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A total solar eclipse will be visible from Texas to
Maine on April 8, 2024. NASA notes that this phenomenal,
awe-inspiring event occurs when the moon
passes between the sun and Earth, completely blocking
the face of the sun. The National History Museum notes
that solar eclipses occur between two and fi ve times a
year, but a total solar eclipse occurs less frequently. A
total eclipse takes place every 18 months or so, but that
does not mean everyone can view the eclipse. Whether
or not a total solar eclipse is visible depends on where
a person happens to be at the time it occurs. In fact,
the NHM reports that generally total solar eclipses are
visible every 400 years from any one place. Americans
interested in seeing a total solar eclipse should make a
concerted effort to do so in 2024, as NASA indicates
the next total solar eclipse visible from the contiguous
United States will occur in August 2044.
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FEATURES TO CONSIDER
FOR A RELAXATION -
THEMED BATHROOM REMODEL
Homeowners want to view their homes as a respite from all
that goes on outside their doors. Indeed, turning a home
into a residents-only retreat can ensure everyone looks
forward to walking through the front the door at the end of the day.
One of the more popular ways to turn a home into one’s own
personal retreat is to upgrade the bathroom. A renovated bathroom
can completely transform how individuals feel about their
homes. The following are some features to consider when remodeling
a bathroom with relaxation in mind.
• Open shower:
An open
shower is a visually
stunning
addition to any
bathroom. Such
showers give
a bathroom
a more open
look, thanks in
part to the fact
that these modern
features do
not feature a door or require the use of a shower curtain. The
result is a clean look that many people associate with a luxury
hotel. When speaking with a contractor about an open shower install,
homeowners can ask about a half-wall to safeguard against
water splashing out of the shower. In addition, a heat lamp can
help ensure residents stay warm until they’re ready to leave the
bathroom.
• Heated features: Additional features to keep everyone calm
and warm can be considered when upgrading the bathroom. Radiant
fl ooring can ensure everyone’s toes remain toasty, and the
installation of such a feature can eliminate the need for fl oor mats
and bath mats that some homeowners may not like. Commit further
to the heat theme with a heated towel rack, which is another
feature associated with luxury hotels that can be just as enjoyable
at home.
• Soaking tub: An open shower creates an instant feeling of
luxury, but few things are more suggestive of relaxation than a
soaking tub. A long day at school or the offi ce or a day when
winter winds are howling outside is made much better with a
good a soak. The National Kitchen & Bath Association notes that
luxury bathrooms featuring soaking tubs are wildly popular, and
that vaunted status is undoubtedly due to the relaxing benefi ts of
a good soak.
• Skylight: Even if the goal of a luxury bathroom is to leave the
outside world outside, allowing some natural light inside is a
great way to add a little extra calm to the room. Floor-to-ceiling
windows may seem appealing in brochures or advertisements,
but such features do not create the sense of privacy many people
prefer in their bathrooms. One or two skylights can create that
sense of privacy and still allow for natural light to enter the room,
making this an option that provides the best of both worlds.
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