The powder room may not be front and center in the home or the primary bathroom used, but as a result, there is more opportunity to be creative in a bathroom remodeling project. Consider options such as graphic wallpaper, intriguing artwork, bold hues, stylish light fixtures, and cool mirrors. Check out these ideas for updating your powder room.
Wet rooms can transform a bathroom into a waterproof space. Most wet rooms are covered in tile and include an open shower, and some may be surfaced in other waterproof materials, have a half-wall of glass by a shower, or include a bathtub with a separate drain. The challenge of a wet room is making sure the entire room is securely waterproofed, and that water flows into the room’s main drain. Learn more about modern wet rooms and considering this option for a bathroom remodeling project.
Most outdoor faucets are made of stainless steel or brass, both of which are weather resistant. However, these faucets have a rubber washer that creates a watertight seal to prevent the faucet from dripping when the valve is closed, and the rubber seal can crack if the water it’s holding back freezes. The faucet can be repaired by replacing the rubber washer each time the faucet drips, but a better solution is to replace the faucet with a frost-free model that keeps the washer and water in the line out of freezing temperatures. Frost-free faucets have a long stem that positions the rubber washer and water inside the home, preventing the line from freezing in cold temperatures. Learn about replacing an outdoor faucet with a frost-free model.