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Compare tile trim options for showers, walls, floors and niches: metal profiles, bullnose, cove base and more, plus how to match trim to your tile.

Mirror or medicine cabinet over the sink? Compare storage, looks, sizing, wall depth and moisture, and decide before you remodel your bathroom.

Range hood height by cooktop type, hood style and manufacturer rules: gas, electric, induction, island and wall mount, plus how to measure and what codes say.

The standard shower head height is 80 inches, but your household may need more. Learn rain shower heights, code rules and how to measure during a remodel.

Compare pressure-balancing, thermostatic, manual, diverter and transfer shower valves, and learn how to match trim and fix low pressure before you remodel.

Hang island pendants 30 to 36 inches above the counter. Get spacing, ceiling-height adjustments, plus microwave and dishwasher placement rules in one guide.

What an integrated sink countertop is, which materials work, how basin shapes and sizes affect daily use, and what to settle before your remodel begins.

Should kitchen cabinets go to the ceiling? See what to call them, which ceiling heights suit them, how stacking works, and what drives the cost.

A room-by-room final walkthrough checklist for your finished kitchen or bathroom remodel: what to test, what to collect, and how to write the punch list.

Tile or wood baseboard? Compare moisture resistance, cost, installation, repair and style, and see which fits a bathroom, plus how to seal the joint properly.