carton or brown carton) Service Advantage 1. Wheels Testing . For the items which have wheels, we will test them by wheels testing machine to make sure the quality could meet requirement. 2. Pallet service. In order to protect products better, we have a professional team to make pallet. Different design of pallet is available. 3. We have plastic packaging machine to make package good looking and avoid to wet. Production Advantage with more than 10000 square meter workshop , and over 130 professional workers, m...

Thermostatic Shower Mixer 0.5-Inch by Grohe

GROHE began in 1936, when Friedrich Grohe took over the helm of an iron fittings manufacturer in Herne, Germany. In 1948, with post-war rebuilding the faucet company began to grow and Friedrich Grohe added his name to the company. From the mid to late 1900's, GROHE continued to grow and soon became known as an international brand with premium quality bath and kitchen products. Since 2005, innovative designs and improvements have brought the group more than 150 design awards. Pioneers in technology, GROHE is a world leader, heralding in the first thermostat and digital control systems in the industry. Today, it is Europe's largest manufacturer of sanitary fittings, kitchen and bathroom faucets, state-of-the- art shower systems and luxury bath accessories . From the deluxe DreamSpray shower head to the innovative Blue kitchen system that transforms ordinary tap water into sparkling fresh drinking water , the company continues to stand by its four-fold commitment to qu...

A Stately Summer Retreat in Darien Goes On the Market

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Very good, nice quieter posh location right next to the underground. - Review of The Ampersand Hotel, London

Hotel is nice, clean and modern and in a great location next to underground. However, the classic double room is too small. A full bed hardly qualifies as a double room. On a positive note, all the cool places in Chelsea, Kensington and Sloan Sq. are within walking distance which is wonderful. This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC

Top 218 Complaints and Reviews about Bed Bath & Beyond

On my way home I stopped in the 420 E Round Grove Rd, Lewisville, TX store. Before I walked into the store, I checked my purse for my 20% off coupon, oops left it at home. So, I immediately sign up on the web via my phone, only to receive an email that it would be 24 hours before I would receive my coupon. I decided to make a go for it and explain the situation to the cashier, boy was that a mistake. I went ahead and located the $29.99 products I needed. Brought it to the counter, and began to explain my dilemma. The cashier looked at me rather puzzled and said she didn't have one to give, and then began to advise me to purchase the item and come back when I located my coupon. That's when I flashed the "you've gotta be kidding me"! My time, my gas for 20% off. Apparently, they were not capable of keying in the 20% off either. So, I asked for the Manager - thinking maybe the cashier was new. As I waited for the Manager, I allowed the person behind me to proceed to ...

Great cruise for families with children - Royal Caribbean Review

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Reversible Decorating Ideas to Make Over a Boring Rental Bathroom

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Ladies and gentlemen, here is what my boring bathroom looked like up until the other day. I've lived in my rental for just over two years, and this place looked the same as it did the day I moved in (with the addition of some hand soap, my toothbrush and a toilet paper roll ) for far too long. Is it completely offensive? Nah, it's pretty passable, but boy was it dull. Beige counters, beige cabinets, beige floor, gray walls and zero decorative thought put into it (I know I only have myself to blame for that). Except I finally decided it was time to put a little effort into this place, and I'm pretty happy with the result! (Image credit: Charles Dundas-Shaw) Miss all the before photos? See those here, than scroll through to see what I did to bring my bathroom some much-needed new life. Everything I did to my bathroom is purely decorative (meaning, the only tool I used really—besides a sponge, cleaner and windex—was a Phillips head screwdriver ). As much as I think adding ...

Master Bath Over $50,000 - KBDA 2017 Silver Winner

KBDA 2017 Silver Winner " src="http://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/sola-images/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/26090647/2895-Image-01.jpg1_-1024x683.jpg" class="img-responsive primary" /> VIEW GALLERY   Photos: Jon Mancuso Photography Award Winners Aug 6, 2017   Share Cool & Soothing Lori Carroll,  Lori Carroll & Associates, Tucson, AZ Lori Carroll of Lori Carroll & Associates in Tucson, AZ was tasked with transforming this new custom home’s master bath into one that reflected a fine resort. The result was a 207-sq.-ft. space that incorporates classic, timeless materials and luxurious amenities. The bathroom is as refined as the outdoor surroundings of the Saguaros of the Sonoran desert are unpolished. The Keystone marble – honed on the floor and polished on the countertops and shower walls – provides elegant yet natural appeal. The Waterworks Keystone tile used throughout the room includes Venato , Bardiglio Light and Stacked Mosaic Venato Honed ....

Sherwood Way, Blackfield, Southampton SO45 - 3 bed - £350,000

Bedrooms: 3 An extremely well maintained three bedroom detached bungalow situated in a cul-de- sac location close to amenities. Viewing recommended. The accommodation is arranged as follows: Ground floor entrance hall Wood block floor, radiator, cloaks cupboard , central heating thermostat , hatch to loft via ladder. Sitting/dining room 21' x 15'10 (6.40m x 4.83m) narrowing to 10'1 (3.07m) A double aspect room with windows to front and side, two radiators, brick fireplace with tiled hearth and gas coal effect fire , door to hall, kitchen and sliding door to: Conservatory 10'3 x 9'4 (3.12m x 2.84m) Tiled floor, double doors to garden. Kitchen 12'10 x 7'9 (3.91m x 2.36m) Range of pine fitted cupboards and drawers incorporating 1½ bowl sink unit with mixer tap, 5-ring gas hob with extractor hood over, built-in double oven, plumbing for washing machine, integrated dishwasher, integrated fridge and freezer, cupboard housing 'Worcester Bosch' centra...

Her first set of clubs was whittled from branches. Now Pratima Sherpa hopes to become Nepal's first pro golfer

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When junior golfer Pratima Sherpa lists the Royal Nepal Golf Club as her home course, she is being literal. The 17-year-old has lived her entire life in a maintenance shed between the third green and fourth tee. When she talks about the pleasure of smacking drives with a wood, she is being serious. Her first set of clubs was whittled from branches that fell from the trees lining the course. When this 5-foot-2 powerhouse from Kathmandu says she is trying to do the impossible, she means it. “Where I’m from, people from poor families are not supposed to even be able to touch a golf ball,” Sherpa says. “I tell everyone, ‘I will show you.’” She’s already shown us, this indomitable girl who grew up watching an exciting world walk past her front door and decided to join it. “This is bigger than someone who is just good at golf,” says Oliver Horovitz, a caddy and author who discovered her two years ago. “This is completely upending the very notion of what golf is.” If you were around a Sout...

How to keep your bathroom clean in 5 minutes a day

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Shares 39.9K It may sound like a chore to clean your entire bathroom every day.  But cleaning your bathroom on a daily basis, is an easy habit that should only take a few minutes and will make your cleaning easier in the long run. Below I share 4 steps you can follow to keep your bathroom clean in 5 minutes a day .  Super easy! This is our master bath (we just painted Benjamin Moore Coventry Gray  and I have not decorated it yet).  You could stop by my house almost any time and it would look pretty much like this – looks clean doesn’t it? Want to know how I do it? I’m a stickler for stay on-top of things.  Don’t let it become a big mess and not only does it stay looking nice, but takes less time to take care of.  I even followed these steps when I worked out side the home. So here’s what you can do to keep your bathroom clean in just 5 minutes a day.  To be honest, some days it doesn’t even take me that long, and the days that I’m in a HUGE rush, I simply put away everything I used (b...

76 years of Kohler Triton bathroom faucets - introduced in 1941 and still going strong

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Kohler Triton bathroom sink faucets have been around a long time. How long? I asked Kohler. They researched the topic and replied: Since 1941 — an amazing 76 years! And yes, Kohler Triton faucets are still around, for both four-inch- and eight-inch spreads and with a variety of handles to choose from. The thing is: You don’t see all of the Triton options on Kohler’s regular website — as is often the case for we Retro Renovators, you need to head to the commercial site. Kohler also sent me some glamour shots of the Triton. The first photo — the black-and-white — is straight from a 1941 Kohler catalog , when the new line was introduced. The two pastel bathrooms above, including Triton fixtures , are from 1956. Yummy 1950s pastel bathrooms ! The Triton designs today don ’t seem to be identical to the original Tritons — but I say: Close enough. See the original above: See how the base of the faucet looks like it has curves to it — the shapes of the current models appear to have change...