Advance: a blog about design & plumbing
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Floods can be absolutely devastating. Protect your home.
Floods can be absolutely devastating. They can destroy not only your house, but all of the things that make you feel at home. As wet conditions cause flooding around the country, we want to help you protect your home from floods, both today and in the future. See below for some tips about how to…
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Keys to Designing a More Beautiful and Functional Bath
Space is a premium in most bathrooms that we help plan, and it’s essential to have realistic expectations for how to best use the space. In smaller baths, it is often neither realistic or practical to include both a separate shower stall and a dedicated space for a tub. And some bathrooms would look crowded…
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Why Renovate?
The ability to convert dreams into reality is the number one reason to undertake a renovation project, found a recent survey of more than 142,000 homeowners conducted by Houzz.com. Nearly half of the survey respondents undertook a renovation project in 2018. The reasons for all types of renovation projects parallel the reasons our clients decide to…
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Partnerships That Work for You!
When you watch a home-improvement show on HGTV, DIY or another network, there’s a good chance you will not obtain a true sense of what is involved in the renovation process, and it is all but guaranteed that the pricing and timelines on television will create false or unrealistic expectations. While a great source of ideas…
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A Personal Refuge Is Not Just a Dream
What if you could convert your bathroom into an in-home spa that will not only help remove toxins from your body, but would rejuvenate your skin, refresh tired muscles after a workout and help you sleep more soundly at night? Is this something that you would enjoy? If you would like an “easy button” to take…
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Creating Additional Space Is an Art
Imagine creating an in-home spa where you can wash away the stresses of the day and enjoy a few precious moments that are all your own. Maybe your new sanctuary features a large soaker tub, steam shower with light- and aroma-therapies, dual vanities, beautiful sinks, faucets and mirrors, an elegant chandelier, breathtaking sconces and lots of…
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Open Floor Plan Baths
During the last decade, the shower has undergone a metamorphosis, especially in newly built or remodeled master baths. Showers are now a focal point that can set the tone for the entire bathroom. Central to the transformation of the shower has been the introduction of functionally and technologically superior showerheads, light therapy (chromatherapy), aromatherapy, steam,…
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The Current State of Bathroom Design
Bathroom design has climbed numerous notches in the past decade. Today, successful design on creating a personal oasis that provides an escape from the outside world. It is a space that you call your own, devoid of texts and tweets, and a space that enables you to literally wash away the stresses of the day.…
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Obtain the ROI From Your Bath Remodel That You Expect and Deserve
Most homeowners decide to renovate their bathroom because their current bath no longer meets their needs, and life is too short not to live in a space that makes you smile every time you use it. If you are considering a remodel for a bath that is either functionally or aesthetically underwhelming, there are compelling…
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The Only Thing To Fear Is Fear Itself
The initial elation of moving into a new home usually wanes over time. The way we live, entertain and relax undergoes a metamorphosis. We may start families or change careers. Children leave the nest. Hobbies become passions. Aging is a fact of life and change is a constant, but your home might not keep up.…
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