It's a weird question, I know, but my bathroom has a weird counter. The sink sits on the far left. On the far right, there's a hand-towel hung from a loop on the wall. But there's an awkward empty counter space between the two. I'm not looking to fill the space. I just feel like something should be sitting there against the rear of the counter to make the space look not so empty. But what? I'm a single bachelor, so yeah, this is as much a question about style as it is about functionality. Even strange suggestions are welcome!
I have a nice dispenser of hand soap by the sink. Other than that, there's nothing on the counter and it looks like there should be. Like I said, it's a weird question, but it's bugged me for a while so I figured I'd ask the hive mind. What looks good on a bathroom counter?
posted by Mr Ected
on May 3, 2013 -
50 answers
The counter for my bathroom sink sits below the level of the counter (
picture). When the water is turned off, or the soap dispenser used, water dripping off hands gets all over the counter and eventually runs to the edge of the counter onto the floor. I want this to stop.
The fix for the faucet is to find a new faucet. But I'm not sure what to do about the soap dispenser.
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posted by ShooBoo
on Mar 31, 2013 -
6 answers
Ok. I can't believe I'm even asking this question, but here goes:
How does a woman effectively wipe "front to back" after urinating?
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 13, 2013 -
20 answers
I have a cylindrical towel rack that is bent. I need to unbend it. How can I do this without damaging it further?
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posted by bondcliff
on Mar 7, 2013 -
16 answers
My friend has this thing in her bathroom beside the sink and she doesn't know what it is. It was there when she moved in and the former owners are long gone. Does anyone know what it does and does it have an official name? Like, would I be able to find a new one in a store?
Here is a small gallery of 3 photos I took of it. Thank you!
posted by Sully
on Mar 4, 2013 -
5 answers
I bought a house last year that I've been continually remodeling & up next is the bathroom in the basement. However, the walls really confuse me. What are my options? Any suggestions?
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posted by eunoia
on Mar 4, 2013 -
10 answers
OK, weird question this week, but I have wondered about this for a while. I've noticed in public bathrooms there are a lot of men who either 1) spit in the urinal continuously while peeing or 2) keep pulling the flush handle while standing there pissing or 3) do both of these at the same time. I'm sure there are multiple reasons for why to do this, but I am curious as to your speculations about why they are doing it. Is the spitting some way of being macho? Is the constant flushing some way of disposing that which is "dirty"? the "normative" behavior is to piss and then flush, so why this variant (which also wastes a lot of water BTW)? Why the combination of both spitting and flushing? I think we may reveal something about male psychology or social ideology here.
posted by cmp4Meta
on Feb 17, 2013 -
18 answers
We're redoing a bathroom in a house we plan to sell. It's a very old house, so nothing is quite standard. Between the new sink cabinet and the stacked washer / dryer there is a
space that's about 10 inches wide, 24 inches deep and 80 inches high. We'd like to make it functional in some way. It also should look nice.
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posted by heigh-hothederryo
on Feb 10, 2013 -
14 answers
60-year-old house, trap arm and drain/vent are galvanized, trap arm is rusty and I want to remove it. Or should I cut it, or hire someone to do it for me?
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posted by davejay
on Jan 17, 2013 -
11 answers
I'm helping the art director on a 1950s period webisode series. There are a few shots which are inside of a bar bathroom. We're interested in recreating graffiti that would have existed in that era and before, since the bar has been open about twenty years. I've come across references to
'Kilroy was here', but not much else. Can anyone help me out?
posted by edaptlab
on Dec 31, 2012 -
3 answers
Stinky shower drain! I tried bleach/hotwater method, but is it time to call the plumber?
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posted by gttommy
on Nov 16, 2012 -
15 answers
I am having my bathroom professionally remodeled and I am strongly considering having the shower floor made out of wood (most likely Teak or Ipe), resting over conventional concrete drainage. Any experience, advice or vendor referrals from people who have done this or from professionals would be appreciated. I'm particularly concerned with the ongoing maintenance and durability compared to traditional pebble or tile shower flooring. Is it worth the elegance and tactile comfort enhancements?
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posted by jameslavelle3
on Nov 15, 2012 -
8 answers
My friend's apartment had a small fixture in the bathroom that I've never seen before. Help me identify it.
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posted by Fuego
on Oct 23, 2012 -
12 answers
After fixing a clog last week, my toilet is making loud gurgling sounds each time it flushes. Can you help me fix it?
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posted by raztaj
on Oct 11, 2012 -
10 answers
Need your experiences with bathtub door/screen that doesn't cover the width of the tub.
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posted by Joleta
on Oct 4, 2012 -
17 answers
Help me write a funny, effective, non-shaming sign asking people to please not talk on their cellphones in the office restroom.
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posted by elizeh
on Sep 27, 2012 -
27 answers
Where do I find no-rot (PVC, plastic, etc.) baseboard corner blocks for a bathroom? I found the trim easy enough, but the corner blocks I can find are all wood. Please help me not have to miter cut. (Already tried HD and Lowes)
posted by BeeDo
on Sep 24, 2012 -
5 answers
How do I remove a small concrete shower pan lip without losing my sanity in the process? Special snowflake details inside.
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posted by muirne81
on Aug 1, 2012 -
6 answers
Landlord is very insistent that if we don't open our bathroom window a particular way, the air will not circulate and the mold will take over and also there will be doom. Does he know what he's talking about?
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posted by rhiannonstone
on Jul 23, 2012 -
24 answers
Renovating a condo for the first time in downtown Toronto: How do we find great contractors and designers? How do we get started? Snowflakes inside.
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posted by heatherann
on Jul 2, 2012 -
2 answers
My dream bathroom would include a sink that never clogs with hair. How close can I come to making this a reality?
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posted by malhouse
on Jun 20, 2012 -
10 answers
Wifey and I are looking for bathroom and kitchen tile, and we're frustrated by the amount of 'earth tone' colors -- yellows and browns and tans, which are generally the color of the things you want to flush away in the bathroom, if you get my drift. Where do we find bright, clean color tile these days?
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posted by AzraelBrown
on Jun 18, 2012 -
17 answers
We are having bath trouble. The bond between the structure of the bath and the acrylic surface has broken, and when you step in the bath, the acrylic warps/bubbles. The acrylic is definitely going to crack at some point! What can we do?
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posted by Jacqulyn
on Jun 7, 2012 -
4 answers
We just bought a house and have to gut the kitchen and master bathroom. Damn. ... but we get to rebuild whatever way we want. Outstanding. What made your kitchen/bathroom awesome?
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posted by Seeba
on Jun 7, 2012 -
45 answers
I'm looking for creative ideas for organizing a bathroom "medicine" cabinet. The depth of the shelves is only 3.5 inches.
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posted by BrashTech
on Apr 21, 2012 -
7 answers
The entire bathroom gets completely soaked from the steam/spray every time I take a shower. What kind of showerhead should I get to prevent this?
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posted by Baethan
on Apr 14, 2012 -
16 answers
What is considered good practice (but not ADA) for interior door clearance in a small residential bathroom with an outswing or pocket door?
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posted by pizzazz
on Mar 29, 2012 -
5 answers
My husband dribbles on the floor in front of the toilet when he pees in the toilet. I am mortified at the prospect of bringing this up with him, and he is likely to be mortified to hear it. Help?
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 18, 2012 -
61 answers
What kind of plants will grow well in a bathroom with no windows?
posted by jyorraku
on Feb 7, 2012 -
15 answers
Recommend a bathroom renovation company or builder in Melbourne, Australia?
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posted by dave99
on Feb 6, 2012 -
1 answer
Pooping has become increasingly difficult and I think something inside my colon is blocking my ability to defecate. Thoughts? (Kinda gross, but not really.)
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 24, 2012 -
20 answers
My shower (in a rental apartment) needs help in two ways. 1) I need to find a way to get the curtain farther out, with the complicating factor that the curtain is on an L-shaped rod (similar to
this one). 2) My shower head puts out a piddly amount of water. I need one that will actually use the full water pressure available, and which is on a hose. Mefites, what do you recommend?
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posted by ocherdraco
on Jan 23, 2012 -
19 answers
What are some clean-looking and elegant ways to paint a room using two accent colors, but only painting the walls- not the ceiling or the trim?
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posted by mireille
on Jan 17, 2012 -
7 answers
DIY bathroom remodel: I'm looking for small, and especially
short, inexpensive, off-the-shelf shower options. Do you know where to find showers sorted by size? Do you know where to find oddly-sized home products? Do you have obscure and wonderful knowledge about shower stall options?
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posted by slidell
on Jan 16, 2012 -
15 answers
What color should I paint my bathroom? How about the floor? Difficulty: existing wall tiles are pink and I don't know what to do with them. Budget and skills are somewhat limited.
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posted by beandip
on Jan 14, 2012 -
26 answers
