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PAGE 24. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2006.
Tips or upgrading your bathroom
Style and privacy
The obscure acrylic blocks in this window provide
and natural light for the bathroom setting.
privacy
bathroom products such as towel
warmers, anti-fog mirrors and spa
sensory systems.
Researching your upgrade options
is like being a kid in a candy store —
there's always something new and
exciting coming out from
manufacturers."
According to Zernn, there are
several ideal ways to upgrade a
bathroom that will be seen as long-
term investments in your home. The
key is to select products that resist
the high humidity levels found in
bathrooms, withstand mold and
moisture problems, and hold up well
over time.
Upgrade projects Zeman
recommends that meet these criteria
include: -
Project #1 — Replace hard-to-
reach large windows over a bathtub
with a fixed, non-operable window.
Choose from clear glass, obscure
glasses in decorative patterns or
privacy-assured acrylic blocks
windows. All can be ordered with
energy-efficiency glass packages to
help keep energy bills low.
Project #2 — Add a wall niche to
the bathroom or shower wall.
Decorative and functional, the niche
can hold bath "accessories or accent
pieces.
Project #3 — Splurge on a new
showerhead. Select from energy-
saving low-flow, multi-functional
and simulated rain showerhead, or
even an all-steam shower. When it
comes to showers, you can
customize your own home spa
treatment right in your shower.
Project #4 — Warm your toes
during cold winter mornings by
installing radiant heating below
bathrbom tiles or flooring. With the
flick of a switch, your floor warms
up so that facing the day gets easier.
Project #5 Add non-operable
transom windows high on the
exterior walls of the bathroom to
allow more light in the room. A
design of several transom windows
can be placed horizontally across the
exterior wall to protect privacy while
offering views of the sky during the
day and the stars at night. Select
vinyl-framed windows, so you don't
have to deal with warping or rotting
wood frames from the high humidity
levels in the bathroom.
Project #6 — Install a set of
urethane pilasters on both sides of
your shower stall and a door
crosshead overhead to upgrade the
look of your bathroom. If you have a
garden tub or a whirlpool in your
bathroom, add window panels made
of urethane to surround the base. No
problem if any of the decorative
materials get wet because urethane
products resist moisture.
Project #7 — Create an easy-
access shower that eliminates doors,
shower curtains and thresholds that
can be potential trip hazards.
Project #8 — Solve your storage
problem by adding decorative
urethane window crossheads to the
walls to serve as easy-access
shelving. Create an extra towel rack
by drilling holes in the centre of two
brackets. Insert a dowel rod and you
have an instant way to hang hand
towels.
Project #9 — Shine more light in
the bathroom by surrounding
mirrors with acrylic block panels
that have miniature lights sealed in
the units. These energy-efficient
lights are ideal for daily grooming
activities and applying make-up.
Project #10 — For pure fun, add
amenities to your bathroom that
pamper you. These days you can
have a coffeemaker, refrigerator or
even a mini-wine cooler in your
bathroom. Marry them with a sound
system or in-shower television and
you could live in your bathroom!
For more tips and ideas on
upgrading your bathroom, along
with information on products
discussed here, visit
www.homefront.com.
(MS) — Oftentimes one of the
smallest rooms in the house, the
bathroom can easily be overlooked
when designing for maximum light
flow and style in the home.
"Bathrooms are a private place,
but that doesn't mean they can't be
bright and welcoming," says home
improvement expert Don Zeman.
"Many homeowners view the
bathroom as their private retreat, so
it's important to pay attention to
(MS) — It used to be that decking
projects , were reserved only for
professional contractors.
This meant that homeowners were
at the mercy of a contractor's
schedule and pricing. But, new
solutions make it possible for
homeowners — even those without
advanced home-improvement skills
— to create attractive decks and
patios.
If you can put together a jigsaw
puzzle, you have just about all of the
skills necessary to use some of the
modular decking products available
at home-improvement retailers.
These kits make it easy for
homeowners to transform outdoor
spaces with the look of a solid-wood
deck.
Here's how they work: kits contain
square "puzzle" pieces that snap
together effortlessly. Most are
(MS) — Rust stains are a menace
to homeowners.
They can occur in driveways and
sidewalks and be an eyesore against
pristine landscaping. One of the best
ways to get rid of rust stains is to use
oxalic acid.
This is a common ingredient in
many wood bleach- and marble-
these rooms with upgrades like
enhanced lighting, ultra-quiet
ventilation systems and designer
sinks."
Zeman, who was a contractor for
25 years before starting his
nationally syndicated radio show
Homefront with Don Zeman,
believes there are numerous ways for
people_ to upgrade their bathrooms.
"There are hundreds of companies
catering to homeowners with unique
available in a few different patterns,
allowing you to employ creativity in
the design of your deck. The pieces
can be cut with a jigsaw to make
holes for pipes or any other
obstructions that may be in the way
of your deck.
The modular deck can be installed
over most flat surfaces, including a
cement patio, gravel, and even on
bare ground (if the ground is
properly treated according to the'
manufacturer's instructions). It can
also be removed in a similar fashion
and stored if you prefer, or moved to
another location.
These products easily can be used
indoors as well, adding a decorative
floor to a sunroom, basement or
covered portico.
Visit a local home centre or
hardware store to find out about
modular deck options.
cleaning products. It is very
effective in clearing up rust stains.
Use caution, however, because
oxalic acid is corrosive to tissue,
meaning it could burn the skin, and
it is an eye-irritant.
Remember to wear gloves and eye
protection when cleaning with the
substance.
Modular products
cure DIY deck woes
Remove rust stains
with oxalic acid