Selecting The Right Showerhead

As important to an individual’s restorative sleep is the optimal mattress; so, too, is the function of the showerhead to an individual’s satisfaction and comfort. A shower should also be restorative, leaving one feeling refreshed and energized. How disappointing and unsatisfactory, even downright irritating, is a showerhead that doesn’t function correctly.

Of course, it all boils down to personal preferences and, in today’s market, you have plenty to choose from. First, decide on your priorities. For instance, would you need the flexibility of a handheld shower or would a fixed-mount showerhead suffice? Is water conservation one of your priorities? Today you have the option of low water flow showerheads or ones that will automatically stop the flow of water while you scrub. If you are not concerned about the gallons of water used per minute in your shower, you can indulge in rain or downpour showerhead, whose name is self-defining.

If you suffer from dry or damaged skin, some showerheads today have filters that remove those discomfort causing contaminants. In addition to adjustable spray patterns, showerheads can also be purchased to be easily adjustable for height and position. Your local plumbing professional can help you easily wade through all of these options to find just the right showerhead to meet all of your needs and preferences.

Now that you know what kind of showerhead you’d prefer, all you have to do is to decide on the style and finish that would compliment your current bathroom fixtures. While polished chrome seems to currently be the most popular because of its low cost and versatility in matching existing fixtures, there are a variety of materials from which to choose including bronze or nickel. Your bathroom repair plumber can assist you in selecting a showerhead that fits with your both your needs and wants.

Shopping For a New Toilet

Whether you are remodeling your bathroom, installing a bathroom in a new home or addition, or replacing your old toilet with a water efficient low flow toilet, here are a few things to take into consideration while shopping for your new toilet.

First, measure the area where the toilet is to be placed to make sure that the new toilet will fit.  Toilets come in different sizes and you can avoid a return trip to the store by measuring carefully before you start shopping.

Measure from the wall behind the toilet to the bolts that hold the toilet to the floor.  Then, make sure that the distance from the back of the tank to the bolts on the toilet you are considering is less than this measurement.  In a tight space, you may also want to measure the side to side distance to make sure there is enough clearance.

You will need to choose between a one piece toilet or a two piece toilet. With a one piece toilet, the tank and bowl are combined into a single unit.  There is no connection between the tank and bowl to leak and these toilets have a sleek, modern appearance.  Two piece toilets have a separate tank and bowl.  They have a traditional appearance and are a little easier to install since each piece weighs less.

You can also choose between a round bowl which saves a little space and an elongated, oval shaped bowl that are a little more comfortable.  Toilets are sold in a variety of colors, but white is by far the most common.  You may be able to find what you are looking for in bone, but most other colors will most likely need to be special ordered.

Considering that most toilets will be used regularly for many years, professional toilet installation by a good local plumber who handles bathroom plumbing repairs is well worth the modest cost.  A poorly installed toilet can leak and cause damage to your bathroom floor.