The World’s First Solar-Powered Laundry Dryer

April 24th, 2017 Categories: Random Thoughts

We heart green-minded energy-savers. That’s why we’re fascinated with Miele’s latest household appliance. The forward-thinking manufacturer unveiled the first solar-powered dryer this year at IFA, the world’s largest consumer electronics trade show. Read the rest of this entry »

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What’s the No. 1 Thing People Want in Their Bathroom?

April 21st, 2017 Categories: Random Thoughts

A bathroom exhaust fan is an inexpensive upgrade that packs a value punch. The shoe-box-size fan clears obnoxious bathroom odors (priceless!) and removes moisture, which protects your home and health, and reduces maintenance costs. Read the rest of this entry »

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10 Tips for Saving Energy in the Laundry Room

April 3rd, 2017 Categories: Random Thoughts

Here’s a fun laundry room fact: The average American family washes 300 loads of laundry a year, spending about 68 cents per load, for a yearly total of $204.

Most laundry room expenses come from heating water for washing and heating air for drying. But these costs aren’t set in stone, and you can save money by following these energy-reducing tips. Read the rest of this entry »

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Smart Tips for Choosing Bathroom Flooring

January 6th, 2017 Categories: Random Thoughts

Bathroom flooring serves many masters. It should be moisture-proof, stain-resistant, have a non-skid surface that’s safe even when wet, and be durable enough to stand up to constant foot traffic. In addition, your bathroom floor should be good-looking and fit within your budget.  Read the rest of this entry »

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Evaluate Your House for a Bathroom Addition

November 14th, 2016 Categories: Random Thoughts

If you can afford the $50,000 price tag, a bathroom addition is a reasonable investment, although your new bathroom will recover only about 52% of your initial investment at resale, according to the “2015 Remodeling Impact Report” from the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®.

Nevertheless, you’ll probably give yourself a well-deserved pat on the back. In fact, a bath addition gets a perfect Joy Score of 10 — a rating based on homeowners who said they were happy or satisfied with their project, with 10 being the highest rating and 1 the lowest. Read the rest of this entry »

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Bathroom Addition: Return on Investment

October 13th, 2016 Categories: Random Thoughts

Depending on the size of your family and the number of existing bathrooms in your house, adding a new bathroom may be one of the best home improvement decisions you’ll make. According to Greg Miedema, former chairman of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Remodelers, additional bathrooms are highly desirable features. “You can almost never go wrong adding a bathroom,” says Miedema. Read the rest of this entry »

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