Bathroom Remodeling Trends for 2019

The recipient of a bachelor's degree in communication from the University of Maryland, Derrick Sieber founded Precision Contracting Solutions in 2007. In addition, Derrick Sieber is a member of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI).

According to NARI, more than 65 percent of the people who responded in a survey said they want to remodel their bathrooms because the rooms are dated with older features and out-of-style colors. One of the more prevalent trends for bathroom remodeling projects in 2019 is neutral palettes.

Elle Decor suggests using only one color or material to achieve a modern look that will last for years. Another popular color trend is bold black for bathrooms that evoke a high-end experience you might find at a spa.

In design, storage ledges are gaining popularity. They serve a purpose and accentuate a clean and modern look.

Concrete and plaster are making a comeback to contribute a warm look, while exposed hardware is also gaining traction. Visible pipes are common in older homes, but the look is being employed more frequently in 2019.

The Duck Dive for Passing Waves While Paddling on a Surfboard

A construction industry leader in greater Washington, D.C., Derrick Sieber has owned and operated Precision Contracting Solutions for well over a decade. When he isn’t working, Derrick Sieber is an avid fan of water-based recreation such as swimming, fishing, and surfing.

One of the first skills that an aspiring surfer must learn is how to paddle out into the surf. In short, before surfers can catch the right wave, they must paddle against incoming currents and pass numerous waves in shallow water. The duck dive is a common technique that has proven effective for avoiding waves while paddling against them.

Rather than passing over a difficult oncoming wave, the duck dive allows surfers to pass under it with their surfboard in hand. Surfers must first ensure that their board is perpendicular to the wave in order to execute a duck dive. Grabbing the board about halfway between its nose and midpoint, when the wave is roughly two feet away, surfers should lean forward hard to submerge board and body beneath the wave. 

Surfers should then press down on the back half of their board with one leg just after they begin to dive. This helps them avoid hitting the seafloor, keeps the board in an upright position, and brings the board safely to the surface on the other side of the passing wave.