An easy green checklist for an environmentally friendly bathroom

Consider using ceramic tile for floors, countertops and walls surrounding the tub and shower. Ceramic tile is less prone to damage from moisture, and its negative impact on the environment during the manufacturing process also is low. Some tiles are even made from recycled products, such as discarded bottle glass. Natural linoleum and finished bamboo are environmentally-friendly flooring options as well.

Install a low-flow shower head, and save money on water and energy bills over time. New models no longer drastically reduce water flow, and they typically use about 2 gallons of water per minute. Conventional shower headsuse about 6 gallons per minute.

Save more water by installing an ultra-low flush toilet, which typically uses just over 1 gallon of water for flushing. Compare performance reviews before buying this type of toilet, because some models may clog. Dual-flush toilets have two knobs that allow users to conserve water by selecting the amount needed for flushing waste. Pressure-assisted toilets also save water and use compressed air for efficient flushing, but can be noisy.

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Choosing a home remodeling contractor

If you are planning to start a home remodeling project that is structural and/or aesthetic then you might want to seriously consider hiring a home remodeling contractor. When it comes to choosing a home remodeling contractor it is important that you do careful research to select the one that is most appropriate for your needs.

Choosing a home remodeling contractor should always include checking references and making sure that he is a member of a business association. Look for a contractor whom you can easily communicate with and one who will be able to do the project within a price range that you can afford.

As a general rule of thumb, always speak to at least three remodeling contractors to find out what their separate bids are. Explain to each one what you want to do. Be honest and realistic about your expectations for the project and encourage them to be the same with you regarding the price for the project and the amount of time it will take to complete it from start to finish. Do not use price only as the determining factor for which contractor you choose. Remember that other factors are equally as important.

What is a rain water shower?

Rain being stored on site should not be used for drinking or bathing. If you are planning on doing more than washing your car ... there seems to be a great deal of interest in using rainwater for showering applications. I noted in another post that you want to be careful in using rain from the rooftop to bathe or drink unless you have a filtering system in place.
Your rooftop is not a clean surface as bird residue, and other bacteria can be washed away during a storm right into your water collection system. Primary usage of this water would be for your garden, or car washing uses.

Slippery showers

Why are some showers more slippery than others?

At MyEasyBath.com we understand the science behind the slippery.

Here is what it comes down to:

Soft water reduces the surface tension of the soap, which changes the way the water “wets” your skin, making you feel more “slippery”. It is exactly the same thing that happens when a lubricant comes in contact with something, it changes the way it “wets” the surface, making it also, much more “slippery”.

Here's a lot more information on this and the difference between hard and soft water on skin:

Hard water contains higher-than-ordinary levels of dissolved minerals (strictly speaking, dissolved positive metallic ions) such as magnesium and calcium. Water from underground aquifers – well water, for you civilians – has extended contact with soft calcium and magnesium-bearing rock and mineral deposits such as limestone, chalk, dolomite, and marble, and small amounts of minerals are dissolved into an ionic solution in the water. Often the dissolution process is facilitated by carbon dioxide in the water, which forms a weak carbonic acid. Surface water generally doesn't contain enough calcium and magnesium to be considered hard, although there can be exceptions.