11 Things To Avoid If You Want A Low Maintenance Bathroom

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Reynard Lowell

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Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
00:18 - Vessel Sinks
00:59 - Freestanding Tubs
02:09 - Flat Bottom Sinks
02:54 - Toilets
05:41 - Dark Finishes
06:23 - Exhaust Fans
07:19 - Small Format Tiles
08:32 - Natural Materials (Wet Surfaces)
09:05 - Rain Shower Only
09:32 - Flat Paint
10:18 - Messy Surfaces
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@thule-oc5sw
@thule-oc5sw 2 ай бұрын
Finally! Everyone talks about esthetic but nobody talks about maintenance/cleaning. I hate spending endless hours cleaning washroom/kitchen... All the joining cracks/nooks of the typical toilet bowl parts are the grossest thing for me!
@Daysleeper1000
@Daysleeper1000 Ай бұрын
AMEN! We are updating two bathrooms, and these tips are so helpful. I'm so sick and tired of crawling behind the toilets, scrubbing crappy designed faucets, and all the grout issues!!!!
@1AlexanderCole
@1AlexanderCole 3 ай бұрын
My life was changed by the book “Make Your House Do The Hosusework” which has these and other incredible suggestions for low maintenance building practices.
@MissCiscaP
@MissCiscaP 2 ай бұрын
Author? & where can I purchase a copy?
@ShadowsandCityLights
@ShadowsandCityLights 2 ай бұрын
I'm guessing it's the first suggestion on amazon by Don Aslett?
@FR-tb7xh
@FR-tb7xh 2 ай бұрын
Fabulous video! May I add, rethink getting a shower with a track door system - they are impossible to keep clean! The tracks fill up with the most disgusting black gunk because the water never fully drains out of them. After a few years trying with Qtips and wasting water, we finally ripped out the entire door system and put up a shower rod.
@alonelypenguin5229
@alonelypenguin5229 2 ай бұрын
Spray with a mild bleach solution, then blast it all off with the power wash shower head setting. Gets most of it loose with no scrubbing.
@elizarob666
@elizarob666 2 ай бұрын
Agreed, I've spent more time cleaning tracks in the shower door than anything else.
@xchrysantha
@xchrysantha 2 ай бұрын
As someone who moved into an apartment with these already installed, I AGREE. They're so miserable and I hate them. We actually pull out the doors every few months to properly scrub them and the track, and it's just disgusting what ends up in there. We're hoping to finally get them removed soon as well.
@seabream
@seabream 2 ай бұрын
I think that how much of a problem this is varies depending on your track system and your climate. I have one and it dries out pretty fast, so I haven't had this issue. That said the bottom of my system's track doesn't have a lot to it, the part that does the retention of the doors is further up, so the parts that would collect water are not in a position to collect water in the first place. It's definitely much better at drying out than the plastic shower curtains that we had at my old place, and easier to clean too. The curtains have worse air circulation between the folds and the tub so they'd stay wet for longer.
@FR-tb7xh
@FR-tb7xh Ай бұрын
@@seabream You make an outstanding point about climate - having an adult child living on one of Colorado’s front ranges where even snow can dissipate before it falls and every day is a great “hair day,” climate matters. But here in our cooler-but-still-humid Boston area climate, shower door track gunk is relentless and awful. FWIW, since we removed the tracks and switched to shower curtain liners, our practice has been to change them out every few months, and send the old ones to our garage for paint and other outdoor project use.
@laetitiabailey-mortimer8532
@laetitiabailey-mortimer8532 2 ай бұрын
I'm a believer in function over form. To that end, I want bathrooms like those in hospitals - super easy to clean because they have to be for hygiene reasons. They might not look pretty, but no-lip floors that are laminate (which continues up the walls to a certain extent) don't have grout or shower tracks to collect gunk or trip people up.
@nancypatricio9972
@nancypatricio9972 2 ай бұрын
Thank you for mentioning this. I used to clean houses and it was really hard to clean certain spaces. Many people design their houses to look good, but it doesn't mean that is practical. I think the people who design those things are people who never clean their houses, haha. You forgot to mention pebble floors or tempered glass. Those are hard to clean too
@emilu8214
@emilu8214 3 ай бұрын
In a lot of European countries they have a drain in the main part of the bathroom and an extra hose so you can just spray down your toilet and floors and squeegee mop
@danielled1720
@danielled1720 3 ай бұрын
That would be a wonderful feature to have in a bathroom.
@sarahrosen4985
@sarahrosen4985 3 ай бұрын
@@danielled1720should be standard. Imagine having a sink without a drain. So, why a wet room without a drain? 😮
@TriniMonstera
@TriniMonstera 3 ай бұрын
@@sarahrosen4985probably it is a drain outside of the shower area which may be enclosed.
@mehitabel6564
@mehitabel6564 2 ай бұрын
I'm about to put in a new bathroom (UK), and am choosing to replace the bathtub with a full wetroom with walk-in shower. Concealed cistern wall-hung toilet. I live in a very hard water area and need to de-limescale regularly. Like the idea of a main drain. I am also installing a water softening device for the house. I had really liked the idea of marble mosaic, but thanks to this video, am going for large format porcelain tile instead.
@kevfitz8087
@kevfitz8087 2 ай бұрын
Ermmm… isn’t that the butt hose?
@cakedupkevin
@cakedupkevin 3 ай бұрын
Reynard, the quality of your videos and content has improved so much in such a short time. You also give the best practical advice when it comes to home design, maintenance, and lifestyle! Keep it coming!
@reynardlowell
@reynardlowell 3 ай бұрын
Thanks Kevin, appreciate it!
@lauriep3334
@lauriep3334 3 ай бұрын
Reynard, great tips. I like the enthusiasm you’re showing in this video. It’s fun to see you smiling.
@chapativsmcd
@chapativsmcd 2 ай бұрын
Agree.. thoroughly enjoyed watching this
@soniaz8874
@soniaz8874 Ай бұрын
Very soothing to listen to
@LordBledisloe
@LordBledisloe Ай бұрын
As a daughtsperson who regularly designs bathrooms I agree with everything in this video. It was really well done. I wish more people knew all this. I might even send the link to some clients.
@Clauds71
@Clauds71 3 ай бұрын
Me crying 😭 as I watch Reynard destroy my bathroom aesthetic dreams, one by one 😂 Great video, thanks 👍
@reynardlowell
@reynardlowell 3 ай бұрын
Oh no! I mean not all choices have to be low maintenance 😅. I wouldn't mind a bit more work to get the aesthetics I wanted 😁
@noeliarodriguez187
@noeliarodriguez187 3 ай бұрын
😂😂😂
@slashie101
@slashie101 2 ай бұрын
Better to find out before than after 😅
@tgb-vf4es
@tgb-vf4es 2 ай бұрын
The vessel sink and freestanding tubs are kitschy as fuck anyway. Everyone and their dog uses them which is going to be dating their bathroom to this period and look trendy-sheep in 5 years time. Timeless designs never die. Freestanding bathroom fixtures are just a fashion statement today, but they are pointless, lame, and classless.
@Li_Tobler
@Li_Tobler Ай бұрын
@@tgb-vf4es they are giving hotel to me tbh, and while staying in a fancy hotel is nice, I wouldn't want to live in one
@mercurialgirl
@mercurialgirl 2 ай бұрын
your soothing voice shatters my bathroom design dreams so peacefully.
@ahwhite1398
@ahwhite1398 2 ай бұрын
There is more to maintenance than cleaning, and the repair issues with the toilets recommended in this video cannot be overstated.
@crafter89
@crafter89 2 ай бұрын
Can't be that big of an issue because those toilets are standard here in Europe. I've never had an issue with my wall mounted toilet.
@ahwhite1398
@ahwhite1398 2 ай бұрын
@@crafter89 I've lived in Europe. Three countries. 5 or so years. I rented. I didn't even change my own lightbulbs. I had issues with plumbing, lighting, etc, that I could have and would have readily fixed on my own in the United States. What I found was, people there are just used to having the pros do every little thing that American's tend to think of as homeowner-level tasks. It's a different mentality. Very different.
@queencityminis
@queencityminis 2 ай бұрын
He did mention they're more difficult to repair
@VicodinElmo
@VicodinElmo 2 ай бұрын
Completely depends what part of Europe you live in. Some of us have no choice to get good at DIY. Tradespeople in the UK are almost impossible to get to turn up nowadays
@lululin9472
@lululin9472 Ай бұрын
@@ahwhite1398That sounds great, which countries were these? I’ve heard in you have to provision everything including your own kitchen in Germany.
@KellyWPupz
@KellyWPupz 3 ай бұрын
This is the video I needed this week! We're doing a complete renovation of a small condo & my goal for the bathroom was Low Maintenance. The GC was initially surprised by my design choices because they didn't track with what most people are requesting. Once I clearly conveyed my goal of Low Maintenance, he and his team were super helpful in making material choices. We implemented 9 of the decisions recommended here. (Shower only, so no tub at all, toilet was already new so didn't replace immediately ). Thanks so much for sharing these. I feel so validated.
@miahan8988
@miahan8988 2 ай бұрын
I didn’t actually know about rim-free toilets! 😲 wow, that’s practical
@roderickfemm8799
@roderickfemm8799 2 ай бұрын
I would add, glass shower walls, especially if you have hard water. Water spots can actually etch the glass if not cleaned very regularly, and that damage is permanent. It may not be such a problem if you have one of those huge showers where the shower water doesn't actually reach the glass. For the rest of us, tile walls and a shower curtain may be better than glass.
@grizfan93
@grizfan93 2 ай бұрын
We have glass shower walls, but fortunately, the water isn't too hard in our area. I was watching another KZfaq channel about home cleaning, and they brought up a great point about preventing hard water stains with good ventilation. So Reynard's advice on getting a good exhaust fan can really help prevent or reduce the hard water stains on the glass wall showers.
@miahan8988
@miahan8988 2 ай бұрын
This is not about a bathroom but I clean shared spaces for a living (staircases + hallways + elevators + entry/exit doors) and you know if someone designed the space with maintenance in mind or not. For example, some hallways have such horribly impractical windows, let’s say, instead of a nice 2-panel window that you can easily open, it’s been split into 6 separate cubes and you have to open them and literally unhinge them one by one in order to clean them. Makes me want to scream every time I have to clean them. So I really appreciate practical design that also keeps future maintenance in mind 🥲
@monicac9643
@monicac9643 3 ай бұрын
Hey Reynard! Thanks for all the helpful tips. Who likes cleaning right? I would also suggest a vanity cabinet to avoid clutter on the counter top. The only item on the sink shud be the hand wash.
@Dampealx7
@Dampealx7 3 ай бұрын
I love the way you say 'Alternatively' 😊. Great video as usual!
@HR-re6mr
@HR-re6mr 3 ай бұрын
Love your cadence and presentation. So easy to follow and very helpful.. bathrooms and kitchens are the worst to keep clean and organized for me.. Thanks for the tips
@RememberTheTrees
@RememberTheTrees 3 ай бұрын
Great tips, thank you! Here are a couple more: If you find yourself keeping too many items on the counter, a narrow utility cart for all your skincare products and things can be very helpful to keep things more organized; and a wall mounted shower caddy to keep your shampoos, conditioners, razers and scrubs in (rather than keeping them on ledges or corner mounted caddies) can make your tub/shower area feel a lot more spatious and organized as well. You can get both things for about $25 and they're a great quality of life improvement.
@4WallsDesigns
@4WallsDesigns 3 ай бұрын
I liked this idea but I didn’t want those items out in the open. So i opted to conceal in a small cabinet. Looks so much neater now 😊
@coolcpa3321
@coolcpa3321 2 ай бұрын
I grew up in a California Central Valley farmhouse that was built in the 1950s. It had wall-mounted faucets in the bathrooms and laundry room. When I bought my first house (and my current house), I added wall-mount sinks to the bathrooms and laundry room (not at kitchen sink 'cause it's under a window). It's easy to find wall-mount faucets now, but wasn't the case twenty years ago. The point is, they're so easy to clean and easy to use. They're a must for me.
@M.-fy8gj
@M.-fy8gj 3 ай бұрын
7:45 Had the same problem with my kitchen. My kitchen has really tiny tiles which caused grease and dirt to build up whenever I cooked/cleaned. I live in a rental so I covered them up with big square sticky tiles. Problem solved! :) Great videos Reynard
@paulbradbury5792
@paulbradbury5792 2 ай бұрын
Do you have a low maintenance video for kitchens as well? Would love to watch that one!!
@ayubbuildingconsultants
@ayubbuildingconsultants 2 ай бұрын
100% perfect video. Thank you for this useful information. Rimless toilets was something I learned from this video.
@Timetravel1111
@Timetravel1111 2 ай бұрын
:50 I love that you showed that image and the style that’s super easy to clean. Mine is completely opposite when I moved in I can’t get my finger or barely a scrubber in between the handles and it is the stainless that everyone put in about 6-8 years ago and it’s already starting to corrode on the inside.
@mercria15
@mercria15 3 ай бұрын
I love this guy's clarity--and his calming voice! Subscribing.
@DevilHorst
@DevilHorst 2 ай бұрын
Thanks, that was reassuring. I'm in a middle of a massive bathroom redesign project and miraculously managed to make all the right decisions according to your video.
@dealman3312
@dealman3312 3 ай бұрын
You know those suburban cave showers? I use bar keepers friend foam spray, works wonders. Just like gold or black hardware, I’d never upgrade to a free standing tub. Following trends just so you can show off to your friends is very expensive. When the trend changes, your home looks dated and you are motivated to upgrade again.
@creativelife9871
@creativelife9871 3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for this video!! I have been wanting a stand alone tub but haven’t pulled the trigger due to possibly cleaning issues. I love that tub!! The look without the hassle. I also need a new toilet and I loved the options that you presented!! 🙌🏾🙌🏾
@eggizgud
@eggizgud 6 күн бұрын
Love this. My primary concern is maintenance, including repairs, so I don't mind living with open systems. You can still make it work in a rough, industrial style. As a solo home owner, access is the most important thing for me.
@AH--173
@AH--173 2 ай бұрын
I love a man with common sense!
@zuzuspetals923
@zuzuspetals923 5 сағат бұрын
When I bought my house 25 years ago, one of its best features was, and remains, the single-piece molded tub/shower. WIith all the corners and edges being smoothly rounded, and no grout or silicon to worry with, it is an absolute breeze to keep clean ! Even after all these years, it still looks good as new ! Given a choice, I wouldn't choose anything else. I'm considering remodeling the bathroom of an old house I inherited, and hope to find a company that still manufactures this type of tub/shower.
@xSplendidStar
@xSplendidStar 2 ай бұрын
Most of the things you mentioned here I have planned for when I have house. Finally someone understands the intricacies of bathroom material choices cuz I don’t want to spend time to constantly clean it!!
@gabrielmaroto18
@gabrielmaroto18 3 ай бұрын
The wall and the gap Between the freestanding tub can be clean with a vacuum attachment it is annoying but it can be done I am a cleaner by trade
@exhaustedperson3078
@exhaustedperson3078 2 ай бұрын
Yes it can be cleaned, but we're talking about maintenance here. As you said, it is annoying and is more hassle to clean than integrated tubs
@randomletter-5i4
@randomletter-5i4 3 ай бұрын
Great video. So agree with all of these except I would never get an undermount sink in either the bathroom and even avoid try to avoid in the kitchen...integrated all the way!! Too bad they are not that available for kitchens...only have seen stainless steel counters with it. Easy maintenance is always my first question next to cost.
@sleepy_kat
@sleepy_kat 3 ай бұрын
Thanks for your helpful videos. Would love to see a video on how to organize or interior design small spaces, such as in condo or apartment spaces.
@farasyahandmade7597
@farasyahandmade7597 2 ай бұрын
These tips are excellent. Bookmarking for when I redo my bathroom!
@classoniastelly8580
@classoniastelly8580 13 күн бұрын
Thank you. These are all great points to keep in mind as I design a bathroom for my nephew. The separated toilet points helped me find the culprit of the lingering urine smell I used to find after a good cleaning.
@cinziaciotti2742
@cinziaciotti2742 3 ай бұрын
Your channel is amazing thank you for all your advices 🧡
@nixi7688
@nixi7688 3 ай бұрын
Just commenting yo say you have a soothing voice, its super pleasant to listen to. 😂
@DJ-nh6wq
@DJ-nh6wq 3 ай бұрын
We love our vessel sinks! We are tall and they are more comfortable for us. I don’t find them more difficult to clean then the drop in or under mount. 🤷🏼‍♀️. Agree with everything else 😊
@ArkiPlan
@ArkiPlan Ай бұрын
Wonderful suggestions, functionality is so important. We always do our best to make these type of suggestions to our clients!
@EnergiLoagan
@EnergiLoagan 13 күн бұрын
The toilet recommendations were awesome! I will be looking into those. Thank you!
@shanie7192
@shanie7192 3 ай бұрын
What good suggestions, really helpful especially about the tiles and grout.
@kimiko606
@kimiko606 3 ай бұрын
Love this!! Learning something new!!
@vibesmom
@vibesmom 3 ай бұрын
These are fantastic points. Thank you!
@Enthrallogy
@Enthrallogy 3 ай бұрын
Yesssss. Actually tips. Thank you!
@jib6984ify
@jib6984ify 2 ай бұрын
As someone who's done many a bathroom DIY a can say you'd is some solid advice 👍🏽
@musaquazi3495
@musaquazi3495 Ай бұрын
Excellent instructional video with clear and useful tips. Thank you.
@ya55er4008
@ya55er4008 2 ай бұрын
Can't thank you enough for sharing this detailed knowledge
@lunzeea
@lunzeea 2 ай бұрын
aw man! I wish this video existed when I renovated my bathroom last summer. So much useful information!
@tailsnclaws
@tailsnclaws 2 ай бұрын
I appreciate the advice and suggestions in this video. I was so attracted by the beautiful designs available in vessel sinks. Now I learned that they are difficult to clean.
@aliannarodriguez1581
@aliannarodriguez1581 2 ай бұрын
When vessel sinks first arrived, my immediate thought was that crevice between the sink and the counter was going to be a champion dust collector. My mantra on picking designs these days is “follow the dust”.
@chamodya.t.k
@chamodya.t.k 3 ай бұрын
Thank You for thissss❤
@mymixedmediaart3797
@mymixedmediaart3797 21 күн бұрын
Bravo! this video goes in my save folder. I had no clue of many things you talked about. Thank you so much.
@avocado3748
@avocado3748 2 ай бұрын
Thank you for making this video!!!
@charlottewhitby3443
@charlottewhitby3443 3 ай бұрын
That’s so helpful! Thanks for even posting the chart for Australia.
@NathanSeyoumHailu
@NathanSeyoumHailu 3 ай бұрын
Love the vid! Would love to see more rooms getting tackled as well🤌🏾
@Zoe-ri8kt
@Zoe-ri8kt 3 ай бұрын
First time seeing your channel. Great practical advice.
@YS-sm8qd
@YS-sm8qd 3 ай бұрын
Thank you. Useful and informative.
@ridingwilding760
@ridingwilding760 3 ай бұрын
I have had the same thought about the free standing tub. I hate cleaning behind the toilet and the free standing tubs seems they would be worse.
@luvstar11111
@luvstar11111 Ай бұрын
Thank you for these! I almost bought the free standing tub but you suggested back to wall freestanding tub which I will now consider
@GirlMathAndDebt
@GirlMathAndDebt 2 ай бұрын
This video was so helpful and eye opening 😮 omg thank you so so much
@talyah23
@talyah23 3 ай бұрын
Great video!!! Thanks!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉
@naya4607
@naya4607 3 ай бұрын
Love the tub piece! Didnt know that was a thing!
@gingervintage1873
@gingervintage1873 Ай бұрын
I’m a cleaner by trade, these are all spot on! Having a hand held shower head is my favourite tip and saves SO much time and effort in cleaning - for my own shower and my clients!
@desleykakoulidisgallaway3382
@desleykakoulidisgallaway3382 2 ай бұрын
What excellent advice thank you 🙏🏻
@sumanulu1
@sumanulu1 3 ай бұрын
Another great video! Thank you. Can you possibly do one on low maintenance kitchens? Love your videos- usable info as always.
@Ky-bt4ez
@Ky-bt4ez 3 ай бұрын
He has done it, check previous videos
@kmm2442
@kmm2442 2 ай бұрын
This is great. Keep them up.
@nicolewjng
@nicolewjng Ай бұрын
Omg, this is the best video I have ever watched on bathrooms!
@moonslave90
@moonslave90 2 ай бұрын
I did not know epoxy grout existed. Thank you for the tip!
@bluebird9193
@bluebird9193 2 ай бұрын
Not as great as it sounds. Look into drawbacks.
@moonslave90
@moonslave90 2 ай бұрын
@@bluebird9193 thanks, I will
@paolac.4521
@paolac.4521 3 ай бұрын
Sempre utili consigli, thanks!
@paulbradbury5792
@paulbradbury5792 2 ай бұрын
Best video and best advice I've ever seen on maintenance tips for bathroom design. Thank you! I would especially like a bathroom I could just throw a bunch of soap on and pressure wash it lol
@niklet9246
@niklet9246 3 ай бұрын
Good advice, well presented.
@FrielFamilyFootball
@FrielFamilyFootball 3 ай бұрын
Excellent recommendation.
@JoanneMacg
@JoanneMacg 2 ай бұрын
Very helpful!
@JRspeaking
@JRspeaking 3 ай бұрын
Really great tips!
@trisnaekowiyatnikawaii3860
@trisnaekowiyatnikawaii3860 3 ай бұрын
I'm about to renovate my bathroom. This video helped me a lot! By the way, if you have a video on bathroom renovation (do's and don'ts, budget and costs, design). It would be much appreciated
@orca708
@orca708 2 ай бұрын
Summarised well!
@emilydupuy9445
@emilydupuy9445 2 ай бұрын
I rarely ever comment, and I'm a new listener but I wanted to thank you for a great video! I've made some of these mistakes on a recent renovation and would do things a bit differently next time.
@tamarakelly5341
@tamarakelly5341 3 ай бұрын
I have just completed a new ensuite, renovated bathroom, laundry and powder room. There’s so many other areas to add to this. There’s hours of lessons I’ve learned. I choose chrome fixtures. The golds, brass etc. were tarnishing before my eyes in the showroom. Toilets - 4 of them. All two piece. Apart from half the cost, my plumber and contractor avoid wall hung for any future repairs behind the wall. Last but definitely not least, please be careful with selecting white tiles, white vanities. Etc. None of them match if purchasing off the shelf. Something I didn’t notice till it was too late. Large gloss white tiles, bright white grout and silicon, bathroom ceiling paint, vanity, ceramic sink and top, freestanding bath. All the whites are different. The vanity and bath together are the most noticeable. Gloss white bath with matt white vanity which looks like off white. So disappointed.
@FR-tb7xh
@FR-tb7xh 2 ай бұрын
Great points! Too, may I add, for certain materials, their colors can shift as they age. What used to match at first can be noticeably different 20 years later!
@nikserof2183
@nikserof2183 2 ай бұрын
You have made some good points. I have been to so many hotels where they put form over function and follow trends that are not sensible. For example, rain showers are not as effective at cleaning (a person or the shower itself) as a flexible shower head. I always wonder how much time cleaners could save if they didn't have to deal with items that just look good. 4:04 Potential splashing can be avoided by always closing the lid before flushing. This also prevents bacteria from being sprayed all over the bathroom, including towels and toothbrushes. Further, preferably, the toilet should be in a water closet and not in the same room as the bath and shower. No-one wants to try to relax in a bath when there is a lingering odour from the toilet.
@SF-ru3lp
@SF-ru3lp 3 ай бұрын
Hi Reynard, I love your clear, comprehensive content! Have you ever heard of Showerdome? It's a New Zealand invention I think. I saw it in a Tiny House video. Its really worth looking at. I won't say more cos I could go on and on...😅 G Ire
@praneeapple3943
@praneeapple3943 3 ай бұрын
Thank you 👍❤️
@Stefania-qx6iy
@Stefania-qx6iy Ай бұрын
Thank you! I am thinking to buy a freestanding corner bathtub. There is a gap of 30 cm between the bathtub and the wall on its left. Thanks to you I know that it is enough space. Greetings from Romania
@dobdante
@dobdante Ай бұрын
AS one who once had a cleaning service and now does interior design, one of the first things i think about when making recommendations to a client is to consider maintenance and cleaning.
@seetaniac5184
@seetaniac5184 3 ай бұрын
Thanks for including Australia!!!! 🇦🇺
@33Jenesis
@33Jenesis 3 ай бұрын
I have twin head system; one being overhead, the other head held with 10ft soft hose (it comes with a wall mount so I can raise and lower the hand held head when using it fixed).
@SebastianAlucema
@SebastianAlucema 2 ай бұрын
Great video. You missed shower doors versus curtains. When we renovated we wanted the doors but they collect mildew. So we went with a curved bar and curtains.
@Roxy-33
@Roxy-33 25 күн бұрын
Love this
@ivebeenthere2115
@ivebeenthere2115 2 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@robertbarnier45
@robertbarnier45 Ай бұрын
Great advice. Thanks. Aussie Bob 😊
@Tammyspam
@Tammyspam 3 ай бұрын
such an inspiring video! tho I am far far away from buying a house🤣it's also useful for choosing rental properties
@muscleboystud5291
@muscleboystud5291 Ай бұрын
Good video with good tips
@andreare8338
@andreare8338 3 ай бұрын
Thank you 👏👏👏
@aliannarodriguez1581
@aliannarodriguez1581 2 ай бұрын
One thing not mentioned is the current trend for bathroom cabinets that are open on the bottom instead of going all the way to the floor. What a cleaning disaster those are! Not only do you lose storage space, but you’ve got a whole new area where dust and dirt can accumulate.
@jc2604
@jc2604 2 ай бұрын
This was a very good video.
@tiahnahgobel2738
@tiahnahgobel2738 2 ай бұрын
I wish I saw this video yesterday as I just dropped over my budget on a freestanding bath that just, just fits in my bathroom. Oh pooh! We wanted to have a built in cement bath but struggled to find someone. Thanks for these great tips
@nottherealmccoy9862
@nottherealmccoy9862 Ай бұрын
Put a shower nozzle combo on it and it will be a breeze to clean. It’s going to be great.
@rantingcullinarian
@rantingcullinarian 2 ай бұрын
Very helpful actually
@mariaw7746
@mariaw7746 2 ай бұрын
Top three things to help. Wipes and toilet paper holder. Basically a box with her need lid and bar under for the roll. A plastic bin with 3/4" silicone feet in the shower/tub cut out to hold all the bottles in the tub/shower combo. A second tension shower bar with s hooks to hold wet items.
@bubaks2
@bubaks2 2 ай бұрын
Great video.
@winnieshih4041
@winnieshih4041 2 ай бұрын
Hi Reynard, thank you for all your helpful videos. I really like your headboard video. Can you tell me how you got rid of the Malm bed headboard before making your own?
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