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What Every New Home Should Have
.... and probably won't, unless you ask

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1. Grab Bars in Tub, Shower and Toilet area
   
   Grab bars are often thought of as only for the elderly, but all people can use something to grab onto in case of loss of footing. Falls in the bathroom are a leading cause of injury. Grab bars can help reduce the risk of accidents.
   
   Unlike towel bars, they will support the weight of an adult person who loses their balance. Well worth the expense in any home.
   
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2. Bath Fan/Light Over the Tub/Shower
   
   
   Chances are, when you step into the shower and close the shower curtain you're in the dark.
   
   And if you enjoy a hot steamy shower, you are probably used to complaints that the entire bathroom fills with steam because the fan outside of the shower area can't exhaust it fast enough.
   
   By installing a UL approved shower vent fan/light (with GFI circuitry) in the ceiling over the tub and/or shower you'll not only have light where you need it, but condensation from the steam is all but eliminated.       Learn more
   
   
3. Hand Held Shower Spray At Bathtub
   
   
   Hand held sprays have become very popular items in showers, but they're still not widely installed at tubs and whirlpools.
   
   Every tub and/or whirlpool should have one of these, since they not only provide a handy way to rinse the body while bathing, but they're invaluable in cleaning the tub afterwards.
   
   Hand held shower sprays are available from a number of manufacturers, and can be either mounted to the wall or deck mounted.   Learn more
   
   
   
4. Body Spray Shower
   
   One only has to experience the exhilaration of a body spray shower once to decide to install one in his home. Whether it's set to massage tired muscles, or immerse the body in a gentle waterfall, the therapeutic effects of a body spray are memorable.
   
   In addition to the standard in Hi-Flow body spray, Ultra Low Flow models use less water to provide exceptional water coverage for warmth and massage. These are available from a number of manufacturers. Learn more
   
   
   

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1. GENERAL PLUMBING     Water Heater Pan     Insulated Lines     Recirculating Pump 2. GARAGE     Freezeless Faucets     Utility Sink

3. MUD ROOM     Utility Sink     Mop Sink 4. LAUNDRY ROOM     Automatic Shutoff Valves     Floor Drain     Sink with pull-out spout

5. BATHROOM     Grab Bars     Fan/Light Over Tub/Shower     Hand Held Spray at Tub     Body Spray Shower 6. KITCHEN     Pot Filler

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