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Suspects in Highway 66 pursuit now facing drug charges ... State police disable pipe bomb on Table Rock Road ... Police officer shoots armed driver near Reedsport ... Suspects in Highway 66 pursuit now facing drug charges ... State police disable pipe bomb on Table Rock Road ... Bathtub or shower: What's best for you? Comment MailTribune.com Writer Posted Dec. 23, 2014 @ 6:44 am Posted Dec. 23, 2014 @ 6:44 am » Social News By Laura Firszt, Networx Will a bathtub or shower work better in your home? Both types of bathing facilities have numerous advantages and disadvantages, which vary according to your stage in life and your family status. What’s more, bathtub or shower installation cost will depend on the type of fixture you’ve selected as well as the expense of waste removal if the job is a replacement of an old bathtub or shower. Shower options Homeowners in their senior years or with limited mobility tend to favor stall showers over baths, to avoid having to climb in and out of a steep-sided, slippery tub. However, curbless shower installation, the most practical method to ensure wheelchair or walker access, requires careful handling to avoid drainage problems and is definitely a job for a professional. Tiled shower stalls with a curb are sturdy and often very attractive, as well as more affordable than the curbless type. There are hundreds of gorgeous tile designs to choose from in a wide variety of sizes, colors, and textures. The least expensive option is a fiberglass or acrylic kit, which makes it easy to install the shower yourself. These are difficult to keep clean, though, and shower replacement pieces can be hard to obtain. Tub options Many folks like the luxury of a quiet, contemplative soak in a tub. Bathtubs are also much more convenient for bathing children and pets. Built-in bathtubs have long been popular for their space-saving properties. They are also easy to combine with a wall-mounted showerhead. However, elegant freestanding tubs are gaining in popularity as “statement” bathroom fixtures. If you’re a dedicated bath fan, consider installing a freestanding bathtub to add zest to your bathroom, whether it’s a nostalgic claw foot style or a thoroughly modern resin model. Water usage Although the capacity of a standard bathtub is 42 gallons, that’s not allowing for water displacement by the human body. In actual practice, a bath tends to take closer to 30 gallons. Compare that to a typical 10-minute shower, which uses 25 gallons of water. With a low-flow showerhead, that amount is reduced to 20 gallons. When you shorten your time under the spray or temporarily turn off while you lather up or shave, you can decrease your water usage even more, making the shower much more water efficient. However, with the current trend toward lavish spa-like showers that feature separate his-and-hers adjustable towers, installing a shower may have the opposite effect, actually increasing your water consumption. If this is likely to be the case, you should consider upgrading to a bigger water heater and larger capacity water lines to handle the load. Home resale value Real estate brokers report that most buyers want at least one tub in the home hey eventually purchase. Shower installation, if you have only one bathroom, will tend to limit the number of potential buyers and keep your home on the market longer. That being said, the buyer pool for your community will make a difference. If yours is an area that appeals to young families, a bathtub is a necessity. If the community is heavily weighted toward retired adults, having a tub is less important. Check comparable properties in your area to make sure you’re competitive. Do you have two or more bathrooms? Then you can afford to compromise by replacing one bathtub with a shower. The best place for this is usually in the master bath. Alternatively, aging in place may be your prime concern. In this case, ensure that you have at least one bedroom and a universally accessible shower installed on the ground floor. Laura Firszt writes for networx.com. This post originally appeared here: http://www.networx.com/article/bathtub-or-shower-whats-best-for-you. 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