Shower Door Hardware - A Checklist

Shower door hardware greatly influences the look as well as the performance of your shower door. Some of the basic hardware are sweeps, drip rails, hinges, pulls, handles, knobs, caddies and bumpers.

Shower Door Hardware - A Checklist

Shower Door Hardware - A Checklist

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Shower Door Hardware - A Checklist

Shower Door Hardware - A Checklist

Many shower doors come in kits complete with appropriate hardware. But if you want to explore more options, you can go online (glassdistributorsinc.com, organizeit.com, etc) for a wide array of hardware choices. Take a look at some of them.

Brass Clips:

American Shower Door offers these brass clips with flat or beveled edges. You can opt to have these clips customized for your preferred angles, designs and shapes. They are available as 2 inches by 2 inches and full 3 inches by 4 inches hinge profiles.

Vienna Series Frameless Shower Door Handles and Hinges:

This shower kits consist pull handle with 6-inch hole spacing and two bottom or top mount hinges. The Tubular Back-to-Back Economy Pull Handle features 1.5mm thick brass tubing, 1 and ¼-inch diameter metal washers and nylon spacer washers for glass contact protection. The hinges are designed for 3/8 inch to ½ inch glass and available in either glass-to-glass or wall mounting. The solid brass hinges have stainless steel moving parts. Finish options are chrome, brass and brushed nickel.

Stainless Tension Pole Shower Caddy:

This space-saving corner caddy is a perfect replacement designed to fit best in vertical spaces with height of five to nine feet. It is constructed of stainless steel in elegant polished finish. The complete set comes with four baskets where you can store your toiletries, towel bars and hooks. The available sizes are 8 and ½ inches wide by 5 feet to 9 feet high by 8 and ½ inches deep.

Contemporary Style Back-to-Back Shower Door Knob:

These solid brass knobs from Glass Distributors Inc. come in almost 17 attractive finishes. Prices vary according to the finish option--.30 for chrome, brass, brushed nickel, polished nickel, .40 for white and .50 for oil rubbed bronze and antique brass. Knob measurements are 1 and 3/16 inches in diameter and 1 and 3/16 inches in height.

7/8" Clear Shower Door Bumper - Package:

These clear bumpers are best for sliding doors. They have adhesive backing, medium hardness and a center screw home. They come in diameter of 7/8 inch.

U-Channels and Thresholds:

This header kit provides additional support and safety for your door. It secures the glass panels that have not reached the ceiling. The items are sold in 66 inches, 98 inches and 144 inches lengths, 1 and ¼ inches double profile extrusion and choices of facing edges. Part numbers and their finishes are SDH660BA in bright anodized, SDH660GA in bright gold, SDH660BL in black, SDH660GM in gun metal and SDH660W in white.

When buying shower door hardware, take time to examine the myriad of choices available on the market and choose the items that will work best in your shower room.

Shower Door Hardware - A Checklist

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Why Should You Choose a Comfort Height Toilet?

Have you ever wondered what is meant by the term comfort height toilet? (I know, weird subject). When I worked at Home Depot as a Kitchen/Bath Designer I often helped customers in the plumbing aisles. One thing that I would always suggest when a customer was looking at buying a new toilet, or water closet as it is called in the Architectural Industry, was to look at buying a comfort height toilet.

Why Should You Choose a Comfort Height Toilet?

Why Should You Choose a Comfort Height Toilet?

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Why Should You Choose a Comfort Height Toilet?

Why Should You Choose a Comfort Height Toilet?

A comfort height toilet is one that is just a little bit higher than a regular toilet. (An average residential toilet is between 14" and 16" tall). The height of a comfort height seat can be found anywhere between 17" and 19" high. The best seat height is right at 18" but if you found a toilet that you really liked its features such as it will never clog or it is a low flow toilet then I would go with a height as close to the 18" as possible.

So, why make the Comfort choice? Because it is much easier getting on and off You do not have to have limited mobility either to appreciate the higher seat. It is easier on the legs while sitting if the seat is in the higher range. Of course, the size of the person using the bathroom should be considered if possible: if Aunt Mable is 4'-10", the Comfort Height would probably not provide comfort. Accessible limitations should be considered too.

Another good choice when choosing a new toilet is to choose the elongated bowl because it fits the shape of the human body more naturally than the round seat. The round bowl is reminiscent of out-houses. So, with those thoughts in mind, if you are remodeling your bathroom, consider your vast selection of toilet choices and consider those that are or will be using the toilet. It is easier to plan for the future and make some comfort choices now rather than having to do it later. If you have any questions or comments, please let me know. Take care.

Why Should You Choose a Comfort Height Toilet?

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Discover the Many Types of Chihuahua Dogs

If you love Chihuahuas, of course you'll want to know more about them. These fascinating animals originated in Chihuahua, Mexico and were objects of worship to the ancient Aztecs. The word "chihuahua" means an arid, sandy place and there are actually several types of Chihuahua dogs.

Discover the Many Types of Chihuahua Dogs

Discover the Many Types of Chihuahua Dogs

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Discover the Many Types of Chihuahua Dogs

Discover the Many Types of Chihuahua Dogs

The Chihuahua in part due to their portable size have become quite popular lately and their popularity continues to grow. Although the Chihuahua is known as the smallest of the dog breeds, but what many people don't realize is there are different Chihuahua types. This little Powerhouse has a huge heart so don't be fooled by its tiny size!

Chihuahuas come in all sorts of colors, including chocolate, cream, silver, blue, black and fawn. Their heads can be shaped like deer or they can have apple heads. Applehead Chihuahuas have a very round head, a small snout, and close-set eyes. The ones with deer heads have an elongated nose similar to Doberman Pinschers.

The American Kennel Club recognizes long-haired and short-haired types of Chihuahuas. The smooth coat of the short-haired type sheds very little. Their tail is sometimes curved. Long-haired Chihuahuas can have flat or curly hair, and it is quite soft, with extra fluff around the tail and ears.

The terms "teacup" and "mini" when applied to Chihuahuas are merely commercial designations used to try to elicit high prices from the buyer. All Chihuahuas are genetically a Toy breed, and breeding to produce the tiniest dog possible is a long-established custom. Don't be fooled into paying more for a Chihuahua merely because of its description.

It's easy to understand why Chihuahuas are the 10th most popular dog in the United States, since they're such an intelligent dog, and fiercely protective of their owners. Standard Chihuahuas today weight six pounds or less, and are six to nine inches tall. The darling tan dog that starred in the Taco Bell commercial is representative of the most popular type of Chihuahua.

If you live in an apartment, you couldn't do better than to get one of these tiny dogs. They are wonderful companions and live a long life, in many cases getting to be 16 years or older. Shorthaired companions may need a little extra warmth, sometimes burrowing under covers to maintain their body heat while asleep. My friend has a Chihuahua that will growl whenever anyone has the audacity to uncover her.

It is believed that Chihuahuas may be the oldest breed of dog to exist in the American continents. A sLighter larger breed of Chihuahua existed in the 2nd century BC, and was known as a symbol of the upper class. It was probably bred with Miniature Chinese dogs which the Spanish introduced to the New World.

Whichever type of Chihuahua dog you find, you owe it to yourself to think about taking one of these small devoted dogs home with you; you will find them to be entertaining and companionable pets for many years to come. In addition, once you buy one Chihuahua, you will want to get another!

Discover the Many Types of Chihuahua Dogs

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