Karen's up on the Hill – Over the hill and far way

What could be more embarrassing than having a toilet give way while one is taking a dump? The truth is few things are. But beyond the embarrassment, there is the potential injury to the user and/or the damage to the bathroom, should something of that nature occur? I think this is a valid yet underrated issue that is why the issue of the weight capacity of toilets should be discussed in other to avoid embarrassment, injury or damages.

About Toilets

Toilets are facilities that allow you to defecate and urinate in relative privacy. There are different designs with different functions:

• Two-piece toilets: these are large, heavy toilets that are cheap, easy to clean and simpler to repair. Their size and seat height make them suitable for adults.
• One-piece toilet: are really easy to clean and install. They are on the expensive side but are great for smaller bathrooms
• Wall-hung toilets: are versatile, have great design and are great for small bathrooms. However, they are expensive and are mostly serviced by professionals.
• Smart toilets: these are the digital version of toilets. They are designed to combine comfort and function

Toilet Weight Limits

The weight of the different toilets in the market is relative to their water capacity and the materials used. On the average, toilets weigh between 70 to 120 pounds Toilets are made from porcelain which is extra strong. So most toilets are durable and should be able to withstand much weight.

Although there are no specific weight limits for standards toilets, Aksam   Zarook observed that regular toilets are built to handle 453kg (1000lbs) while wall hung toilets handle 227kg (500lbs). Now that we know the average weight of toilets and their weight limits, how much weight can they hold? 

How Much Weight Can a Toilet Hold

 While it’s true that there are a lot of heavy set people around, how many persons do you know who weigh up to 1000lbs? Given that most toilets are built to withstand that weight, this means that most toilets will withstand the weight of even the most obese people.

Since toilets are designed to be sat on, the user’s weight is borne by the bowl. No matter how heavy they are. So it’s erroneous to believe that toilets collapse under the sheer weight of the users.

Not everyone agrees with this though. One writer is of the opinion that most standard toilets cannot hold weight in excess of 250lbs.

 If such occurs, defects in the toilet appliance, poor installation and maintenance practices and /or bad toilet habits (squatting and standing on toilets) may be responsible. Poorly fitted, badly maintained toilets will easily lead to toilet accidents regardless of the user’s weight.

In the end, the amount of weight that a toilet can hold depends on the type of toilet and its purpose.

Conclusion

Toilets are an essential facility since our bodies must execute excretory functions every day. Owing to the different types and functions of toilets and the frequency of use, keeping your toilet in a good state is important. This helps to prevent embarrassment, health risks or damages in your home.

One of the issues associated with toilets is weight. How much weight a toilet is supposed to hold precisely. While there is the erroneous belief that overweight individuals can damage toilets from their sheer weight, the general weight limits of most toilets suggest that this is false.

These weight limits far exceed the weight of the most obese people alive at the moment.

What do you think about this issue? I would like your comments and comments if any.

Happy Thursday!

Only 23 days until spring! Are y’all ready, or what!?

Im still working on my spring clean up of the house, and last week, I gave some much needed attention to the stairs of our cellar.

Our house was built in 1950 and I’m pretty sure this area has only been painted once or twice since then. Hard to believe that it’s looked like this since we bought the house 2 years ago. It’s one of those areas that you only look at when you have to go down there, and even then, you don’t really care what it looks like. Ours had faded and dingy yellow paint on the walls and the stairs were a hot mess! Yikes!

Happy Thursday!

Only 23 days until spring! Are y’all ready, or what!?

Im still working on my spring clean up of the house, and last week, I gave some much needed attention to the stairs of our cellar.

Our house was built in 1950 and I’m pretty sure this area has only been painted once or twice since then. Hard to believe that it’s looked like this since we bought the house 2 years ago. It’s one of those areas that you only look at when you have to go down there, and even then, you don’t really care what it looks like. Ours had faded and dingy yellow paint on the walls and the stairs were a hot mess! Yikes!

Even though he was sick, my husband helped me paint the walls first (because we are messy painters, as you can tell by my paint can) and then I painted the steps myself. It was actually really easy, the paint had great coverage.

After the paint dried over night, I added some stair treads so I don’t fall to my death.

This roll was about $16. I measured out each piece and made sure I had enough for all 11 steps in just one roll. I literally ended up with about 5 inches left over. They are just a peel and stick, so were super easy to apply.

And this is how it looks now.

Ahhh. It feels so much brighter, fresh and clean. You know, for a cellar. I also did the walk up attic walls and stairs in the same colors.

An easy update to a tired cellar stair area.

Since we relocated, we have been very fortunate to have friends and family visit us up on the hill. When preparing a room for our guests, it is important to me that things are as comfortable as I can make them. The style of this home is very casual, and not the style for everyone, but the little things added to a guest room can be used with any theme.

Here is a is a look at our space and how I make our loved ones feel like they are special.

Our main guest room has a private bath and I call it “The Waller Suite”, after our very first guests to stay with us. We have additional guest space, but this is the one used most often.

The room was white when we moved in, and needed a cozier feel. I wanted a color that was soothing to everyone, so I painted it Martha Stewart Linen.

Then I started with the bed.

In my opinion, bedding is one of the most important components in making guests feel at home and comfortable. I love to use crisp white cotton sheets and lots of pillows to accommodate preferences. I use blankets and quilts mixed with duvets, to offer different weights of covers. Some folks like a lot of covers and some folks don’t. Some folks like fluffy pillows, some folks don’t.

For my spring/summer bedding, I couldn’t resist the light pinks that were everywhere. I am using two solid quilts, with a Cynthia Rowley duvet and additional Pottery Barn pillow shams. For the fall/winter season I use a neutral linen set from Pottery Barn that I really love.

I find that bedding doesn’t have to be super expensive to add comfort.

Next to the bed, I have a nightstand on both sides so that couples staying with us have their own space for personal items.

I use the largest of the two to keep some items on hand for our quests, such as reading materials, a dish for jewelry or small things, and a water carafe & glass.

I also like to have fresh flowers or seasonal greens by the bed. Some people really enjoy the added touch of fresh flowers and if you are able, gathering them from around the yard is a special touch.

I also have a chair for sitting and a cashmere throw for snuggling. Having a chair in the room is helpful to older guests.

A  laundry basket, a luggage rack, & a night light all help to make the room functional and cozy for our friends and family.

I keep a stack of fresh towels in the room so no one has to go searching for them, and I stock the bathroom with items I think they may need. Another small touch is that I put out a fresh bar of soap in the bathroom for every visit.

You can use fancy soap, or my personal favorite, plain old white Dove soap.

Visiting can be exhausting, with the traveling, sightseeing and general excitement.

 Having a t.v. in the room is a convenience for guests who may want to go to bed early and watch a movie, or even for those who want to get up early to watch the news without feeling like they are waking up anyone else.

Just another touch that will help them feel like they are at home.

After making sure the quest space is comfortable, I like to leave some kind of special gift in the room to let my company know just how much we appreciate them making the trip to visit us.

I have put together gift baskets of different sizes, some with things to relax and some with local treats and sometimes just a small little something to show some love.

And that’s how I do a guest room, Up on the hill.