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Dedication | |
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Acknowledgments | |
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Introduction | |
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The right plan | |
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Rough sketches | |
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Stock blueprints | |
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Experience | |
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Square rooms | |
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Rectangular rooms | |
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L-shaped rooms | |
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Odd-shaped rooms | |
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Design basics | |
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Specific design issues | |
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Educate yourself | |
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Communication is the key | |
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The bottom line | |
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Beautiful bathroom designs | |
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A mistake | |
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Floor coverings | |
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Sheet vinyl | |
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Tile | |
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Baseboard trims | |
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Wall materials | |
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Ceilings | |
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Windows | |
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Doors | |
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Plumbing fixtures | |
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Toilets | |
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Bidets | |
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Lavatories | |
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Tubs and showers | |
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Whirlpool tubs | |
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Cabinets and closets | |
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Light fixtures | |
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Faucets | |
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Hardware | |
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Accessories and accents | |
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Cost estimates | |
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Overhead expenses | |
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Preliminary expenses | |
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Dissecting your bid phase by phase | |
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Start-up | |
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Demolition | |
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Existing conditions | |
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Flooring | |
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Walls and ceilings | |
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Plumbing | |
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Electrical work | |
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Heating | |
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Drywall, paint, and wallcoverings | |
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Tile work | |
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Doors | |
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Windows and skylights | |
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Take your time | |
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Subcontractor bids | |
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Subcontractors or hourly employees | |
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Soliciting bids | |
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Bid packages | |
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When bids come in | |
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Pay attention | |
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Calling subcontractors in | |
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Cutting a deal | |
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Dealing with subcontractors | |
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Bid request | |
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Contract | |
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Change orders | |
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Lien waivers | |
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Other forms | |
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Loyalty | |
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Negotiating with suppliers | |
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Your volume | |
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Tiny suppliers | |
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Co-op purchases | |
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Out-of-town suppliers | |
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Become a distributor | |
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Ask for a bigger discount | |
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Buy in volume | |
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Searching | |
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Quick decisions | |
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My first recollection | |
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Don't talk; listen | |
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Customer relations | |
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Taking control of a situation | |
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What is a hopeless situation | |
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Ripping out an existing bathroom | |
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Preparing for demolition | |
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Disposing of debris | |
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Dust containment | |
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Ripping out a bathroom | |
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Plumbing | |
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Heating | |
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Electrical | |
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Walls and ceilings | |
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Flooring | |
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Odds and ends | |
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Alternative facilities | |
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Selecting the best plumbing fixtures | |
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Toilets | |
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Two-piece toilets | |
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One-piece toilets | |
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Wall-hung toilets | |
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Designer toilets | |
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Bathtubs | |
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Porcelain-covered bathtubs | |
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One-piece tub-shower combinations | |
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Modular tub-shower combinations | |
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Whirlpool tubs | |
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Showers | |
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Lavatories | |
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Wall-hung lavatories | |
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Pedestal lavatories | |
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Rimmed lavatories | |
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Self-rimming lavatories | |
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Molded lavatory tops | |
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Designer lavatories | |
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Designer lavatories | |
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Bidets | |
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Faucets | |
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Single-handle faucets | |
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Pressure-balanced faucets | |
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The finish | |
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Handle selection | |
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Handicap fixtures | |
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Plumbing points to ponder | |
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Plumbing pipes used for drains and vents | |
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Cast-iron pipe | |
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Galvanized steel pipe | |
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DWV copper | |
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Schedule-forty plastic pipe | |
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Plumbing pipes for potable water | |
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Copper | |
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CPVC pipe | |
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PEX pipe | |
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Where should you put the pipes | |
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Lavatories | |
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Toilets | |
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Bathtubs | |
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Showers | |
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Setting plumbing fixtures | |
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Toilets | |
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Installing a lavatory | |
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Lavatory faucets and drains | |
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Installing tub and shower trim | |
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Electrical considerations | |
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Electrical services | |
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Installing new electrical boxes | |
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Switch boxes | |
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Boxes for ceiling lights | |
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Junction boxes | |
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Depth requirements | |
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Mounting electrical boxes | |
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Rough-in dimensions | |
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Where does the red wire go | |
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Ground fault interrupters | |
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Ventilation fans | |
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Recessed lighting | |
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Track lighting | |
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Wall-mount fixtures | |
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Strip lights | |
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Recessed heat lamps | |
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Electric heat | |
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Counter outlets | |
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HVAC aspects of a job | |
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Simple modifications | |
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Adding new registers | |
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Additions | |
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Simple ventilation | |
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Flooring options | |
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Floor joists | |
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Subflooring | |
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Underlayment | |
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Vinyl flooring | |
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Choosing vinyl flooring | |
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Carpet | |
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Selecting carpet | |
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Ceramic tile | |
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Other options | |
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Other options | |
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Walls and ceilings | |
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Framing | |
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Building a wall | |
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Windows and doors | |
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Casement windows | |
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Double-hung windows | |
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Skylights | |
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Fixed glass and other options | |
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Doors | |
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Framing window and door openings | |
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Window installation | |
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Door installation | |
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Insulation | |
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Drywall | |
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Paint | |
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Other wall options | |
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Tile | |
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Cabinets and counters | |
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Bathroom size | |
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Base cabinets | |
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Basic vanity base cabinets | |
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Vanities with drawers | |
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Side cabinets | |
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Vanity linen cabinets | |
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Toilet and vanity wall cabinets | |
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Regular wall cabinets | |
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Medicine cabinets | |
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Choosing base cabinets | |
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Choosing wall cabinets | |
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Bathroom counters | |
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Cabinet installation | |
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Install wall cabinets | |
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Installing base cabinets | |
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Install the counter | |
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Accessories to enhance a bathroom | |
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Shower rods | |
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Shower doors and tub enclosures | |
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False beams | |
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Holders for toilet tissue | |
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Towel holders | |
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Soap dishes | |
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Toothbrush holders | |
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Cup holders | |
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Mirrors | |
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Hardware | |
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Ceiling hooks | |
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On and on | |
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Glossary | |
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Index | |