(Part 2) Reddit mentions: The best bathroom fixtures

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I am a DIYer with no formal training. I just read a lot of stuff online (don't we all?). It took me 7 full days from start to absolute completion, 2 more days that I was expecting, but not bad overall. Total cost was around $2500. Luckily I have another full bath in the house.

Some of the components:

Vanity

Mirror

Tub

Glass door I purchased this at Lowes as well, but could not locate it on their website

Toilet with slow closing lid (will not slam down)

Floor Tile

Shower Tile

Accent Tile

Shower Head Highly recommended!!

The paint color is "Stone Fence" at homedepot 720F-4

I used an electric floor heating pad under the area that will be walked on, Although I have yet to experience a winter with it, I know how nice heated tile feels, it was worth the cost, about $250 just for that. Per the instructions, after you put the electric grid down, you are supposed to seal it down with mortar. I made my own, but if I were to do it again, I would have used the "pre-mixed" stuff from HD/Lowes so I did not have to worry about consistency/mixing it myself.

I used mortar as a base under the tub, although it was not required for that tub, I can NOT stand a squeeky tub, I am very glad I did this, I know I will never have to worry about it squeeking.

The biggest issue I ran into was tiling the shower, you don't realize how much square footage it really is. It was very tedious and it didn't help that I did not have a good tile saw, I'd recommend renting a good one so you don't drive yourself crazy as I almost did! It took me two full days to tile the shower.

I built an inverted shelf into the wall. This idea came after looking at pictures of a lot of tile showers online, this is how I got some of my inspiration. Just remember to put a slight incline into the base of the shelf so that water does not collect. I used Hardie-Backer for the walls (1/2in) and on the floor (1/4in).

If you need to drill holes into the tile (as I did to install the shower door), spend the money and get a good diamond bit, at my lowes, this good tile bit was not located with the tiling supplies (a cheap "kobalt" one was) it was located with all the other tools, the one I finally purchased that worked was from Hitachi and was something like $20 for one bit. I also used a dremel with a diamond cutting wheel to cut the holes for the shower plumbing, it took some time but was the easiest way I could think to do it.

One lesson I learned was to buy more than what you think you need, tile, adhesive, other supplies etc. Virtually everything can be returned for a full refund and it saves you an extra trip.

If you have any other questions, I'd be glad to answer them.

Wash your face every night before you go to bed with a facial cleanser. Or morning if you work night shifts.

Use moisturizer. Also use beard oil if you have a beard. Yeah, the rugged look is sexy, but dry hands and face are not.

Silk pillowcases are better than cotton for your skin and hair.

Wash your bedding items at least monthly. And if you wear hats a lot, wash them too.

You can use the skin treatments in the makeup aisle (anti-wrinkle cream, creams that reduce under eye bags and darkness, etc). It;s better to start using them when your younger and the wrinkles haven't formed than waiting until you look like Farnsworth.

Brush your teeth.

Drink lots of water.

Cut down on junk food being overweight, smoking, and excess drinking. Not only are they bad for your health, but they age you like crazy.

Use sunscreen!

Workout.

Exfoliate your body and use body wash.

Take care of your hands and nails. Keep them trimmed, cleaned underneath the nails, and use moisturizer. Same with your feet. You can even buy something like the Amope or a pumice stone for dry heels and calluses on feet.

I like a guy with a natural forest, but if you want to shave your pubes:

• Trim the hair first. You use a trimmer or scissors and a comb (comb opposite growth direction of hair to make it stick up so it's easier to cut), Be careful. You want to be able to see what you're doing, not go to the hospital to stitch up a cut next to your dick.
  
  
• Take a hot shower and exfoliate the area. The hot shower is to help soften the hair and exfoliating is to remove any dead skin cells and make the hair stick up, resulting in a closer shave.
  
  
• Use shaving cream. Yes, you can use the women's shaving cream. You can also use shave gel or even conditioner if you want. I've found the cheap V05 brand that's like $.75 at my Kroger works just as well at the expensive shaving creams.
  
  
• Use a sharp, new razor. A lubrication strip is good and the women's will work just as well as the mens so get those if they're cheaper.
  
  
• Stretch your skin as you go. If you've ever seen that clip of the show The Drs where the woman complains about how men just always cut their faces during shaving and the cosmetic guy makes her shave a cucumber and a melon to compare shaving a a woman's leg to a man's face, you'll know that its easier to shave flat surfaces instead of lumpy, loose, or curved ones. So use one hand to stretch the area flat and the other to shave. Which way? Whichever you want. Against the grain for a much closer shave. With the grain for less chance of irritation and ingrown hairs. Hell, go left to right if you want. Have fun with it. Make a cool design like a figure 8, a triforce, or a checkerboard.
  
  
• If you want to shave your buttcrack, I find it's easiest to squat down and grab one cheek and pull it towards the side. Shave that side then switch. I use an epilator though, so try and see whatever position is easiest for you.
  
  
• Afterwards, gently exfoliate. Rinse off and dry. If you want, you can apply a post shaving cream, found usually by the women's shaving cream and the brand Wal-Mart carries is Bikini Zone, to reduce irritation and any redness.
  
  Oh yeah, if you do that in the shower, it's a good idea to have one of these. It'll be easier to clean up after yourself and you won't clog the drains. If you have a anyone with long hair in your house or using your shower, you should already have one in every shower they have access to.

After traveling to Japan a couple of times I just couldn't go back to scraping my ass with dry paper like a filthy animal. I felt like a third-world savage using restrooms in Japan and reflecting on my own caveman-esque civilization back home. I bought a smart-toilet seat / bidet the second I got home. 250 dollars and the thing has a heated seat, press a button and it sprays you clean, oscillating function... You can adjust the water temperature and water pressure. Anywhere from a spittle to glorious paint-stripping power. The whole process is indescribably more comfortable and more hygienic. For the first couple weeks I'd give it one wipe afterwards to make sure there was no residual poo left in the area but it gets the job done EVERY SINGLE TIME. Without fail. The seat also has a drying function so I haven't used a single piece of toilet paper in months. If you don't have a couple hundred dollars to splurge on a high-tech life-changing toilet seat you can buy an attachment that is like the kitchen sink sprayer. I learned to use those in Thailand. I call it the ass-blaster. It isn't powerful enough to completely clean you but it severely reduces the amount of paper you need to use. The mix of water / paper is just so much cleaner. Think about it this way; if someone smeared poo on your arm, you wouldn't just scrape away at it with a dry piece of paper and call it clean.

EDIT: This is the model I bought if anyone is interested. Bio Bidet BB-600. I have friends who bought this same model and are happy with it as well. Toto is the gold-standard if you want to spend a little more. Happy to answer any further question in my quest to proselytize the paper-scrapers of the world and save the Canadian forests.

After traveling to Japan a couple of times I just couldn't go back to scraping my ass with dry paper like a filthy animal. I felt like a third-world savage using restrooms in Japan and reflecting on my own caveman-esque civilization back home. I bought a smart-toilet seat / bidet the second I got home. 250 dollars and the thing has a heated seat, press a button and it sprays you clean, oscillating function... You can adjust the water temperature and water pressure. Anywhere from a spittle to glorious paint-stripping power. The whole process is indescribably more comfortable and more hygienic. For the first couple weeks I'd give it one wipe afterwards to make sure there was no residual poo left in the area but it gets the job done EVERY SINGLE TIME. Without fail. The seat also has a drying function so I haven't used a single piece of toilet paper in months. If you don't have a couple hundred dollars to splurge on a high-tech life-changing toilet seat you can buy an attachment that is like the kitchen sink sprayer. I learned to use those in Thailand. I call it the ass-blaster. It isn't powerful enough to completely clean you but it severely reduces the amount of paper you need to use. The mix of water / paper is just so much cleaner. Think about it this way; if someone smeared poo on your arm, you wouldn't just scrape away at it with a dry piece of paper and call it clean.

EDIT: This is the model I bought if anyone is interested. Bio Bidet BB-600. I have friends who bought this same model and are happy with it as well. Toto is the gold-standard if you want to spend a little more. Happy to answer any further question in my quest to proselytize the paper-scrapers of the world and save the Canadian forests.

So, I just went through my Amazon orders and pretty much every single thing I saw that I bought for myself I thought was the best thing I ever purchased.

With great pain and strain, I narrowed it down to these three things:

• Inflatable Japanese Soaking Tub // I've always desired a deep bathtub that is in the Japanese soaking tub style. I had dreams of remodeling my bathroom to put in such a bathtub but when I priced it out the price tag had a lot of figures and made me very nervous. This device packs up to the size of two furled full size golf umbrellas side-by-side, but also fits into my existing bathtub and creates the soaking tub I so desire. Oh, and it cost under $100. Far less than a bathroom reno.
  
  
• Klymit Static V Insulated // It truly is a super crazy comfortable sleeping pad/mat for side sleepers. I camp with a quilt, rather than a sleeping bag, but that hasn't been a problem.
  
  
• ThermaRest Ultralight Cot Knock Off // At $40 vs $100+ for the name brand, but with the additional cost of 2 lbs, I am really happy with this cot. It is delightfully comfortable and I use it when traveling. I can sleep on my side without any sore spots developing.
  
  Edited to add links.

As someone with a lot of hair who also sheds a lot of hair, I'm going to suggest a "tubshroom" strainer for your shower. It will still eventually get clogged up but lasts waaaaaaay longer than any other strainer I've tried (the struggle is real, folks).

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01BYRMGCC/ref=asc_df_B01BYRMGCC5001553/

Other tips:

• When washing your hair, don't pile all your hair on top of your head and "scrub", just lather your hands and run it through your hair, using your fingertips (NOT nails!) to massage your scalp.
  
  
• Wash your hair as infrequently as possible (once a week if you can).
  
  
• Scalp massage can help increase bloodflow in your scalp and is the only thing that is proven to increase hair growth.
  
  
• Don't "scrub" your hair with a towel while drying it. Turban wrap it in a towel and let it air dry. Or if you use a hair dryer, don't be aggressive with the styling brush.
  
  
• Careful with brushing / combing. Don't use plastic bristle brushes: boars hair or bust. Combs should be wide-toothed, with not rough edges.
  
  
• Don't brush / comb wet hair.
  
  
• Start from the bottom of your hair and work your way up. If you're prone to tangles: be generous with conditioner, maybe even switch to a leave-in conditioner. Be generous with detangler spray (you can make your own by diluting some conditioner in water).
  
  
• Not related to hair drop, but if you're not prone to tangles and tend to have oily hair, I highly recommend apple cider vinegar as a conditioner / clarifier. It is the only thing that leaves my hair soft and shiny without giving me an "oil slick" in two days. Use 1 tbsp vinegar to 1 cup water.
  
  
• Don't wear your hair in tight styles that pull on your scalp. Braids are your best option (they don't pull on your scalp, and the tie is at the bottom of your hair, so it's not damaging newer hair at the top).

OMG that is the cutest thing ever! I love super sweet stuff like that. My most valuable thing would be my picture albums. It would break my heart if I lost those memories.
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The Sweet Home has a great comparison article on shower heads. I don't know if they really qualify as BIFL, but I bought the $23 Delta 75152 faucet based on their secondary recommendation and love it. I figured I'd use the high flow 2.5 L/min mode all the time, but honestly the 1.8 L/min mode is perfect. The 2.5 L/min actually feels like an absurd amount of water.

Am female, and live with other females.

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I got a barebones hose attachment off Amazon for ~$40 last December, and it's been great! As /u/Jennjersnap said, there's definitely a learning curve involved. The hose attachment I have is cold water only and is surprisingly not that bad even during the winter; you may go numb depending on the water temperature, but it does not compare to having cold water down your spine. FWIW, I still use 1 square of TP after rinsing up from #2 to be sure of thoroughness (and flush after #2 before rinsing). Other than that, I just try to aim well enough to not get more wet than necessary, and manage to dry off just fine by putting on clothes. My roommate who uses the bidet dries off with tp, but claims to still use less than before having the bidet.

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If you or anyone in your household has mobility issues, I would suggest the style that sits inside the toilet bowl, though I have no experience with them. If you go this route, make sure to get one that has a "guard" that covers the spout when not in use to avoid contamination. Otherwise I believe the hoses are cheaper, generally more durable (make sure to turn them off at the source to avoid flooding!), and have more flexibility in use-- I've even used them to powerwash the bathtub, and they're often used for cloth diaper cleaning.

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The best general tip I have is to check diagrams of how the bidet in question is supposed to be angled, cleaned, and otherwise maintained.



Edit: We had the AquaNexis.

At first I loved the wipes, but over time I realized I was sensitive to them. (I don’t normally have sensitive skin.)
The best thing I’ve found is a “spray bidet” which you can easily attach to a toilet - cleaning with plain water is ideal! Something like this:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01A9A9MUO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_BpeECbJEGWHNS

Trust me. Best 40$ I've spent on Amazon.... already paid for itself in reduced toilet paper use...


Premium Stainless Steel Bathroom Handheld Bidet Toilet Sprayer - Shattaf Sprayer Best Used for Personal Hygiene and Potty Toilet Spray - Perfect Bottom Cleaner Spray & Shower Attachment, by Aqua Nexis https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01A9A9MUO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_J9Y9AbPQFV8PH

I tried the Luxe Bidet Neo 120 as well and even the "1" was way too strong for me.

[The RinseWorks - Aquaus 360] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01CF51ZJ2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1) on the other hand has a great range of pressure and is also much more wieldy. I absolutely love it and I haven't used TP at home since I got it. Just watch out where you aim it...I definitely sprayed myself in the face during one very sleepy midnight pee.

Room for one?

They make versions that are simply toilet seat replacements.

https://www.amazon.com/Brondell-S1000-EW-Advanced-Elongated-Toilet/dp/B0045UB9GK

Pricey for a toilet seat, to be sure, but well worth the money. You can usually find this model on sale for closer to $400 if you are patient.

There are other cheaper models that don't have features like heated seats, a remote, inline heaters and self-sanitizing nozzles; but those last two options are pretty much a must-have.

The inline heater is great if you live in cold regions, as cold water on the cornhole isn't that much fun and nobody really wants to have to clean the nozzle themselves.

Congratulations on 20,000 Karma!

This is $16.99 with Prime, and this is $2.99 with free shipping.

Snow, snow go away.

You are very pretty, inside and out!

Thank you for the contest. :)

You want one of these, honestly everyone should have these. We have them in all of our bathrooms. Easy to install. [Link](Premium Stainless Steel Bathroom Handheld Bidet Toilet Sprayer - Shattaf Sprayer Best Used for Personal Hygiene and Potty Toilet Spray - Perfect Bottom Cleaner Spray & Shower Attachment, by Aqua Nexis https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01A9A9MUO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_03v5CbCFH8GYF)

Congratulations! That must feel awesome!

I thought this was pretty cool.

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I haven't read every comment so I may be repetitive. There's definitely a lot of specific things that I would bring myself to live with my boyfriend, but here are a few things to help her out that I like having in my own bathroom:
-a small trashcan
-Q-tips
-tissue/Kleenex
-a hair trap for your shower drain (this is the one I use. it's worked the best for me and I have waist-length, thick hair)
-maybe one of those shower hangers so there's extra space to put toiletries
-baby wipes (make sure to always throw them away, even if they say flushable! they can fuck up your pipes)
-lint roller
-baby powder
-small bottle of baby shampoo (I use this for cleaning makeup sponges/brushes)
-Febreze for when you guys blow up the bathroom

Again, these are suggestions and may not be specific to her! Don't feel obligated to get everything. Maybe ask her as well :)

Edit: Just realized I only included bathroom stuff 😐

here's a few things your friend might like

one - two - three - four - five - six - seven

all of these items are off of my various wishlists, and if i win you can surprise me :) but i do believe your friend might like some of these items!

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EDIT: This is the modew I bought if anyone is intewested. Bio Bidet BB-600. I have fwiends who bought this same modew and awe happy with it as weww. Toto is the gowd-standawd if you want to spend a wittwe mowe. Happy to answew any fuwthew question in my quest to pwosewytize the papew-scwapews of the wowwd and save the Canadian fowests.

Well, some workplaces have toilet seat bidets like the "washlet". But yes you can bring your own to work- http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001BYV3J6?pc_redir=1411944218&robot_redir=1

After a long hard poop, it's nice to have a warm, oscillating, adjustable pressure underbutt fountain gently massage the shit away!

I use this one. It's pretty pricey for a piece of plastic but really easy to clean out after and well worth it IMO.

Drain Zips. I have a few of these and they work great -- along the same lines as your wire hangar, but probably better reach and grab. You can find them at any local hardware or big box store for just a few bucks.

http://www.amazon.com/Faucet-Queen-Zip--Drain-Clog/dp/B000YHRAXE/ref=sr_1_13?ie=UTF8&qid=1422409079&sr=8-13&keywords=drain+zip

If it's a deep, full clog, I've got one of these that also works like a champ, but you need a garden hose to supply force: http://www.amazon.com/G-T-Water-Products-186-Attachment/dp/B0000CBIWC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1422409317&sr=8-1&keywords=drain+pressure+hose

Probably $10-$20 also at any hardware or big box store.

I bought one a year ago for the tub in my bathroom and it works like a fucking dream. 15 bucks on amazon and catches every single piece of hair. Super easy to clean out too and my drains never clog any more.

Link for the lazy

It's a small thing but it made me happy.

I replaced all the doorknobs in the house with matching Kwikset Antique brass finished knobs.

When I moved in the house had all different knobs and most of them have paint on them and it just bothered me. Especially when I could see more than one style/color of knob in the same room.

I also upgraded my shower head with one of these:

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000LV7W4K/ref=pe_1098610_137716200_cm_rv_eml_rv0_dp which feels super good.

I want to replace my ceiling fans next and fix up my cabinets.

When I came home from Japan about a year ago I immediately bought a toilet seat that did most (not all) of the functions of the Japanese toilets.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007HIKQCK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_zaGrDbMFXPSFF

Pricey, but worth every penny. I looked in to the Toto toilets and seats but they're a bit more expensive so I decided to try this one first and it's pretty much everything I wanted. I may upgrade someday and move this one to my second bathroom, but for now I love it!

I recommend a shower head like this, and/or an extension like this. I have a similar setup, and it's pretty awesome. Obviously not helpful for the road, but for 95% of the rest of life it's great.

It is life changing, seriously. Never bad time to poop, not even after a shower, seat nice and warm (it can just be barely warm or toasty), butt nice and clean afterwards. Toilet paper usage drops dramatically, since you're just using a sheet or two to check and maybe dry off a few drops of water, so eventually this may even pay for itself. You can get one at Amazon, and this is some of the best few hundred dollars you can spend - http://www.amazon.com/BB-600-Ultimate-Advanced-Toilet-Elongated/dp/B007HIKQCK. OK, one thing that sucks - there's no app to update the firmware in it - what is this, 2010?

Sure! I have [this bidet](Brondell S1000-EW Swash 1000 Advanced Bidet Elongated Toilet Seat, White https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0045UB9GK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_nKg5AbXEH37J7). It’s a seat you can fit on any existing toilet. We had to add a power outlet to our bathroom to do it. But that was like $300 and I did a price watch on the bidet and got it for $400 so all in for $700 and it is LIFE CHANGING. It has two washers, one for the butt and one for the cooch, you can select the temp of the water and the air, and the seat is warmed. It amazing. I’m gonna go use it now.....

This would be amazing. Because who wouldn't want an awesome LED shower head?! My bathroom is literally from the 70s and I'm slowly updating it. The shower and tiles are all the ugly greenish yellow stuff and there was a matching toilet...that was changed about a month ago! Anyway, this is just one step to making my bathroom awesome!

I'm super excited that It's the weekend! Can't wait to relax and catch up on sleep!

Thanks for the contest!!!

I shower primarily in the dark, and I think that this showerhead would be quite interesting!

Thanks for posting this contest - Hope you see lots of beautiful birds :)

There are also portable ones such as this! I do recommend it, it's feels great, leaves you feeling great, and probably cleaner too..

So long as that's a standard faucet size (and I can't imagine why it wouldn't be, even though it all looks a bit odd because it's unfinished), swapping a showerhead is about the simplest diy in the world.

This showerhead is dirt cheap and gets great reviews: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000LV7W4K/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_Hoe8ybFX6DG57

We have one and it's great for the price.

You'll need a pair of pliers and some thread sealing (plumber's) tape. But pretty sure the Delta comes with some.

Easy peazy.

So, er, if I bought this from Amazon (it actually was from Amazon.com at the time, not a TP seller), and it came with an offer for a free showerhead if I leave a review... Should I be reporting that? It says to "e-mail us a link to your review along with your choice of free gift and shipping address." It doesn't say anywhere that it has to be a good review, though.

rubber ducky

I gon this one it is SO SUPER FUN! Since part of my shower ritual is a concert, these are the lights for me. I just put on my iPod karaoke playlist and that's that.

This might not be needed immediately after birth but a hair catcher for your shower. I found the hair loss frightening, but this saved my drain.

Other things:
Cases of water bottles, or a large reusable water bottle (or one for every room), whatever you’re in too. Got to keep hydrated, especially if you’re breastfeeding!

Snacks. All the snacks. In every room.

When my milk came it it came in crazy. I was wearing towels in my shirt over night for the leaking. You can get some cheap dish towels at the dollar store, and they also work great as burp cloths. The reusable and disposable breast pads are great as well but I loved stuffing a towel in when I was at home.

Stock up on soap, shampoo, etc. Like months of it because you don’t want to finally get into the shower and find out you don’t have conditioner. Speaking from experience. 😬

If someone needs extra motivation to take a shower regularly, I can recommend a shower head that really improved my experience of showering. It's meant for showers with low water pressure, and it makes some very powerful jets that shoot the water out at a pretty high speed, but in a fairly broad spread, in small drops instead of in streams. It feels great. Just let the water get warm before you get in- the spread-out jets bring a lot of air with them, and if the water's not fully warm yet, it'll be extra cold, as it brings its own breeze.


https://www.amazon.com/Faucet-2-Spray-Shower-Chrome-75152/dp/B000LV7W4K

First, why is this in home improvement? This is like a <$100 item you buy and return if you don't like it. And you just screw it on.

Second, yes get one. I have this one and it's pretty badass. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0043BEUXK/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

This is my item which has an amazon warehouse deal that evens out to 21.00. That is just 12 cents off your magic number.

You should NOT buy this for me because my current shower head is awesome. I love not having a good amount of water pressure. I am saving water right now, and since the pressure isn't enough for the shower head, it pours out of the spout, which is like a massage for me feet.

Not to mention, my long hair is just so much fun to rinse with low pressure, I really get to spend 30 minutes in the shower playing with my hair. What girl doesn't love playing with her hair?

This shower head does NOT have great reviews. 20 out if 131 people gave it only one star. It does NOT have the two settings I want, and would NOT serve its purpose brilliantly. It is NOT an excellent purchase at 21 dollars. This would NOT make my day, or my future showers amazing.

These things are awesome:

TubShroom The Revolutionary Tub Drain Protector Hair Catcher/Strainer/Snare, Blue https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01BYRMGCC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_LnBMzb2H61TCM

But I do recommend that you clean out drain thoroughly before using to ensure maximum flow. I also bought this to compliment the tub shroom:

OXO Tot Silicone Tub Drain Stopper- Aqua https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0038JE650/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_bjBMzbQPSJHNW

Mesh? Like wire mesh? Kitchen drain covers are often mesh, to prevent bits of food from getting through, but I've never seen a shower one like that. The ones for the shower are usually plastic, and they often have little grippy spikey things for the hair to catch onto.

I use a silicone hair trap and it's very easy to clean. I think this is the exact one I have.

soaking tub

This is a soaking tub i bought on amazon. It’s the greatest thing ever! Best 50$ I’ve ever spent. You can submerge in it.click blue link above!

I agree with the clogged drain scenario. A simple option for this type of drain is a Drain King. Connect it to a hose pipe and stick it into the drain pipe. When you turn on the water it blows up like a balloon, sealing the pipe and using water pressure to clear the line. You can get them at pretty much any hardware or home improvement store.

GIRL - I got this because my bathtub is super shallow: Happy Life Portable Plastic Bathtub, Blue https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008XSXQIO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_Ma6OBbA5SNEEW

Maybe something to throw on the wishlist?? My hubs thought it was hilarious when I first filled it up and climbed into it but it’s MAGIC. I can now soak to my neck!! And I live in a tiny 2 bedroom and it folds so small that I store it in the bathroom linen closet :)

Get a bidet attachment for your toilet! We had one of these pre-pregnancy and it has been a huge lifesaver with all the pooping problems. I put it in bc my SO used to shower after every poop to feel clean, so I figured it would save water. Now I hate pooping in the other bathroom without the water to wash off after. It will change your life!!!



The one we got is like this, and I installed it myself: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01A9A9MUO/ref=mp_s_a_1_33?ie=UTF8&qid=1474147711&sr=8-33&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=bidet&dpPl=1&dpID=3133aRXnSnL&ref=plSrch

If you can reach the drain with a garden hose, these are great. I haven't needed chemicals in 20+ years.
https://www.amazon.com/G-T-Water-Products-186-Attachment/dp/B0000CBIWC/

In the meantime, simply putting the hose down the drain and stuffing and holding a small towel around it will often help. The drain king is nice as it is easier with one person and does a bit higher pressure.

Murphy bed!!! or this!

Composting toilet! Grab a bucket of sawdust to go with it.

Deflatable tub or portable Japanese soaking tub for shower!
If you need it... HOT shower!

Hand sink!

Camping stove that can be used indoors.

Water filter system for drinking and cooking.

Water storage!

For short term! ....just figure out how to secure it all! Fun! Fun!

SmartBidet SB-1000 SB-1000WE... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0128T2HQK?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

It blows warm air but tp is more effective. And yes. I put that outlet in.

Yes!

I've got a handheld one, it's awesome! Shower fresh after every poop!

This is the one I got.
https://www.amazon.com/RinseWorks-Patented-Certified-Warranty-Extension/dp/B01CF51ZJ2/

I've owned a couple by this brand - I disagree. These ones are a pain to clean and have parts that wear out much faster. They're also more prone to leaks due to the cheap plastic and gaskets they use internally.

This is the best one I've found thus far. It's not as "sit, shit, and forget" as the underseat ones, but in terms of cleaning and utility it's much better. Aesthetically it looks nicer, too.

https://www.amazon.com/RinseWorks-Patented-Certified-Warranty-Extension/dp/B01CF51ZJ2/

One of the handheld ones with the different settings, like this: http://www.amazon.com/Waterpik-TRS-553-Elements-5-Mode-Handheld/dp/B000GLO0KY/ref=sr_1_1?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1344137615&sr=1-1&keywords=handheld+showerhead aimed right at the clit. Super awesome. While you're in there, lying spread-eagle under the running tub faucet will also give some ladies powerful orgasms.

That's where I was first introduced to these, but no longer do I have to travel halfway across the world just to have a clean and warm butthole. You too can poop in paradise for just a few hundred dollars.

There are bidet attachments that don't involve replumbing... I have one in my rental and it is a GODSEND. I have IB*D* and lots of tender downstairs issues and it has helped with all of them. Be sure to get one that has a warm water option if you don't like pure cold water.

This is the one I have:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JG3NVG2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Recently had a drain go super slow, used a cheap plastic drain snake to get most of the hair/soap scum. Followed by this method and it's flowing perfectly. I would also hiiiiighly recommend a TubShroom (amazon), replaces the normal drain in your tub but keeps all the junk in an easy to get to place.

Just a thought: since you are going to have a washer/dryer setup in there, maybe it would be a good idea to include a floor drain? Just in case the washer leaks, or a hose bursts? Might save you a lot of headaches one day.........

And three outlets. One on either side of the vanity, and one down low by the toilet. This will allow you to power a warm water bidet:

https://www.amazon.com/Brondell-S1000-EW-Advanced-Elongated-Toilet/dp/B0045UB9GK

Once you experience it, you will wonder how you ever survived all this time without one......

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000LV7W4K/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_apa_i_ZTtVDb9X9ASV1

I can't recommend this one enough. It's the best shower head I have used, and it's only like$20. If you have something better, I do want to see it though, I spend like an hour in the shower.

https://www.amazon.com/OXO-Silicone-Protector-Pop-Up-Regular/dp/B00OCEBMFM/ref=sr_1_4?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1469322198&sr=1-4&keywords=kitchen+oxo+drain

i bought these for every floor drain in my kitchen. keep these on top of the standard mesh drains and I greatly reduced all my plumbing issues, they seriously rock.

keeping your staff on top of always having clean drains is super important

For less than $20, you can hugely improve your life: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000LV7W4K. It's pretty astonishing what a good shower head can do.

the top part you see here threads to a "nut" on the underside of the tub. with all that rust it might be difficult to get off, but you would just unscrew it (lefty-loosy). here's a pic: https://bathrenovationhq.com/wp-content/uploads/bathtub-drain-removal-2.jpg to give you an idea of what you're looking at.

for an easy fix, they make replacement drains that fit in what you have left: https://www.amazon.com/Recyclable-Snug-Plug-Drain-Stopper/dp/B003151V3Q. also might want to invest in a strainer like this so you catch the hair before it clogs.

A shower curtain if you have the kind of tub/shower that needs one. Also get a hair stopper to prevent hair going down the drain! Something like this. If you have a tub and like baths I suggest a drain cover too to get an extra few inches of water/bubbles.

Enjoy your new house!

Would love something like this. Had my knee replaced 4 months ago and have some pain in a few spots.
Nothing beats a great shower after a long hard day of work.
Love the color Navy Blue and White.
FLAX, thanks for the contest.

I'll copy paste something I wrote elsewhere just now. What do you think?

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My plan is to use a shower pump like this:
https://www.amazon.com/Ivation-Portable-Outdoor-Battery-Powered/dp/B00IFHFJXI/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=Ivation+shower+head&qid=1567661650&s=gateway&sr=8-3#
Then boil some water on the stove, and mix it with room temp water and put enough in the floor of this to cover the pump:
https://www.amazon.com/Happy-Life-Portable-Plastic-Bathtub/dp/B008XSXQIO/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?keywords=Portable+deep+tub&qid=1567661792&s=gateway&sr=8-6

... set up underneath the roof fan, with some velcro holding up a hula hoop holding up the shower curtain tucked inside the tub. Get a thing to stand on so my feet aren't soaking, attach the shower head to the hula hoop, put a cloth bag over the pump as a rudimentary filter... Voila, recirculating, hot shower, for as long as I want, for just a few gallons of water.

Bonus, the shower water can be used to wash your clothes if you separate it from your regular gray water.

Don't have a pic but I have the Bio Bidet BB-600 and it is one of the best purchases I've ever made!

I would also highly recommend getting a bidet toilet seat over just an attachment. They are a lot more expensive but the features you get are totally worth it. My favourite features are the heated water, distinct buttons for adjusting the nozzle position and pressure, and the oscillating spray which helps cover a larger area overall without you having to do anything. It also has an autonomous mode which does everything for you with the push of the button and it even has a built-in air dryer that goes with it (although it takes a really long time so I usually just end up using a few squares of TP to dry the water off.

The only downside to me is that the nozzle pressure and position reset after every use so I keep having to put them back which is kind of annoying but I suppose if multiple people use your bidet regularly it makes sense. I also can't really sit on my toilet seat lid anymore but that hasn't been a big deal to me.

Overall I'd give mine a 9/10, and would recommend others to get one.

You have the (enviable) problem of having high water pressure.

You have two options. Option one was suggested by RallyMech, that is to get a flow adjustment knob and install it before your shower head

Option two is to get a different shower head. I would encourage you to give this one a try. The center part is a higher pressure spray with smaller diameter holes, while the outside nozzles are higher diameter for a gentle rainfall. It comes with a flow restrictor installed, if you have high pressure leave it in but you can remove it if you want more flow.

I have one of these and I love it- the high pressure nozzle is good for rinsing shampoo out of hair, the low pressure mode is very relaxing and non-abrasive.

I recommend getting a hair catcher for your drain.

I used to have to clean out the shower drain all the time, and it'd plug up at least once a week, even though I'd stick as much hair to the shower wall as I could to throw out once I finished showering.

That little drain strainer has kept my tub from plugging up for 2 months now, best $5 I ever spent.

this random thing is probably the cheapest including the shipping and I would really like these toasting flutes to use at my wedding :)))

thank you! Your username is quite descriptive lolll it makes me giggle

My friend bought this one on amazon and swears by it, however there are cheaper (non-heated) ones there that I’ve also seen with positive reviews on Reddit.

I would recommend a bidet attachment instead of the cloth diaper specific sprayers. You can use it long after diapering is done. We have this one and are really happy with it. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CF51ZJ2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_r84QAbP7GRSNH

Temperature controlled faucet light! just because it's awesome :D How easy was that?

I think every home, no matter how big or small, should have something interesting or quirky! I suggest this, this, and/or that

Good luck in the new apartment!

I know your pain.... until I picked up this wonderful shower-head. It now moves with me.

Bonus: It has awesome pressure/flow.

>Also does anyone know if the Toto washlet from costco is the C100 or the C200?

I don't think it's either of those. The Costco listing supplies "TOTO WASHLET T1SW2024", of which the SKU corresponds to the A200. This would be the model from Toto.

All of that being said, you don't have to spend hundreds of $$ for a quality bidet experience. This $60 model is what I've gifted to a number of first time users (for a great/useful birthday gift) and it's always been a hit.

Best of luck.

$0-5Glow faucets?!

$5-10 Nutella is delicious and everone should try it

$10-20 What can I say, I love...love, salame

$20-50 I've played it once and was hooked

Yeah, I would pull the toilet. I am betting its beyond the toilet though. If it is, you can try one of these once you have the toilet pulled. They work like a champ and are cheaper than renting a snake.

Look at it this way, its an opportunity to replace the wax ring, re-caulk and replace the rusty nuts and bolts on the mounting flange.

I own a "water amplifying" showerhead that does this. Delta 75152. Makes the water jets feel more intense by rapidly jittering them around. It's pretty effective!

a good shower is essential. I bought this setup recently and it is the best thing ever

really need to know how hot my water is by colors on my 0-5 list 3.45 and free shipping

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Just did a little digging through my amazon purchases.... here's the one I got:
https://www.amazon.com/Faucet-2-Spray-Shower-Chrome-75152/dp/B000LV7W4K/ref=sr_1_76?keywords=shower%2Bhead&qid=1572732840&sr=8-76&th=1&psc=1

I ended up installing the same one in my moms house as well, love it

I'd go with an s curve shower arm instead. I'm 6' 2" and put one on my shower and it works perfectly, the adjustable kind can and will leak eventually.

For a glorious showering experience, try this raincan showerhead. I don't know how lived without it now.

Buy the tub shroom. Super effective.

You need this.

And I would like this. because its a bad ass card!
HOLY GIFTING BATMAN! Thanks for the contest :)

Zelda + Bioshock + Pokemon + Five Guys + hatred for Finding Nemo + the fact that we both have this on our wishlists = A beautiful friendship we will have based on our mutual interests. Welcome!

> I can't use any objects like vibrator, etc., as they are illegal from where I live.

Really? Because lots of things vibrate and work just fine:

You can buy an electric toothbrush and hold the base against your clit.

Or get a "Shiatsu Pillow Massager."

Or a "Swedish massager."

Or a "Deep Tissue Handheld Muscle Massager" like this or like this.

Or a showerhead extension with a pulse setting.

None of these things look like sex toys, and all of them have other perfectly legitimate functions.

[Note: The links are examples of the types of items, not specific recommendations.]

Same here, and like many others I also bought a seat within a few weeks of coming home.

This is the model I have, and it's worked perfectly for about a year and a half now.

I have that same extender, but I have 2 of them hooked together and it works great. I reccomend pairing with showerhead: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000LV7W4K/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

If you suffer from long hair clogging up the shower drain, get a tub shroom. Best investment ever.

Edit: This thing

They also have ones for stand up showers, and sinks as well. I was skeptical but I've used one for months and it's amazing.

1. Two for one
   
   
2. My jam song really depends on what's popular at the time, but I'm on an 80s kick lately so it's usually Foreigner, or Journey right now. I shower in the mornings to wake me up, but after a long day, or a stressful day the first thing I do when I come home from work is take a shower to wash the stress of the day away. My cat is addicted to the shower. Yes, you read that correctly. He likes hanging out in the shower and playing with the water.
   
   Thanks for the contest!
   

Get something portable like this:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001BYV3J6?pc_redir=1397646847&robot_redir=1

If it is just a quick refresh, just use the portable bidet to rinse with warm water. If you have been especially active/sweaty, wipe with a wet wipe (one made for using on your intimate area) or baby wipe, then rinse with warm water. This is so you are more thoroughly cleaning, and you can dilute the scent of the wet wipe (you wouldn't want a strong perfumy or baby powder scent left behind). Or rinse the wet wipe first to dilute the scent if you don't want to use water to rinse.

At home you can install a mini shower portable bidet so you can wash right over the toilet. Something like this (do a search of "mini shower bidet" to see other brands)

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00891BQC8/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1397783041&sr=8-1&pi=SY200_QL40

I replaced my toilet seat bidet with this one which I also use for cleaning diapers. There was a little learning curve to figuring out how to aim it but I like it better because it doesn’t get gross like the other one did.

RinseWorks - Aquaus 360 Patented... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CF51ZJ2?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

I've got a couple ideas, maybe one of them will work for you.

First, I assume you're changing your pads/tampons often, so that's not the issue. Maybe consider using a portable bidet whenever you use the restroom. They clean waay better than toilet paper, and aren't harsh like some wipes.

Second, I don't want to beat a dead horse or anything, but consider trying out a menstrual cup if you haven't already. They just seem to me to keep everything contained a little better.

Third, keep in mind your sense of smell might be in high gear during your period. Like, seriously bloodhound level (no pun intended). Next time you think you stink, consider asking a close friend to give you their opinion. I wouldn't be surprised if you're the only one who notices.

My favorite Christmas song The Christmas Guest.

Here is a drain thing I need...it would make my shower infinitely more enjoyable.

We have something like this, which works nicely, and bottles of the eco-friendly drain cleaner. We also rent, in a rather old German place where harsh drain cleaners are forbidden, and that seems to keep things clear.

Regarding drying, in the summer I just towel her off and she then goes along her merry way, and in the cooler months I use a normal blow dryer. None of my previous dogs have liked being blow dried, but this one gets offended when I stop. It's very sweet. Then I brush her until she gets bored of it. The only special thing I do is an allergy treatment that her vet prescribes.

I hear you on colour schemes. I almost always have black dogs and gave up on wearing much colour years ago, however I once had a black and white cat. We had dark floorboards back then, and I never noticed black hairs around the place, but I didn't need to because everything I owned was then covered in white hair.

HOME SWEET HOME! And missed you too. :)

And faucet thingy!

When I was in Jordan many of the toilets had something like this: https://www.amazon.com/Premium-Stainless-Bathroom-Handheld-Sprayer/dp/B01A9A9MUO?ref_=fsclp_pl_dp_3 It works decently.

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I have a Toto C100 at home. You might consider it pricey, but it is well worth the money.

http://amzn.com/B000LV7W4K

Is what I have, pretty good jet that comes out.

1. This one looks like it could be good. It's got five settings! I have one of those rainfall ones now and I hate it. I miss removable shower-heads, they feel so good on your scalp!
   
   
2. Shower Ritual: I sing oldies songs in the shower all the time. Don't know why lol.
   
   Also, funny story: I used to have a shower curtain that was white, but had a clear see through window that went right where my face would peek out. My boyfriend works for Walmart and would always bring home the giant cardboard standers from movies that had come out. I went into the bathroom one morning to get ready and felt something watching me. I turned and screamed. There was Kiera Knightly circa Pirates of the Caribbean standing in my shower staring at my through my shower curtain window.
   
   Rubber ducky

Indeed, bolt-on bidets are a godsend for those of us blessed with furry behinds but it’s still nice to do a flyby inspection for any stragglers.

Edit: I highly recommend this bad boy in case anyone is wondering

I'd love one of those, but our drain has the type of cover that you lift and twist to lock in the open position. This helps keep most of it out, but some of it manages to get through.

They rock. I just installed this in my home and I love it:

http://amzn.com/B00JG3NVG2

I'm an American, and I always thought it was some weird foreign thing. Then I visited Japan and used one for the first time. AMAZING. Now I hate it when one's not available. So I just purchased two of those bad boys for my home. Amazingly clean every time, just use a couple of sheets of TP to dry off and you're on your way.

Seriously, get one. You'll wonder why it took you so long to convert. There are cheaper models by that same brand, also highly rated. I just wanted all the bells and whistles (hot+cold, retractable, self-cleaning, etc).

EDIT: It will also pay for itself pretty quickly when you consider how much less TP and baby wipes you'll need. I've had these for about a month, and my TP usage has gone down to about 1/4th what it was.

If you're a womain, I'd reconsider the Luxe Bidet Neo 120 for the reason that it has only 1 sprayer for the booty but not the lady parts. The problem you run into as a lady is that you risk infection spraying all the poo upfront. If you're a guy, not too bad a problem. I recently switched over to a handheld bidet and I would not go back to an under the seat bidet. https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01CF51ZJ2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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I like this because it is multi-functional and doesn't have just one task. Besides cleaning your parts with it, it comes in handy for cleaning the toilet too. My toilet is also right next to my shower, and it is super helpful in cleaning the shower, too. The only thing I find mildly annoying about it is that it is recommended that you turn off the water at the t-valve after every use just in case the sprayer springs a leak or something, but the simple adapter that comes with bidet makes this easy, you just have to remember to do it.

Add one of these s extensions in addition

Lol going o be a funny looking shower when you are done

Get something like this.
http://www.amazon.com/Danco-9D00010306-MICROBAN-HAIR-CATCHER/dp/B004L04X5S/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1347599729&sr=8-4&keywords=drain+hair+catcher

They will save you a lot of headches and plumbers costs.

I use a handheld one that lives outside the toilet because I had these kinds of concerns when looking at the ones with the spray inside the toilet. Because I'm aiming it, I can take care to direct the spray so that no cross-contamination occurs, as it were. I also picked one with a variety of extensions so that I could find an optimal length to maximize both hygiene and ergonomics.

It's never been a huge problem for me but there are models that heat the water up. They are more expensive and more complicated to install though.

I have a friend that has this bad boy but the price jumps from $40 to $250. He swears by it though.

This one, because 2 shower heads are waay better than 1.

rubber ducky

One ritual I have is setting the shower head to the highest mode it can go and let it hit my back. Almost as good as a back massage.

I conquered cave walking and the Zipline on the same day last weekend.
I was so pumped from the cave exploring that when they said, "Climb this telephone pole," I didn't even look down- straight up.

Water Light

Thank God it's Thursday

Our neck thing was corroded on else I would have put one of these in myself. It's a good cheap fix.

We'd been making do with one like this: https://smile.amazon.com/Waterpik-CF-201-Cascadia-8-Inch-Showerhead/dp/B000066PXL/

Smart bidet for the bathroom. Once you've been to Japan, you're gonna want need this in your home. We got a cheap one for just over $200 and it works really well.

Also, the seat is heated... mmmm!

Add this shower head for even more reach, excellent sprayer.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000066PXL/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_awdb_s1XMzbYFT5BSR

these tub drains work pretty well too.

For less than $20 more you can have hot & cold. It adds another 30 minutes installation time, but you’ll be glad for it in February!

check it out

1- Run it with the filter in bypass/boost/recirculate/whatever-your-valve-calls-it. If this fixes it, your filter is at fault.

2- turn it on, and while it is doing this cycling, go stand next to your skimmer and watch it. See if your weir door is stuck causing the pump to pull all the water it can, run the skimmer almost completely empty, then reprime after the skimmer fills back up (slowly).

3- what you described sounds like 'surging' which is often caused by a clog in the pipe. Get one of these or my preference, one of these. Put the blow bag on the end of the garden hose, open up the pump lid, and stick it a few inches into the pipe. Remove the skimmer lid and basket, and turn the hose on. You should get flow backwards through the piping, and hopefully start getting a bunch of debris you can fish out by hand.

If these don't fix it, and you're sure that all your orings on and before the pump (lid, pump drain plug, any valves on the suction side of the pump) then you probably need a professional to come blow the lines with air or CO2.

Many times in the past, I've had good success with one of these:
The black part swells to the diameter of your pipe when you turn on the water hose (keeping the water from coming up backwards), and creates enough pressure to break the clog loose.

Your new best friend

I bought Ana Bath SS5450CBN a year ago. Best decision ever.

[This one] (http://www.amazon.com/OXO-Silicone-Protector-Pop-Up-Regular/dp/B00OCEBMFM/ref=pd_sim_hg_2?ie=UTF8&refRID=1SKM8P49M7MS1BA330A9) is made to be tall enough for your drain and hopefully won't let anything slip underneath. Plus I love OXO...

This is the one we have. We love it!

ETA looks like it’s increased in price since we got it (it was just over $50 when we got it) but I’d buy it 10x over

This is the greatest head of all time for making a strong, high pressure experience when you have mediocre water pressure. I have replaced all of my heads with this head and the difference is night and day. Delta Faucet 2-Spray Shower Head, Chrome 75152 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000LV7W4K/

Absolutely. I bought and installed this a couple years ago and it's awesome. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JG3NVG2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I don't have any personal experience with the Drain King, but it is well reviewed on Amazon. What drain is clogged?

Or one that heats the water. More expensive and you need a convenient outlet, but sooo nice https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0128T2HQK/ref=oh_aui_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I'm a strong advocate of handhelds, Just hold it where you want it!

I have one of these. It's amazing. http://www.amazon.com/Brondell-S1000-EW-Advanced-Elongated-Toilet/dp/B0045UB9GK

This thing is a lifesaver. Ever since we got one, the drain has never clogged.

We got the Luxe Bidet Neo 320. For some reason it seems that the blue colored knobs make it $102, while the white colored knobs make it $58. I am pretty sure we paid about $40 though. I dunno, weird.

Two words: Bidet seat.

You’ll never go back. Heated seat is awesome in the winter and frankly, you’ll be a lot cleaner. I hate going anywhere else now. This is the one I bought:


SmartBidet SB-1000 SB-1000WE Smart Electric Bidet Seat https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0128T2HQK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_lZOQDbS1ZGPCE

Get a TUBSHROOM https://www.amazon.com/TubShroom-Revolutionary-Protector-Catcher-Strainer/dp/B01BYRMGCC/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1527410430&sr=8-3&keywords=tubshroom it will save you the headache

As a fellow 6'5, 200 pounder, may I suggest one of these? The installation is really easy and you don't have to duck down as far.

This inflatible soaking tub is cheap and well built. I'm 6'2" and can easily submerge my whole body in the icebath using this tub.

You can fix this. Where do the drains come out? You said the previous owner did some landscaping and stupidly blocked the drains. You need to find where these drains were and unblock them. You're going to need a shovel and start digging. They likely just covered over them. Sounds like your neighbor knows where they were.

If they are all mucked up with mud, do what you can to clear them out then, get a (https://www.amazon.com/G-T-Water-Products-186-Attachment/dp/B0000CBIWC) [drain king] and clear those pipes or from the top down.

I highly recommend using a tub shroom to help stop prevent clogs in the first place.

Ooo kk. Thought we weren't doin links cause the mods have to approve each post or something. Not to worry here it is!

Hair Catcher

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I installed this in my master bathroom 3 years ago and it's still going strong. Water can be sent to both heads or either with the flip of a switch. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0043BEUXK/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

i have Luxe Bidet Neo 320, works fine. except the hot water takes a while to turn hot (just like the sink) which i didn't think of. you can run the sink first for a while and then the bidet will produce hot water when you turn it on.

https://www.amazon.com/SmartBidet-Electronic-Temperature-Controlled-Functions/dp/B0128T2HQK/ (If you don't have kids and aren't prone to losing remotes.)

https://www.amazon.com/SW2034-01-Elongated-Washlet-Cotton-White/dp/B00UCIOWRM/ (If you DO have kids or are prone to losing remotes.)

There's also non-electrical versions that operate only on water pressure, but of course you lose seat heating, etc.

Lots of options to choose from.

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To review the options :)

Edit: If you're looking for the OP's exact model it appears to be an Inax Clessence Elongated Electronic Toilet Seat with Side Controls (White Color), not a cheapy.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00F6BG9GM

I always thought these colored shower heads were cool. Here is a nice hand-held one

I don't really have a shower ritual, I do shower at night instead of in the morning. I like to sleep in as much as possible plus I don't sweat that much at night so there is no real issue with no showering in the morning.

rubber ducky

Fancy toilet. Heated Seat, water spray for front and back, dryer...holy god I would have paid 5x the price (around 500 bucks). So worth it.

Edit: The link to the product we bought. http://www.amazon.com/Brondell-S1000-EW-Advanced-Elongated-Toilet/dp/B0045UB9GK/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1345832488&sr=8-7&keywords=bidet+toilet+seat

We have this one. It's fantastic. Hooks to both hot and cold lines, avoids OP's rectal scarring.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JG3NVG2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

You know, for most showers, it is as simple as unscrewing the current shower head and putting a new one on. I mean, it is really simple. You can get a pretty decent one for less than $25 too.

Here is something similar for pretty cheap you could install at home.

http://www.amazon.com/Temperature-Sensitive-LED-Faucet-Light/dp/B0015PWOK8

I have one of those toilet seats with a built-in bidet ( this one ). It includes a warm-air blow-dryer that seems to recycle the air through some kind of filter so it improves the air quality. So with this I don't need toilet paper. I'm a guy living alone, I haven't bought toilet paper in over a year. This was the greatest thing I've bought in five years.

I use this to save my pipes from my hair.

You know what else is a nice upgrade? 2 shower heads.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0043BEUXK?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

This is the one I use at home and have for the past six years. Though this appears to be the same except colored blue and white vs just white and it's 7 bucks cheaper.

If you just search amazon for bidet, there are tons of options, from the basic one that I link above to ones that use front and back warm water, blow dry you, spray fragrance and have a remote control (and also cost $600 O_o).

So... like every Japanese toilet? They usually sell the covers for few hundred.

I like the heating part, but I did not find the spray very useful.

The drier is awful. It pushes all the odours out in your face. Yuck.

If I had my own house I'd get one though.

Portable water bottle bidet with 54 user reviews. You're welcome.

http://www.amazon.com/Faucetland-004002340-Lights-Bathroom-Showerheads/dp/B004UUA6MI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1347226050&sr=8-1&keywords=shower+head+led

Your Welcome.

Here is what you need:

Shower Arm S Style Chrome by Interbath http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000MNJJ66/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_5t7utb0QVPYT6

And this shower head is awesome:

Speakman S-2005-HB Hotel Anystream High Pressure Adjustable Shower Head, Polished Chrome by Speakman http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0018LGZ04/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_Ku7utb1RZTM8W

And teflon tape:


Mr. Gasket 2842G Teflon Tape by Mr. Gasket http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000BWCFT6/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_Bv7utb18PDVMN

[Phil Kessel] (http://www.amazon.com/3-color-Water-Faucet-Temperature-Sensor/dp/B00563OEEY/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1368500537&sr=8-2&keywords=faucet+light)

Thanks for the contest :3

OXO Good Grips Silicone Drain Protector for Pop-Up & Regular Drains

drain protector

I second this. If your drain is a pop-up type they make ones that go over that too. If you go to Target sometimes they have ones with suction cups so they'll stay put better.

I own this Delta showerhead and love it to death. It saves on my water bill while simultaneously giving me a more powerful rinse than I had before AND delivering hot water sooner and more consistently than the others I've tried.

Edit: No seriously, there's some actual science in this $25 showerhead. Check it out.

This kind of device will help your drain be wookie free

Get a catcher thing to put over the drain to catch hair, and clean it out after your shower.

OXO Good Grips Silicone Drain Protector for Pop-Up & Regular Drains https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00OCEBMFM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_3uhzzbSANZVW9

And if you prefer gagging...
DrainWig Shower Drain Hair Catcher (TWO 2-Packs) - Never Clean a Clogged Drain Again! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B013B0ZYEC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_GwhzzbWSVB1FG

I hav one of those with a remove shower head like this. It makes a world of difference.

Maybe get a better one that isn't just a sprayer. Like this: https://www.amazon.com/Ultimate-Elongated-Installation-Adjustable-Posterior/dp/B007HIKQCK/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1549824756&sr=8-8&

I just recently installed one that's like the sink sprayer in the kitchen sink. It was like 40-50 at Amazon. Here's the link and a video of the product. They do feature video footage of someone wiping shit off of a corn cob:
https://www.amazon.com/RinseWorks-Patented-Certified-Warranty-Extension/dp/B01CF51ZJ2/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=aquaus&qid=1556898520&s=kitchen-bath&sr=1-2

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RuZs2NuI7VY

Apparently someone who didn't know there's a limited choice in TV nowadays.

I haven't bought a new TV in over a decade. Mostly because I was always broke and moving around. Didn't make financial sense to own a nice TV if my next place may not have space for it and the logistics to move it cross-country wasn't appealing.

Now that I'm actually financially stable, I don't think I want a TV. I could spend the money on a new fridge or super toilet seat.

> Also, you have a bidet? Or has it identified something it's calling a bidet?

Spent a few months in far east (Japan/Singapore/Hong Kong) two years ago. First thing I bought when I returned was one of these. Let me just say it doesn't get 4.5 stars on Amazon for nothing!

Luxe Bidet Neo 320 - Self Cleaning Dual Nozzle - Hot and Cold Water Non-Electric Mechanical Bidet Toilet Attachment (white and white) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JG3NVG2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_IBDDCbY0V291V

These are easy:


RinseWorks - Aquaus 360 Patented Hand Held Bidet Sprayer - NSF cUPC Certified for Legal Installation - 2 Backflows - Dual Pressure Controls - StayFlex Hose - 3 to 11 Inch Spray reach - 3 Year Warranty https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CF51ZJ2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_huIPDbJEWW4P2


Please don’t use wipes, they are horrible for plumbing no matter what the container says

Well you could use this as inspiration on the design.

https://www.amazon.com/Danco-10306-Microban-Catcher-White/dp/B004L04X5S/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1499887231&sr=8-10&keywords=shower+drain

IMO anyone with a stake bag is glamping. Might as well bring your own pool at that point.

Go buy one of these http://www.amazon.com/OXO-Silicone-Protector-Pop-Up-Regular/dp/B00OCEBMFM , it solved my hair drain issues.

I always thought these were pretty cool Rubber Ducky

I shower at night - then I regret it when I see my crazy hair every morning lol!

Most don't require electricity. This one, for example. This one is slightly nicer and also requires no electricity. There are also hand sprayer models: I opened the wall and plumbed mine to both the hot and cold so I can wash my ass with warm water. This one just tees off the toilet supply line.

It's the ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_AeyDCbZ858CXG part of the url that lets amazon know who the referrer is, they get paid a % of the sale depending on the product type. So if it's not you, then whichever referrer you've been to last will get the referral money from anyone who buys this product or anything from amazon for a set amount of time.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007HIKQCK/

That's the link without the referral part, but in this case that just leaves more money in Amazon's pocket, so I'd rather it have been your own referral link!

but then do I use a towel to dry my tookis? I've never used a bidet and don't know the etiquette . I also saw this bidet that installs under the seat which is a little cheaper. But I think if I got one, I would go all out and get a heated seat, and heater water bidet, something like this, then I could finally shit in comfort.

Waterpik CF-201 Cascadia Dual Mode 8-Inch Showerhead, White Waterpik https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000066PXL/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_x_OWdnzbTDTAVX7

And

Moen 116651BN 6-Inch Straight Replacement Shower Extension, Brushed Nickel Mo... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00176BI2U/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_x_UYdnzbXBSA31G

Get one of these. You have to clean it every day, or every other day, but it beats digging around in the drain.

http://www.amazon.com/Danco-9D00010306-Microban-Hair-Catcher/dp/B004L04X5S

I had the same problem, you're going to need one of these:
http://www.amazon.com/Shower-Arm-S-Style-Chrome/dp/B000MNJJ66/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1406467543&sr=8-1&keywords=shower+head+pipe

Extremely easy to install, just don't forget the teflon tape

Just search on Amazon.

http://www.amazon.com/Temperature-Sensitive-LED-Faucet-Light/dp/B0015PWOK8/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1418945103&sr=8-3&keywords=led+faucet

http://www.amazon.com/Luxe-Bidet-Neo-320-Non-Electric/dp/B00JG3NVG2

Its more expensive than other models because you can attach it to your hot water (I don't) and it can rinse off your urethra-area as well!

I combine this and a squatty potty to be the master combo to help soothe my poor butt because I am lactose intolerant and have mild IBS ):

Try Drain King. It's amazing what water pressure can do.what ever is stuck should move before you burst a pipe.
http://www.amazon.com/G-T-Water-Products-186-Attachment/dp/B0000CBIWC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1452997609&sr=8-1&keywords=Drain+King

They seem foreign and difficult to use (especially the european/muslim style which is basically just a faucet/hose for manual washing in a separate basin).

But then I spent two weeks in Japan and the Toto Washlet is my new god. It's a bidet done right - anything less is uncivilized. And I think they could become very popular in America, because they're so easy and accessible and added on to existing toilets.)

Also - there are ones with dryers baked in: http://smile.amazon.com/Brondell-S1000-EW-Advanced-Elongated-Toilet/dp/B0045UB9GK/ref=sr_1_20?ie=UTF8&qid=1415205898&sr=8-20&keywords=toto+washlet

I like to combine my baby wipe usage with one of these...

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001BYV3J6/ref=oh_details_o02_s01_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

It's like my ass takes a mini shower after every BM.

Get one of these. It took my husband and I six years to get one. I don't know why we waited so long. They're not that hard to put in, and if your complex is managed you can probably get a maintenance person to install it for you!

I couldn't recommend a portable bidet enough. It's gotten me thru some poopy situations.

Amazon link for the uninitiated: https://www.amazon.com/Giraf-BP-30-Portable-Travel-Bidet/dp/B001BYV3J6

I had the dilemma, after research we went with one with a heated seat and that has a resevior that heats the water up. No need to circulate water. I grabbed it on sale last year for $280. Best purchase ever. We both agree if there was any one tech we had to take with us - it was the bidet. We hate going to the bathroom anywhere but home

https://www.amazon.com/BB-600E-BioBidet-Ultimate-Electric-Elongated/dp/B007HIKQCK/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1494251205&sr=8-7&keywords=bio+bidet

I have this and love it.

I recently got one of these and I use it in my house at school—screws right on and adds probably 6-8".