There are many reasons homeowners decide it’s time to remodel a bathroom. Some are accommodating the needs of a growing family. Others want to freshen dated décor—ugh, that brown 1970’s tile!—fix wear-and-tear, or want to upgrade from builder-grade…

You’re only as old as you feel, the saying goes. Today’s seniors – embracing a lifestyle full of fitness and activity – feel that the saying is true. And they’re proving it by staying in the home where they raised their family. Unlike generations…

“Is this bathroom remodel EVER going to end?” “How much more is that addition going to cost us?” “I can’t stand the dirt and all those plastic covers anymore!”

You’ve got a small – maybe even a tiny – bathroom. Because of that, you’ve assumed that you can’t have the luxury of a steam shower – not at that size. Perhaps you experienced a steam shower at a friend’s or family member’s house. Or maybe at a spa or…

Doesn’t it seem like everyone is talking about their bathroom remodel? It’s such a popular home makeover that on any given year, about 13 percent of American households are remodeling their bathrooms, according to data from the National Kitchen and…

Leggings that can only be pulled up knee-high. Turtleneck sweaters that strangle. Rain ponchos so voluminous, they could protect a convertible. You’ve probably noticed that when it comes to clothing, “one size fits all” … does not. Universal design,…

A steam shower transforms a bathroom into a destination. A destination for relaxation—hello, lavender-scented steam! A destination for rejuvenation—goodbye, sore muscles. A destination for wellness, because there are more than40 benefits of steam…

“I install MrSteam units in every home that my company builds,” says Tony Valentine, a third-generation builder whose grandfather, Homer C. Valentine, founded the family’s original construction firm, H. C. Valentine, back in the 1940s. Tony joined the…

A “Before” and “After” Interview with Arianne Bellizaire

Earlier this year, we interviewed Arianne Bellizaire, an interior designer based in Louisiana, for a case study on how she used her own family to showcase the benefits of adding steam to a…

Kris Lee recently became an independent service provider and installer of steam systems whose many years of experience with MrSteam give him a unique “insider’s” view of what you should be looking for in a steam shower installer. Starting his own…

In another of our interviews with steam professionals, we spoke with plumber Phil Hotarek of Lutz Plumbing. Here’s what he had to say: