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14-03-2018, 02:09 PM | #1 | ||
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I've renovated and sold a few units over the years and if they had baths in the bathroom I usually tossed them out and rearranged the layout with a large glass walled shower and other modern features. No buyers have ever asked me "where's the bath?"
I haven't had a bath in decades (and yes I do shower every day). So are baths a thing of the past? |
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14-03-2018, 02:39 PM | #3 | ||
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Yes, mostly for kids.
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14-03-2018, 02:54 PM | #4 | ||
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Isn't the high pressure cleaner the way to go with washing the kids?
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14-03-2018, 03:06 PM | #5 | ||
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14-03-2018, 03:07 PM | #6 | |||
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We renovated recently and put a larger bath in. Our children are teenagers/adults. |
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14-03-2018, 03:17 PM | #7 | ||
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So two high pressure cleaners?
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14-03-2018, 03:24 PM | #8 | ||
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Couldn't think of nothing worse than wading around in your own filth.
Can see the attraction for adults with kids though. My 2 kids are both under 10y.o They both prefer to shower.
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14-03-2018, 03:25 PM | #9 | ||
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cant remember last time had one on my own, but always enjoy sharing a bath
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14-03-2018, 04:22 PM | #10 | ||
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By about 3 the kids were happy to shower, but the 7yo asks for a bath every now & them.
We renovated my old place and put a new bath in. Spent a bit of time at the shop choosing a comfortable one. Never used it in 7 years. Actually, haven't had an adult use the bath in my current place for the entire 11 years we've been here... But I still wouldn't buy a place without one, as it restricts your market again when you go to sell. |
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14-03-2018, 04:45 PM | #11 | ||
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Maybe once a month after a hard day of footy or cricket, I don't mind an hour or two in a bath full of Epsom salts. Absolutely love it.
But I completely agree, in this day and age I think a bath is a waste of space in a room that is usually tight for space.
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14-03-2018, 05:04 PM | #12 | ||
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In a family home with two bathrooms, a bath is a must in the main bathroom for young kids. Especially if it is a rental.
In the ensuite, just a shower.
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14-03-2018, 06:48 PM | #14 | ||
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I have a bath every Sunday afternoon - maximum water temp so I really sweat it out. Radox added. Glass of good scotch and a few car magazines. Bliss
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14-03-2018, 06:53 PM | #15 | ||
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I always encourage my young'n Jack to have a bath, have the water trickling in so we can encourage him to brush his teeth, but he loves to stand in the shower with dad . I personally havn't bathed for years. A bath is a must in a house i think
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14-03-2018, 07:28 PM | #16 | ||
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Grown up kids and just moved to a new house Dec.
Mrs's loves her bath weekly and this house doesn't have one, she is ****ed. I knew it was coming and we will re do the bathroom to suit her needs, doesn't bother me happy wife partly happy life it is a good opportunity to jump in know what I mean. So yes for some a must. Being a sportsperson if I'm suffering from some aches pains I don't mind having one at all but its not regular.
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14-03-2018, 08:41 PM | #17 | ||
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I use the truck wash at work
in all seriousness I'm currently renovating my bathroom and I have a 70 house with a one piece bath/shower where if you have a bath you use 70 catrilloin liters and its only half way up the side of your body if you lay down in it oddly ~ you know the type an oddly small shaped concrete swimming pool in the bathroom tiled well its getting a high side narrower 2mtr long spa bath and yes I dou use them for my back and that's why you shower cleaning your self prier to taking a bath , or do you go swimming in a pool dirty too
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14-03-2018, 08:46 PM | #18 | |||
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I dont shower to have a bath...
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14-03-2018, 09:34 PM | #19 | |||
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Most of the urban living dwellings such as small townhouses usually don't include a bath. Only in the larger 3 bedroom units. The larger house and land type packages designed for first home buyers with young families all include a bath. Its "horses for courses" as the saying goes. |
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14-03-2018, 09:35 PM | #20 | ||
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I'm not getting any younger these days but the bath is great for those aching pains at times.
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14-03-2018, 11:26 PM | #21 | ||
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Bath and half bottle of scotch soothes my pains.
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14-03-2018, 11:30 PM | #22 | ||
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15-03-2018, 12:02 AM | #23 | |||
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That's probably why as i Sai i take a shower prier to clean my self so as you put it I'm not lying. In my own filth whilst relaxing in the bath for my back as i had stated And not using the bath to clean my self Guess you do go swimming in a pool then with out showering then its no different your still in your own flith
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15-03-2018, 12:10 AM | #24 | ||
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Have not had a bath for at least 30 years, not planning to have one either, could not think of anything worse, just the thought of it makes my skin crawl.
I have a high pressure adjustable shower nozzle which gives you a nice massage, best $$ I ever spend on personal hygiene.
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15-03-2018, 09:22 AM | #25 | |||
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15-03-2018, 11:33 AM | #26 | ||
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Our place (built 2016) has a bath in the main Bathroom, the Ensuite just has a nice big shower..
We spent the extra $$$ to specify a much nice, larger bath than the standard one as my Son was having a few bath's a week (these days he showers more often than not but still has a bath sometimes) and my wife uses it in Hockey Seasons to sooth her sore body.. Radox and/or Epsom Salt. I don't think we would have a place without one..
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15-03-2018, 11:44 AM | #27 | |||
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15-03-2018, 12:47 PM | #29 | |||
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IMO whatever suits you re bath tubs - its just become more popular not having one to reduce costs and making more space as city people are more and more adjusting their lives to less room, smaller blocks, apartment shoe box living etcetc.....
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15-03-2018, 05:31 PM | #30 | |||
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