Pro & Con: A Wall-Hung Toilet

Long a standard in Europe, the wall-hung toilet is quickly becoming an American favorite. The wall-hung version works the same as the traditional floor-mount model save for the water tank which is installed out of sight behind the wall. This innovative plumbing...

Is Your Bathroom Properly Ventilated?

  Right Bath recently had a client with who had problems with the paint peeling on her walls and mold spots on her bathroom ceiling. She was confused on how this can occur when she had an exhaust fan that operated just fine. Come to find out the exhaust fan was...

Q&A: When to Use a Nail or Screw?

Question How do you know when it’s better to use a nail or screw? Answer Ah, the eternal question! Unlike the Coke or Pepsi debate, nail or screw does have a correct answer – many correct answers because it depends on the context. In general, nails handle shear weight...

Q&A: Moldy Paint & Respiratory Ailments

Question Three weeks ago I repainted our bedroom walls using paint that was about 7 years old. It mixed well so I assumed it was fine to use. After applying the paint I noticed an odor unlike any smell I had ever experienced before. It was so strong that we couldn't...

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