The most important part of the remodel was to build the new shower correctly. We didn't want to use a fiberglass or acrylic molded shower. We wanted real tile. We decided to forgo the tub, and build a larger shower, with tile walls and floor and two showerheads.

We were very concerned about installing the tile correctly so it wouldn't leak. Another leak would mean needing to rip out the bathroom and replace everything again. Correct construction would make the bathroom last many years and conserve the resources needed to replace it. Larry did a lot of research to finally find the correct way to install a tile shower. This knowledge seems to be becoming extinct with the new one-piece shower units. But we found it and our shower is absolutely water-tight. (click here to get the instructions)

We also installed glass doors on the shower to eliminate the need to use either a toxic plastic shower curtain or a moldy cotton curtain.

For more details, read the ebook...

Debra's Guide to Creating a Green Bathroom
A Case Study of Her Own Remodel
by Debra Lynn Dadd & Larry Redalia

Take a full-color photo tour of Debra's new green bathroom as she and her husband explain just how they did their do-it-yourself remodel. Learn how to choose green building products and materials for bathroom construction, save money on materials costs, and how to install a water-tight bathroom that will last for years.

A detailed Introduction discusses the problem of how a poorly installed bathroom can lead to water damage and hazardous mold growth, followed by chapters which cover the shower, plumbing and fixtures, vanity and medicine cabinet, light and ventilation, towels, storage, body care products, cleaning, and connecting the bathroom to nature. A complete directory of all the green products used on the project is included. 50 pages.