Remodeling Insights

At One Week Bath, our goal is to be your REMODELING SOLUTION, which is why educating you about the ins and outs of the process is the cornerstone of what we do. After almost thirty years in the business, I’m committed to sharing insights that you might find helpful when it comes to all things remodeling.

As you already know, there are an infinite number of moving parts involved in any remodel. The more you know, the better prepared you’ll be to make the right decisions all along the way. With that in mind, my first order of business is a series of posts that I’ll I hope will help you make a better decision when it comes to any company you hire to do work in your home. Happy Remodeling!

Product Recommendations for Protecting Your Bathroom Wallpaper Investment Hi Matt, What is your opinion on using a Bradbury & Bradbury wallpaper behind a pedestal sink without a back splash? This would be for the main floor guest powder room, so it does not get a ton of use. Thanks for your help. —–   Thank [...]

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Our Favorite New Products From the 2012 KBIS in Chicago Our Founder, Matt Plaskoff spent several days in Chicago last week at the 2012 Kitchen & Bath Industry Showcase. KBIS is an annual event put on by the National Kitchen and Bath Association, which hosts over 500 exhibitors from around the world, featuring products, technology, [...]

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Who’s Building Your Bathroom?

by One Week Bath on April 9, 2012

Understanding who does what for your bathroom remodel. Every bathroom remodel requires the skills of many trades: plumbers, electricians, tile installers, cabinet installers, carpenters, and painters…just to name a few. When choosing a contractor to be in charge of your bathroom remodeling project, it’s important to understand who will be working in your home. It’s [...]

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How Do I Fix My Leaky Curbless Shower?

by One Week Bath on March 21, 2012

Dear Matt, I am trying to do a curbless shower and I have  had two shower design people mess it up at a cost of about $15,000….it still leaks….I have now  hired  another one but I am  wondering  if you can  give me some idea on keeping  it from leaking. Any tips you can give [...]

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Electric Radiant Floor Heating Systems

by One Week Bath on February 29, 2012

Homeowners who are looking for a little extra luxury in their homes and a little less on their utilities bills are often turning to radiant heat. Our friends at One Week Bath Kansas City are also quite familiar with this. They frequently install Warmly Yours electric radiant floor heating systems for their clients. While warmth [...]

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Benefits of the In-Home Bathroom Design Process

by One Week Bath on February 21, 2012

There are 11 elements and 100 decisions to make in designing your bathroom, which is why we bring the design process to you. We feel that the best place to make decisions about the design of your bathroom is all in one place: in your home. When you’re running all over town from showroom to [...]

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Universal Design and Age in Place Bathroom Remodeling

by One Week Bath on September 28, 2011

Bathroom Design that Addresses our Changing Needs Our needs naturally change as we age; as such we adapt. Sometimes these changes can happen unexpectedly which can cause us to re-evaluate our surroundings. While elements of an entire home may need to be adjusted for the sake of accessibility, nowhere is this more evident than in [...]

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So you’ve contacted us and we’ve told you that our lead time might be a few months. I guess the good news is that “nobody wants to eat in an empty restaurant” – but you really want to get started! As a busy homeowner and parent, I completely appreciate and understand not wanting to wait [...]

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Every time you walk into your bathroom, you wish it was updated.  Maybe the cabinets are old, maybe you don’t have enough storage; the wallpaper might be circa “The Brady Bunch” or you could be thinking it’s really time to sit down in the shower.  Regardless, change is in the air, and along with it [...]

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