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Bright idea–sort of

Here's proof, once again, that some people have way too much time on their hands: Someone has just invented glow-in-the-dark toilet paper. Now you may be thinking, Why it world would anyone need such a thing? Can't they simply flip on the bathroom light or just feel for the roll? Well, let me just say that you're overthinking this just a tad. It's glow-in-the-dark toilet paper! Not universal health care, although they both might meet the same fate. Anyway, I found the whole idea of glowing toilet paper absolutely hilarious. It's called the, Glow-in-the-Dark Loo Roll, and it's sold by an on-line retailer in England. (I'm sure there's a joke in there somewhere.) Potty on, Wayne!

Good-bye soggy soap

While on a remodeling job recently, I struck up a conversation with the tile contractor, who was busily tiling the shower walls. Well, he was busily tiling until I showed up and started asking questions.

We talked about thinset mortar, tile sizes and patterns, and the advantages of using cement backerboard, as opposed to moisture-resistant drywall, as a substrate.

Then we discussed a seemingly mundane subject: where to mount the soap dish.

As it turns out, soap-dish placement is quite a hot-button topic for many homeowners.

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Towel-warming radiator

When I designed and built our master bathroom, one of the biggest challenges was finding space to install a baseboard heater. You see, our home has hot-water baseboard heat, but after installing the whirlpool tub, shower stall, toilet, bath vanity and doors, there was absolutely no floor space available along the walls for installing a baseboard heater. I called plumber friend of mine who suggested putting in a kickspace heater, which is a low-profile hot-water radiator that fits underneath the vanity. But those units require an electric fan to blow the heated air into the room, and I didn't want to run both hot-water piping and electrical cable, and then have to listen to a fan whirring away all winter. Then one day, as I was discussing this problem at the counter of my local plumbing supplier, the salesman proposed a brilliant solution; a solution that came all the way from Switzerland.

Power to the plunger

The simple, humble plunger is known as the plumber's best friend, and for good reason: It's the first tool to reach for when you've got a slow-draining sink, hair-clogged tub drain or plugged-up toilet. In fact, there's no easier, more effective way to clear common household clogs than with a plunger. However, to ensure you're getting the most power out of your plunger, try this quick tip.

HOME RENOVATION REPAIR

Bright idea–sort of

Good-bye soggy soap

Towel-warming radiator

Power to the plunger

Italian bathing beauty