Jetted Tubs - Ooh La La!

            I’ve always fantasized about owning a large home: A home that sat on an acre and a half of land with 6 bedrooms, 3+ bathrooms, large walk-in closets, a library, mini movie theater, game room, and heated indoor pool. I dream in silk and satin, luxury and riches, but I think half the fun is in honestly achieving one’s dream. Part of my dream house will one day include a jetted bathtub.

            For those of you who are like me, jetted bathtubs scream out “luxury!” This sort of bathtub truly stands out because they’re like a Jacuzzi, offering soft jets of water to gently massage sore spots and tension away. Jetted bathtubs are beautiful, but even just owning one in your own will enhance your home’s future market value.

You could make your bathroom look like this AND add value to your home? Why not? Click on the image above to browse a selection of premier jetted bathtubs. 

            The problem with owning a jet tub is in finding a GOOD jet tub. There are hundreds of different models out there from all sorts of respectable manufactures like American Standard, Aquatic, and Lasco, and with so many possibilities to choose from, finding the right one for your home can be difficult, time-consuming, and exhausting.

            THE PROCESS

            Before starting to sift through the models of jet tubs, first you’ll need to accurately measure all the dimensions and sizes of the location you plan on placing your tub in. For instance, if you plan on having this tub out on your deck you’ll need to consider the fact that the tub will need to be dropped in and will require at least half an inch of space around the tub. If, on the other hand, you plan on having this tub in your master bedroom, you’ll need to check size limits, weight limits (as needed when filled with water), and space limits. If you’re doing a remodel, this is especially important to consider because you’ll need to make sure to build around the size of the tub. In addition to the measurements you’ll need to take, you’ll also require proper wiring for this sort of tub. This can cause big problems if not considered before picking the location, or the problem may lie in your existing plumbing not working alongside this new investment.

Once you’ve gotten past the tedious initial first steps, you get to the fun part of choosing out the model. Your specific measurements and criteria will help eliminate many tubs from the list, and if you add to that a price limit, you’ll find yourself with fewer results to look through. Finally, you can also limit your search by selecting certain features. For instance, if you like taking baths and feel you would use your jet tub at least once a week, select for a model with more durable, powerful water jets. If you have a significant other you would want to share the experience with, select a whirlpool model that fits two people to ensure a romantic bathing experience. The final search criteria you should acknowledge to help filter out more results is the aesthetic look. What color(s) will it be? Will it fit in with your current home décor and design? Are you going for a contemporary, modern look or are you satisfied with the traditional oval shape? These sorts of things will help you pick out the best jet tub for your lifestyle, budget, space, and home.

To start browsing high quality jet tubs at discounted warehouse prices, visit Plumber’s Stock by clicking on the image above. 

Faucet Parts: Your Showerhead

            In high school, I had this crazy friend that was a true social-bee. She was pretty and popular, and she just loved being invited over to people’s homes. Once inside the home, she would excuse herself and go the bathroom. In the bathroom, she would study the shower. She’d assign a numerical value to the shower (average showers would get a rating of 5, clean, organized, well-kept showers would get a 6, new high-tech showers would get a 9 or 10, and so on), and then if she thought the shower was particularly sophisticated or fancy, she would actually take a shower. I can’t tell you how weird the experience was, the first time I caught her doing this in our bathroom. I admit, there are much worse traits out there in friends, but this was probably one of the strangest I’ve encountered.

            I wanted to start off by sharing this memory with you all since today we’ll be talking about showerheads. Personally, I feel your home showerhead can say a lot about a person. It can tell you their preferences (simple or fancy), their budget, and even their likes if the showerhead comes with added features like being retractable or having more than one spray setting. My favorite types of showers are those that come from the same brand. For instance, if the shower is made entirely from components by Delta, I feel it could easily look like a model shower from a magazine.

            But I’m getting off topic. Showerheads. . . well, they may seem pretty basic and black & white, but there are a few shades of grey out there that can make your showerhead better suited for your needs and lifestyle. Here are a couple of common accessories and designs for your showerheads:

·        Slide Bar Hand Showers – If you’ve got a family, chances are there are varying heights in your household. A slide bar showerhead can be a good investment as it allows you to change the height at which the showerhead produces water. The showerhead is essentially placed on a bar which can be adjusted to the person’s specific height. Because of this, it gives you more flexibility and room to operate.  Since most slide bars systems come with their own showerhead, you can even purchase features like built-in massagers or varying spray settings to get everything you want in one tidy and neat package.

·        Single Function Rainshower Heads – If you find hand showers to be a hassle, there are more designs than just that for your showerhead. Single Function Rainshower Heads are one potential solution. These showerheads are beautiful in design and offer a simple, wide functionality that’s wrapped up in an elegantly sleek design. The biggest downside to these showerheads is that there just isn’t as much flexibility with moving them around, but the trade-off is you get a comfortable shower with self-pressurizing immersion.

·        Water Efficient Showerheads – This isn’t really a “design” as much as a bonus. If you’re looking to conserve water and improve your shower efficiency, consider one of these showerheads. More efficient and “green” than your other designs, these give you the peace of mind that you’re doing something great for the environment. Plus, they can even come with all the fun perks and features you love to personalize your showerhead!

Can’t decide? Who says you have to settle in for just one design for your shower and showerhead? Get creative and consider all the wonderful possibilities you could create to form your oasis of invigorating water relaxation. Make sure you visit Plumber’s Stock to find the products you’re looking for your shower when you’re ready, but for now, here’s some inspiration!