What are the best ways to organize your bathroom?

Bathrooms are small, used by everyone every day, and full of tiny items. Without a system, counters disappear under bottles. The good news: the space is small, so organizing it takes an afternoon. Start by emptying and editing Take everything out of the cabinets, drawers and shower. Throw away expired products, almost-empty bottles and things … Read more

How to choose and install a new shower head

A new shower head is one of the cheapest upgrades in a bathroom, and replacing one takes about fifteen minutes. The harder part is choosing among the dozens of models on the shelf. Types of shower heads Flow rate and water use US federal rules limit new shower heads to 2.5 gallons per minute (gpm). … Read more

What are the essential steps to a successful bathroom remodel?

A bathroom is small but complicated: plumbing, electricity, ventilation and waterproofing all meet in a few square feet. Most remodels that go wrong do so because of decisions made (or skipped) before the work starts. 1. Decide what kind of remodel it is A cosmetic update (paint, mirror, lighting, vanity, faucet) keeps the plumbing where … Read more