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I Cannot Stay Away from Shower Columns

Tuesday, December 23rd, 2008

Do you want to upgrade your shower without having to dismantle your whole shower to add a new state-of-the-art version? You can make a world of a difference if you simply add a shower column into the mix. You can add all the trappings of a luxury jetted or steam shower for less than half the price. If you never thought a makeover was a feasible thing for the limited budget you had, now you can think again.

Shower columns are versatile pieces that can be directly mounted on the shower wall or in the corner. I put my shower column in the customary overhead position and find that it works incredibly well. Depending on the kind that you buy, your shower column can have a wide variety of features to fit most shower enclosures. A lot of models being built nowadays have handheld showers in addition to the shower head on top so that you have that valuable method of having water softly pelt you from overhead while you hold the handheld shower to aim at specific parts of your body. If you have a lot of shower accessories, there is ample space among the built-in shelves that can hold the extra products you normally don’t have space for.

I can safely say that shower columns are the ultimate blend in leisure and function. I used the six adjustable hydro-massage jets the last time I took a shower and found it difficult to even step out after I was done. I can’t stay away from shower columns even if I tried. At least that encourages me to be cleaner than the average person.

Discount Steam Showers Are Real

Tuesday, December 23rd, 2008

I have been dreaming about discount steam showers for so long that I was beginning to think that they were mythical. Recently, I was pleasantly surprised to find that they are indeed real! As I was online shopping, which usually cheers me up when I am sad, I discovered this alarming truth: luxury can be affordable. Through a web site called Unlimited Showers, I found the perfect discount steam and jetted shower for nearly half off of the original retail price.

Before this discovery, I found myself frequenting my local gym just so that I could use their steam room. It relieved all the stress that was building throughout my body and I relished in the 30 minutes I had to just relax. Soon, it grew to become an indulgence as it was beginning to get pricier and pricier. Eventually, I had to scrap my steam room habits completely because I remembered I still have a family to support. At Unlimited Showers, I was able to find a great selection of discount steam showers that are offered at near wholesale prices. Their discount steam showers have all the trappings of the steam rooms I used to visit but without the steep price tags. Once I figured out that I could have my very own steam room experience in my home, I stopped feeling reticent about having to cancel my gym membership. Folks, do yourself a favor and go buy a discount steam shower. You will never make a better investment.

What Comes with Shower Kits

Tuesday, December 23rd, 2008

Shower kits are those handy dandy do-it-yourself packages that come with a wide variety repair products. When you are searching to fix your shower stall without the help of a professional, you would invest in one of these kits. Normally, if it is big refinishing job, you should leave it up to the contractors but if its something minor like a small scratch or temporary patch job, you can attempt to use your shower kit to save money.

What exactly comes in a typical shower kit? Although it varies from brand to brand, the basic materials remain generally the same. Typically twenty or thirty dollars, these shower kits can include repair resin, hardener, mixing board, touch-up spreaders, mixing tools, thickening additive, fiberglass cloth tape and a sandpaper rubbing compound. You mix the polyester resin, hardener, thickening additive and colorant with a tool on the mixing board–all of which comes included in the package. The fiberglass cloth tape is to be taped beneath the mixture over the damaged area and the gritty sandpaper evens out the mixture.

One important thing to know when you are repairing your shower stall is that fiberglass resin-based is better than those of the  epoxy-based variety. The epoxy tends to turn the shower walls yellow. If you find shower kits that have only epoxy-based solutions and you have a fiberglass shower stall, you may want to return the product back to where you bought it because it will do more damage than good.

Ultimately, it is up to you whether you want to invest in the repair yourself or you would like to pay for someone else to do it. It’s always nice to know that you have the options out there to pick either.

How to Repair an Acrylic Shower Stall

Tuesday, December 23rd, 2008

Although acrylic shower stalls are durable and easily maintainable, they can still be accidentally damaged from time to time. Particularly in the pan area, where you stand, the ground tends to get alot of wear and tear. The walls can get scratched and eroded if abused with abrasive cleaners or solutions. In these rare moments, you should be equipped with the resources and knowledge to fix it.

The first thing you should know is exactly how much you want to spend on repairing your acrylic shower stall. If you want to tear out your entire steam shower unit and install a new one, this may be costly and can set you back more than you initially paid for it. Small nicks and scratches would probably not warrant this dramatic of an action. You can simply fix your cracks and holes with the same compound that is used in automobile repair.

The first thing you should do if you decide that you can repair your acrylic shower stall on your own is to clean the areas to be refurbished thoroughly. Also make certain to get rid of any remnant of the cleaning solution before you begin. Next, go over the affected areas with a special fiberglass tape. Use a mix of resin, hardener and tint/colorant together and spread it over the taped area. Smooth it over carefully and allow it to dry. Once it is hardened, sand down the surface so that it matches the surrounding walls of the shower enclosure. A special note while sanding the mixture is to not scuff any of the adjacent areas. Finally, buff the finished area with a buffing compound that is used for cars. It will give it that much needed glossy finish.

Fiberglass Shower Stalls are the Wise Choice

Tuesday, December 23rd, 2008

If you are thinking about purchasing a new shower stall, you should consider getting one of the many available options for fiberglass shower stalls. I have one and I can’t recommend it more. The sturdy fiberglass shower stalls are not only incredibly easy to install but they are also dependable too.

I bought my fiberglass shower stall more than five years ago and it is still standing tall and beautiful today. Fiberglass is often the preferred material for showers because it resists water and moisture buildup better than any other material. This, in turn, allows for less of a need to clean up the mold and mildew that would normally accumulate. The durability and strength of fiberglass is not to be argued either. Because it was crafted from sophisticated technology, its construction is multi-layered and dense without being too heavy. For this reason, in addition to its easily moldable nature, fiberglass bathroom shower stalls would be a wise purchase for the hassle-free installation. If you want, you can even customize them. For example, say you want to provide a safe showering environment for a child or an elderly person. You can put in slip-proof surfaces or safety rails and low steps.

For the above mentioned reasons, think of fiberglass shower kits the next time you are in the market for a new shower because so many people trust in its proven quality.

Showering Tips for Dorm Shower Stalls

Tuesday, December 23rd, 2008

When I set off for a university, I had an idea of the amount of people I would be in close proximity with and prepared myself to live with a more greatly varying populace than I ever did. For as many people there were, the college instated just as many guidelines that we had to follow. Of course, as is the case with any mob-like gathering of bodies, most of the points weren’t abided by faithfully. Although this was inevitable, there was still a general awareness of etiquette regardless of whether or not they were followed. The following are some tips to having a pleasant showering experience

One of the rules that was constantly being violated on our floor was the timed bathroom showers. At home, you often spend over half an hour in your own private shower stall, taking your time to lather yourself up thoroughly. At college, time is money and longer your shower sessions are, the more money you are costing the university. Although some would wonder why anyone would be inclined to stay in the oh-so attractive 70s era tiled dorm shower stalls anyway, you’d be surprised at how many kids will do it just to spite other people or to stick up their noses at the very institution of the school. Try to spend as little time as you can taking your showers–if not for your fellow suitemates then for your own prune-y skin. Another tip that is important is to keep all your effects organized. Before you head over to the shower stalls, bring with you a plastic "shower bucket" with your shampoo, conditioner, body wash and loofah. This way, you won’t forget any of your things after you’re done.

Finally, the most important factor you have to consider in the shower stall is cleanliness. Not only do you have to keep yourself safe but you should also maintain the proper hygenic state of the space for others. Always wear your flip-flops so that you don’t slip and also to avoid getting gross foot fungus left by dorm-mates. Before you leave, make sure to clean the shower enclosures. You don’t have to douse everything in bleach but just make sure that you make it neat for the next showerer. If you follow these simple guidelines, you will be sure to have done your part in a positive dorm showering experience.

Royal Treat Me to a Royal Steam Shower Please

Tuesday, December 23rd, 2008

I have been hinting at my husband for almost a month now to buy me a royal steam shower essentially so that we can both enjoy the showering experience. In truth, I will probably want to hog all of it but he won’t know that until after he purchases it! Besides, it is my birthday in six months so why not make it an early birthday gift?

Apparently, my husband is pretty dense because despite all my countless "Honey, that royal steam shower looks really great!" to TiVo’d commercials and "Wow, did you see the Jones’ new royal steam shower?" comments, he remains none-the-wiser. Seriously, how many times do I have to print out product descriptions and leave them at strategic locations in the house? Let me just say that he probably spends the most time in the restroom so you can find a plethora of royal steam shower ads in the magazine rack, next to the toilet, underneath the vanity unit and even on the old and yucky bathtub.

The royal steam shower that has my eye is the Royal SSWW Steam Shower for only $2,099.99. When you are finding all the royal steam showers for $3,000.00 a pop, this one is a steal! It comes fully equipped with everything you can imagine and even some features you wouldn’t have thought up. Like a telephone built right inside the shower! For those oh-so busy multi-taskers, you can be assured that no calls go missed because in the Royal SSWW Steam Shower, there are hands-free telephones with their own microphone. Perhaps the best feature of these royal steam showers is the steam experience they offer. The acupressure body massage jetted shower panel sprays strategically at acupuncture points of the body so that it can promote circulation and relieve tenseness in the muscles. All you have to do is recline on the built in seats and sit against the hydro-massage jets. When you thought it couldn’t get any better, it does. This royal steam shower has the capability to have aromatherapeutic affects. You can add essential oils to the steam cycles and have them pervade the sweet air. There’s a reason they call it "royal".

Just describing it makes me want it even more. Maybe if I just go out and directly tell my husband that I desire this royal steam shower desperately, he’ll finally get it. Besides, our bathroom could really use not only the upgrade shower, but the beautiful new glass shower enclosure that looks like a million bucks.

A Steam Shower is on my Christmas List!

Monday, December 22nd, 2008

I thought long and hard about what I wanted for Christmas this year.  I remember being a little girl and filling up an entire piece of paper with the most random items, many of which I forgot about even wanting the very next day. Why in the world did I think I really wanted a pound of silly putty or a learn-how-to-sew doll? I always ended up with a few special gifts each year and I learned to appreciate that fewer items of greater value is much better than several items that have little to no meaning. That is why I decided to ask my husband for a residential steam shower this year. Jewelry is great and everyone knows that exotic coffees are my favorite, but I am ready to mix things up. I would love a steam shower!

Have you seen how amazing those new shower units really are? They give your body an amazing spa experience! The unit I am particularly interested in is the one I found on unlimitedshowers.com. It is a beautiful glass shower enclosure with a great jetted shower column and fantastic steam options. My friend has one and it has helped soften her skin in just a few weeks! Besides, this gift can be used for everyone! The price on Unlimited Showers is so reasonable that this gift is fantastic value; my mother would be proud. I cannot wait to see my new steam shower come Christmas morning!

Go with Discount Pricing on Top of the Line Steam Showers

Wednesday, December 3rd, 2008

If you are looking to replace your bathroom shower or shower enclosure, you might also want to think about upgrading as well. If you’re going to the trouble of taking out an old shower and installing a new one, you’ll find that this is not a task you want to do all the time. It’s a lot of work and hassle, however the end result is worth it if you keep it and enjoy it for years to come. Why go with a boring old shower enclosure and run of the mill shower head when you can get a luxurious steam shower? You may think that you can’t afford it, but this is not the case if you know where to look.

The best place to find discount steam showers is online, not around the corner at your neighborhood home improvement store. If you think about it, it makes sense. The store has to work out a deal with shower suppliers to have the shower available in the store, and this kind of convenience is tacked onto your price tag when you check out. If you shop online however, you don’t have the convenience of seeing it physically in front of you, but you can see pictures and get the measurements to know if it will work in your bathroom or not. Online retailers know this, so they give you a better price on the steam shower than you could get in the store. So if you want to upgrade your bathroom with a fantastic top of the line steam shower without the high price, look at Unlimited Showers and save some moola!

No More Leaky Shower Trays Please

Wednesday, December 3rd, 2008

When my bathroom shower started leaking, I was horrified! It doesn’t take long for something like this to turn into a home repair project catastrophe, and I didn’t want to have to start worrying about ripping up the flooring and the prospect of mold. I immediately started looking for the source of the leak, thinking maybe a little caulking could fix it, but in the end, I found out it was the shower tray, not the bathroom shower stall. We didn’t have a lot of money in our emergency fund, but the good news is that we only needed to replace the shower tray, and not the entire shower enclosure.

Now to the business of finding a store with shower trays that would fit our space and match our current shower fixtures. We didn’t have any luck at the local home improvement stores, but then we thought we would check online shower stores for our needs. That’s when we found UnlimitedShowers.com, and it was perfect! They had a shower tray that fit the corner space exactly, and we found a great ivory color to match our enclosure. Unlimited Showers was our solution and saved us from a huge water spill home repair bill by having what we needed when we needed it! Thank you Unlimited Showers!