Wainscoting is a style of wall paneling that originates from England and Holland, where it was popular in the mid-century. At the very beginning, covering included the whole wall surface. Later on, people used them to cover only lower parts of the wall, which is still the practice nowadays. Modern technology of wood processing and … Read more
Painting a room can be a lot of fun, and if you do it right, the result can be highly impressive. However, due to their damp nature and the fact that they are in constant use, bathrooms pose particular problems when it comes to giving them a new paint job. If you are planning to … Read more
Most of us have heard about the foot debate, but did you know some people believe you shouldn’t shower every day? It could be a crossover from the Middle Ages. Clean water was a luxury so people rarely took baths and many citizens drank beer instead of water. These days, a lot of us are … Read more
Towels are meant to be absorbent. It’s their entire reason for existing. But bathrooms are often humid. And keeping damp towels can create a health hazard. Plus, it’s just icky. So your bathroom towel storage ideas need to be … airy. They should help your towels dry faster, avoiding mold and stuffiness. Let’s check out … Read more
When you’re choosing your bathroom flooring, there’s lots to think about. Will it fit with your design scheme and your budget? Will it cope with moisture and humidity? Will it be comfortable underfoot? But it’s also very important to make sure that it’s safe. And if you or someone you live with is unsteady on … Read more
When it comes to bathroom décor, curtains are an important element, but whether you need them for the shower or the window, sometimes it can be hard to find the perfect size or style you need. One solution, however, is to make them yourself, so we had a look online to see what other people … Read more
Most people are familiar with the experience of a sink clogging up. At first, the water starts to take a little bit longer to drain, but after a while, it needs even more time – and sometimes it reaches the point where it won’t drain at all. If this happens to you, the only solution … Read more
Soaking in a bathtub is psychologically soothing. But it has physical benefits too. These advantages depending on what you add to your bath. Essential oils are aromatherapeutic. Carrier oils are moisturizing. Bubbles are fun and cheerful. Salts can relieve aches and pain. Bath milks are a special category that can be especially medicinal. Many are … Read more
The trickiest part of making bath bombs is safely getting the bombs out of their molds. You need these fizzy products to hold their shape and not crack or crumble before they hit your bathwater. Keeping your bath bombs solid depends on two factors: recipes and molds. The recipe needs to be dry enough to … Read more
Most of us use mold and mildew interchangeably. But there’s a slight difference. Mildew is easy to spot, with its greyish white tone and its powdery texture. You’ll find mildew on exposed surfaces like tile or ceilings. Mould is more hidden, often under sinks or cabinets. Mould is green, slimy, and fuzzy. But the techniques … Read more