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This bathroom remodel in Daytona Beach, Volusia County, Florida transformed an outdated bathroom into a clean, modern, and functional space. The renovation included new finishes, fixtures, flooring, cabinetry, and complete plumbing upgrades.
Complete Daytona Beach Bathroom Renovation
For this bathroom remodeling project, we installed new white shaker cabinets, giving the bathroom a bright, timeless appearance with additional storage.
A new bathtub was installed along with a new tile tub surround, creating a durable and attractive bathing area. We also added a new bathroom vanity to complete the updated look.
The existing flooring was replaced with new luxury vinyl plank (LVP) flooring, an excellent choice for bathrooms because of its durability, water resistance, and modern appearance.
The project also included all-new plumbing, helping ensure the renovated bathroom is as functional and reliable as it is beautiful.
Bathroom Remodel Upgrades
New white shaker cabinets
New bathroom vanity
New bathtub
New tile tub surround
New luxury vinyl plank flooring
New plumbing
Updated fixtures and finishes
Bathroom Remodeling in Daytona Beach & Volusia County
Looking for a bathroom remodeling contractor in Daytona Beach, FL or Volusia County? We provide complete bathroom renovation services, including cabinets, vanities, tubs, tile, flooring, plumbing, and more.
Contact us today to request an estimate for your Daytona Beach or Volusia County bathroom remodeling project.

This bathroom remodel in Daytona Beach, Volusia County, Florida transformed an outdated bathroom into a clean, modern, and functional space. The renovation included new finishes, fixtures, flooring, cabinetry, and complete plumbing upgrades.
Complete Daytona Beach Bathroom Renovation
For this bathroom remodeling project, we installed new white shaker cabinets, giving the bathroom a bright, timeless appearance with additional storage.
A new bathtub was installed along with a new tile tub surround, creating a durable and attractive bathing area. We also added a new bathroom vanity to complete the updated look.
The existing flooring was replaced with new luxury vinyl plank (LVP) flooring, an excellent choice for bathrooms because of its durability, water resistance, and modern appearance.
The project also included all-new plumbing, helping ensure the renovated bathroom is as functional and reliable as it is beautiful.
Bathroom Remodel Upgrades
New white shaker cabinets
New bathroom vanity
New bathtub
New tile tub surround
New luxury vinyl plank flooring
New plumbing
Updated fixtures and finishes
Bathroom Remodeling in Daytona Beach & Volusia County
Looking for a bathroom remodeling contractor in Daytona Beach, FL or Volusia County? We provide complete bathroom renovation services, including cabinets, vanities, tubs, tile, flooring, plumbing, and more.
Contact us today to request an estimate for your Daytona Beach or Volusia County bathroom remodeling project.

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Large urban underground carpeted staircase photo in Indianapolis with gray walls and no fireplace
Large urban underground carpeted staircase photo in Indianapolis with gray walls and no fireplace
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Pair Sub-Zero’s refrigeration and Wolf’s cooking appliances and you’ve got a kitchen that can’t be beat. Both are made in the United States with premium grade materials and thoroughly tested for reliability, performance and energy efficiency. Enjoy food preparation and preservation that is technologically advanced and artistically beautiful.
Sub-Zero’s design possibilities are endless with choices including integrated units or built ins with custom cabinetry, stainless steel finishes and even glass doors. Sub-Zero’s dual refrigeration technology has taken the science of food preservation to an all new level. Fresh foods stay fresh, frozen foods last longer. Sub-Zero’s advanced water filtration system keeps water and ice clean and tasting fresh. Air is refreshed every 20 minutes with an antimicrobial purification system (based on NASA technology) scrubbing the air of bacteria, mold and viruses. Vegetables stay crisper, fruits and meats are fresher and food odors are significantly reduced.
Wolf’s vast array of rangetops, cooktops, and integrated modules blend together beautifully with the style of your kitchen and the space you’ve got - all with Wolf’s famous quality and precision cooking technology. Whether your preference be gas, induction, and even infrared; whether you are an expert cook or novice; Wolf’s extraordinary performance will give you consistent, precise and beautiful results.

Martha O'Hara Interiors, Interior Design & Photo Styling | John Kraemer & Sons, Builder | Troy Thies, Photography Please Note: All “related,” “similar,” and “sponsored” products tagged or listed by Houzz are not actual products pictured. They have not been approved by Martha O’Hara Interiors nor any of the professionals credited. For information about our work, please contact design@oharainteriors.com.

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Example of a large classic u-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen design in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, porcelain backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops
Example of a large classic u-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen design in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, porcelain backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Golden Dawn’ is a must have daffodil in every warm climate garden. This reliable bulb sends up two to three sweet smelling flower stalks per bulb; allowing color and fragrance over an extended period of time.
FEATURES
Bloom/Feature 2-3 sweet smelling flower stalks per bulb; color and fragrance over an extended period of time
Plant Type Fall Bulbs
Evergreen or Deciduous Deciduous
USDA Zones 7,8,9,10
Zone Detail Hardy to 0°F
Key Features Heat tolerance, drought tolerance, water-wise, reblooming
Use Border, container, accent
Exposure Full sun to part shade
Bloom Season Winter, spring
Dimension 14-16" H x Clumping
Growth Rate Moderate to fast growth
CARE
Water Natural Southern rainfall
Soil Type Any
Fertilizer Mix in low amount of an even N-P-K before planting
Pruning None
PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS
plant in full sun to part shade
plant in a hole about 3x the height of the bulb
water after planting

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Pair Sub-Zero’s refrigeration and Wolf’s cooking appliances and you’ve got a kitchen that can’t be beat. Both are made in the United States with premium grade materials and thoroughly tested for reliability, performance and energy efficiency. Enjoy food preparation and preservation that is technologically advanced and artistically beautiful.
Sub-Zero’s design possibilities are endless with choices including integrated units or built ins with custom cabinetry, stainless steel finishes and even glass doors. Sub-Zero’s dual refrigeration technology has taken the science of food preservation to an all new level. Fresh foods stay fresh, frozen foods last longer. Sub-Zero’s advanced water filtration system keeps water and ice clean and tasting fresh. Air is refreshed every 20 minutes with an antimicrobial purification system (based on NASA technology) scrubbing the air of bacteria, mold and viruses. Vegetables stay crisper, fruits and meats are fresher and food odors are significantly reduced.
Wolf’s vast array of rangetops, cooktops, and integrated modules blend together beautifully with the style of your kitchen and the space you’ve got - all with Wolf’s famous quality and precision cooking technology. Whether your preference be gas, induction, and even infrared; whether you are an expert cook or novice; Wolf’s extraordinary performance will give you consistent, precise and beautiful results.

Kitchen/dining room combo - mid-sized craftsman medium tone wood floor kitchen/dining room combo idea

Coastal contemporary finishes and furniture designed by Interior Designer and Realtor Jessica Koltun in Dallas, TX. #designingdreams
Huge beach style kitchen/dining room combo photo in Dallas
Huge beach style kitchen/dining room combo photo in Dallas

Bret Jelinek - Chicago Home Photos
Example of a trendy galley medium tone wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen design in Chicago with paneled appliances, an island, an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, gray backsplash and white countertops
Example of a trendy galley medium tone wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen design in Chicago with paneled appliances, an island, an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, gray backsplash and white countertops

We used: Custom cherry cabinetry in Arts & Crafts Shaker style by Kabinart in Boulder and Espresso stains. Liberty Hardware Venetian bronze 1-1/2" cabinet knobs. KitchenAid Architect II Series 22 CF counter-depth French door refrigerator. KitchenAid Architect Series II 27" convection single wall oven. KitchenAid 36" 6-burner dual fuel freestanding commercial-style range. KitchenAid Architect II Series 24" dishwasher. Sharp Insight Pro Series 24" built-in microwave drawer (Model #KB6524PS). Crystorama Solaris 12" wide pendant lights in English bronze. Granite countertops in Brown Fantasy. 3"x6" polished marble backsplash.
Paint colors:
Walls: Glidden Silver Cloud 30YY 63/024
Ceilings/Trims/Doors: Glidden Swan White GLC23
Robert B. Narod Photography

The flowers of Bobo hydrangea turn pink as they age. This progression has nothing to do with the soil - it is a natural part of the aging process.
Photo of a small eclectic partial sun landscaping in Chicago.
Photo of a small eclectic partial sun landscaping in Chicago.

The WRT4000 is large wood burner with flush face for a custom style installation. It uses high dome design and requires 12" chimney for optimum performance and assurance against smoke spillage. The WRT4000 comes standard with smooth white bottom and end refractory brick liner, and textured charcoal powder coat finish. The WRT4000 series offers the style and versatility for most any application.
Features
Available in Corner (WRT40C/WCT40C), Peninsula (WRT40PF) and See Through (WRT35ST/WRT40ST) models
Radiant smooth-faced (WRT models) or circulating louvered (WCT models)
Massive smoke dome for reliable operation
Insulated firebox for increased performance in colder climates (available in select models)
White refractory panels
Heavy duty log grate
Includes mesh fire screens
Outside air kit available for maximum performance
Durable textured powder coat finish
Uses IHP 8 DM (WRT40C/WCT40C/WRT35ST) and IHP 12 DM (WRT40PF/WRT40ST) (1700º) double wall air cooled wood burning chimney
Uses IHP 8 HT (WRT40C/WCT40C/WRT35ST) and IHP 12 HT (WRT40PF/WRT40ST) (2100º) heavy gauge double wall air cooled wood burning chimney, recommended for cold climates (required for Canada)
20 year limited warranty

Marble Mosaic Tile shower remodel is designed with elegance in mind. From the marble diamond shaped marble mosaic tiles intricately placed in shower niche as well as elaborately displayed behind the shower fixtures. In addition, to the 8×24 marble-look porcelain tiles running up the shower walls surround the porcelain hexagon shower floor tiles. Finalized with Granite pony wall top, granite niche, and threshold surrounding the glass door. This master bath remodel is luxurious and will be enjoyed for years to come. Marble Mosaic tile accents in addition to Marble-look tiles complete in Client Project Shower Remodel Project ~ Thank you for sharing! Planning and designing shower remodels with mosaic tiles adds striking features to any shower or tub remodel. Choosing to add a stylish mosaic tile to a shower niche or the addition of surrounding the shower fixtures as shown are two elements that are not only striking, but elegant in design. In addition, choose to run a mosaic accent tile down the full length of the shower wall for a waterfall effect drawing the eye. Choose to run a traditional horizontal line across the walls is a beautiful addition. Furthermore, choosing from a traditional threshold shower design shown to a curbless or zero-entry shower for aging in place and simpler cleaning. Purchasing Schluter Shower-systems makes designing a shower simple, easy, and waterproof. In addition, to shelves, grates and tile edge profiles available. Remember to add granite or quartz for shelves, niches, benches, and threshold or pony wall tops. With so many options stop in to ask an expert bathroom designer regarding your next bathroom remodel or renovation design options. Large selection of samples available in marble mosaics and accent tiles. In addition, to marble-look tiles located at our showroom. Stop in and check out samples today. Find your locally owned Home Improvement Store, French Creek Designs, on MeWe or Facebook, and follow us! Read more about our process and read regular updates on client projects and updated materials selections and choices at FCD News a reliable source of information and current trends.

These traditional closet doors feature smaller, fixed louvers in the top and colonial raised panels in the bottom and are custom sized to fit your openings.
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Every year, the same thing happens. The first real snowfall arrives, demand for de-icing materials spikes overnight, and the businesses that waited too long find themselves scrambling for supply at the worst possible moment. Facility managers, property owners, contractors, and municipalities all depend on a steady supply of salt and ice melt to keep their properties safe and operational through winter. The ones who plan ahead sail through. The ones who don't pay more, wait longer, and take on real risk.
Sourcing de-icing materials well is not complicated, but it does require thinking ahead and understanding the options. The choices you make about what to buy, how to buy it, and who to buy it from have a direct effect on your costs, your reliability, and your ability to keep people safe when conditions turn dangerous. This article lays out what matters.
Why Your Choice of Supplier Matters More Than You Think
It is easy to treat de-icing material as a commodity, something you grab whenever you need it without much thought about where it comes from. That works fine until the moment it doesn't, usually in the middle of a storm when everyone needs supply at once and the casual sources have run dry. At that point, the relationships you built before the season become the difference between staying stocked and being stuck.
Reliable supply is the whole game in winter operations. A property that runs out of ice melt during a storm faces safety hazards, liability exposure, and disruption, none of which can wait for a back-ordered shipment. This is why establishing relationships with dependable rock salt suppliers before the season starts is one of the smartest moves a facility manager or contractor can make. It locks in supply, often locks in better pricing, and removes a major source of mid-winter stress.
The lesson here is to treat sourcing as a planning decision rather than a last-minute errand. The businesses that come through winter smoothly are almost always the ones that secured their supply chain early, chose suppliers who could actually deliver when it counted, and never had to gamble on finding material during a shortage. Reliability bought in advance is far cheaper than scarcity paid for in a crisis.
Bagged or Bulk: Matching the Material to the Job
One of the first practical decisions is whether to buy de-icing material in bags or in bulk, and the right answer depends entirely on the operation. Each format has clear advantages, and many operations end up using both for different purposes.
Bagged material offers convenience, control, and easy storage. It is simple to handle, easy to distribute to different locations or crews, straightforward to store without special equipment, and convenient for spot application by hand. It suits smaller properties, businesses without bulk storage, and situations where portion control and tidiness matter. Bulk material, on the other hand, tends to make sense for large operations that go through high volumes, where buying in quantity lowers the per-unit cost and the operation has the equipment and space to store and handle it. The tradeoff is between the convenience and flexibility of bags and the volume economics of bulk.
For many operations, the right approach is a mix: bulk for the high-volume core of the work and bags for flexibility, spot treatment, and locations where bulk handling is impractical. The key is to match the format to how the material will actually be stored, moved, and applied, rather than defaulting to one or the other out of habit. Thinking this through in advance avoids both the waste of over-buying bulk you can't handle and the expense of relying entirely on bags for a large operation.
Rock Salt Is Not Your Only Option
Rock salt, or sodium chloride, is the workhorse of winter de-icing for good reason. It is effective, widely available, and cost-efficient, which makes it the default choice for most operations most of the time. But it has limits, and understanding the alternatives helps you choose the right material for the conditions you actually face.
The most important limitation is temperature. Rock salt becomes less effective as temperatures drop, and in genuinely cold conditions it can struggle to do the job at all. This is where alternatives come in. Calcium chloride, for instance, works at much lower temperatures than rock salt and acts quickly, which makes it valuable when conditions are severe or when fast melting matters. Operations that face hard freezes or need dependable performance in extreme cold often keep calcium chloride for sale on hand for exactly those situations, using it alongside rock salt rather than instead of it.
The practical approach is to understand the conditions your property faces and stock accordingly. For many operations, rock salt handles the bulk of the work while a faster, colder-rated material like calcium chloride covers the extreme days when ordinary salt falls short. Matching the material to the temperature and the urgency of the situation is what separates an operation that stays ahead of winter from one that is constantly reacting to it.
Securing Your Supply Before the Season
Knowing what to buy is only half the equation. The other half is making sure you can actually get it when you need it, which means securing your supply before winter arrives rather than after it has already started. Timing is one of the most underrated factors in winter operations.
The logic is simple. Demand for de-icing materials is highly seasonal and spikes sharply during storms, when everyone needs supply simultaneously. Prices and availability both move against the buyer at exactly those moments. By contrast, planning ahead, estimating your needs and arranging supply before the season, puts you in a far stronger position. Working with established rock salt suppliers ahead of time means your material is accounted for before the rush, often at better pricing and with the confidence that it will be there when the first storm hits.
This kind of planning also lets you think clearly rather than react under pressure. You can estimate your seasonal needs based on your property and past winters, decide on the right mix of materials and formats, and arrange storage in advance. Operations that do this consistently spend less, worry less, and never find themselves making frantic calls during a storm. The effort of planning ahead is modest, and the payoff in reliability and cost savings is substantial.
Storing and Handling What You Buy
Securing supply is not much use if the material degrades before you can use it, which makes proper storage and handling an important and often overlooked part of the equation. De-icing materials are sensitive to moisture, and poor storage can turn a good supply into a clumped, hardened mess that is difficult to apply.
The fundamentals are straightforward. Keep material dry and protected from moisture, since salt and ice melt readily absorb water and can harden if exposed. Store it in a way that suits the format, whether that means a proper bulk storage area or a dry space for stacked bags. Keep it accessible, so crews can get to it quickly when a storm hits and time is short. And handle it with the right equipment for the format and volume, which protects both the material and the people working with it. None of this is complicated, but neglecting it can undermine even a well-planned supply.
Good storage practices protect the investment you made in securing supply early. There is little point in arranging your materials ahead of the season only to have them degrade before use. Treating storage and handling as part of the overall plan, rather than an afterthought, ensures that the material you secured is actually usable when the moment comes. It is the final link in a supply chain built to perform under winter conditions.
Estimating How Much You Actually Need
One question trips up operations of every size: how much de-icing material to buy. Order too little and you risk running short during a storm. Order too much and you tie up money and storage space in material you may not use. Getting the estimate reasonably right is a meaningful part of sourcing well.
Several factors shape the answer. The size and type of the areas you treat, sidewalks, lots, entrances, and drive lanes, set the baseline for how much material each application consumes. The local climate matters too, since colder regions and those with frequent snowfall go through far more material than milder ones. Application frequency depends on how often storms hit and how quickly surfaces need to be cleared, which varies with the kind of property and the expectations of the people who use it. And the type of material plays a role, since different products are applied at different rates.
Past experience is often the best guide. Operations that track what they used in previous winters, adjusted for the size of the property and the severity of the season, can estimate their needs with reasonable confidence. For newer operations without that history, it helps to plan conservatively and to work with a supplier who can replenish stock reliably, so that a low estimate does not turn into a mid-storm shortage.
The goal is not perfect precision but a sound, slightly cautious estimate paired with a dependable supply relationship. That combination lets an operation keep enough material on hand to handle the season without over-committing to volume it cannot store or use. Thinking this through before winter, rather than guessing during it, is one more way that planning ahead pays off when the snow starts to fall.
The Bottom Line
Sourcing de-icing materials well comes down to a few straightforward principles: plan ahead, choose reliable suppliers before the season, match your materials and formats to your actual needs and conditions, and store what you buy properly. The operations that follow these principles move through winter with confidence, while those that improvise pay more and take on needless risk.
Winter is predictable in one respect: it arrives every year, and demand for de-icing material spikes the moment it does. The businesses that prepare for that reality, rather than being surprised by it, are the ones that keep their properties safe, their costs controlled, and their operations running no matter what the season throws at them. A little foresight before the first snowfall pays off through every storm that follows.

Chicology Bamboo Roman Shades invite natural textures into your home and transform a space from plain to spectacular. These shades are a popular and cost-friendly choice for every type of homeowner: countryside, beach, city, suburb, and more. They create an eco-chic aesthetic with any of our wood-woven options, Treehouse, Squirrel, and Koala. These environmentally-safe shades that will gently filter sunlight during the day and provide semi-privacy at night. Gorgeous Roman accordion folds add warmth, texture, and unique dimension to any room. Hang them in your dining room for a formal yet intimate space for your next dinner party. Bamboo Roman Shades are perfect for sunrooms too, where they create a laidback and inviting setting for casual hangouts.
Made out of woven bamboo, Bamboo Roman Shades may boast a delicate look, but over time, it will prove to be sturdy and reliable. A 6-inch valance comes attached to the shade to hide the mechanisms and create a finished look. Bamboo Roman Shades are a cinch to install and simple to operate with the included cords. Since the shade is woven with natural materials, the textures and colors may vary from the product listing and change over time. The changing nature of the product is an intended design and not a defect. Additionally, the shade may stretch over time, due to the weight of the shade on the yarn’s natural elasticity. After installation, the shade can stretch up to 1” to 1 ½”. By ordering slightly shorter shade, the stretched portion will make up for the difference.
Measurement: Pre-Cut The width includes a half inch deduction.

Chicology Bamboo Roman Shades invite natural textures into your home and transform a space from plain to spectacular. These shades are a popular and cost-friendly choice for every type of homeowner: countryside, beach, city, suburb, and more. They create an eco-chic aesthetic with any of our wood-woven options, Treehouse, Squirrel, and Koala. These environmentally-safe shades that will gently filter sunlight during the day and provide semi-privacy at night. Gorgeous Roman accordion folds add warmth, texture, and unique dimension to any room. Hang them in your dining room for a formal yet intimate space for your next dinner party. Bamboo Roman Shades are perfect for sunrooms too, where they create a laidback and inviting setting for casual hangouts.
Made out of woven bamboo, Bamboo Roman Shades may boast a delicate look, but over time, it will prove to be sturdy and reliable. A 6-inch valance comes attached to the shade to hide the mechanisms and create a finished look. Bamboo Roman Shades are a cinch to install and simple to operate with the included cords. Since the shade is woven with natural materials, the textures and colors may vary from the product listing and change over time. The changing nature of the product is an intended design and not a defect. Additionally, the shade may stretch over time, due to the weight of the shade on the yarn’s natural elasticity. After installation, the shade can stretch up to 1” to 1 ½”. By ordering slightly shorter shade, the stretched portion will make up for the difference.
Measurement: Pre-Cut The width includes a half inch deduction.

Pair Sub-Zero’s refrigeration and Wolf’s cooking appliances and you’ve got a kitchen that can’t be beat. Both are made in the United States with premium grade materials and thoroughly tested for reliability, performance and energy efficiency. Enjoy food preparation and preservation that is technologically advanced and artistically beautiful.
Sub-Zero’s design possibilities are endless with choices including integrated units or built ins with custom cabinetry, stainless steel finishes and even glass doors. Sub-Zero’s dual refrigeration technology has taken the science of food preservation to an all new level. Fresh foods stay fresh, frozen foods last longer. Sub-Zero’s advanced water filtration system keeps water and ice clean and tasting fresh. Air is refreshed every 20 minutes with an antimicrobial purification system (based on NASA technology) scrubbing the air of bacteria, mold and viruses. Vegetables stay crisper, fruits and meats are fresher and food odors are significantly reduced.
Wolf’s vast array of rangetops, cooktops, and integrated modules blend together beautifully with the style of your kitchen and the space you’ve got - all with Wolf’s famous quality and precision cooking technology. Whether your preference be gas, induction, and even infrared; whether you are an expert cook or novice; Wolf’s extraordinary performance will give you consistent, precise and beautiful results.
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