Bathroom guides
Answers from the guy with the trowel.
Cost, waterproofing, permits, tile choices and more, written for South Sound homeowners.
What Drives the Cost of a Bathroom Remodel in Pierce County
What actually moves the price of a bathroom remodel in Tacoma and Pierce County, and how to get an exact number free.
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Tub-to-Shower Conversion: Is It Right for Your Home?
Thinking of trading the tub for a walk-in shower? Here is who it fits, what is involved and what to ask.
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Shower Waterproofing: The Layer That Matters Most
Tile and grout are not waterproof. Here is what goes behind them and why it decides whether your shower lasts.
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Do You Need a Permit to Remodel a Bathroom in Tacoma or Pierce County?
Cosmetic updates and permit-level changes are different things. Here is how to think about it, and who to ask.
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Curbless Showers: Pros, Cons and What Your Floor Needs
Zero-step showers look amazing and age beautifully. Here is what it takes to build one right.
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Heated Bathroom Floors: Worth It in the Pacific Northwest?
Radiant floor heat under tile turns cold mornings around. Here is how it works and when to add it.
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The Best Tile for a Shower Floor (and Why Size Matters)
Grip, slope and cleaning: how to choose shower floor tile that looks great and is safe.
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Fewer grout lines or more pattern? How to choose tile size for shower walls.
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Shower Niches and Benches: Ideas That Actually Work
Stacked niches, tall niches, corner benches. How to plan built-ins so they look intentional.
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How to Prevent Bathroom Mold in a Pacific Northwest Home
Damp climate, steamy showers. The build details and habits that keep mold away.
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How Long Does a Bathroom Remodel Take?
What happens day by day in a remodel, and what affects the schedule.
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How to Check a Contractor License in Washington State
Before you hire anyone, look them up. Here is how, and what to check.
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Herringbone Tile in the Shower: Why It Takes a Pro
Herringbone looks effortless when it is done right. Here is what goes into it.
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Aging-in-Place Bathrooms That Still Look Beautiful
Stay in the home you love: bathroom changes that make life easier now and later.
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10 Questions to Ask Before You Hire a Bathroom Contractor
The questions that separate pros from problems, and the answers you want to hear.
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