Archive for May, 2009

A Guide to Water Saving Shower Heads

Saturday, May 30th, 2009 at 3:42 am  
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Saving water is a great way to save the environment. There are all sorts of ways to do it. Water your lawn less frequently, use low flow toilets, and finally water saving faucets and showerheads. There are so many water saving showerhead options out there that it can be a bit mind boggling to find just the right one for your home. Here’s a guide to water saving shower heads that can help demystify what you need to look for.

All water saving showerheads work basically the same way, they restrict the flow of water coming out of the unit. This doesn’t mean you have to settle for a shower under the equivalent of a leaking faucet though.

The most important thing to look for is a shower head that has an aerator built into it. The water consumption will be much less but the aerator will provide a bit higher pressure so you won’t even notice the difference. Aerators work by adding air into the water supply. The increase in volume makes it feel like you’re still standing under a regular shower. If your shower head doesn’t have an aerator then chances are you won’t be happy with it.

There’s a simpler way to save water though. Look for a showerhead that has a cut off built into the showerhead itself. This let’s you completely turn off the water flow with just a push of a button. You get wet, turn the water off, lather up, then turn the water back on to rinse off saving gallons of water. You also have the added bonus of not having to readjust the hot and cold-water knobs. When you turn the water back on it’s at the exact temperature you set it at.

When looking for showerheads the two biggest features that will save you water are an aerator and a water cutoff. By incorporating these two features you can save hundreds of gallons a month and cut down your water bill.

Review: Jerdon Towel Spa Towel Warmer

Wednesday, May 27th, 2009 at 10:56 pm  
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jerdon-towel-spa-towel-warmerHave you ever been to a spa where after you finish your spa treatment and time in the hot tub, you are given the pleasure of being able to wrap up in a nice warm towel? Spas often use towel warmers as a way to give you an added level of luxury by having a nice warm, cozy towel to wrap up in as you get out of the water.

So, why should you only be able to get this treatment at a spa? Believe it or not, you can give yourself that same feel of luxury at home every day with the Jerdon Towel Spa Towel Warmer . This towel warmer is a great way to allow yourself that little bit of pampering that you deserve at the end of a long day’s work.

It just takes a few minutes for the towel warmer to work it’s magic. Open the lid of the compact machine and put your towel inside of it. Close the lid and hit the start button. Then just wait for the indicator light to turn green. That will tell you that your towel is warm, toasty and ready to use.

You can also use this for your bathrobe. Think of how nice it would be to have a warm robe right after your shower.

While the towel warmers that resorts use are large machines, the Jerdon Towel Spa Towel Warmer knows it’s place is to be in your home, so it’s a much smaller and more compact unit that can be moved from bathroom to bathroom so the whole family can enjoy warm towels.

What We Like:

  • It’s easy to use and you just need to watch for the green light to know they’re ready.
  • This is a small unit, and is portable or if you are leaving it out, doesn’t take up too much counter space.

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Review: Better Living Classic Two Chamber Dispenser – Gets Rid of Bathroom Clutter

Sunday, May 24th, 2009 at 10:50 pm  
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better-living-classic-two-chamber-dispenserMaybe your shower looks more like a walk down the aisle of the local drug store. There are large bottles of shampoo and conditioner that you have to keep finding a place to set in the shower. Most showers don’t have a lot of space so you may now have a pile of clutter so you can have all those things you want when you are cleaning up.


What if you could reduce the number of bottles in your shower? This is something you can do if you have the Better Living Classic Two Chamber Dispenser . The Better Living Classic Two Chamber Dispenser has two channels where you can load your shampoo, conditioner or body gel and have it hanging in front of you, ready to use. Just push the pump once or twice and get the right amount of soap or shampoo for the job at hand.

Imagine how much you will be able to save by not accidentally squirting too much out of the bottle or even worse, dropping the bottle and spilling all of your body gel.

The Better Living Classic Two Chamber Dispenser has two 14 oz chambers that will hold a good amount of your liquid products and have them hanging at the ready any time you need to use them.

It quickly attaches to the surface or walls of your shower for easy use.

The folks behind this dispenser have also thought of everything. It comes with a pair of waterproof labels so you can make sure you know which item you are dispensing every time.

What We Like:

  • It’s easy to install and use.
  • It helps to get rid of clutter in the shower by removing some of the bottles you regularly use.
  • It helps cut down on waste of showering items, saving money and water.

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What to Look for When Buying a Bathroom Mirror

Thursday, May 21st, 2009 at 10:32 pm  
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If you are renovating a bathroom or about to decorate a bathroom in a new home, one of the vital things you will need in a bathroom, other than a sink and toilet, is a mirror. This is the main mirror you will use in the house when you are getting ready for work, doing your hair, or any of a host of other activities.

While you may think any old mirror will do, you should really keep a few tips in mind when selecting a mirror for your bathroom:

  • Size - When choosing a mirror for your bathroom, make sure you get one that is large enough to let you see everything you want to see. One of the trends is to cover the whole wall over the sink and counters with a mirror. This not only gives you plenty of space to take a look at how things are going as you get ready, but it also has the effect of making the bathroom look larger.

  • Countertop of Wall – Where are you going to put your mirror? While you may know which wall you are going to put it on, how are you going to hang it? Is the mirror going to be attached to the back of your countertop or are you planning to attach it to your wall? The answer to these questions may limit your choices. If you are going to attach to your countertop, you need to make sure the mirror you choose will fit the counter. If you are attaching to a wall, you need to find where the studs are located in your wall and make sure you can anchor the mirror to those stronger beams in the wall to make sure it will stay in place.

  • Lighting – The final consideration is lighting. You want to make sure that your mirror will have adequate lighting so you will be able to see well enough to let it serve it’s purpose. Many bathrooms have lighting just over the mirror to really brighten up your view


LineaAqua Jewel Extra Large Freestanding Soaking Bathtub

Monday, May 18th, 2009 at 7:51 am  
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Like to soak in luxury when bathing then you are going to love the LineaAqua Jewel Extra Large Freestanding Soaking Bathtub.

The ultimate of high end bathtubs this beautiful tub is an extra deep freestanding tub so that you can luxuriate surrounded by water.

lineaaqua-jewel-freestanding-bathtubThis bathtub is oval in shape which allows the water to stay hotter for a longer time than usual and because the bathtub is slightly arced it comfortably cradles your body.

The surface on the tub is high gloss and high impact non-porous, warm to the touch and chemical and stain resistant.

You are going to love the styling of this tub which will certainly give your bathroom a totally modern look.



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What to Look for When Buying a Toilet

Friday, May 15th, 2009 at 11:31 am  
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Are you wondering what to look for when buying a toilet? Well there are a few things to consider.

  • Color: You can find a toilet in any conceivable color to fit a bathroom, everything from white to pink. If you can’t find it at the store ordering one is just as simple as doing a little online research.
  • Style: There are two main types of toilets, round and oval.  This is simply just a style choice as both of them work exactly the same. All that matters is what will look good in your own bathroom.
  • Design: If you’re eco friendly then you have a few toilet choices. The first and most common is a low flow toilet. It uses much less water than a traditional one.  Moving up the price scale there are toilets that expand on the low flow principal. Popular in Europe are dual flush toilets. Luckily they are becoming more and more popular in the US.

A dual flush toilet has two buttons on the top of it, one for solid waste and one for liquid waste. Flushing a liquid takes much less water than a solid so why waste the extra water when you don’t have to?

If you’re seriously concerned about the environment you can find composting toilets. These don’t use any water but instead naturally degrade the waste.  They aren’t widely available though and you’ll have to check the local building codes first to ensure you can install one.

Color style and design are what to look for when buying a toilet. You can find one that will suit any household need. Installing a new toilet is a simple task that can be accomplished in under an hour. All you need to do is pop the old one out and put in the new one.


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