The advice thread for random problems #3

[stargirl23]

Never had a bath in my old house and I realised how little I actually use a bath. Just don’t have the time usually a quick shower on an evening. Personally didn’t miss the bath and since moving to here with a bath I can count on one hand the amount we’ve used it. Even my son prefers showers now

 

[Snippysnips]

Would you buy a house without a bath?

We have a small bathroom with a shower over the bath. We are a family that 99% of the time shower, my 7 year will occasionally have a big bubble bath, maybe 3 x a year.
We will be redoing it in the next year or so. I'm thinking of getting rid of the bath and making it into a wet room with big walk in shower. We do however have 2 ensuites that are showers. But we want to keep our ensuite kid free and the 2nd ensuite is in our 15 year olds room so he doesn't particularly want younger siblings coming in and out.
We have no plans to sell but would it affect resale value if we got rid of bath completely or should we just do what we want without thinking about possible selling points in the future.

We didn't use the bath in our old house as we all preferred the shower, so ripped it out an put in a nice big shower, when we come to sell it didn't affect the value in anyway, sure some did say they would have liked the bath but in then end it sold without any problems an the people said they if they ever wanted a bath then they would just change it back over to one

 

[CallMeHollywood]

Would you buy a house without a bath?

We have a small bathroom with a shower over the bath. We are a family that 99% of the time shower, my 7 year will occasionally have a big bubble bath, maybe 3 x a year.
We will be redoing it in the next year or so. I'm thinking of getting rid of the bath and making it into a wet room with big walk in shower. We do however have 2 ensuites that are showers. But we want to keep our ensuite kid free and the 2nd ensuite is in our 15 year olds room so he doesn't particularly want younger siblings coming in and out.
We have no plans to sell but would it affect resale value if we got rid of bath completely or should we just do what we want without thinking about possible selling points in the future.

The fact it used to have one is likely enough. I personally love a bath, but don’t have one that often.

 

[littlepup]

Maybe a house large enough to have two ensuites wouldn't be in the price range of those with babies or toddlers anyway.

Baffled by that idea. I'm in my 40s with a 2.5 year old. My, as yet, childless friends in their 30s are just buying a 4 bed for £475k with no generational wealth, just good jobs.

I would say as long as the shower isn't a cubicle style with a door you'll be ok. I've generally used a baby bath, shower seat or just sat in the shower with my little one as it's a long, wide, walk in style. It's a nightmare trying to shower a little one in a cubicle shower though, not enough room.
A bath is probably better for resale but it wouldn't be a deal breaker for me so if you plan to stay long enough not to be thinking of resale, go for it.

 

[JoeBloggs]

Would you buy a house without a bath?

We have a small bathroom with a shower over the bath. We are a family that 99% of the time shower, my 7 year will occasionally have a big bubble bath, maybe 3 x a year.
We will be redoing it in the next year or so. I'm thinking of getting rid of the bath and making it into a wet room with big walk in shower. We do however have 2 ensuites that are showers. But we want to keep our ensuite kid free and the 2nd ensuite is in our 15 year olds room so he doesn't particularly want younger siblings coming in and out.
We have no plans to sell but would it affect resale value if we got rid of bath completely or should we just do what we want without thinking about possible selling points in the future.

Personally in a 3 bathroom house no bath would be an issue for me. I also think you exclude young families or people thinking of families as they would need a bath for little ones.
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Baffled by that idea. I'm in my 40s with a 2.5 year old. My, as yet, childless friends in their 30s are just buying a 4 bed for £475k with no generational wealth, just good jobs.

Guess it depends on area. You are unlikely to get a 4 bed one bath for less than £550-600+k near me!
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Baffled by that idea. I'm in my 40s with a 2.5 year old. My, as yet, childless friends in their 30s are just buying a 4 bed for £475k with no generational wealth, just good jobs.

Guess it depends on area. You are unlikely to get a 4 bed one bath for less than £550-600+k near me!

 

[HoGi]

Would you buy a house without a bath?

We have a small bathroom with a shower over the bath. We are a family that 99% of the time shower, my 7 year will occasionally have a big bubble bath, maybe 3 x a year.
We will be redoing it in the next year or so. I'm thinking of getting rid of the bath and making it into a wet room with big walk in shower. We do however have 2 ensuites that are showers. But we want to keep our ensuite kid free and the 2nd ensuite is in our 15 year olds room so he doesn't particularly want younger siblings coming in and out.
We have no plans to sell but would it affect resale value if we got rid of bath completely or should we just do what we want without thinking about possible selling points in the future.

It would instantly put me off as I love a bath and I would be thinking I need to rip the bathroom out straight away, so I probably wouldn't even view a house with no bath.

Like others have said I think it would also put off those with kids.

 

[Lalla]

I think if a house has 3 'washrooms' then I would expect at least one of those to have a bath.

I'd probably be more inclined to buy a house with all baths, on the basis I can clearly see there's room either for a bath or a shower (and also could still have showers with one of those mixer tap things if there wasn't an electric shower over the bath).

However I am someone who loves a bath so the idea of never having one again in my own home would make me sad!

 

[Tanne1999]

Having an ingrown nail removed next week. I’ve been told to wear open toe/loose shoes, but I have really sweaty feet and struggle with flipflops/sandals.
Any suggestions?

Have to be comfy and easy to walk in as will be going to Liverpool a few days after for our anniversary.

Thanks

 

[stargirl23]

Having an ingrown nail removed next week. I’ve been told to wear open toe/loose shoes, but I have really sweaty feet and struggle with flipflops/sandals.
Any suggestions?

Have to be comfy and easy to walk in as will be going to Liverpool a few days after for our anniversary.

Thanks

Are you ok with sliders or wedges? They’re all I can think of open toe wise without it being sandals

 

[littlepup]

Having an ingrown nail removed next week. I’ve been told to wear open toe/loose shoes, but I have really sweaty feet and struggle with flipflops/sandals.
Any suggestions?

Have to be comfy and easy to walk in as will be going to Liverpool a few days after for our anniversary.

Thanks

A cork bed Birkenstock type? Maybe an espadrille woven sole type? Less sweaty than rubber.

 

[GalaxyGirl70]

My daughter had both ingrowing nails removed and she was told to wear flip flops after. She ended up wearing her ugg slippers (slider style) as they were the only things she was comfortable in and they weren't sweaty! It was quite uncomfortable for the 1st few days and I think it was a good few weeks before she could bear wearing her trainers again.

 

[WeHadFunRight]

Having an ingrown nail removed next week. I’ve been told to wear open toe/loose shoes, but I have really sweaty feet and struggle with flipflops/sandals.
Any suggestions?

Have to be comfy and easy to walk in as will be going to Liverpool a few days after for our anniversary.

Thanks

I would maybe get some foot deodorant spray to help with the sweat? That may help…

 

[Tanne1999]

Thanks guys for suggestions. Foot deodorant might be a good shout actually - I’ve never tried it before!

Will try out a few different things and see what works best. I can’t do flip flops, walking in them hurts my ankles. I’ve not tried many sandals to be honest, so I may have to pop into town the weekend and see what my options are

 

[QueenBW]

I bought the Skechers on the Go sandals (look like the image ones) because I can't do flip flops either and needed something with good traction and cushioning. I don't think I have the sweat issue but I took them on holiday, walked on the beach, got them wet and all and they were still great and I had no issues with them. You might need to check if they miss your toe, will depend on the person I'm guessing.

 

[Jerry Garcia]

Thanks guys for suggestions. Foot deodorant might be a good shout actually - I’ve never tried it before!

Will try out a few different things and see what works best. I can’t do flip flops, walking in them hurts my ankles. I’ve not tried many sandals to be honest, so I may have to pop into town the weekend and see what my options are

Mitchum antiperspirant. Goodbye to sweat, smells, and always on offer in Boots!

 

[Phil Anne Throw Pee]

I adore a hot bath and cannot imagine living without a bath.

 

[OwlAtTheMoon]

I adore a hot bath and cannot imagine living without a bath.

I'm the same. Love a bath.

 

[Ingognito.Queen]

Never had a bath in my old house and I realised how little I actually use a bath. Just don’t have the time usually a quick shower on an evening. Personally didn’t miss the bath and since moving to here with a bath I can count on one hand the amount we’ve used it. Even my son prefers showers now

We didn't use the bath in our old house as we all preferred the shower, so ripped it out an put in a nice big shower, when we come to sell it didn't affect the value in anyway, sure some did say they would have liked the bath but in then end it sold without any problems an the people said they if they ever wanted a bath then they would just change it back over to one

It would instantly put me off as I love a bath and I would be thinking I need to rip the bathroom out straight away, so I probably wouldn't even view a house with no bath.

Like others have said I think it would also put off those with kids.

I would literally have a bath everyday if I had one.

Is there anything better than a bubble bath, candles, a glass of wine and an audiobook playing?

 

[Snippysnips]

I would literally have a bath everyday if I had one.

Is there anything better than a bubble bath, candles, a glass of wine and an audiobook playing?

People like different things I guess I like the quickness of the shower, our new house has a bath an separate shower an it just takes far too long to wait an fill up as it's a deep bath an quite long too, am also glad I've got the shower as my toddler neice isn't keen with sitting in water right now so I need the shower for her

 

[square_spoon]

Haven’t used a bath in years and haven’t owned one in years either. I think they’re a lovely idea but most people genuinely don’t use them very much.