Bathrooms

Wilsonart HD – A New Level of Laminate Counter

June 10, 2011

I often learn of new ads on RemodelingGuy the same way you do, I see them on the site. So I didn’t know an advertising campaign for Wilsonart HD was about to start. I just looked at the site one day, and saw a new ad in the background. Wilsonart HD I thought I’d take [...]

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A Big Old Clawfoot Tub and A Towel Warmer

June 8, 2011

This is a recipe for happiness: 1. A Towel Warmer I’ve always wanted one of these towel warmers. That just sounds like a really luxurious thing to hop out of the shower or tub and have a nice warm fluffy towel. (please don’t let my use of the word fluffy mislead you in any way, [...]

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Six Easy DIY Bathroom Remodeling Ideas

April 21, 2011

Take a look at this cool bathroom: I see at least six great DIY bathroom remodeling ideas in this shot. 1. Easy DIY Paneling – This bathroom achieves a classy level of rustic with the white painted horizontal 1-by paneling. The great thing about paneling like this is that it can be installed right over [...]

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Caesarstone Textured Solid Surface

November 20, 2010

I’m struck by two thoughts at once (which is overload for me). First, I’m thinking how tough it is for companies to get the word out about things. Second, is an awesome new-ish product by Caesarstone. It’s a pattern-textured solid surface called Motivo from Caesarstone. You might be thinking that this looks no different than [...]

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Exact Measurements Are Key For Glass Tile Installation

November 8, 2010

This picture made it into a magazine… I’m really not sure how, because I would have torn this shower out completely. Take a close look at the grout lines, and notice the size of the tiles. There is no dependable (and reasonable) way to get a smooth cut on glass tile every time. If you [...]

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Install A Sliding Glass Wall Above The Tub!

October 26, 2010

I worry sometimes about my fascination with Outdoor Showers, and now with a tub which completely opens up to the exterior. It’s the culture, man. I’m a tropical dude and the weather outside is delightful. The tropical plants are all jungle-ish and we even have parrots flying overhead. It’s enough to bring the Blue Lagoon [...]

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How Much Better Can a Showerhead Be?

August 25, 2010

I’ve done a whole lot of remodeling, and I’m pretty sure I’m about to share the absolute fastest and easiest home-improvement project I’ve ever completed. And the difference is amazing. I was recently at the Delta Faucet headquarters in Indianapolis to learn about some great new things they’re doing in terms of design and technology. [...]

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Delta Faucet Welcomes Bloggers

August 9, 2010

I’m heading off in the morning to visit the headquarters of Delta Faucet Company in Indianapolis. I’ll have the opportunity to meet a number of bloggers from across the remodeling/home-improvement, kitchen & bath, and DIY circles. I’m really looking forward to it! But truthfully, I’m oddly excited to get to gawk at all the cool [...]

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6 Great Rooms with White Marble

August 6, 2010

White Marble is SO Back! Look, I have to tell you, I’m not really on the very cutting edge. I’m usually a little “slow on the uptake” as my good old Dad always encouraged me as a child. I say that in preemptive response to those of you sitting in your ultra-cool chair looking at [...]

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Q & A Day: Can You Use Wood Window Trim In A Shower?

February 24, 2010

Hi Tim, It’s me, Michelle, again. I promise not to drive you nuts with lots of questions, however, I have another bathroom with a window right next to the tub. I see this all the time in magazines. What keeps the window from rotting out? Surely water gets on the window when people take showers. [...]

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Q & A Day – I Love Glass Tile – Can I Use It On A Floor?

February 24, 2010

Hi Tim, I have a tile question for you if you have time? I’m thinking of using a recycled glass tile company out of Seattle that has these circles of glass to tile my bathroom floor with. What do you think? Would this be durable and would it be high maintenance? Thanks, Tina ————————— Hi [...]

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RG’s Complete Guide To Wood Paneling – Part 5 – Inspiring Beadboard

February 14, 2010

What is it about beadboard? As a contractor for twenty years, I can’t recall ever hearing anyone say they don’t like it. At the same time I can remember hundreds of ooh’s and ah’s, gasps for breath, and near fainting when just the idea of beadboard was discussed! Not too many materials can claim such [...]

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Great Ideas for 2010: Idea#2 — Get Creative With Cabinets

January 6, 2010

Call me a rebel, but I’m much happier when things are used in ways other than what was originally intended. Something about seeing real creativity in action makes me feel more creative. More energized really. You may not realize it, but Remodeling Can Change Your Life, and little acts of rebellion are a great way [...]

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Great Looking Bathroom Storage In Less Than A Day!

December 4, 2009

Check out this little storage niche I saw at BHG.com! Can I Say Cute? I know I’m supposed to be a big contractor man, but I might as well be honest… this made me say “How cute is that!?” Nobody tell my Dad. But seriously! Isn’t this awesome? I totally thought about running out and [...]

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