There is a high demand for the latest bathroom design trends but is it really necessary to have a shower that automatically adjusts pressure and temperature to suit each member of the household? Do we really need to have a mirror that tells us the time and gives us an idea of what the weather might be like for the day ahead? It all sounds quite intriguing but what can we really expect from a bathroom in twenty, perhaps even ten years time?

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Portability

The key to the whole technological integration thing comes down to portability. The portability of smartphones, tablets and even all-in-one PC’s make accessing the digital world easier than we could ever have imagined. It was never really a computers job to physically move from one place to the other but the introduction of social media has led to people taking their phones into the bath with them on a regular basis.
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With the incoming warm weather, many homeowners who are looking for an easy do-it-yourself project turn towards re-painting their home’s interior walls. Painting your walls is a stress-free home improvement project that can significantly change the look and feel of your home without a significant amount of time or money. Simply select and purchase a paint color, prep the walls and trims, and paint. In order to achieve the best possible outcome with this project, it is important to appropriately prepare your walls, prior to painting.

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The wide open space of most basements tends to intimidate homeowners who are considering a basement remodel. However, this large room can become your most valuable space-and you don’t even have to give up your storage area.

Don’t think about this room as just one room. Think about erecting walls or building small rooms inside of the larger one. If you are having a hard time thinking of ideas on your own, here are five ideas.

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