Filed Under (Home Improvement) by admin on January-17-2008

Mission style has a very wonderful history, dating back to Spanish missions and drawing influences from Mexico, California and Santa Fe. This simple style uses lovely dark wood and clean lines. It is still very popular today because of the way it so seamlessly blends function with style. If you choose to use mission style furniture and decorating techniques in your home, you should know that mission style stained glass panels are available. Using the extra touch of stained glass, you can really pull a room together.



Filed Under (Home Improvement) by admin on December-17-2007

A steam shower can transform an ordinary bathroom into a luxury retreat. But not all steam showers are as great as they seem. Before you buy, here are a few things to look for.

All-in-one vs. conversion kit. You can convert a regular overhead shower into a steam shower by buying equipment piecemeal, but don’t try to install it yourself. If you buy an all-in-one model, make sure it’s high quality.

A good-quality frame. The frame that holds the glass panels in place should be made of thick, sturdy aluminum-not plastic.