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Oct 19

Shower Systems: Valves, Rain Heads, and Body Sprays

The shower head is the visible end of a system that starts at the valve in the wall, and the valve is what decides performance.

Oct 10

Shower Waterproofing: The Membrane Behind Your Tile You Never See

Tile is not waterproof and neither is grout. What keeps water out of your floor joists is a system you will never see again.

Oct 4

Wet Rooms: The Shower-and-Tub Layout Gaining Ground in Rochester

A fully waterproofed zone with the shower and tub together, no curb and no enclosure. Here is what it really takes to build one.

Sep 28

Designing a Primary Bathroom From Scratch: Layout and Plumbing Come First

Most people plan a primary bathroom backwards, starting with the tub they saw in a photo. The plumbing decides more than the picture does.

Aug 1

Bathroom Ventilation and Moisture Control: Beating Western New York Humidity

Mildew on the grout, peeling paint, a musty smell that will not quit. In a tightly sealed Western New York home, beating bathroom moisture is a fight you have to ...

Jul 28

Small Bathroom Remodels: Making Every Inch Count in Rochester Homes

Small bathrooms are the norm in Rochester, not the exception. A smart remodel can make one feel dramatically larger and work far better, often within its existing footprint.

Jul 25

The Powder Room: Big Style in Your Home's Smallest Room

The powder room is the one bathroom your guests actually use, and its tiny size lets you be bold in a way you never could in a full bath without ...

Jul 21

Heated Bathroom Floors: Are They Worth It in a Western New York Winter?

Stepping onto an ice-cold tile floor on a January morning is a small daily misery radiant heat erases. Few upgrades deliver as much everyday pleasure per dollar in our climate.

Jul 18

Walk-In Shower or Tub-Shower Combo? Choosing for Your Rochester Bathroom

Keep a tub or go to a full walk-in shower? The right answer shapes the look, cost, and resale value of your bathroom for years. Here is how to decide ...

Jun 17

Bathroom Tile Trends Rochester Homeowners Are Loving Right Now

Tile is where a bathroom finds its personality. Vanities and fixtures matter, but the tile is what you see from floor to ceiling, what sets the mood the moment you ...

Jun 1

Aging in Place: Bathroom Designs That Work for Every Stage of Life

Here's a question worth sitting with: will the bathroom you have today still work for you in fifteen years? For most Rochester homeowners, the honest answer is no. The tub ...

May 20

Double Vanities and Smart Storage: Bathroom Upgrades Rochester Couples Love

It's 7:15 on a Tuesday morning in Brighton. Two adults, one sink, one mirror, and exactly zero patience. If that scene sounds familiar, you already know why the double vanity has ...

May 8

Heated Bathroom Floors in Western New York: Worth the Investment?

If you've ever stepped out of a hot shower onto a freezing tile floor on a January morning in Rochester, you already understand the appeal of heated bathroom floors. When ...

Apr 26

Small Bathroom, Big Impact: Design Ideas for Compact Rochester Bathrooms

If you live in an older Rochester home, there's a good chance your bathroom wasn't exactly designed with luxury in mind. Many of the homes in the city, Irondequoit, Brighton, ...

Apr 16

Walk-In Shower or Tub? How Rochester Homeowners Are Deciding in Their Bathroom Remodels

It's one of the first questions in almost every bathroom remodel we design in Rochester: "Should we keep the tub or go with a walk-in shower?" And it usually comes ...

Jan 26

2026 Kitchen & Bathroom Remodeling Trends in Rochester, NY

Why Remodeling Often Beats Building New If you’re planning a kitchen or bathroom remodel in Rochester, NY, 2026 is shaping up to be an exciting year. Homeowners are ...

Sep 29

Why More Homeowners Are Adding Saunas to Their Bathroom Remodels in Rochester, NY

Why More Homeowners Are Adding Saunas to Their Bathroom Remodels in Rochester, NY Home is more than a place to live—it’s a place to reset. And ...

Sep 22

Why Rochester Homeowners Trust Andersen Windows for Their Remodels

Why Rochester Homeowners Trust Andersen Windows for Their Remodels When it comes to remodeling homes in Rochester, NY, quality and durability matter—especially in a region known for its ...

Sep 8

How Andersen Windows Elevate Our Custom Additions at Ember Works

How Andersen Windows Elevate Our Custom Additions at Ember Works At Ember Works, we believe every detail of a custom addition should serve both form and function—enhancing your ...

Aug 25

Top 5 Things Rochester, NY Homeowners Should Think About When Renovating an Older House

Top 5 Things Rochester, NY Homeowners Should Think About When Renovating an Older HouseRochester is filled with historic charm—from early 20th-century colonials to mid-century builds tucked into tree-lined neighborhoods. ...