What is barrier-free bathing? Originally, barrier-free baths and showers were made as a more accessible bathing option. Barrier-free bathtubs include a door to get into them instead of having to step over the ledge and showers are virtually flat to the ground so they are easy to step into. Many of our customers have found …
Continue ReadingA tub to shower conversion takes your existing bathtub area and converts the space into a beautiful new shower. This is done for safety reasons, aesthetic purposes, and resale value. Adding variety and functionality to your home, converting your tub to a shower is a simple fix that could add benefits to your home–and leave …
Continue ReadingWest Shore Home had the pleasure of doing two shower and bath replacements for this customer in South Tampa, FL. The first was replacing a dated shower with something that would give them a little bit more space. Their previous shower had a bench that took up space, which we swapped out for some soap …
Continue ReadingBathtub liners may seem like a great way to perform a bathroom remodel without investing too much in the project, but, in reality, a bath or shower liner is really only a Band-Aid that’s going to cover up the underlying issue rather than addressing it. Liners Can Lead To A Bathroom Remodel Nightmare If a …
Continue ReadingBefore their custom bathtub remodel, Rod and Jane Forrester of Belleview, Florida, were having a hard time entering and exiting their dated conventional bathtub. So, like many local homeowners searching for a safer way to bathe, they picked up the phone and called West Shore Home. Since West Shore Home partners with one of the …
Continue ReadingTaking on a bathroom remodeling project can be overwhelming. It starts out as simple as “I want to remodel my bath,” but can quickly spawn other questions and considerations. At West Shore Home, we recognize that everyone’s situation is different, whether it be financials, design preferences, space available, or other factors. In this post, we aim to …
Continue ReadingBathroom upgrades are essential; we use them every day, every week, every year. But, when thinking about home improvement and the projects we’d like to take on around the house, sometimes the bathroom gets forgotten. 2020, given the pandemic and how our home lives have changed (pun intended), is the perfect time to consider a bathroom …
Continue Reading2020 has been an eventful year to say the least, but in the bath remodeling world one of the most exciting trends we’ve seen is the rise of what we like to call “bathing independence.” Bathing independence is the concept of anyone being able to safely and effectively take a bath or shower on their …
Continue ReadingIf you’re wondering how to clean your bath or shower, and how often you should be doing it, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve put together a quick list of maintenance tips that will help you keep your bathtub or shower fresh and clean so that it not only looks great for you and …
Continue ReadingIs tub reglazing worth it? When it comes time for a bath remodel, many homeowners are tempted by the idea of reglazing rather than replacing their tubs. It seems easy enough—the tub’s already in place, so why not just apply a new layer of glaze? It’s just like slapping on a fresh coat of paint, …
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