Faucets, hardware, lighting fixtures, and other elements throughout your home often come in numerous finishes, including antique brass and champagne bronze. In recent years, bronze and brass finishes have become quite popular, stealing the spotlight from other options, such as nickel and stainless steel. These finishes pair beautifully with warmer color palettes and traditional themes, …
Perhaps you recently invested in an AquaSource shower faucet to upgrade from your dated shower faucet with water pressure issues. However, after installing the tap, you climbed in for a nice, toasty shower to rinse off the day’s grime, only to find the water doesn’t get nearly hot enough. While the factory preset might be …
Dishwashers work overtime in busy homes. We load them with grubby dishes, add detergent, and push go. And just like that (plus an hour or so), we get clean dishes that didn’t involve hours of handwashing! It’s quick, easy, and convenient. However, every now and again, you might notice the system seems sluggish, draining slowly …
Bathtubs come in multiple colors, shapes, designs, materials, brands, and price points. Acrylic and fiberglass, two exceedingly popular materials, are strikingly similar. This makes telling the two apart tricky, as they share many of the same features and characteristics. If you’re unsure what type of bathtub you have in your bathroom, read this guide for …
Bathtubs come in numerous styles and designs, including alcove tubs, tub and shower combinations, drop-in bathtubs, freestanding bathtubs, skirted bathtubs, and corner tubs. So, there’s no shortage of options, which makes finding the perfect bathtub easier. That said, some bathtubs work better for specific situations. This article compares alcove and skirted tubs to help you …
Oh no! You accidentally dropped a heavy pot in your cast iron sink, and it left a big chip all the way down to expose the iron underneath! Despite your best intentions, you didn’t repair the sink right away, so now the exposed iron is coated in crusty, orange rust. So, now what? While it …
If you’re in the market for faucets, toilets, bathtubs, sinks, or any other kitchen or bathroom products, you have dozens of options. Numerous brands offer varying styles, designs, finishes, and price points, so you shouldn’t have any issues finding something to meet your expectations. While there are a few well-known brands, like Moen, Delta, and …
Perhaps you’re reading through a plumbing project tutorial online and come across plumber’s putty in the materials list. Plumber’s putty is a go-to material for sealing various plumbing projects, but it’s primarily used on sinks, faucets, and drains. In recent years, many drain and faucet setups come with rubber gaskets, which usually eliminates the need …
Perhaps you’ve noticed it takes more force to turn your outdoor spigot completely off after using your garden hose, and even then, water continues to dribble from the faucet. Or maybe the tap won’t turn off at all and is now spewing water despite the handle being situated in the closed position. Either way, there’s …
Moen is a household name known for its kitchen and bathroom products. The company is an industry leader in innovation and design, as they create functional, user-friendly, and beautiful fixtures for your home. If you’re considering a Moen bathroom product, you’re probably already familiar with this company’s excellence in temperature and pressure control. However, once …
Perhaps you recently invested in a Grohe showerhead, expecting a luxurious experience to match the system’s price. However, to your dismay, the experience is subpar compared to your old showerhead (because it didn’t have a flow restrictor). So, to amend the situation, you decide to remove the flow restrictor from the product. While removing the …
Garbage disposals are a standard feature in many newly-built homes and are a popular addition to older builds. They typically come in one of four horsepower ratings: ⅓ HP, ½ HP, ¾ HP, and 1 HP. However, in recent years, a ⅝ HP model became an option. It’s a step up from the ½ HP …
There’s nothing quite like a hot shower on a cold winter day before curling up on the couch with a steaming cup of cocoa or coffee. When the shower valve is set too low, taking a hot shower is tricky to do. The water temperature can’t get hot enough, no matter how far you turn …
An outdoor sink is a great addition to your al fresco kitchen. It has many uses when you are entertaining, having a family get-together or barbecue, and if you have a garden, it’s useful for washing off your veg harvest before you take them indoors. So what’s stopping you from having a sink in your …
Perhaps your kitchen is next in line for a facelift, and you’re debating granite countertops. If you plan on using natural slabs of granite, you’ll need to do some careful planning to ensure you don’t make expensive mistakes. This includes calculating the size of slabs you’ll need, how thick the stone should be, and how …
There are several instances in life where the devil is very much in the detail, and the small things can make a substantial difference. Interior design is one such area, and making a seemingly insignificant change can totally transform the look and feel of a space. When it comes to the bathroom, creativity can be …
You have plenty of choices if you’re in the market for a new kitchen sink. Numerous brands offer various kitchen and bathroom sinks in several colors, designs, materials, styles, and price points, so there’s something out there for every aesthetic preference. However, selecting the perfect sink can be overwhelming with all these choices. Which material …
Perhaps you’re preparing to hop in the shower before starting the day or after hours on your feet at work, only to be shocked by icy water. Or, maybe your shower runs out of hot water rapidly, leaving you rushing to wash up to get out of the cold blast. Or, perhaps the shower water …