People use—and waste—more water in the bathroom than in any other room in the house. Add all that water use with polluting soaps and shampoos, the energy used to heat the water, and more—and your bathroom could be doing damage to the environment.

But it doesn’t have to be that way. There are many things you can do to bring a little green into your bathroom. Here are just a few.

Energy-efficient light bulbs. Fluorescent bulbs are 90% more efficient than incandescents. Incandescent bulbs lose most of their energy as heat—which makes them a fire hazard as well.

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It’s easy to get excited about designer sinks, clawfoot tubs, and steam showers when you’re redesigning your bathroom. Most contractors and homeowners pay a great deal of attention to these fixtures: their design can make a big difference in function, and extras can give your bathroom a feeling of luxury.

But even though it’s the most often-used fixture in the bathroom, most redesigners don’t give a lot of thought to one feature: the humble toilet. The one you choose can make a difference, however. Read on for seven things to consider when buying a new toilet.

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If you’re redesigning your bathroom, you have a lot of choices when it comes to your new shower. Sure, you can go with the common shower-and-bath combination with a shower curtain. But your shower can be more than just a practical place to wash up: it can also be a showpiece.

Here’s a breakdown of your options: the types of shower doors and enclosures available, and the spaces in which they work best.

Shower Enclosures: Shapes and Sizes

Showers often dominate the bathroom space. Even with a small bathroom, you can make a dramatic statement with a unique-looking shower enclosure. Here are the most typical types you’ll find on the market.

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In part two of this two part series, we offer some tips, advice, and ideas for decorating apartment bathrooms stylishly…

Furnishings

If you are choosing new plumbing fixtures, you can take advantage of lots of new ideas and innovations for a sleek, up-to-the-minute look. Modern ceramics are designed to fit effortlessly into small spaces, with smoothly rounded corners and flowing lines. Bathtubs are often molded around the body to narrow at each end, saving a vital few inches. Corner sinks, semi-inset sinks that can be set into a shelf, or inset sinks to drop into a countertop all offer clever design options. For extra floor space, choose a free-standing sink on a narrow pedestal, or a wall-mounted unit that leaves the floor free. Explore industrial and catering suppliers for high-tech steel sinks to set into a countertop or vanity unit.

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Modern bathroom vanities are considered to be the perfect addition to a modern bathroom. With the appearance of the modern bathrooms becoming stylish, the need for a bathroom vanity with style has become a necessity. Modern bathroom vanities do a lot to enhance the beauty and style of modern day bathrooms. The latest modern vanities are designed with a perfect combination of worktop (countertop) areas and other storage facilities. Modern bathroom vanities are designed in a way to suit day to day activities. There are wide varieties of modern bathroom vanities. They come in wide varieties of models, sizes, shapes, styles and colors.

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Within the last decade, do-it-yourself home improvement projects have become more and more popular, as people have realized they do not always need professionals to complete a job for them. One area where this is especially true is with plumbing installation of drains in your home, particularly with sinks.

Most sinks in your home can be found in either your bathroom or your kitchen, thus you will most likely be installing sink drains in one of these two areas. If you are doing drain plumbing installation in the kitchen you will use a 1-1/2″ drain, while in a bathroom you will most likely use 1-1/4″. Usually the drain will be made from PVC plastic, but some older drains are brass and chrome.

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There is no one right choice for bathroom flooring. Every situation is going to be different depending on how busy your household is, the ages of the members of your household and your own personal preferences. Money, and how much you want to spend will also factor in to your choice.

Tile has always been a popular choice for a bathroom and for good reason. It is very durable, easy to clean and will hold up to moisture if installed correctly. The only downsides are that it is not as easy on the feet as other flooring, and if a very heavy object is dropped, it could crack.

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Your resourcefulness and pocket are the biggest restrictions you have when deciding upon a bathroom a facelift. With a larger budget comes more options but even for the less affluent there are still several options. No matter what the size of your wallet is the internet offers a immense selection of bathroom cabinet choices.

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Anyone would agree that the bathroom is one of the most cluttered room in a house. Just imagine, if people can sometimes take their bedrooms for granted, what more their bathrooms? People only go to bathrooms to take a bath or relieve their bowels that’s why most of the time they don’t bother organizing them. Arranging the bathroom usually comes to people’s minds only when they see a nice one being showcased on television or when an unexpected guest arrives at their houses.

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When you make the final payment you eliminate your greatest point of leverage with the contractor. Before you sign off on the completion of your building or home improvement project and make that payment, use this checklist to make sure the job is complete.

Check that:

All work meets or exceeds the standards that are spelled out in the contract.

You have all written warranties for materials, fixtures and workmanship. You should also have any owner’s manuals for appliances or other devices.

You have proof that all of the subcontractors and suppliers have been paid in full. This is important for protecting yourself from mechanics liens.

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