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The latest in kitchens, bathrooms, cabinets, flooring and everything else about remodeling and owning a home!

August 14th, 2009

For some definitely not G-Rated ideas about redoing your bathroom read Steaming Up the Bathroom on CalFinder.

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July 27th, 2009

imageIf you’d like to include a custom wind cellar or wine rack as part of your renovation project, you can find everything you need at Grotto.

They feature the cabinets themselves, and also refrigeration and accessories.

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July 27th, 2009

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Kitchen and Bath Warehouse sells the supplies you’ll need for projects in those areas.  They also have a blog and a collection of articles with helpful advice.

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July 26th, 2009

8753_B45_rgb (ARA) – Showering is about so much more than just getting clean. Especially in stressful economic times, the bathroom can be a sanctuary — the one private spot in the house where we are free to be totally ourselves, singing loudly and off-key in the shower and indulging ourselves with lather, rinse and repeat.

The average American adult spends 8 to 10 minutes in the shower every day, according to several surveys on the topic. Upgrading your shower can help elevate those minutes from soothing to sensational. Plus, bathroom improvements are a proven way to increase your home’s value.

So what are some hot trends and easy ways to make the most of your shower time? Here are a few ideas:

Showerhead secrets

If you’re still showering under the same old showerhead that provides only a mediocre spray and coverage, it’s time to try something new. From single- and multi-setting massaging showerheads to rainfall options and bodysprays that pour a soothing sprinkle overhead, today’s showerheads create a wide variety of experiences. Check out your local home improvement store or kitchen and bath showroom to get an idea of the options available.

Adding a handshower — either to replace an old one or to enhance an existing shower — is another easy, cost-effective option for punching up your shower experience. Long valued for their flexibility — handshowers are a great way to keep kids, pets and the shower itself clean — the handshower is also getting a smart upgrade with products like Kohler’s new, affordable Flipside handshower.

While traditional handshowers have featured just one sprayface, the Flipside offers four sprayfaces that rotate. Each sprayface provides a different experience in an easy-to-hold and use handshower, including a traditional spray for maximum water coverage, a denser and enveloping downpour, a drenching spray and an invigorating massage spray. Visit www.kohler.com to learn more.

Dress up doors

Most of us probably don’t think about our shower doors much until it’s time to clean them. If your shower door sports scratched acrylic, lime build up and dirty, corroded door tracks, you can boost the look of your shower — not to mention your mood — by installing a new door.

Beauty and practicality are the watchwords of modern shower doors. Manufacturers like Sterling have given these necessary items a touch of class and elegance, blended with a healthy dose of functionality. The manufacturer offers 17 different decorative shower doors, from frosted with a viewing portal to a style that evokes the designs of Frank Lloyd Wright. A quick way to add a finishing touch to your shower area, the doors include easy-to-clean features like CleanCoat, which helps the door shed dirt and soap buildup, and a unique bottom track system that features smooth tracks that lack the crevices where grime builds up in traditional shower door tracks. What’s more, some models, like Sterling’s Finesse line, install in as little as 15 minutes with just an Allen wrench. To learn more, visit www.SterlingPlumbing.com.

You’re surrounded

Finally, if you just can’t bear the chipped pink ceramic tile straight out of the 50s, or the rust-stained porcelain tub that was old when your grandparents were young, a bath/shower surround can be a quick, easy way to put a fresh, modern face on your shower. 8753_B46_rgb

A bath/shower surround incorporates three walls, the bathtub and shower doors into a single, seamless unit that is easy to install and maintain. Installing a surround is frequently less costly and quicker than creating one piecemeal with separate tub, shower walls and doors.

For those really looking for ease of installation, consider the Sterling Accord bath/shower. It’s affordable and fast to install with an innovative click-together, caulkless wall system that saves time and money.

 

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July 6th, 2009

I have found some tips and help finding contractors for your renovation. Here is the website.

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June 24th, 2009

Silestone Quartz Countertops, as the name suggests, sells quartz countertops. There are many different styles of countertops available, so you are likely to find one that matches your kitchen.

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Average Rating: 4.7 out of 5 based on 289 user reviews.

June 16th, 2009

If you are designing your bathroom, you need to consider the lighting. lightingbathroomfixtures.com/ gives tips about lighting the bathroom. The downside is that there are no images, so if you want to see what something looks like, you will have to do a Google image search yourself.

Average Rating: 5 out of 5 based on 169 user reviews.

May 22nd, 2009

If you want to install your cabinets yourself, Askthebuilder.com has a column explaining cabinet installation.

These cabinets are perfectly level side to side and front to back.  That’s mission critical when natural stone tops will rest on them.  PHOTO CREDIT:  Tim Carter

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May 18th, 2009

The embedded video below shows some of the importance of becoming more energy efficient.

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May 17th, 2009

Diystuff.com has tips for renovating your bathroom. These tips will lower the costs that it takes to do the job.

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