It's an unfortunate fact of life that as we get older, we become frailer. Older adults need to be careful even when performing everyday tasks, such as getting in and out of the shower. One little mistake can result in a slip or fall, which can easily result in broken bones, such as arms, legs or hips. It takes elderly people longer to recover from such injuries than it does when they are younger. Plus, the longer they are off their feet, the higher the risk of an infection -- such as pneumon...

There's no question that glass shower doors will enhance the look and style of your bathroom. But did you know they also will make your bathroom physically cleaner and more sanitary? It's true! Glass shower doors reduce the surface area of your shower, one of the most likely places for harmful bacteria and other germs to reproduce. The Dangers of Shower Curtains If you have used shower curtains in your bathroom in the past, you probably are already aware of how they can seem to attract mildew...

If you are selling your home -- or are considering putting it on the market in the future -- one of the fastest, easiest and most affordable ways to increase the value of your home is to add sliding glass shower doors. When people are looking to buy new homes, realtors can tell you that there are two rooms that typically influence their decision the most: The bathroom and the kitchen. Making quick improvements to the kitchen is easy: Just buy new appliances. Flashy new refrigerators, dishwashe...

If you would like a dramatic centerpiece for your next bathroom design, consider including frameless shower doors in your renovation plans. Frameless shower doors can serve as the artistic and dramatic anchor for any bathroom redesign. With their timeless look and elegant style, they can make your new bathroom look a hundred times better. Clean, Sleek Lines Traditional showers that feature either partially or fully opaque sliding glass doors or a vinyl shower curtain that features a design te...

Many of the homeowners we talk to say that once they have their frameless glass shower doors installed, they tend to want to spend more time in the shower. It's not simply because they want to be cleaner. It's because they enjoy showering more when they have a modern, fashionable shower that includes frameless shower doors. Not the Same Old Boring Shower Showering is something most people do daily. So it's easy to fall into the same old routine when you shower the same way at the same time of...

Soap scum is one of the most common problems among owners of frameless shower doors. Reside from body washes, soaps, shampoos, conditioners and other personal products can sometimes build up on glass surfaces, causing an unsightly film to develop. Soap Scum Defined So what causes soap scum, the cakey white buildup that can form on the surface of your frameless shower doors? It's actually a combination of two things: The sudsy products that you use to keep clean and hard water, which contains...

Is your bathroom looking stale and drab? Do you avoid spending too much time in your bathroom because you can't stand the way it looks? Has it been more than a decade since you've renovated or updated your bathroom? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, then maybe it's time you considered improving the look of your bathroom. A Home's Center The bathroom is the one room in your house that everybody in your family is practically guaranteed to visit at least once per day. If your kitc...

In the movies, the hero is sometimes trapped in a shower stall with the water running by the villain. As the shower fills up with water, the hero has to tread water at the top of the rapidly filling shower tank just to keep their head above water. If you accidentally leave the water running in your shower and keep the door shut, will it really fill up all the way to the top with water like it does in the movies and on TV? Not 100% Leak-Proof The real answer is: "Probably not!" Showers are no...

If you are hosting houseguests in your home, it's your duty to make them feel comfortable and welcomed. You also want to put your best foot forward so that they will form a good opinion about you and your home. Here, then, are five things you can do to make the best first impression for your houseguests: 5. Have Your Home Professionally Cleaned You want your home to be as neat and clean as possible. But you may not have the time and energy necessary to bring your home up to its highest stan...

At some point or another, every homeowner has had this experience: You are using our shower as usual when you look down and notice you are standing in a few inches of water. If you have a slow-draining shower, you don't have to panic. In most cases, it's simply caused by a buildup of materials in the drainpipe under your tub. Once you remove these materials -- either mechanically, chemically or through the use of forced air -- your shower should drain normally. Unplugging Your Drain There are...