Biscuit Weight Watchers Points

Biscuit Weight Watchers Points

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Weight Watchers is a diet program with millions of members in over 30 different countries around the world.

It was founded by Jean Nidetch, a Brooklyn homemaker, in 1963. Nidetch and a group of friends in Queens, NY, started meeting once a week to talk about how to lose weight.

Today, Weight Watchers is an international company and the largest commercial weight loss program in the United States (U.S.). Approved by many physicians, it is available in various settings, from the local community to the workplace and online.

The program includes regular meetings, self-help type learning sessions, group support, and a points system. The dieter aims for a target weight or a body mass index (BMI) of between 20 and 25, considered the ideal range.

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Personalized plans, meetings, one-to-one coaching, and online tools help dieters achieve their goals.

Community is important for Weight Watchers. It provides a support network for people who want to lose weight. This, they say, is essential for both short-term and long-term success.

The support system provides ongoing positive reinforcement for dieters. Attempting to lose weight can be stressful, but community support can make the process less daunting.

Weight Watchers members attend regular meetings, where they learn about nutrition and exercise, as well as having their weight loss progress monitored.

Anyone can join Weight Watchers, as long as they are at least 5 pounds (lb), or 2.3 kilograms (kg), over the minimum weight for their height.

Busy people who cannot attend meetings can sign up to the online community.

Coaching

Apart from group meetings, Weight Watchers offers one-on-one coaching and a personalized action plan. A personal coach can help the individual make a plan that suits their lifestyle and routine.

Members can communicate with their coach by email, text, or phone.

Weight Watchers dieters are not restricted to specific foods or activities. Instead, they use a point system to monitor themselves on a daily basis. This makes them accountable for their weight loss activities each day. Members can record smart points on their mobile device.

The point system helps people lose weight over the long term.

Points depend on fat, sugar, and protein. The higher the protein content, the lower the points gained. The higher the fat and sugar content, the more points that food has, and the less you can eat.

The points encourage members to change their dietary habits, to eat more fruit, vegetable, and lean protein, and less fatty, sugary food.

Here is an example:

• an egg is worth 2 points
• two tablespoons of low-fat cheddar cheese are worth 1 point
• chopped tomatoes, onion and fresh herbs are worth 0 points
• one tablespoon of olive oil is worth 1 point

A person who eats a 2-egg cheese omelet fried with olive oil and sprinkled with tomato, onion and herbs uses up 4 points. If their target for the day is 30 points, they now have 26 points left.

A person will aim to achieve within a certain range of points, depending on how heavy they are and how much weight they need to lose.

A person who weighs 150 pounds, for example, will aim to gain 18 to 23 points a day. Someone who weighs over 350 pounds may aim to collect between 32 and 37 points in a day.

Members also can gain "Fit points" for activities such as cleaning, walking, or gardening.

An etool can be used to record the points digitally.

Each person has their own daily and weekly target points to meet in their own way, but within the limits agreed.

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Members who keep within a certain weight range during the Maintenance period do not pay to attend meetings.

After an initial weight loss period, members can reach their target weight. At this point, they enter a maintenance period. Their daily allowance increases by 6 points, but they continue to track their food intake and activity levels.

For 6 weeks, they gradually increase their food intake until they are neither losing nor gaining weight.

During these 6 weeks, there are regular weigh-ins. If a member manages to stay within 2 pounds, or 0.91 kg of their target weight during the 6-week period, they then become a "Lifetime Member."

Lifetime Members can attend any Weight Watchers meeting free of charge as long as they weigh in once every month, and do not stray from their target weight by more than 2 pounds or 0.91 kg.

Lifetime members who drift from their weight target range have to pay weekly for meetings. They can then recover their Lifetime membership by going through the process again.

Findings published in The Lancet in 2011 suggested that patients who were referred by their doctors to Weight Watchers lost about twice as much weight as those on standard weight loss care over a 12-month period.

The researchers concluded:

"Referral by a primary health-care professional to a commercial weight loss programme that provides regular weighing, advice about diet and physical activity, motivation, and group support can offer a clinically useful early intervention for weight management in overweight and obese people that can be delivered at large scale."

Another study, published in the American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine, found that adults who attended at least 2 in every 3 Weight Watchers sessions for 6-months significantly reduced their fasting glucose and insulin levels, as well as losing weight.

In 2011, researchers described Weight Watchers as a "useful first line weight loss intervention" for the United Kingdom's National Health Service (NHS) to refer patients to if they needed and wanted to lose weight.

A review of 45 studies, published in 2015 in Annals of Internal Medicine, suggests that Weight Watchers may be a suitable program for physicians to recommend to patients who wish to lose weight.

Anyone who is considering a radical change to their diet should discuss plans with their physician first.

Dieters can either join a Weight Watchers program online or in person, and they can opt for meetings only, or they can add an online option, individual coaching, or both. Attending meetings is recommended.

The features offered include:

• Food and activity tracking
• Personalized goals
• Weekly group meetings
• 24/7 online chat support
• Synching with fitness trackers
• Private weigh-in every week
• Guidebooks and resources
• Personal coach and unlimited one-on-one phone sessions

The Weight Watchers website provides a wide range of recipes to help their members lose weight and engage in a healthier lifestyle.

The cost of joining Weight Watchers depends on the package and the location of the meetings. A monthly pass gives access to unlimited meetings and etools. It may be cheaper to buy a 3-monthly subscription.

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Bathroom Rugs Made In The Usa

Bathroom Rugs Made In The Usa

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Outdoor rugs are great for defining a 'living area' in the garden. Whether you have a balcony, patio or small garden that you want to zone off, an outdoor rug is an affordable decor update and a great way to create a focal point.

Think of it like bringing the inside out – you can decorate your patio or seating area with outdoor rugs, outdoor cushions, garden lanterns, and more garden accessories that will really help to create a cosy space.

You can buy a garden rug from as little as £15 to in excess of £200, and it really depends on the brand, material and size. You can find rectangular outdoor rugs, circular outdoor rugs or runner rugs.

'Outdoor rugs are being used to extend the living space beyond the house,' says Daniel Prendergast, Design Director at therugseller.co.uk. 'Outdoor rugs are also quite practical – bringing less dirt indoors from underfoot and covering "imperfect" grass and patios.'

• Materials

Outdoor rugs are often manufactured from weatherproof material, such as polypropylene – a synthetic resin that's affordable, durable and easy to clean. It's handwoven to form a resistant surface.

There are also natural materials such as jute and hemp which can be used outdoors. Alternatively, you could opt for a washable rug, and you'll often find many rugs double up for indoor and outdoor use.

For the eco-conscious, it's definitely worth investing in a recyclable rug. For example, Fab Hab recycles plastic into floor rugs for indoor and outdoor use, and they're super stylish, too.

• Care

Unless a garden rug is resistant to mildew, outdoor rugs need to be properly cared for to stop a build-up of mud and mildew to extend their life, so it's advisable to store your rug inside or in a waterproof container when not in use for extended periods of time.

You should always shake off your outdoor rug to remove any debris, grass or muck. Check the care instructions on your outdoor rug before attempting to clean it.

Mud is easier to remove when it's dry, so simply shake or brush off. Outdoor rugs can also be vacuumed but ensure they're dry and be sure to shake off the worst of the dirt first. For outdoor rugs that can be washed, The Rug Seller recommends using a mixture of washing up liquid and warm water to gently rub away dirt and stains using a sponge or soft cloth. Gently hose off the rug and hang it out to dry afterwards.

On that note, shop our pick of the most stylish outdoor rugs to buy...

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Grey Outdoor Rug - Best Outdoor Rugs

Grey Diamond Trellis Indoor Outdoor Soft Plastic Garden Flatweave Rug

The Rug House amazon.co.uk

£29.95

This grey patterned diamond trellis pattern flatweave rug is a versatile design, guaranteed to work for all spaces, thanks to its tonal grey colour palette. Style under your garden patio set or pergola.

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Blue Garden Rug - Best Outdoor Rugs

Navy Blue Diamond Trellis Outdoor Garden Rug

The Rug House amazon.co.uk

£29.95

The same rug is also available in navy! This colourway makes the diamond trellis pattern all the more eye-catching. Made from 100 per cent polypropylene, this rug is uniquely constructed to withstand the outdoor elements.

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Boho Outdoor Rug - Best Outdoor Rugs

Boho Woven Waterproof Outdoor Rug

Talking Tables amazon.co.uk

£27.12

This stain-resistant, fully waterproof boho outdoor rug features a geometric pattern, perfect for brightening up your garden.

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Grey Outdoor Rug - Best Outdoor Rugs

Graphite Grey Outdoor Garden Patio Flatweave Rug

The Rug House amazon.co.uk

US$14.95

This graphic geometric rug is a versatile design that will work just as well for a patio as it would for a balcony. It's water resistant and can be used indoors and outdoors.

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Recycled Plastic Outdoor Rug - Best Outdoor Rugs

Reversible Outdoor/Indoor Rug

FAB HAB amazon.co.uk

£48.00

This lovely botanical outdoor rug is a must-buy. Made using recycled plastic straws, pair with a table and chairs set or outdoor cushions.

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Indoor Outdoor Rugs - Best Outdoor Rugs

Catalpa Indoor/Outdoor Palm Leaf Rug

Create a tropical oasis with this bold, weather-resistant outdoor rug. It's sure to make a statement in your garden!

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Orange Garden Rug - Best Outdoor Rugs

Dark Terra Flatweave Outdoor Rug

Habitat kukoonrugs.com

£24.95

Available in five sizes, we love the intricate detail on this outdoor rug, inspired by patterns depicted on vintage Moroccan rug designs. It'll look great when the sun's beaming down in the garden.

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Yellow Garden Rug - Best Outdoor Rugs

Aztec Indoor & Outdoor Rug, Mustard

John Lewis & Partners johnlewis.com

£80.00

This patterned outdoor rug is a great choice for conservatories or decking. It's available in three colours: grey, teal and mustard; the latter of which we particularly love for its vibrant hue.

9 Florence Alfresco Moretti Round Outdoor Rugs in Black Beige

The Rug Seller, £50

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Round, stylish and so on-trend, we're in love with this beige and black circular outdoor rug! This flat-woven rug is ideal for patios and conservatories.

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Striped Garden Rug - Best Outdoor Rugs

Boho Indoor & Outdoor Rug

John Lewis & Partners johnlewis.com

£24.50

Bold, vibrant colours are a great way to bring your garden to life, and this fully waterproof, striped outdoor rug is packed with plenty.

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Grey Outdoor Rug - Best Outdoor Rugs

Cozumel (Outdoor) Grey Rug

We're quite fond of the pretty petal design on this grey rug. Durable and with fade resistant properties, it's the perfect neutral rug to work in all outdoor spaces.

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Indoor Outdoor Rugs - Best Outdoor Rugs

Capri Indoor/Outdoor Rug

Safavieh onlyhome.co.uk

£74.80

We love the simplicity of this patterned rug. The interlocking squares and circles makes for a stylish outdoor rug that will elevate even the smallest of spaces.

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Large Garden Rug - Best Outdoor Rugs

Reversible Outdoor Gala Rug - Herbal Garden / Ivory

We love the combined intricate pattern and moss green colour of this outdoor rug. Made from recycled plastic straws, it's both lightweight and water-resistant.

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Floral Outdoor Rug - Best Outdoor Rugs

Tropicana Outdoor Rug

Tropicana rugsdirect.co.uk

£64.99

Go bold with a floral print. This tropical-inspired outdoor rug is rather beautiful. Made from polypropylene and polyester, it's highly durable and water resistant.

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Green Garden Rug - Best Outdoor Rugs

Green Mottled Indoor/Outdoor Rug

Not keen on a patterned design? Keep it pared-back with this green indoor/outdoor rug, constructed from a specialist yarn.

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Reversible Outdoor Rug - Best Outdoor Rugs

Outdoor Persian Style Reversible Garden Carpet

This Persian-style garden rug features a decorative black and white design. It's also waterproof and easy to clean – simply wipe away any dirt or mud with a damp cloth. Best of all, it's reversible!

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Outdoor Runner Rug - Best Outdoor Rugs

Victorian Tile Utility Runner

OK so this is a runner, rather than a rug, but it's great for a narrow balcony or a patio. The intricate pattern creates a sophisticated look. It's pictured here in ivory but it's also available in black.

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Best Garden Rug - Best Outdoor Rugs

Madotto Indoor/Outdoor Rug

This stylish indoor/outdoor rug is woven with a checkerboard pattern in natural terracotta. It'll bring a lot of warmth to your outdoor space.

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Indoor Outdoor Rugs - Best Outdoor Rugs

Asbury Indoor/ Outdoor Rug

In a pared-back neutral grey hue with a woven arrow design, this flat weave outdoor rug is ultra inviting. It's also available as a runner.

20 Patio Flatweave Rug

The Rug Seller, from £39

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We love this deco ivory design. With a 100 per cent polypropylene pile, this outdoor rug is durable, easy to clean and stylish.

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Indoor Outdoor Rugs - Best Outdoor Rugs

Iris Recycled Plastic Indoor & Outdoor Rug, Teal

Weaver Green johnlewis.com

£138.00

Made entirely from 100 per cent recycled plastic bottles, this rug is made to look and feel like wool – it can be used indoors and outdoors and is machine washable too.

22 Florence Alfresco Padua Circle Round Outdoor Rugs in Anthracite Beige

The Rug Seller, £49

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There's something incredibly stylish about this round flat-woven rug in beige and grey. Durable and weather-resistant, it's ideal for patios and conservatories.

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Small Bathroom Vanity Sconces

Small Bathroom Vanity Sconces

Douglas Friedman

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Mikkel Vang

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Modern Loft Bathroom Light

The tub, fittings and tiles in the black and white master bath of this Manhattan loft are all by Waterworks. The vintage light fixture is from JF Chen.

James Merrell

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Farmhouse Bathroom Lights

Jean-Francois Jaussand

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Eclectic Bathroom Light

In the master bath of a French countryside duplex, floor-to-ceiling galvanized-iron bookshelves are accessible by way of a metal library ladder. The sculptures and paintings are by Astuguevieille.

William Waldron

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Nautical Bathroom Lights

A chair by Huniford Collection, photographs by Nicholas, an antique sink, and vintage ship lights outfit the bathroom of this Upstate New York home; the medicine cabinet is made of reclaimed barnwood, the walls are waterproof Venetian plaster, and the floor is polished concrete.

William Abranowicz

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Traditional Sconces

The master bath's tub, sink, fittings, and black limestone flooring are all by Waterworks at this Upstate New York home. The sconces are by Vaughan, the kilim is from West Elm, and the artworks were purchased in London and Paris.

Joshua McHugh

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Tubular Sconce

In Emmy Rossum's NYC apartment the custom vanity has fittings by Kallista, the walls, sink and floor are lined in Ann Sacks marbles, the medicine cabinet is by Robern and the sconce is by Circa Lighting.

Simon Upton

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Crystal Sconces And Shallow Ceiling light

The master bath sinks by Urban Archaeology have Dornbracht fittings in this glamorous West Village loft. The seat cushion is covered in a Holland & Sherry terry cloth, the ceiling light and sconces are 1960s Italian, and the floor is granite.

Simon Upton

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Three-Prong Chandelier

In an English country house, the guest bath has a tub and fittings reclaimed from another part of the manor; the curtains are of a James Hare silk, and the carpet is by Ryalux.

Max Zambelli

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Fabric Sconces

In this Brooklyn townhouse has shibori wallpaper in the powder room is by Amber Interiors for Studio Four NYC and the mirror is by Rejuvenation.

Pascal Chevallier

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19th-Century Lantern

In the master bath at this Paris pied-à-terre, the circa-1760 rosewood-and-bronze writing desk and 18th-century gilded wood stool are French, the pendant light is made from a 19th-century lantern, the shower doors are steel and the walls are sheathed in striped plaster.

William Abranowicz

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Candle Sconces

In the guest bath of this Los Angeles farmhouse, a chair is upholstered in the California state flag, the sink and fittings are by Waterworks, the custom wallcovering is by Nathalie Lété, and the door is painted in Farrow & Ball's Studio Green.

Richard Powers

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Golden Sconces

The powder room in this Hudson River rancher mural is by Shantell Martin and the wainscoting is painted in Benjamin Moore's Midnight.

Douglas Friedman

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Copper Chandelier

For a San Francisco family, designer Ken Fulk revived a faded 19^th-century landmark, transforming it into a multifunctional 21^st-century house without losing any of its period drama. The marble tub in the wife's bathroom is by Urban Archaeology, the wallcovering is hand-painted, and the flooring is by Fox Marble.

Björn Wallander

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Copper Sconces

The copper sconces and pendants in the master bath of this Utah home are original to the house. The tub is by Kohler, the stool was made by a local craftsman, and the Navajo rugs are from 1910.

William Abranowicz

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Vintage Italian Chandelier

The master bathroom of Alice Childress and Christopher Daniels's downtown Manhattan loft, designed with the help of Courtnay Daniels Haden, includes a vintage Italian chandelier, an antique freestanding marble tub, and an inherited 18th-century painting. The custom-made vanities are outfitted with Caesarstone countertops and Kohler sinks; the sink and tub fittings are by Barber Wilsons & Co.

Simon Upton

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French Chandelier

The sconces in this French home are by Neirmann and the chandelier is by Tony Duquette. The tub in the master bath is by Jacob Delafon, with fittings by Waterworks, and the Veere Grenney chair is covered in an Armani/Casa fabric. The vanity, mirror, and marble flooring are all custom designs.

Douglas Friedman

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Cottage Lighting

In the guest bath of this Cape Cod Cottage, the lighting adds a simple yet jovial touch to the room, which is painted in Farrow & Ball's Chappell Green.

Richard Powers

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Venetian Glass Chandelier

The chandelier in this Florida home is Venetian glass. The master bath also features custom-made cabinetry, sink fittings by Rohl, and a silver-leafed mirror by Eloquence.

Simon Upton

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Venini Chandelier

Architect Achille Salvagni transformed this Roman Palazzo into a storied home, with a bathroom featuring a 1930s Venini chandelier, tub fittings by Lefroy Brooks, and a heirloom 1750 Italian stool. The striped wallpaper is by Ralph Lauren Home.

Nicolas Tosi

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Mid-Century Chandelier

Thanks to a pair of brother architects, this apartment on Paris's Right Bank has a dark and moody aesthetic that updates classic French style for the 21^st century. The master bath holds a 1960s chandelier, a 1950s American table, and a Saarinen armchair. The niche is clad in hand-cut glass-mosaic tiles inlaid with gold leaf, the walls are of Italian marble, and the floor is tiled with marble and gold-leafed-glass mosaics.

Roger Davies

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Vendome Sconces

This guest bath features Vendome sconces by Thomas O'Brien for Visual Comfort, a salvaged 1920s tub and pedestal sink, and a Burmese teak mirror in this Bellport, New York home.

William Waldron

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Gilded Chandelier

A sculpture by Louise Bourgeois overlooks a bathroom in French architect Jacques Grange's Paris apartment. The chandelier is 19th-century; the bathtub, sink, and faucet are by L'Epi d'Or and the inlaid marble floor is based on a Byzantine pattern.

Richard Powers

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Vintage Sconces

In a guest bath of this Hollywood home, the vintage sconces and Emil Stejnar pendant are from Orange and the 19th-century mirror is Chinese. The tub is by Randolph Morris, the sink is by St. Thomas Creations, and all of the fittings are by Kingston Brass.

Douglas Friedman

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1960s Pendant

A circa-1960s light fixture by Sarfatti hangs above a Water Monopoly tub in this master bath in Manhattan; the side table is by Achille Salvagni, and the walls are sheathed in marble.

Roger Davies

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Dripping Chandelier

Monique Lhuillier's bath in Bel Air showcases a custom-made light fixture by Foundry, white-oak cabinetry, and a photograph by George Hoyningen-Huene.

Eric Piasecki

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Sculptural Sconces

Elaborate sconces highlight Katie Ridder's New York City bathroom, where she chose a medium-height antique shelf to compensate for limited countertop and cabinet storage.

Björn Wallander

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Geometric Lamp Shades

The geometric pattern on this powder room's lamp shades complements the pattern of a circa-1890 Tramp Art American mirror in a Southern California residence. The mural is by Jean Horihata, the stool is Chinese, and the sink fittings are by THG.

Roger Davies

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Sperical Chandelier

A spherical chandelier and a repurposed, towering bookcase are highlights of a Tampa, Florida, home designed by Nate Berkus.

Joshua McHugh

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Understated Ceiling Light

Understated lighting appeals to the minimal aesthetic of this bathroom in a modern Washington, D.C. home designed by Darryl Carter. The vanity hides drawers for storage.

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Bathroom Linen Cabinets

Bathroom Linen Cabinets

Tips on Buying Bath Vanities and Cabinets

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Bath vanities and cabinets are steamed, banged, and splattered. Make sure the ones you select will work hard for you.

Bathroom vanities are the hardest working cabinetry in your home. They have to hold up to daily wear and tear as you get ready for work or give kids their baths. And they're constantly exposed to moisture, which is no friend to wood or wood-like materials.

Also, bathroom space usually is at a premium, so the size and location of cabinets is doubly important. A wider vanity will give you more storage, while a narrower vanity will give you more room to move around.

So many choices and decisions. Here's a guide to selecting and placing vanity cabinets.

Fitting Vanities and Cabinets to Your Budget

You can find bathroom vanities and cabinets for any budget and style, although the lower your budget, the more limited your style choices.

Budget ($70 to $150 per linear foot): Stock cabinets are mass-produced and afford no customization. But you save money and time by buying stock.

They start at 9 inches wide and go up in 3-inch increments to 60 inches wide and come in 12-inch or 24-inch depths.

I bought a stock vanity when I added a basement bathroom recently, and I love it. You can pluck a 30-inch-wide vanity right from the shelf, no waiting time, for $150 to $500.

Better ($450 to $540 per linear foot): Semi-custom gives you more choice of size and style. You can change widths in 1-inch intervals, and depths according to manufacturer guidelines. You'll have more choices in door styles, stains, and glazes, though not as much as in custom cabinets. Figure on waiting around three weeks for delivery.

Best ($1,200 to $1,400 per linear foot): Custom cabinets let you achieve your dream cabinet with any size, design, or color. Want a high cabinet (36-inch to 42-inch) for more storage and to reduce stooping to brush your teeth? Custom can give you that. Want beading around doors? No problem. But that customization comes at a cost in money and waiting time -- six to eight weeks.

Cabinet Construction: The Key to Quality

Bathroom cabinets must stand up to moisture and a lot of opening and closing. So construction of the box -- the bones of the cabinet -- is important.

Budget: You'll get 1/2-inch particleboard sides; stapled, nailed, or glued drawers; and partial-opening drawer slides. This construction works best for powder room vanities, which don't see as much wear and tear. But the moisture in full baths will eventually weaken the particleboard (it's only made of pressed sawdust) and make it sag. Stock cabinet drawers don't have lasting power.

Better: Now we're talking 1/2-inch plywood boxes -- way sturdier than particleboard -- and dovetailed drawers, which hold up better than stapled or glued drawers.

Image: Mark Juliana

Best: Top-of-the-line construction includes 1/2-inch to 3/4-inch plywood or hardwood sides, and 5/8-inch hardwood drawers with dovetail or dowel joints. You can get full-extension drawer glides, which make it easier to see what's in the back of drawers, and soft-close glides that eliminate banging.

Tips for Choosing Bath Vanities

• Ornate cabinets with beading are lovely, but may not be practical in bathrooms. Water from shower steam collects in beading, and you'll have to towel them off to prevent droplets from eating away at finishes. If you do go for doodads, make sure the cabinets are sealed well.
• Unless you love mopping floors, buy base cabinets that rest on the floor, rather than on wood feet. Feet give cabinets the look of furniture, but cleaning under those cabinets is a constant chore.
• If a local craftsman builds your custom cabinets, make sure the cabinets are sealed well. If not, they won't stand up to bathroom moisture.
• Make sure your bathroom fan is in tip-top shape to prevent the room from getting too steamy and penetrating wood cabinets.
• If you need maximum counter space, pick a vanity with an off-center sink.

Related: 20 Small Bathroom Ideas that Save Time and Money

Vanity Location is Vital

Once you've decided what type of bathroom vanity you want and can afford, you have to decide where to put it -- not as easy as it sounds because every square inch of bathroom space counts.

• Make sure cabinet doors have enough room to swing without hitting something or getting in the way of foot traffic. Measure the depth of vanities with doors open to make sure they fit comfortably. Building codes say the minimum allowable distance in front of vanities (and toilets) is 21 inches.
• Be sure there's enough space over and around the vanity to install a mirror and lights. Side sconces are best for eliminating face shadows. If that's important to you, make sure you have enough room on each side of the mirror to place lights.
• Take advantage of existing plumbing. Hooking up a new vanity to old plumbing is easy and inexpensive. But moving plumbing up, down, or across the room can cost you big bucks, considering you'll pay a plumber typically from $45 to $65 per hour for labor alone. Of course, everything is a tradeoff. Just make sure you've got a darn good reason for moving plumbing around.
• Place your vanity on or near a wall that can accommodate a wall-mounted or recessed medicine cabinet or shelving, because it's a pain to walk across the bathroom whenever you want a Q-tip. Medicine cabinets start at around $15.

Bathroom Linen Cabinets

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Trap Under Bathroom Sink

Trap Under Bathroom Sink

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Hair, soap residue, grease, food, and oil are all known to clog sink traps and drain pipes. To clear the clog, you will need to clean your sink trap. For mild clogs, use a plunger or a baking soda solution to clean your sink trap and remove the clog. For more stubborn clogs, you may need to remove your sink trap to clean it properly.

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   Remove any sink stoppers. If your stopper has a pivot rod, then you will need to remove this to remove the stopper. Look under the sink and locate a locking nut where the pivot rod goes into the drainpipe. Unscrew the nut, pull out the rod, and remove the stopper. Then screw the nut and rod back in place without the stopper.^[1]

   • If you are plunging a kitchen sink, make sure to clamp the dishwasher drain hose. Do this by tightening a clamp around the bendable drain line before you begin plunging.^[2]

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   Use a coat hanger or wire to clear obstructions. Take a metal coat hanger and unwind it, or find a piece of wire. Bend 1 end of the hanger or wire into a small hook shape. Stick the end with the hook into the drain and use it to pull out clumps of hair, paper, or other obstructions.

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   Pour boiling water down your drain. Bring 5 cups (1.2 l) of water to a boil. Pour half of the boiling water down your drain. Reserve the other half for a later use.^[3]

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   Begin to fill your sink with water. As your sink is filling, place a plunger over the drain entrance. Fill your sink until the plunger is completely submerged in the water, about 3–4 inches (7.6–10.2 cm) of water. The water will suction your plunger to the sink.^[4]

   • If you have a double sink, then you will need to cover the other sink's drain with a wet rag or another type of cover. This will prevent water from spewing out of the sink's drain while you plunge the other drain.
   • If you have a small vanity sink and your plunger is too large to create a tight seal around the drain, pick up a small plunger from a hardware store.

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   Pump your sink vigorously. Do this by rapidly moving the plunger up and down for at least 20 seconds. On your final upstroke, make sure to pop the plunger off of your drain to create extra pressure. This will help release the clog in your sink trap.^[5]

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   Keep plunging if necessary. If the water in your sink whirls down your drain easily, then the clog is clear in your sink trap. If not, then you will need to keep plunging. Repeat the plunging process until the water whirls smoothly down your sink.^[6]

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   Pour the remaining boiling water mixed with dish soap down your drain. You may need to re-heat the water at this point. Re-heat the water until it is boiling again. Then, add a few drops of dish soap to the water and agitate it with a spoon or spatula. Pour the water down your drain.

   • The boiling water should clear away any remaining residue in your sink trap. The dish soap helps remove grease and oil.

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   Bring 6 cups (1.4 l) of water to a boil on your stove. Place your pot on the stove and set the heat to high. Bring the water to a rolling boil, which should take about 10 minutes.^[7]

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   Pour 2 cups (0.47 l) of the boiling water down your sink drain. Reserve the remaining water to use later. ^[8]

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   Pour ¹⁄₂ cup (120 ml) of baking soda down your drain. Let the baking soda set for 5 to 10 minutes. Depending on how clogged your drain is, you may need to let it set for longer, like 20 to 30 minutes.^[9]

   • Make sure to remove your sink stopper before doing this.

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   Mix 1 cup (240 ml) of vinegar in 1 cup (240 ml) of hot water. Use the water that you boiled. Mix the vinegar and water together until they are well combined.^[10]

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   Pour the mixture down your sink drain. Then quickly cover your drain with a plug or wet towel to prevent the mixture from bubbling out of your drain. Let the mixture set for 10 to 15 minutes.^[11]

   • If your sink trap is very clogged, then you may need to let the mixture set for longer, like 30 minutes.

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   Rinse your drain. Pour the rest of the boiling water down your drain. This will help remove any remaining dirt and grime from your sink trap.^[12]

   • If the water has cooled, then heat it to a rolling boil again before pouring it down the drain.
   • If your sink is still clogged, then you may need to remove your sink trap to clean it properly.

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   Locate the sink trap. Look under your sink and locate a pipe with a J or P-like curve. This is your sink trap. The sink trap is located in between the tail pipe and the waste pipe.^[13]

   • The tail pipe is the pipe that connects directly to your sink, and the waste pipe is the pipe that connects to the wall.

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   Place a bucket underneath the sink trap. You can use a regular gallon bucket, or any type of water collecting device like a dishpan. The bucket will be used to catch any water, dirt, and grime that comes out as you remove the sink trap.^[14]

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   Unscrew the slip joint nuts. Begin by loosening the slip joint nuts on each end of the sink trap (on each end of the J or P). You can do this either manually, using your hands, or you can use a wrench. Once the joint nuts are loose, continue to untighten them with your hands.^[15]

   • If your sink trap has a decorative or metal finish, then use a strap wrench to loosen the slip joints to prevent scratching. You can also place duct tape on the parts of the wrench that come into contact with your pipes to prevent scratching.

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   Remove the sink trap. As you remove the sink trap, make sure to locate the O-rings. There should be two; one on each side of the J. Place them somewhere safe. The O-rings are used to seal the connection between the sink trap and the tail and waste pipes.^[16]

   • Take a picture of the trap before you remove it to help you reassemble the sink trap correctly.
   • Clog the waste pipe with a cloth or rag to prevent sewer gases from entering your home.

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   Rinse the sink trap. Take the sink trap to a separate sink or outside to rinse. Rinse the trap thoroughly until all the loose dirt and grime are removed.^[17]

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   Scrub the sink trap with a bottle brush. You can also use a dishwashing detergent to remove any dirt and grime as you scrub the sink trap. Scrub the sink trap until all the dirt and grime are removed.^[18]

   • At this point, you can use the bottle brush to scrub and remove any dirt and grime from the end of the tail pipe as well.

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   Reassemble the trap. Place the slip joint nuts onto the tail and waste pipes first. Slip the O-rings back onto the tail and waste pipes. Then place the sink trap between the tail and waste pipes. Use your hands to tighten the slip joint nuts over the ends of the sink trap.^[19]

   • Use your wrench to finish tightening the slip joint nuts. Only tighten the slip joints nuts a quarter turn more. Try not to tighten them too tight. This can cause your pipes to crack and break, especially plastic ones.
   • If there's rust on the P trap, replace it before it has a chance to leak.

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• If your under-sink plumbing is metal and you find yourself needing to plunge the sink often, consider replacing the plumbing with plastic parts. Corrosion in the P trap can cause hair and other gunk to build up once the walls are no longer smooth.

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To clean a sink trap, start by sticking a sturdy piece of wire into the drain to pull out obstructions, like clumps of hair or paper. Once you've removed the debris, pour a few cups of boiling water down the drain and place a plunger over it. Then, fill the sink with enough water to cover the top of the plunger and pump the plunger up and down for 20 seconds. When the drain is clear, pour more boiling water mixed with a few drops of dish soap down the drain to remove the remaining residue. For tips on how to clear a sink trap using baking soda, read on!

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