Renovating Your Bathroom: What to Do If You Discover Mold by roger ricafort

Each year, thousands of homeowners make the decision to have their bathrooms remodeled. Many of those homeowners enjoy doing their remodeling, but there are others who feel as if they opened up a can of worms. Those homeowners are likely the unlucky bunch who found mold in their bathroom. If you were remodeling your bathroom and you find mold, do you know what to do? Unfortunately, a large number of individuals would not.
Before you familiarize yourself with what you should do if you find mold in your bathroom, it is important to examine what mold is. Mold is scientifically described as being a microscopic fungus. This fungus not only looks unattractive, but it can be dangerous. While some types of mold are considered relatively harmless, there are other types of mold that are considered toxic. Unfortunately, due to the moisture that can be found inside most bathrooms, black, toxic mold can be found in thousands of bathrooms in the United States. If you start to remodel your bathroom and you find mold under your toilet or even under you floor tiles, there is a good chance that you may have black mold on your hands.

As previously mentioned, black mold is often defined as being a toxic mold. This is because it is one of the most dangerous types of all molds. In addition to having respiratory problems, you may develop headaches, skin rashes, fevers, and other flu-like symptoms. Although your first impulse may be to remove the mold yourself, you may want to rethink your decision to do so. When mold is improperly removed, mold spores can spread throughout the rest of your home. That is why it may be good to call upon a professional. That professional will likely be a mold removal specialist or an air quality control specialist.

Although it can be quite expensive to have your mold tested and removed, you will want to do so. If your mold is not taken care of, professionally, it can begin to spread and even move into other parts of your home. Once you have had all of your mold removed from your bathroom, no matter what type of mold it is, you will want to take steps to prevent another mold outbreak from occurring in the future. You can easily do this by incorporating a few extra projects into your bathroom remodeling plan. It may be a good idea to make sure that your bathroom has a fan installed in it.

If you do not already have a bathroom fan installed in your bathroom, you will want to get one right away. It has been noted that working bathroom fans help to eliminate the moisture that mold, particularly black mold, thrives off of. No matter what type of bathroom fan you would like to purchase, whether it be a traditional bathroom fan or a decorative one, you should be able to find whatever you are looking for online or at one of your local home improvement stores.

Regardless of where you purchase a bathroom fan from, you are advised to purchase one, even if you don't already have a mold problem. Bathroom remodeling projects, even relatively small projects, can get quite costly. For that reasons, you will want to make sure that you do everything to protect your newly remodeled bathroom from being attacked by mold



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Are Corner Bathtubs Right For Your Home? by Pieter West

Deciding how to remodel your bathroom is not easy. There are so many options available, how do you know which ones are right for your family? Do you want to re-do everything or do you simply want a touch up? Do you want new features and fixtures or just some new paint? What kind of bathtub do you want? Do you want to keep the same old bathtub or have some of the new corner bathtubs on the market caught your eye?

Corner bathtubs are a great addition to any bathroom. Many people opt for corner bathtubs because they can save quite a lot of space in the bathroom while providing a far superior bathing experience. Many people enjoy corner bathtubs because they feel more like Jacuzzi pools or hot tubs than regular old bathtub and shower units. Other people choose corner bathtubs because they add to the ambiance of the bathroom. You certainly have more decorating options when you choose corner bathtubs than the straight bathtubs that have become traditional!

Of course, not all bathrooms are set up to accommodate corner bathtubs. If your bathroom is long and narrow you will probably have a hard time fitting a corner bathtub into that space and should stick with a standard long tub. If, on the other hand, your bathroom is full of odd angles or is square in shape, a corner bathtub could be just what you need to give your bathroom an entirely new look and feel.

Corner bathtubs come in all sizes, shapes and colors. This can make choosing the perfect corner bathtub for your home difficult. In this instance, it is a good idea to look at the rest of your remodeling project. What kind of changes to you plan on making to your sink, cupboards or toilet? Remember that re-doing the plumbing can be quite a challenge, so choosing which corner bathtub is right for your home might depend on where the water pipes sit in the room.

Many people like corner bathtubs because they offer a number of comfortable options. If you are remodeling your bathroom to accommodate a family member with special needs, you can choose a corner bathtub with doors and benches to allow the family member to bathe easily and comfortably while still allowing you to improve the aesthetic quality of your bathroom.

If you want to turn your bathroom into a home spa, you can choose corner bathtubs with raised sides and whirlpool jets to give the illusion of having a relaxing Jacuzzi tub in your home. If you have the space and your plumbing can handle it, you might consider installing a separate shower and allowing your corner bathtub to be your spa pool!

The possibilities are endless! Choosing the right corner bathtub from the variety of corner bathtubs that are available does not need to be a headache. First decide what your aim is when the bathroom remodel is finished and choose a corner bathtub that best fits into that scenario!


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Pieter West travels the world on a regular basis and have written about numerous subjects. He has an extensive knowledge about, finances, DIY, parenting advice and many more subjects. You can find more of Pieter's articles regarding corner bathtubs at http://www.cornerbathtubreviews.com/.

Prioritizing your Home Improvement To-Do List by Maria Polidoro

If you are like many homeowners, you have a seemingly endless list of home improvement projects - remodel the kitchen, paint the house, replace the roof... where to start? For most people, tackling all of the projects on the list at once would be infeasible, so some prioritizing is in order. We have compiled some tips to help you prioritize your home improvement to-do list in a way that makes sense for your situation:


First address repairs that will incur additional costs if neglected. Any issues with the home that will worsen and cost more money with time should be high priority. Water damage is a good example, as are foundation and roof problems. A water leak left unfixed could mean massive costs down the line, such as replacing water damaged walls and mold remediation. Unfortunately these types of repairs are less exciting than for instance remodeling the kitchen or installing new hardwood floors, but they are necessary for the longevity and value of the home.


Consider any necessary electrical, HVAC and plumbing repairs or upgrades. Ensuring that the mechanical aspects of the home are in working order is another phase of home improvement that may seem less than exciting, but in most cases function takes priority over aesthetics. It would be difficult to enjoy a newly remodeled bathroom without a functional water heater, or to enjoy anything about your home with a broken heater in freezing temperatures. Use your best judgment to determine what mechanical repairs are necessary.


Budget should be considered in planning your home improvement timeline. Your home improvement list probably has a mix of costly and less expensive projects. The financial magnitude of different projects should be considered as you prioritize. Expensive projects may be spaced out according to your financial means, with smaller projects filling the spaces between.


Separate fantasy from reality. There may be one or more items on your list that are more of "I wish I could.." than "I plan to..." There is nothing wrong with aiming high, but distinguishing which projects get the green light and which stay in the wish list category is a part of prioritizing. This does not mean you have to remove your fantasy projects from the list, but rather that it helps to be realistic about them when setting up your project timeline.

Prioritizing the order in which projects should be done and planning a realistic timeline based on your financial situation and the condition of your home can alleviate the anxiety of a seemingly never ending to-do list.



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Maria Polidoro is the owner of Ace Tool, a leading dealer and service center for hand and power tools. Please visit Ace Tool to find the right carbide tipped hole saw, reciprocating saw, router and more from 70+ power tool brands.