Melody91's Discussions

Having just redone some baths and done a new one, I find that accent tiles are a refreshing way to go AND they modernize from the old boring monotonous tiles. Even a strip straight across a shower, or repeated in other sides and levels of the shower or bath area, in a symmetrical /asymmetrical pattern, can be a lovely addition and for not much added cost. At the same time, the value will be increased.Additionally, one can put a contracting glass time as a diamond or square insert to some of your tiles, for accent interest, and to coordinate with you accessories.

There IS a difference whether you are talking about indoors (where low organic volatile or no organic volatile compounds are best for health) and outdoor, where one does not breathe it as directly, though I assume it does 'gas out' into the atmosphere.Were you asking about indoors or outdoors?

Ripping out tiles IS a big deal and a big mess.I DID see on TGTV where it IS possible to hire someone to come and re-spray the tiles in the shower, and saves a lot of time, filth and money.I would also assume they can spray it whatever color would make you husband happy. I further assume, and for a few extra dollars, they can spray one accent stripe, of a favorite color of his, somewhere in the shower to make him extra happy.  I hope this is helpful and cost-saving.

I just got one that is slightly smaller than the one you mention; however,  to allay your fear of the kids leaving things open, the French Door people seem to have thought of that.  if one leaves a door open even a crack, some 'bing-bing' alarm goes off to notify whomever left it open, (UNLESS YOU override that, which it sounds like you'd not want to do. Also, perhaps NEVER tell that feature to your kids). Hope I've allayed some of your fears.It is also the neatest way to keep perishables I have ever enjoyed. Good luck.

Whoever wrote the estimates are NOT fun is correct.We had to have three layers (or tens of thousands of roof shingles taken off).  It was a royal mess, and a bit hazardous.We did replace with architectural grade shingles that had a 30 year warranty,&they look great. We also added some aluminum additions to the creases in our roof, to prevent raccoons from coming back. So far that has worked.I was very pleased that it came out looking so lovely. We WERE offered lower quality products for about $1000 less; I do not think that is where one ought to save the few dollars prorated out over time.Alas, I cannot comment on the other kind of roofing as I've never had it.ONE RECOMMENDATION: While they are up there, DO have them check your chimney and if it has a bat-proof guard on the top of it. 

Depending on how much you spent for your new shower head, if it was not a lot; rather than wrack your time,energy,&wits...mabe get an inexpensive new one and ENJOY your Shower! IDEA:  I recently bought some wonderful Rain-Spray shower heads for about $39.00 each, a true find. While there is a wide cost menu; these were the least expensive and do just fine.

I strongly agree with the last few responders.DANGER ABOUT MOLD: If it is Black Mold, it can be toxic and or/unhealthy to illegal.  If it is just plain ole-mold, many people are allergic to it; asthmatics are particularly vulnerable to feeling it, and having it trigger an asthma attack.  FYI: The number of child asthmatics in the younger population is on the increase, perhaps due to the lower oxygen % in our current air.So, DO work with the buyers, and all can be safe and satisfied. Good luck!

I also cannot stand bright lights!  will not have halogens at all; I installed dimmers in all of the lights that I could; additionally, I have NO lights facing down. I got the type where the lights are closed or the lights face upwards, like a torchiere-style. The chandelier idea is good with dimmers, if you have the space. In my kitchen, I did not; so I put two small lights on one electric box&on one switch with a dimmer, AND at varying heights so they looked modern and were aesthetically pleasing to ME.  If I can upload them a sample of them here for you I shall. If not, they look quite modern and chic; and were not that expensive. One has to look long and hard; however,  SOME are there at Home Depot if one looks hard enough. I bought another colorful one on line, and with a dimmer, it worked out just fine. Halogens are a waste of electricity and heat 'in my 'lil book.'  Sorry, couldn't get my neat lights to copy here; need more techinical sophistication...

I am facing the same quandary.I was given an estimate of $1700 ONLY AFTER I personally designed the bathroom, and every feature except the shower door was installed.I was shocked!I hear it is well worth it; however, we spent our wad on the rest of our improvements and upgrades. In this economy I was hoping we might get it for $1200-$1500.Does anyone know where one can get good quality frame less shower doors in the New England or Boston area, including installation for less than $1700?

What's with the single deep sink people? I think they used to bathe babies and turkeys in them!I installed our very first double stainless (same size, heavy gauge) two years ago. I loved it SO much, that when we next did our own kitchen, I splurged COMPLETELY on Kohler's Triple sink...The two side sinks are deep and the very same size...In the middle is the small veggie cutting one with the disposal.  I LOVE IT, and am delighted that we did this. It is an enormous convenience for a variety of family reasons...Others who did this had folks who were allergic and some dishes got put in one sink so there was no possibility of cross-contamination.  I think this is a very practical solution for a variety of kitchen needs specific to particular families. The other one that tempted me greatly, yet was not practical at all, was a modernistic, funky, far-out WAVY long swirl sink that I almost drooled over; still I am practical and KNEW that the triple one was for us.Any one else have the same experience with a triple?