In ancient Rome, bathing wasn’t merely about getting clean. Elaborate, ornate public bath houses were cultural and social hubs in most large Roman communities; places where you could come and soak and socialize in various heated pools and steam rooms. Everything from business transactions to political meetings to the ancient equivalent of a lunch date […]
Bathroom, Bathroom Faucets, Bathroom Sinks, Bathroom Vanities, Bathtubs, Decorating Ideas and Tips
Kick Back And Relax In The Bath – Cozy Country Cottage Design For Your Bathroom
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Oct
Oct
A good bathroom should be, above all else, comfortable. So while I tend to favor a more modern, minimalist design in other rooms, the bathrooms I like best always have a quaint, country style. The combination of slightly rustic furnishings, light, welcoming colors, and vintage fixtures always makes me feel relaxed and at ease – […]
Bathroom, Bathroom Faucets, Bathroom Sinks, Showers
Don’t Get Burned – Let An Anti-Scald Valve Take The Heat
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Oct
Oct
I’ve gotta tell you, I love hot water – hot showers, hot baths, hot springs, steam baths, you name it. Heck, I even take my morning cup of tea extra hot. But while I have a pretty high resistance to heat, even I’ve gotten burned on occasion by an extra hot tap or a poorly […]
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Before The Bomb, There Was The Bathroom: Vintage Bathroom Designs From The 1940s
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Aug
Aug
In the 40s, society was recovering from the Great Depression and the second World War, and fashion and style came back with a bang. People finally had enough money to renovate and go shopping and they all wanted a taste of the American dream. Here in 2011, what better way to celebrate surviving our country’s […]
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Aug
Aug
Low flow sink faucets are good for the environment and save money. Water conservation is one of the greatly overlooked environmental battles. Water treatment plants exert a tremendous amount of energy keeping up with America’s demand for clean water. While it is important to protect ourselves from germs by washing our hands, how many gallons […]
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Jul
Jul
The clawfoot tub is the stuff of romance. They connote images of lords in manors relaxing in a tub as a servant shaves his beard. Throughout history they have never gone out of style. That’s why we continue see them evolve with each decade, becoming more and more modernized. The classic Edwardian look has never […]