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Wall mounted toilets are worth your consideration if you are planning to convert your old and cramped bathroom into a spacious, modern-looking and easy to clean bathroom area. Installing a new wall hung toilet in your bathroom can offer you many benefits. The sleek stylish design of modern wall hung toilets will dramatically enhance the look of your bathroom interior.

Modern wall mounted toilets have several advantages over conventional floor mounted ones. First of all, there is no bulky, space-gobbling water tank. Losing the tank will recover precious space in your bathroom and squeezing past a conventional toilet is done away with. The recovered space will look good in a small bathroom, and just as imposing in bigger bathrooms.

Installing a wall hung toilet will allow you to decide its height. Since it will be connected to the water source, you are given some margin to decide the proper seating height for the unit. This will make tall as well as short persons to feel more comfortable as the toilet is set to their individual height preferences. This has often been overlooked but contributes a lot for the user’s comfort.

Cleaning will also be a lot easier with a wall mounted commode. Because it is connected to the wall and not impeded by a water tank and other plumbing fixtures, cleaning under and around it can be easier with a mop, instead of having to go down on your hands and knees to reach around difficult nooks and crannies as in the case of a conventional toilet.

Wall mounted units will also help users lower their monthly utility bills because of its water-saving feature. Water is supplied directly without having a tank to fill. This consumes less water which will result to lower water bills every month, especially during the summer when water usage tends to be higher.

Many people have only seen these wall hung toilets in corporate buildings and public restrooms. Although these toilets had their start as a public utility, they are also fast becoming a part of residential bathrooms. They have become popular choices in home bathrooms because they save space and enable easy access when cleaning under and around the unit. Installing a wall hung toilet is a great investment that is worth considering as it will enable a small bathroom to enjoy that extra amount of recovered space.

A sleek modern look, space saving feature, easy cleaning and low water consumption makes this type of toilet a truly wise and fashionable choice.

No-one likes a clogged toilet. But the good news is that there are a host of tips and techniques that you can use to get the blockage cleared. You shouldn’t even have to resort to using harsh chemicals that could be damaging to the environment. Of course if the blockage is very stubborn or is affecting the main drain, you may need to get a plumber. But with most clogs you should be able to do the job yourself so here’s how to unclog a toilet.

For many clogs a bucket of hot water is enough to do the trick. But remember not do do this if your bowl is close to overflowing. If the hot water does not free the clog on its own consider adding dish detergent (ideally a green, biodegradable brand) to the water. Just a few squirts should help lubricate the lodged material. Dish detergent has a higher density than water so it will sink to the bottom and hopefully come into contact with the blockage. If you don’t have any detergent to hand, try with liquid soap or even shampoo.

Still not working? Then its time to get out the plunger. Warm up the rubber cap on the plunger a few times so that it is flexible, put on some rubber gloves and place the plunger so that it forms a seal over the toilet hole. Plunge downwards and then pull back. Do this a few times, remembering that often its the suction of the pull back rather than the pressure from the plunge that does the trick. Unfortunately, much of the debris will pull back into the bowel which can be a little unpleasant.

If the blockage has resisted all of that and is still clogging up your toilet, you may need to get hold of a toilet snake or augur. These cost around $30 in most hardware stores. Again wear gloves, place the flexible snake into the drain so that the spiral wire end is in contact with the blockage. Then twist on the handle. This will have the effect of making the spiraled end dig into the blockage and dislodge it. You may need to pull back and then replace the augur a few times. Just keep turning on the handle. Augurs can normally reach quite far into the toilet pipe to dislodge even the most stubborn blockages.

If you here a satisfying sucking sound of a drain that is clearing, then you know that “operation unclog toilet” has been successful.

Rustic homes have a lot of possibilities when it comes to bathroom vanities. Imagination is the key to finding what suits the owners best. Vienna woodworks offers one unique approach by making vanities out of barn doors. These authentic barn doors are turned into fabulous bathroom vanities the go well with a rustic decor. Add copper sinks and rustic faucets and the effects are awesome.

Rustic bathroom vanities are made to order so they fit right and look like the custom pieces they are. Pricing varies depending on the style chosen and the size needed. Single sink basic vanities start at three hundred dollars.

Other vanity options include the distressed wood look. The wood can be painted, stained or left natural to match the existing decor. Pricing is usually dependent on the size and type of wood. Copper accessories in a antiqued patina look really well with the distressed wood. Reclaimed wood is also an option that makes a really beautiful bathroom vanity. It still provides that rustic look and helps the environment too.

Stone is always appropriate in a rustic home. Get away from granite and consider a more rustic stone. Travertine and onyx both make show stopping counter tops. Avoid tiles and go with solid slabs. They have more impact. Place on top of a distress or reclaimed wood counter and its the beginnings of a wonderful look. There are other woods that will also go with the rustic design. Teak is very durable and economically friendly. It can be used natural or stained and lends itself well to the humid bathroom environment.

When thinking about all the various options for making a vanity with there are lots of places to go for inspiration. Look on the internet and see what is out there. Look around your home. Check out the what types of native materials could be used. Also go to the local home improvement stores. They have a large variety at reasonable prices and can help match sinks and faucets to complete the look.

Consider adding some punches of color to bathroom. Incorporating some things such as a brightly colored Talavera sink can keep the rustic theme going but add colors into the room. Towels and other accessories can be matched to the sink colors. Adding colorful tiles to the vanity is another creative option. Simplicity is the key, avoid too many tiles. Usually three or four are sufficient.

There are so many options out there that the homeowner needs to really think through the project carefully. Mixing styles and decors can work well but if not planned out carefully it ends up looking like a hodge podge of items just thrown together. Plan out the basic layout, materials for cabinets and vanities, sinks, faucets and more before beginning the project.