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Top 10 Mr.Steam Articles of 2013

Written by Hello MrSteam | Tue, Dec 24, 2013

With the end of 2013 in sight, we thought we'd share with you the top 10 Mr.Steam articles of the year. It gives you a feel for what we've been creating steam over...

We've grouped these articles into like categories - steam shower, steam generator, steam therapy, bathroom design and towel warmers - and included a snippet from each.

Starting with the Steam Shower category:

1. 15 Tips to Consider Before Installing a Steam Shower

"Mr. Steam recently shared 15 tips in response to a question asked on Houzz about what to consider before installing a steam shower. Tip number one: When installing a steam shower, ensure that the shower will be enclosed and insulated, constructed of tile, marble or non-porous materials, and equipped with a water-tight shower door and floor drain...

2. A Home Steam Room: Straightforward to Install

"You don’t need to visit a spa to enjoy the many health and beauty steam room benefits. You can enjoy steam therapy right at home, in less time and for less money than you might think. 

“Whether you’re building new or starting a bathroom remodel, adding a steam room is a comparatively straightforward installation,” says Brian Gallop, a sales consultant with Central Arizona Supply. “You just have to plan for it at the outset of a project.”..."

3. Why Bother with Steam Shower AutoFlush Technology?

"You're ready to make that dream home steam shower reality and someone mentions "autoflush technology". Or rather two someones mention it. One says it's a must and the other not.

Who do you believe? Should you bother with autoflush for your steam shower?

Mr. Steam says yes, definitely bother with steam shower AutoFlush! Here's why..."

From the perspective of steam generators, these were the top articles of 2013 

4. How to Size a Steam Shower Generator? Try Our Virtual Spa System

"Ever wondered how to size a steam shower generator? 

It's an important question. Like Goldilocks’ disappointment with mismatched housewares, homeowners purchasing a home steam shower can be similarly dismayed if the steam shower generator is sized too small or too big. The former fails to satisfy, while the latter needlessly wastes energy. So how to get things… “just right?”

The most critical consideration is to make certain to include materials, as well as dimensions, in your generator-sizing calculations..."

5. How To Install a Steam Generator: 3 Min. Video from Mr.Steam

"Mr.Steam has released a 3 min. video which describes how to install a steam generator. If you're planning a home steam shower and are interested in learning what's involved, you'll find the video worth watching. It's of particular value to steam shower professionals so feel free to share it with your licensed plumber/electrician! 

Here are highlights for you to reference as you watch Mr.Steam's Feel Good Inc. video about How to install a steam generator. The video demonstrates visually best practices for installing a steam generator and the notes below support the video. We invite you to make your own notes as you watch." 

Top Steam Therapy Tips Articles for 2013

6. 14 SteamTherapy Tips for Reducing Tired, Puffy Eyes

"Perhaps Daylight Saving Time hit you particularly hard this year. Or perhaps allergy season has come early. Regardless, you're having to deal with tired, puffy eyes and aren't sure what to do. Here are 14 steamtherapy inspired tips which we hope will help alleviate your tired and puffy eyes. SteamTherapy Tip 1: Get More Sleep!

7. How to Steam Your Face: SteamTherapy Tips

"Have you ever steamed your face? It's a marvelous way to clear the pores, feel relaxed and look radiant in just a few minutes... 

As YouBeauty.com explains in Steam Skincare Routine, "Experts agree that steaming is effective. The vapor imparts a dewiness to your complexion and you’ll find your skincare products penetrate deeper and work more effectively, says Lily Morgan, founder of Lily Organics skincare and author of Beauty, Health and Happiness".... 

Top Bathroom Design Articles of 2013

8. Bathroom Remodeling Tips and Design Ideas: Vanities and Cabinets

"When it's time to remodel a bathroom, making smart design choices about bathroom storage - specifically vanities and cabinets - is just as important as planning for healthy indulgences like a home steam shower.

More specifically, you'll want to select colors and styles that match your decor. Depending on who will be using the bathroom, you'll want to consider how much storage space they will require. For a guest bath, offering cabinet space for towels and spare toiletries is a thoughtful touch, and anyone who uses hair and skin products will appreciate a roomy vanity.

Here are a few additional remodeling tips and design ideas for outfitting your bathroom with stylish and functional cabinetry and vanities..."

9. Master Bathroom Design Ideas: Free Standing Tubs and Towel Warmers

"If you're looking to remodel your master bathroom, consider these design ideas: free standing tubs and towel warmers.

According to Add Drama to Your Bathroom with a Free Standing Tub, a free standing tub creates a sense of space and style. It certainly adds drama given how it can look "as if it were a piece of sculpture".

Perhaps what's most intriguing about free standing tubs is the range of design possibilities available..."

The Top Towel Warmer Article of 2013... 

10. Mr. Steam Answers 15 Towel Warmer Questions

"Considering a towel warmer, but still have a few questions about this fabulous way of pampering yourself? In this article, the experts at Mr. Steam along with their professional colleague, Mike Ortiz, P.C. Manager,Dahl Plumbing, Taos, provide some helpful answers to 15 frequently asked questions about towel warmers.

Mr.Steam towel warmers come in free-standing and wall-mounted options. You can heat your towel warmer in two ways:

a. By hydronics, using a residential closed-loop hot water heating supply

b. By electricity, operating on a standard 120v household circuit..."

We hope you enjoy these steamy articles. We also look forward to sharing more with you in 2014.

From all of us at Mr.Steam, Happy, Safe and Warm Holidays!