Consolidated Plumbing Blog

If you’re the type to think outside the box, check out these kitchen concepts that push the envelope and truly express the personality of the homeowners they represent.

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A great thing about bathroom design is that you’re working with a room that’s generally closed off to the rest of the house. It’s the one space that doesn’t necessarily need to match your home’s theme, giving you leeway to be daring with its color scheme. Here are some ideas for how to do it.

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Many interior designers believe that choosing the right finish for your kitchen faucets is almost as important as the fixtures themselves.

While shiny chrome may still be the industry standard, specialty finishes such as brushed nickel and oil-rubbed bronze are rapidly rising in popularity. Here are some tips for finding the perfect finish for your kitchen.

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You don’t have to be a professional plumber to believe that pipes are beautiful. Some of the classiest bathrooms make zero effort to hide the tubes that whisk your water away.

Here are three tips for pulling off the exposed pipe look.

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Many homeowners prefer the simplicity of the “good old days” when it comes to kitchen and bath design. In honor of those who live for the classics, we present our favorite old-fashioned faucets from the world’s top fixture manufacturers.

Antique by Kohler

Kohler’s Antique line brings nostalgic charm to the modern bathroom. With smooth lines and definitive details, each piece takes you back while offering up-to-date technology like WaterSense, Kohler’s patented water-saving system.

Victorian by Delta

Delta hearkens back to the Victorian era while incorporating its Diamond Seal technology that keeps fixtures working like new for life.

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While many homeowners lament the “less than grandiose” size of their bathroom, the money saved renovating a smaller bath can be reinvested into purchasing the fixtures and finishes of your dreams.

But before you go hog wild on the most expensive faucets, showerheads and extras, it’s important to understand that not all fixtures work in a smaller bath.

Splurge on the good stuff – but get the “right” good stuff to suit the space you’ll be beautifying.

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A failing commode is one of the most frustrating home nuisances. Fortunately, most toilet related problems are relatively easy to fix once you’ve diagnosed the problem.
(Consult our handy Troubleshooting Guide for more)

Figuring out what’s wrong requires a firm grasp on the different elements inside the tank.

In this post we’ll cover the ins and outs of basic toilet repair parts to help make your DIY, fully functional fixes a breeze.

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There’s no greater plumbing woe than severe home flooding. Water damage can quickly run up repair costs and slow, undetected leaks can damage the structural integrity of your home.

Some types of flooding are uncovered by homeowner’s insurance, so the smart move is to nip possible hazards in the bud with preventative maintenance.

Here are a few tips to get you started.

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What makes a kitchen design beautiful?

The question may seem simple but there’s more to the science of home décor than meets the eye. Not all the pieces driving kitchen design “wow factor” are plain to see.

By shedding light on some of the hidden elements that generate beauty at the heart of your home perhaps we can start to unravel the enigma.

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With an infinite supply of color combinations to choose from, finding the right palette for your bathroom makeover can feel like swimming in a sea of paint swatches!

It’s tough to find your ideal balance: edgy enough to be eye

-catching but not over-the-top, classic enough to be timeless yet still unique.

If you’re looking for bold & beautiful without raising too many eyebrows, allow us to suggest blue & gold.

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