garretlloyd asked:


Glass tiles, as the name suggests, are pieces of glass that have been designed in various shapes, sizes, colors and patterns. According to historical records, glass mosaics were used as early as 2,500 BC. However glass tiles were used for the first time during the 3rd Century BC, by artisans in Persia, Greece and India. Since then they have never fallen out of fashion, glass tiles have successfully adapted to the changing tastes of different ages and generations. Today they are seen as highly sophisticated decorative item that are used for residential, as well as commercial purposes.

Different forms of glass tiles:

A type of glass mosaic tiles named Smalti tiles was invented during the time of Byzantine Empire. It was made from molten glass and various metal oxides were used for coloring purposes. Smalti tiles were mostly used in mosaics. During this time Constantinople was highly advanced in mosaic crafts and used golden leaves for furnishing. Those creations are highly regarded even now. With the advent of mass manufacturing process, Smalti tiles were used for making a large number of middle class residences during the 1920s. They are still used for decorating interiors and can be seen in many European churches.

During the1990s, modern techniques for making glass tiles were discovered. These techniques produced elegant glass tiles and encouraged increasing numbers of people to use them. Glass tiles are now available in a huge variety of sizes, structures, textures and colors. They have become very popular and are used in a variety of places, from offices to homes, in kitchens, spas and washrooms. The best feature of using glass tiles is that they can change the look of a place radically. If you are using them in your office, they can be used to give it a no-nonsense, sleek and corporate look. If you are using them in your bedroom then glass tiles can help you create a soothing atmosphere. They are used in swimming pools and provide a glorious bright look thus helping cut down on electricity costs as well. Even children’s rooms can be furnished with glass tiles to create a dreamy magical world for them. They are also used for floor making and can provide a large variety of gorgeous looks to your floor. So if you are wondering how to about revamping the interiors of your home or office then do check out the Internet for examples of how glass tiles can be used to achieve various look and effects.

Mike L. asked:


The shower is absolutely one of the most important fixtures in every home. People most love it when their shower rooms are presentable, tidy and well designed. Moreover, there are different types of shower doors that are in use. The traditional shower door needs to be modified and improved because it usually has several problems, like water leakage. To make sure such a mess is avoided, homeowners are investing on shower door seals.

What are shower door seals? These are small structures that serve as seals to keep shower enclosures from having any leakage. Quite a number of shower door seals are made available across the market today to help homeowners remedy the water leakage problem. This way, water in the shower is stopped and kept to the shower floor until it drains instead of going anywhere else, like the floor of the bathroom itself. Developers and manufacturers have also spent considerable amount of time and effort to research and put out such products.

Sliding doors particularly need shower door seals. However, some of those doors already come with their own sealing structures. Thus, whether the sliding shower door is made of translucent, etched or obscured glass, homeowners can keep sure the shower room will be maintained mess free.

Common types of shower door seals

Out in the market there are several types of shower door seals that homeowners can choose from. As mentioned, different shower doors may require varied kinds and techniques in sealing and preventing leakage. Here are some of the most common and popular shower door seals that are currently and ordinarily found and purchased in do-it-yourself and home improvement stores.

Clear Polycarbonate jamb – This shower door seal is primarily used in glass-to-glass applications. The seals are securely snapped onto fixed panels with lips on strike sides. Some of these shower door seals are even lipped on the shower door’s hinge side. In the market, these usually are made of hard polycarbonate.

Inline panel seal – These shower door seals are available with vinyl cushion for 180-degree application. These are used ordinarily for inline installations in glass doors. For you to be able to fit the seal, there is a need to snap into a fixed panel with lip on the side. Soft vinyl facilitates and backs the enclosure of the cushion door. Homeowners rave about this seal’s ability to reduce any noise.

Vinyl and polycarbonate seal – This type helps minimize water escape during shower activities. The structure has six-inch pieces of small seals acting as wipes, which help facilitate leakage proofing. These shower door seals’ seal and sweep profile help homeowners assess and evaluate different options in sealing new frameless shower enclosures.

Dual durometer wipe – This wipe and seal is basically used for two functions. The first purpose and use is for snapping the seal on the shower door’s bottom area. It has a soft lip structure that serves as its wipe. The second use is in snapping overlapping doors with bi-folds. The soft lip still acts as a water leakage seal.

Problem involving shower door seals

Shower door seals incur several problems for homeowners. The most usual setback is that homeowners usually find it hard to find replacements should their shower door seals be ruined or destroyed. Fixing is not an option since most of the materials are made of crisp and disposable materials. The common option out is to buy a new set of shower door seal.

If you are using a shower door seal, remember to take care of it. Use it accordingly and do not abuse or misuse it. If you care about handling and using your shower door, for sure, you can also well take care of your seals.

Jake Stern asked:


You may have heard of the term bidet, or may have even seen one and wondered to yourself; “what is a bidet?” Taken from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bidet : “A bidet is a low-mounted plumbing fixture or type of sink intended for washing the ********* and the ****. Originally a French word, in English.”

In simple English, a bidet is a tool used to wash your **** after using the toilet. I know it might sound funny or embarrassing, but it is actually one of the best things that happened to me, and probably to anyone else who uses one.

If you think about it, we do spend a great deal of our lives in the bathroom. A bidet really makes the experience much more comfortable. Wiping just doesn’t do it! No matter how much you wipe, you’re still not as clean as you would be with water. The bidet was obviously intended for that purpose. Instead of having to sit on a sink, or take a shower every time after going to the bathroom someone decided it would be a good idea to have a dedicated piece of furniture that washes your ****. Its great; you just sit back, relax and press a button while water sprays do the work.

This reminds me of a nice saying I read somewhere that goes something like this: “If you get dog **** on your finger you won’t just wipe it off with a tissue. You will wash it off with water and maybe even some soap. Why not do the same to your even more sensitive body parts after going to the bathroom?” I could not agrees more!

I know what you’re thinking…”Bidets are for rich people, bidets take up too much space, how do you even use a bidet?”

Not all bidets are the traditional ceramic bidets that look like mini bath tubs or sinks. Bidets come in all shapes, sizes, and colors, round toilet and elongated toilet, and warm water and cold water. The new trend of modern bidets is changing the way we look at personal hygiene. Popular modern bidet fixtures that fit right on your toilet in your bathroom even have convenient functions that warm the seat, warm the water, and even clean itself! Prices range anywhere from $50-$1800

For those of you that are like me and don’t want to dive in right into the most expensive bidet then there are some lower budget bidets that are just as effective. They don’t have electrical functions but they still get the job done just as well.

I was very happy with this buy: Royal Fresh Bidet- Easy toilet attachment . It is compact, easy to use and fits right on my toilet. Besides the face of it being low cost, it was also not that hard to install. I thought I would have to call a plumber, but it was pretty straight forward and easy enough to do on my own.

Don’t comprise on your hygiene. Save trees, and stay clean with water. Believe me; you won’t regret using a bidet. Go search the web for bidets and you will eventually find the right one for you, I did!

Groshan Fabiola asked:


Bathroom is such a corner of the house that is considered the most visited of the house. Therefore, it is very important to make it attractive to the visitors and to make your bathroom cozy and comfortable for the family members. You may use different types of bathroom tiles to make your bathroom look stylish and decorative. People concentrate more on availing different types of bathroom accessories but they forget the importance of choosing appropriate floor tiles for the bathroom. If you are creating a thematic bathroom, the tiles that you are choosing determine the success of the designing along with the bathroom accessories.

Bathroom tiles are of many types and they vary according to the shape and designing. The price of the bathroom tiles also depends on the quality of the tiles and sometimes on the reputation of the store from where you are availing of the bathroom tiles. There are certain considerations as you are buying bathroom tiles. You must remember the style that you have planned for your bathroom and the shape of your bathroom. Spacious bathrooms can afford to use dark colored tiles, but smaller bathrooms require the residents to use a light colored bathroom tiles. Not only the wall tiles, the floor tiles also play an important part in the decoration of the bathroom. The type of floor tiles that you are choosing should be compatible with the bathroom tiles that you are using on the walls.

Many people use the bathroom tiles in different innovative ways. Some people prefer to use bathroom tiles that contain some designs, patterns or even sceneries on them. You must make sure that as you are using special themes in bathroom tiles, you must buy the floor tiles that would match well with the wall tiles. Some people also want to mix and match the bathroom tiles. They buy differently colored tiles and put them innovatively on the walls. Marbles also sometimes replaces the floor tiles. Some people also use colored tiles to create different effect with the floor tiles.

Besides using different types of floor tiles and bathroom tiles, decorative items like green indoor plants and an aquarium sometimes adorn the bathroom. You may also run your imagination wild and make your bathroom an interesting corner of the house. While creating a bathroom, you not only spend huge in decorating the bathroom with floor tiles and accessories, you must also make sure that you bathroom also has all the necessary bath items like soaps, shampoos and a scrub etc.

While you are designing a bathroom or renovating your old one, you must remember that you make a plan so that you do not end up spending a lot on the bathroom. Your aim should be to create a bathroom at a nominal price that would look just the perfect for your use. Choose the bathroom tiles yourself and get the floor tiles accordingly. Get the accessories like showers, taps and towels by matching the colors of your bathroom floor and walls.

Eirik Orman asked:


Bathroom Cabinets today are not just small medicine boxes, but have grown tremendously. People today love luxurious bathrooms and install custom bathroom cabinet to enhance the functionality and beauty of the bathrooms. Choosing the custom bathroom cabinet though is not a simple process, as it is important to make right choices for creating an aesthetic space.

An ideal bathroom cabinet should provide countertop space, bathroom sink, and storage space for toiletries, towels and other necessities. It is absolutely essential to have a place for all your requirements in your bathroom itself, and having the right bathroom cabinets increases the magnificence of the bathroom. Thus custom bathroom cabinets are the best option.

Before you buy new bathroom cabinets, you should analyze your bathroom space very well and should decide the width of the cabinets. The bathroom cabinets are available in various inches roughly from 18 to 48 inches. Then the next important consideration is the bathroom style whether you want the traditional American-style bathroom cabinets or the European-style bathroom cabinets. Then next comes the storage.

The important aspect of the cabinets is storage. Custom bathroom cabinets could be closed bathroom cabinets, open shelving bathroom cabinets, or over the counter bathroom cabinets. Linen closets, towers with baskets, built-in closets and freestanding bathroom cabinets are excellent options for storage in the bathrooms. Depending on your needs and your bathroom size you can select any of these custom bathroom cabinets.

Bathroom cabinet tabletops are available in different styles and materials in laminates, ceramic tile, wood, stone, granite or composite materials. Some of the materials give you the option to select from a wide variety of sizes, colors and textures. Each of these types has certain advantages and disadvantages. The custom bathroom cabinets and the equally beautiful cabinet tabletop can give the desired character to your bathrooms.

From simple boxes that were mounted above the sinks of the bathrooms, the bathroom cabinets have evolved into major styling component in the bathrooms. Today, people no longer consider them as simple storage device, but they are considered today as a style element.

Bigfreeinfo asked:


Sometimes it feels that hard to find when you want one. A Kraftmaid Price List can be as hard to find as the Holy Grail. I always ask my customers why they would even need one. Most of the time they are really talking about wanting a specification book.

The Kraftmaid Price List is a large soft cover book with thousands of part numbers for cabinets, some option details, and list prices. I don’t know why you really need to know what the factory list prices are anyway. If you are purchasing at a discount percentage off of the list price, it would be necessary to calculate your price point.

If it’s all the styles, sizes and options that are available from Kraftmaid you want to investigate, you are needing a specification book. Some Kraftmaid dealers may provide you with a Kraftmaid Price List, but most won’t to protect their pricing structure. Some will charge anywhere from zero to about $50.00 plus postage, depending on how they pay for the marketing materials and so on.

What if I could turn you on to an online company that generally sells Kraftmaid cabinets at about 70% below the list prices found in the Kraftmaid Price List? That should save you a lot of time looking for the best deal. This pricing may vary depending on where you are in the country, how much business you do with them and what size your project is, but I would surely get a quote before you look any further.

Sometimes larger businesses purchase more cabinets, and by purchasing more often like a contractor or builder, the pricing can go down after conducting a certain amount of business. If you would like a Kraftmaid Price List, specification book and other color brochures or a Kraftmaid Idea Book, please follow the link in the resource box of this article, and contact Keith. Please tell him Pete sent you.

Most kitchen cabinet shoppers are only interested in getting a quote for their whole kitchen project or home, in order to get an idea of pricing between their local cabinet stores and dealers. I believe this company doesn’t charge anything for a specification book and kraftmaid price list if you are going to purchase from them. They have the best prices on Kraftmaid in the USA anyway. It’s your best place to get Kraftmaid believe me.

Some of my clients have said that they have a small fee for the books, to help with the cost of the materials, as Kraftmaid charges for them. Mailing heavy materials is also very expensive these days, mailing hundreds of them would cost a company a large fortune. The package of materials you can get from this distributor is worth every penny, if they do in fact charge you anything for it. For your own kraftmaid price list, please follow the links to my website and contact Keith Ingle. Please don’t forget to tell him Pete sent you.