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An outdoor kitchen is the perfect spot for summer entertaining. Here, we’ll show you how to apply indoor kitchen design rules outdoors to create an outdoor kitchen that will be the envy of your neighborhood. Cold, hot, wet, dry Use … Continue reading →

You can never have too much inspiration when you’re designing the kitchen of your dreams. Here are nine kitchen design blogs that are sure to spark a bonfire of creativity in your soul. Design ideas from across the pond Magnet … Continue reading →

Bathroom safety isn’t an issue for the majority of homeowners. But for households with elderly or physically challenged family members, an inaccessible bathroom can be dangerous. More than half a million Americans are hospitalized every year as a result of … Continue reading →

All-natural kitchen and bathroom cleaning solutions It’s no secret that many store bought cleaning products contain harsh chemicals and toxic ingredients. These compounds present a danger to your family and can potentially corrode and damage piping and other plumbing fixtures. … Continue reading →

Most homeowners know how to avoid frozen pipes in the winter. But do you know that summer presents its own unique set of plumbing concerns? Before you head off on vacation, run through these simple preventative measures to ensure you … Continue reading →

The right accessories can make a room look just right, whether you’re changing up your existing bathroom design or finishing off a remodel. Here are some of the most intriguing bathroom soap dispensers on the market. 1. Look, no hands! … Continue reading →

If you live in an older home, your laundry room is probably filled with exposed studs, ratty old insulation, an ice-cold concrete floor and a grubby old plastic utility sink. Here are five ways to renovate that tired old utility … Continue reading →

A malfunctioning toilet can be very annoying, but sometimes you’d rather put up with the inconvenience than get stuck with a big bill from a plumber. Don’t be inconvenienced any longer. Fixing common toilet issues is easier than you think, … Continue reading →

The work triangle. Plenty of storage. Let in an abundance of natural light. These are time tested kitchen design axioms that are better left untouched. But if you’re the type of homeowner who likes to push the envelope and aspire … Continue reading →

Delta calls it Touch2O. Kohler calls it Response Touchless. Brizo calls it SmartTouchPlus. But whatever name you give it, the results are equally extraordinary. Think you don’t need a touchless kitchen faucet? Think again. This is a technology worth its … Continue reading →