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Believe it or not, bathroom fixes are important. You might be wondering “How can a room that is only used a few hours a day be so important?” The answer is relatively simple. Bathrooms are a place of relaxation. It’s the only place in a busy household where a person can find some peace of mind. Bathrooms can be a sanctuary for the over-worked, who simply need some time to relieve the heavy burden of life’s hardships. It’s an escape, in addition to its more obvious hygienic and septic functions. But because it is indeed all of those things, it’s important that we take good care of our bathrooms. They should not only feel safe and comfortable, but they should also work very smoothly and efficiently. This is why a little maintenance, once in a while, can be so vital to the well-being of your bathroom – and by extension, your own peace of mind. And if you are having problems with your septic system, you might want to rent portable restrooms and hire a plumbing specialist for septic tank pumping services.
Have you ever gotten up to take your morning shower and discovered that the water pressure was significantly lower than before? Does that annoying exhaust fan in your bathroom make you cringe every time you flip the switch? If you said yes to either of those questions, then it’s time for you to make the change. All of these problems can be fixed, over the course of a weekend, at a relatively fair price. Other bathroom-related maintenance tasks such as septic repair and septic tank pumping, on the other hand, can be a bit complicated and will require more time and specific equipment.
1. Replacing your old shower head.
The first step is to determine what sort of improvements you want to make. Making the switch from a boring, inefficient shower head can be as simple as singing the alphabet. It’s also cheap and economically friendly.
There’s a method to creating a powerful, money saving, shower head that most people aren’t aware of. This method is known as the Venturi effect. Basically this method reduces the flow of water, combines it with a vortex of air, and propels it through a narrow chamber. The result is a high pressure shower head. Not only does this method save money on the monthly water bill, but it also saves a precious resource that the whole world needs.
These shower heads can be found on a website called Oxygenics and the price ranges from $21.99 and higher. Finding the right one, with an affordable price really isn’t all that difficult. They have a wide selection with excellent prices that are sure to cut back your next water bill. All you need to install these wonderful devices is a wrench. Most of the other things will be in the shower head package. Installation itself typically takes thirty minutes or less. You should use a scale to assure that you put this in the proper area. You can visit this site at https://certifiedscale.com/scales-balances/crane-scales for more helpful tips.
2. Changing those pesky exhaust fans.
Nobody likes groggily flipping the exhaust fan switch in the morning, especially if your fan is obnoxiously loud. It can be the factor that sets a bad tone for the rest of the day. If you start questioning the purpose of that irksome machine protruding from your ceiling, then it is probably about time to get a new one. For quieter mornings and improved functionality, consider consulting roofing companies High Point to address any ventilation issues and enhance the overall comfort of your home. Then, for roof leak problems, hire Roofline of Sydney.
Exhaust fans do have a legitimate purpose. They were created to prevent the excess moisture in your bathroom from causing mildew and mold. They are also supposed to keep your mirrors from fogging up every time you shower, and they keep those unbearably stale odors from rearing their ugly heads in your personal bathroom space.
Many types of exhaust fans can be purchased. Many of them come with lights or have heaters built into them. Others are so quiet you wouldn’t even know they were there. Choosing the right one for your bathroom is based on the size of your bathroom and the CFM (cubic feet per minute) your fan functions at. The amount of CFM your fan needs to move at can be calculated by multiplying your bathroom’s square footage by 1.1. This indicates the perfect fan for your bathroom. Another helpful tip, that would make installation easier, is to find one similar in size to the old one. Finding the one for you depends on where you look and what you can afford. Prices can range from $30 up to $900.
3. Update your old vanity.
More than likely, your master bathroom still has a built-in vanity cabinet. There’s nothing wrong with that, and many people like their built-ins just fine as they are. But it’s fair to say most built-ins are a little – plain. And they may not match your ideal bathroom design. At worst, they can be overly bulky and intrusive. Luckily, freestanding modern bathroom vanities with elegant custom designs and contemporary durability can be purchased for relatively little cost online! Find the perfect vanity for your master or guest bathroom and instantly transform the space into something you’ll love to showcase!
Bathroom vanities are not overly complicated to install – if you have some basic home DIY knowledge or have a knack for handy-work, you can likely install it yourself in a matter of hours. But if you prefer to have your vanity installed by a pro, many local plumbers, contractors, or plumbing experts should be able to install it for you in no time. Definitely doable within a weekend. And while you’re at it, tearing out your old built-in to make way for a modern vanity, consider updating the wall paints or wallpapers – you’ll never get a better opportunity! But now we’re beginning to stretch the definition of “Quick Fix,” so we’ll save that one for another article.
Happy remodeling!
Mike is the acting Digital Content Manager at Trade Winds Imports. He has been writing about home improvement, remodeling, and design for over 9 years and has been featured in such publications as theSpruce, ApartmentTherapy, Freshome, Huffington Post, and Forbes. When he’s not busy writing, developing websites, or working on his own house, he’s spending time outside with his wife, 2 year old daughter, and newborn son. If you have any questions or comments regarding the content on this site, please email Mike!