Jakemontgomery
MY BLOGS
-
The Bathroom Blog!
http://www.tradewindsimports.com/blog/
The Bathroom Blog is a resource for inspirational interior design ideas, home remodeling and DIY tips, water conservation resources, hygiene and washing concerns, reviews of bathroom accessories, and more - owned and operated by Jake Montgomery, a former interior designer and all-around handyman. Frequent contributors include Ashley Cunningham and Mike Bowman.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 1102 )
-
Transform Your Bathroom With Peel and Stick Tiles
Before you apply the tiles make sure the walls are clean and free of any noticeable uneven bumps. Next use a level and trace a guide to make sure the tiles alig... Read more
Posted on 26 September 2017 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, INTERIOR DESIGN -
Save Water with an Eco-Friendly Toilet
Have you ever considered that your toilet may be a source of wasted water in your home? In addition to being careful with how much water you use when you wash... Read more
Posted on 24 August 2017 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, INTERIOR DESIGN -
3 Common Mistakes to Avoid While Choosing Lighting for a Bathroom
One thing we all do in our bathrooms is apply our makeup or shave. These activities can be difficult to do with improper lighting. Even just looking in the... Read more
Posted on 22 August 2017 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, INTERIOR DESIGN -
5 Cutting-edge Ideas to Get a Cool Shower Door Without Draining Your Wallet
A curved glass door is a design-savvy way to create a shower which stands out from the crowd. If you don’t need or want a curved shower, you can also get hard t... Read more
Posted on 22 August 2017 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, INTERIOR DESIGN -
White Bathroom Vanities: Clean, Bright, and Classic
At Tradewinds Imports, you can find a wide variety of finely crafted white bathroom vanities to help you re-envision and remodel your bathroom. Read more
Posted on 16 August 2017 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, INTERIOR DESIGN -
Clever Bath Vanity Design Helps Give Special Needs Child More Independence
To modify a bathroom to be used by a young son, his parents hired interior designers to make the vanity more accessible and safe for him. Read more
Posted on 13 August 2017 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, INTERIOR DESIGN -
It’s in the Bag with the Loowatt Alternative to the Flush Toilet
The Loowatt toilet uses a patented, simple and efficient sealing technology to contain human waste within biodegradable film, with a unique odor-inhibiting... Read more
Posted on 20 July 2017 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, INTERIOR DESIGN -
Decorating a Small Bathroom: Ideas & Inspiration for Making the Most of Your...
If you’re remodeling or installing a bathroom, you’ll want to browse small bathroom decorating ideas. While the blueprint for your bathroom won’t change based o... Read more
Posted on 20 July 2017 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, INTERIOR DESIGN -
5 Quick Tips for an Organized Bathroom
Reorganize your bathroom by using hooks instead of towel bars. They’re easier to hang things on and can hold more than towels, like bathing suits. If your... Read more
Posted on 19 July 2017 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, INTERIOR DESIGN -
How To Glam Up Your Interior With Golden Metallics
Metallics are not the easiest interior decor to incorporate into your home. Learn how to revive this 90’s style into contemporary trends that are sure to dazzle... Read more
Posted on 19 July 2017 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, INTERIOR DESIGN -
13 Products to Help Clients Age in Place
Living life at home rather than inside a nursing home is beneficial to seniors, improving their quality of life and longevity. If your loved one is aging, but... Read more
Posted on 18 July 2017 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, INTERIOR DESIGN -
Ventilate to Control Bathroom Humidity and Odors
In order to keep a bathroom from becoming humid and smelly after a shower or using the toilet, it is important to have good ventilation in this area.... Read more
Posted on 18 July 2017 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, INTERIOR DESIGN -
5 Signs Your HVAC Unit Needs Attention This Spring
According to Breckinridge, a Louisville air conditioning installation and repair service, one sign that your hvac system needs an update is rising energy... Read more
Posted on 14 July 2017 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, INTERIOR DESIGN -
Ideas & Inspiration for Filling up Your Bare Walls with Art!
Do not let your walls sit around bare and boring. It takes so little to create an amazing look in your home with the use of wall art. Read more
Posted on 14 July 2017 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, INTERIOR DESIGN -
If Americans Used Bidets It Could Save Fifteen Million Trees
With so much emphasis on protecting the environment, why have bidets never caught on in America? The answer has more to do with the Americans historical low... Read more
Posted on 14 July 2017 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, INTERIOR DESIGN -
A Dozen Summery Touches for the Bath (12 Photos)
Readers will be inspired and excited to put to use some of the unique items shown in this blog post. By using small touches like succulents and seashells, or... Read more
Posted on 02 July 2017 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, INTERIOR DESIGN -
How I’ve Created a Casually Elegant Style in Our Home (and How You Can Too!)
Furniture and accessories made of rattan, jute, and other natural sources are perfect for adding texture, interest, and warmth to any space. Read more
Posted on 02 July 2017 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, INTERIOR DESIGN -
Shades of Summer Home Tour: Decorating with Summer Whites & Pops of Pink
I think it’s time to welcome in the season! I tend to go on a purging and simplifying tear around my home at the beginning of each summer and make just a few... Read more
Posted on 01 July 2017 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, INTERIOR DESIGN -
Bathroom Gets Exotic Wood, River Rock and Bigger Views (3 Photos)
Unique elements of this bathroom, which include large smooth stones under the tub to mimic a dry river bed, are sure to make you rethink everything you thought... Read more
Posted on 30 June 2017 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, INTERIOR DESIGN -
Reader Bathroom: Owners Bid Farewell to Orange Florals and Shag (10 Photos)
This new bathroom looks better than the old one now that it’s been redone. There were a lot of styles in there which are way out of fashion. Now it looks more... Read more
Posted on 29 June 2017 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, INTERIOR DESIGN