T he ancient Romans were famous for their baths. In those days, taking a bath was a very different experience from ours. Most bathing was communal, not as private as it is today. Today, we call such ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

"First, make sure a plumber comes in to determine the location and size you'll need for a steam generator," says Anthony DeVictoria of DeVictoria Plumbing & Heating in Massapequa. "An electrician must ...

Q. I want to add a steam unit to our master bathroom shower stall. Outside of having the steam unit installed, are there any other issues that we need to think about when adding a steam shower to a ...

A: The short answer is that just about any shower can have a steam unit added. However, the extra costs involved for some showers to be “steam ready” may outweigh the benefits of converting the shower ...

Many people planning a bathroom remodel think a home steam shower with aromatic oils, mood lighting and music speakers must be out of their remodeling budget range. Surprisingly, this might not be a ...

Steam showers are the modern day equivalent to the steam baths of ancient Rome and the traditional Finnish saunas. Historically, wet steam baths have been used for cleansing, relaxation, ...

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