If you’re thinking of starting a bathroom remodeling project similar to the ones discussed on industry conferences, sooner or later you’re going to need to decide between MDF or solid hardwood cabinets in the bathroom. MDF has earned a pretty bad reputation for itself by many woodworkers and furniture purists over time. You may be […]
Archives for June 2014
What is the Standard Height of a Bathroom Vanity?
The standard height of a bathroom vanity cabinet is 32″. Bathroom vanities range from 30″-36″ in height. Modern bath cabinets have become taller in recent years in what is known as “Comfort Height Vanities.” Vanities come in a variety of height arrangements including standard height, comfort height, and vessel sink height. Standard vanity height is […]
Troubleshooting Gurgling Drains
Getting to the Root of Gurgling Drains Help, my shower gurgles when I flush the toilet! Gurgling drains are usually caused by obstructions in the venting system. The gurgling sound is caused by air being forced through water in your drain trap. It’s like pouring milk too quickly (glug, glug glug). While the gurgling sound […]
Does a Bathroom Extractor Fan Have to Run to the Outside?
You may have heard that it’s okay to run your bathroom extractor fan into the attic or upper living space of your home. This is inaccurate and can lead to severe problems in your home. Rather than extracting the air out of your home, you are simply moving it into another area of your home. […]
Hot in 2014: European Inspired Bathroom Vanities
European bathrooms vanities are becoming increasingly popular in the states. These vanities are typically slim, using a lighter color palette to influence the surrounding space in a way that promotes depth. Whether you’ve relocated from Europe of you’re just looking to capture the authentic European aesthetic, these are some of my top choices to help […]
How to Conserve Water in the Bathroom
Less than 3% of the Earth’s water is freshwater. This makes the threat of water shortages very real to many areas of the country. The entire Southwest region of the United States has been coordinating several large-scale conservation efforts. Some of these have been willing and others have actually been enforced by law. Here’s what […]