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Showering & Bathing

Can You Shower After Using Drano?

There is nothing worse than when your plumbing starts backing up. Drains no longer drain, and soon they become blocked up with hair, soap scum, and other debris. This is when you turn to a drain de-clogger like Drano...

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Showering & Bathing

Does Taking a Shower Hydrate You?

When we hear the term “hydration,” we believe it means water. You drink water to hydrate, so will a shower serve the same function to hydrate your skin? There’s no simple answer here because water can dehydrate your...

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Cleaning

How to Clean a Shower Mixing Valve

You might be experiencing a decrease in water flow while you are taking a shower, and one of the common reasons for that is a clogged shower mixing valve. Eventually, mineral deposits can build up, causing your...

Plumbing

Can Shower Controls Be On the Opposite Wall?

It may be a somewhat odd question, but can your shower controls be on the opposite wall from your faucet or showerhead? Though it may be different than most bathroom setups, having your controls and showerhead on...

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Plumbing

How to Get Jewelry Out of a Drain

Wearing jewelry in the shower is one of the most common reasons why people lose their jewelry down the drain. It might feel like the end of the world when your earrings, necklace, or engagement ring have gone down the...

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Plumbing

How to Shut off Water Supply to a Shower

Shutting off your water supply is an essential part of most repairs made to your plumbing or shower. Without turning off your water, you cannot replace your plumbing, shower cartridge, faucet, or handle. You will be...

Showering & Bathing

Can You Wear 14k Gold in the Shower?

Are you tired of taking off your favorite 14k gold jewelry every time you shower? You’re not alone! But before you jump in the shower with your precious piece, you might want to know whether it is a good idea to wear...

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How to Tighten a Loose Glass Shower Door Handle

Having a loose handle on your otherwise perfect glass shower door can be a pain. However, during the morning rush, or any other time you need to take a shower in a hurry having a loose door handle is the last thing you...

Miscellaneous

Can You Wash Dishes in the Bathroom?

You may be wondering if you can wash dishes in the bathroom for a number of reasons. Perhaps you live in a dorm or tiny house without a kitchenette, but there is an accessible bathroom sink. Or your kitchen may be...

green bath water
Plumbing

Why is My Bath Water Blue/Green & How to Fix It

If you have bathwater resembling radiator fluid, you likely have serious issues with your water quality. Water that is blue or green in color can become a serious problem that will get worse over time. If your bathwater...

lash lifting
Showering & Bathing

Can You Shower After a Lash Lift?

While lash lifts have certainly become the hottest thing in beauty circles, it creates some complications when showering. Can you shower as soon as you’ve had your lash lift, and will your new lashes resist the moisture...

Showering & Bathing

Do I Need to Shower After a Hot Tub?

More and more people are getting into hot tubs and for good reasons. Soaking in a hot tub is both entertaining as it is relaxing and could be a therapeutic experience, especially if you take care of your skin afterward...

low ceiling shower
Remodeling

Low Ceiling Shower: Ideas & Solutions

Having a low ceiling can be incredibly annoying. The taller you are, the more likely your head will be hitting the ceiling. Nobody wants to take a shower in an uncomfortable hunched-over position. Is there anything that...