Guides
Plain answers to the questions people have before they redo a bathroom.
Design
Small Bathroom Remodel Ideas for Kansas City Homes
Ways to make a small bathroom or powder room feel bigger, starting with tile size and the vanity and ending with the mirror, shower glass and lighting.
"Shower Niches and Benches: What to Plan Before Tiling"
Where a shower niche should go, how high to put it, built-in versus fold-down benches, and why both need to be planned before the walls close.
Brushed Brass, Matte Black or Chrome for Your Shower
How brushed brass, matte black and polished chrome shower fixtures look and hold up over time, and why one finish should carry through the room.
Materials
How Long Shower Waterproofing Lasts and What It Covers
HydroBlok and Schluter Kerdi compared on how long they last, what each warranty covers, and what you have to do to keep it.
How to Choose Bathroom Tile for Floors and Showers
A plain guide to bathroom tile, from porcelain versus ceramic to big tile, slip ratings, grout and what needs to go behind a shower wall.
Planning
What to Know Before a Tub-to-Shower Conversion
What goes into turning an old bathtub into a walk-in shower, from the drain and the walls to the waterproofing, the base, the tile and the glass.
How to Get Your House Ready for a Bathroom Remodel
A practical checklist for getting ready for a bathroom remodel, from setting a budget and making early choices to living without the room for a while.
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