Ah, the laundry sink. That big, ugly plastic-tub-on-legs that, if you have an older home, is probably lurking somewhere next to your washer and dryer, probably in the creepiest part of your basement. If you know what I’m talking about, it probably comes as no surprise that laundry room remodels are on the rise. But […]
Bathroom, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Kitchen
The New And Easy Way To Build Your Own Tile Backsplash, No Contractor Needed
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Oct
Oct
Laying tile used to be arduous and time consuming – something that took quite a lot of skill and effort as well as time to produce something beautiful, to say nothing of cost. Admittedly, installing tile flooring is probably still best left in the hands of a pro. But modern materials and techniques have moved […]
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Oct
Oct
There are a lot of ways to go about building a custom shower, some more complicated and costly than others. But if you’ve done your homework and are fully aware of the scope of the project? The next step is to figure out exactly what components you want to go into your new shower. A […]
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Oct
Oct
So you like the idea of a custom shower: water massaging you from all angles, giving you a spa or swanky hotel experience every time you want to get clean, right in your very own home. For big time shower fans, it’s basically a dream come true: having a world-class shower in your own master […]
Bathroom, Bathroom Faucets, Bathroom Sinks, Bathroom Vanities, Bathtubs, Decorating Ideas and Tips
Kick Back And Relax In The Bath – Cozy Country Cottage Design For Your Bathroom
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Oct
Oct
A good bathroom should be, above all else, comfortable. So while I tend to favor a more modern, minimalist design in other rooms, the bathrooms I like best always have a quaint, country style. The combination of slightly rustic furnishings, light, welcoming colors, and vintage fixtures always makes me feel relaxed and at ease – […]
"Green" Home, Bathroom, Toilets
Low Flow Toilets Aren’t The Bane They Used To Be: Fancy New Tech To Help You Get With The Flow
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Oct
Oct
Over the last decade or sow, “low flow toilet” had come to be a phrase that evokes both mistrust and disdain. Because of environmental laws passed in the early ’90s, older style toilets have been phased out in favor of new, more environmentally friendly ones that use significantly less water per flush. The problem is […]
Bathroom, Bathroom Faucets, Bathroom Sinks, Showers
Don’t Get Burned – Let An Anti-Scald Valve Take The Heat
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Oct
Oct
I’ve gotta tell you, I love hot water – hot showers, hot baths, hot springs, steam baths, you name it. Heck, I even take my morning cup of tea extra hot. But while I have a pretty high resistance to heat, even I’ve gotten burned on occasion by an extra hot tap or a poorly […]
Bathroom, Bathroom Sinks, Bathroom Vanities, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Medicine Cabinets
Give Your Bathroom A Sleek, Modern Look With A Wall Mount Vanity
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Oct
Oct
Modern design is all about balancing sleek lines and basic shapes with empty space. The minimalist feel makes your space seem larger than it is, and leaves it looking clean and refined. A bathroom typically has less furniture than any other room in your home, so it lends well to the style. In fact, in most […]
Kitchen, Kitchen Faucets
Soup’s On: How A Pot Filler Faucet Can Save Your Back And Put The Joy Back In Cooking For A Crowd
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Oct
Oct
For anyone out there that’s ever had to feed a crowd, or makes big batches of stock from scratch, you know – probably too well! – how heavy a big, huge pot full of water can be. You probably also have that one pot that’s just big enough that it doesn’t quite fit in your […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Lighting, Outdoor Living
Five Landscape Lighting Techniques To Help You Better Brighten Your Back Yard
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Sep
Sep
Looking to start a landscape lighting project but not sure where to begin? Don’t worry, you aren’t alone. With all the different types of outdoor lighting available, it can be hard to decide what kind of lights to put where, or even how many you need. Picking a porch light is one thing, but designing a […]