Accessible Bathroom Fixtures: Form and Function
Accessible Bathroom Fixtures: Form and Function - Behind the Scenes - Accessible Home Kohler rep Phil Boggs joined Bob for the installation of the Kohler Invitation vitreous china lavatory. The Invitation model features attractive residential ... [... more]
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Accessible Shower
For the Roxbury handicapped accessible unit, the crew selected a wheelchair shower from Kohler's Freewill line. The shower's generous dimensions, grab bars, slip-resistant surface and the absence of a threshold provide accessibility compliant ... [... more]
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Accessible Solutions: Bath and Toilet Room Plans and ...
Daily hygiene is critical to the health and well-being of wheelchair users. Accessible bathroom design is therefore a critical component of a residential project. Bathrooms should ideally reflect the precise needs and preferences of individual ... [... more]
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Accessible Solutions: Bathroom Fixtures
Accessible Solutions: Bathroom Fixtures - Bathroom fixtures can pose unique accessibility hurdles. Bath and toilet rooms may include toilets, sinks, tub/shower units, bathtubs, and stall showers. Any of these fixtures can be installed in a manner ... [... more]
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A Panelized Home: Blissful Bathrooms
A Panelized Home: Blissful Bathrooms - In 1742 when Thomas Gray wrote ...where ignorance is bliss, 'tis folly to be wise, he couldn't have been referr In 1742 when Thomas Gray wrote "...where ignorance is bliss, 'tis folly to be wise," he ... [... more]
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Adding Tile Accents
Adding Tile Accents - Preparation, planning and a few tricks of the trade make easy work of installing decorative tiles. Preparation, planning and a few tricks of the trade make easy work of installing decorative tiles. Not so simple: A tile band ... [... more]
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Base Cabinet Installation Basics
Base Cabinet Installation Basics - The right techniques make cabinet installs a straightforward process. Here, some tips from the pros to make install The right techniques make cabinet installs a straightforward process. Here, some tips from the ... [... more]
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Circle Redmont Glass Panel Systems
Circle Redmont Glass Panel Systems - Behind the Scenes - Victorian Restoration Glass Panel Systems by Circle Redmont are a unique way to bring natural daylight and recycle other lighting sources in any room or area of the home. For the Victorian ... [... more]
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EnergyWise House: Energy-Efficient Water Heating
EnergyWise House: Energy-Efficient Water Heating - Water heating is the third largest energy expense in your home. It typically accounts for about 14 Water heating is the third largest energy expense in your home. It typically accounts for about ... [... more]
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Installing Bathroom Hardware
Installing Bathroom Hardware - Behind the Scenes - Accessible Home Installing Custom Shower Doors and Bath Hardware and CO Detector 1) Installation of the Bobrick stainless steel grab bar was quick and easy, and the concealed mounting hardware ... [... more]
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Indoor Air Quality - Home Ventilation
Indoor Air Quality - Home Ventilation - If too little outdoor air enters a home, pollutants can sometimes accumulate to levels that can pose health an If too little outdoor air enters a home, pollutants can sometimes accumulate to levels that can ... [... more]
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Choosing a Bathtub
Choosing a Bathtub - Bathtubs can be built-in or free-standing, shower combinations, soaking tubs, or tubs for two. The right material, shape, length, Bathtubs can be built-in or free-standing, shower combinations, soaking tubs, or tubs for two. ... [... more]
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