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I’ve seen some unfortunate bathrooms in my time as an interior designer. The ones that require the biggest overhaul and investment are those that lacked planning for important things like adequate lighting, ventilation and plumbing. Before you think about the colour of your tiles and the latest shower screen , consider the fundamentals. Take time to plan the space. Establish where your electrics will go, siting the extractor fan and your high-level and mid-level lighting. Plan your plumbing and underfloor heating. Lastly, factor in ample storage – my mantra, you can never have too much storage. With some clever advice from the experts, your bathroom will be a sanctuary. Here are my top tips for a better bathroom: 1. Keep a bath if you can. The bath is often the first thing omitted when people consider a re-design of their bathroom space . Installing a bath/shower is one solution, but you could also try freeing up space for a stand-alone bath by changing the way the bathroom door opens...

Hydrogen peroxide is something that you should always keep in your house. It is extremely useful and can be a complete lifesaver from time to time. Hydrogen peroxide , chemical compound H2O2 , is the only germicidal agent composed of only water and oxygen. It kills disease organisms by oxidation and can eliminate some of the most detrimental germs. It is one of the best cleaning agents to use, and it can also be used for wounds. Applying a little hydrogen peroxide over a wound will kill all the bacteria and pathogens that pose risk for infection. Hydrogen peroxide kills microorganisms by oxidizing them – much like a burning process. It reacts with organic material and breaks down into oxygen and water. That means that it is nontoxic for humans. It can be used to clean cuts and infections, rejuvenating bath water , killing fungi, and more. Here’s the complete list of 65 reasons you should always have hydrogen peroxide in your house: 1. Disinfect Small Wounds Hydrogen peroxide is...