Rub-a-dub-dub, who needs a tub?
Seriously, when is the last time you used your bathtub? According to the National Kitchen and Bath Association about 50 percent of homeowners are opting to remove an unused tub and update the area to a luxurious yet functional walk-in shower. Imagine, if you will, floor to ceiling marble or porcelain tiles, a frameless glass panel and a chrome rain shower. Throw in a couple of bodysprays, a handshower and a bench…heaven! You won’t miss that unused soaking tub. Chances are, potential buyers won’t miss it either. For years, Realtors and interior designers espoused the idea that every house needed a tub. However, the...