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What’s a garden bath? It’s a bathroom that features plants, waterfalls, and other outdoor elements. In fact, many garden bathrooms are built with a sliding door or adjacent sunroom that allows occupants to step into a protected—and private—space. Besides the common tub-shower-toilet-lavatory combination the garden bath may have a rock (or fake rock) waterfall in the corner, a door to a sunroom, an extensive area for plants, or other natural looking components. Each of these components will require additional planning, work, and cost. They are included in your bathroom remodel design. However, there are tips from the pros on making sure that you get what you think you ordered: Remodeling Tips If you have open space in your garage, consider using one bay as a staging area for the installation of your new extended bathroom. Gather major fixtures as well as any plumbing, electrical, framing, and other components you’ll need. Keeping everything in one place—and out of the way—can make the job go smoother. * Make sure that your plans include new GFCI electrical circuits for powering pumps and lights for any waterfalls. * If you are using craftspeople for special jobs (tile, terrazzo, rock work), make sure you coordinate other work so that everything is ready for them when they arrive. * Even if your plans call for a specific cabinet, you typically can upgrade it before installation as long as you don’t change its dimensions. * If you have a question about whether a replacement component meets or exceeds building code requirements, call the building department that issued the building permit. Remodeling Words GFCI stands for ground fault circuit interrupter, an electrical safety device that senses any shock hazard and shuts off a circuit or receptacle. It’s typically required in any receptacle that is near water.
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