Trying to come up with a worthwhile resolution this year? Have you considered doing your part to go green? Here at Bay State ReBath we are committing ourselves to something very near and dear to our hearts – saving water in the bathroom. Water is one of our most precious resources and there are many ways to reduce consumption without sacrificing bathroom comfort.

The shower is the main culprit when it comes to wasting water. Many of us use the shower for much more than general hygiene. The shower serves as a sanctuary, a place to wake up, and a place to relax. In fact a recent eNation survey showed 83.7% of people take showers for the primary purpose of relaxing and meditating. 34% of the survey respondents said the “shower is my time for just focusing on me.” According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, these users account for 1.2 trillion gallons of water each year.

While many of us are not willing to give up our shower rituals, there are some key steps we can take to save water while maintaining our overall shower experience.

New Shower Heads:
If you haven’t changed your showerhead in over 2 years you could be wasting a significant amount of water. New showerheads are certified to run more efficiently. Look for the WaterSense logo. These showerheads are part of a new 2010 EPA initiative to conserve water and must run at a rate of 2 gallons per min(gpm) or less. Also look for Delta Faucet Companies’ new H2Okinetic Technology. These showerheads deliver a shower at a rate of 1.5gpm that feels like 2.5gpm resulting in a 40% increase in water conservation. This technology reforms the droplets and spray structure in order to retain heat and increase spray coverage. In short, it makes better use of your water.

Multitask:
While it won’t necessarily save water, it will make better use of your time while you’re in the shower. Brushing your teeth, or shaving in front of a hanging mirror can be a much more efficient use of your time in the shower. Hanging cloths to un-wrinkle in the steam will save you time ironing later. Standing idle in the stream can become second nature, but with a little re-learning we can transform our mornings.

Be Resourceful:
We all do it. Running the shower for 5 minutes just to get the water to warm up. Why not make use of all that wasted water? Place a bucket under the stream and use it to water your plants, wash the car, the counters, even the dog. We really don’t care what you do, as long as you’re reducing your footprint while you do it. Be creative and have fun with it. Make a news years resolution you can be proud of. We’ll be right there with you.

Stressing out about your home remolding project? Take a deep breathe and relax, you’ve come to the right place.

We know taking on home renovations can be difficult, but you don’t have to do it alone. At Bay State Re-Bath we do more than take care of your bathroom, we take care of you. Home remodeling is a personal experience and it requires caring relationships. President Jennifer Bylo, is well aware of the emotional toll renovations can place on homeowners. Beyond Re-Bath, Jennifer is a mother and a former nurse. Her unique background has helped create a uniquely caring remodeling company. Experience in the medical field has also helped Jennifer approach the bathroom mobility and safety concerns of senior citizens throughout the community.

Whether it’s budget constraints for families, mobility concerns for seniors, or simple project fears for homeowners – we understand. We strive to create an atmosphere of mutual trust and care so that you can relax while we remodel.

The reception from our customers has been overwhelming, and we would like to thank all of our customers for their business and friendship.

Brendy from Leominster writes:

“We are so pleased with our new shower that I tell and show everyone. It is easy to clean and the colors keep the bathroom bright. I love the accessibility I have now to get in and out without help. The staff, including the sales person, contractor, plumber, and women in the office, were so easy to talk to and none of them were pushy! We would recommend this company and all their staff to everyone. We are very impressed and overwhelmingly pleased!”

Joyce from Norton MA writes:

“Beginning with our home visit for our free estimate to the end of the installation, our experience with Re-Bath was excellent! The sales person during the estimate process was extremely patient and answered all our questions. Anna was extremely helpful when we visited the show room. She answered our numerous questions and was very knowledgeable about the product and installation process. Jack, our installer, was excellent. He went over all details of the installation and took into consideration all our personal preference, even if they weren’t the standard; he did as we asked specifically without trying to convince us otherwise. He was extremely detailed, and I couldn’t believe how clean the work area was when the installation was complete. I would definitely recommend Re-Bath to family and friends.”

Thanks Brendy and Joyce! We are glad to hear your experience with Re-Bath was so pleasant. We hope you will enjoy your new bathroom for many years to come.

Speaking of stress in the home…

Check out this great guide on how to “de-stress” your entire home and create an atmosphere of soothing relaxation.

http://architecture.about.com/od/buildyourhous1/tp/Relaxing-Home-Design-Ideas.htm