There are reasons to have a bathtub, and plenty of reasons not to. Here’s how to decide if you should keep yours or pull the plug I’m in the throes of a major home renovation and, like many of you also going through the process, have had to grapple with numerous decisions. One question that… Continue reading Should You Keep Your Tub?
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A Baker’s Dozen Colors for Kitchen Cabinets
Not into white? Try one of these deliciously colorful kitchen cabinet possibilities White kitchens cabinets continue to be popular, but if you’d prefer to use more color there are so many options beyond popular blue, wood or gray. Here we celebrate 13 pleasing cabinet colors you may not have considered. Which color would make you… Continue reading A Baker’s Dozen Colors for Kitchen Cabinets
Rubenstein Fireworks Night 8/17!
Join us as we cheer on the San Jose Giants versus the Lancaster JetHawks on Friday August 17th. It’s Rubenstein fireworks night! Get tix here: https://www.ticketreturn.com/prod2/Buy.asp?EventID=247396&tfl=sj_giants-tickets-na-single_game_tickets-x0-unknown-unknown#.W2oK5VVKiUk
10 Painless Ways to Save Water—and the Planet
Did you know that less than 1 percent of the planet’s fresh water is considered usable for humans? Or that most of the water on Earth today is the same water that sat here a million years ago? Or that each American uses 80 to 100 gallons of water per day? Makes you look at… Continue reading 10 Painless Ways to Save Water—and the Planet
8 Reasons to Choose a Shower Door Over a Shower Curtain
You’re remodeling your bathroom and you have to make the decision: Shower door or Shower curtain. Which do you choose? While you may think that a shower curtain will be the more appealing option in the short term– it can actually result in a never ending money pit and additional problems in the long run.… Continue reading 8 Reasons to Choose a Shower Door Over a Shower Curtain
Better Sleep w Steam Bathing?
Achieve a better and healthier sleep with steam bathing? Are you feeling tired, even when you go to bed early? It could be that you are not getting enough of the important deep sleep. Regular steam baths in the evening are an effective way to improve the overall quality of your sleep. During a night,… Continue reading Better Sleep w Steam Bathing?
Try a Barrier-Free Shower
Imagine lathering up in an open shower with the feel and look of a luxury spa. Instead of a raised threshold, the entry on a barrier-free shower is flush with the floor, creating a seamless surface that pleases the eye. More importantly, it’s convenient for everyone from kids to grandparents, including people with mobility challenges.… Continue reading Try a Barrier-Free Shower
Using Concrete in Design
It’s a fact: Green remodeling is where it’s at. Once upon a time, using concrete in a home as anything beyond a structural material would have been rare. Thankfully, the evolution of home design and the exploration of new and inventive ways to decorate your space have meant the welcoming of concrete as a design… Continue reading Using Concrete in Design
California will require solar panels on most new homes
Projected to add $10,000 to cost of new homes. California this month became the first U.S. state to require solar panels on almost all new homes. Most new units built after Jan. 1, 2020, will be required to include solar systems as part of the standards adopted by the California Energy Commission. Estimates are that the mandate will… Continue reading California will require solar panels on most new homes
Summer’s Best Decorating Trends
Content from Delta Faucet Summer in all its warm, sunlit perfection is a wonderful time to give your kitchen and bathroom a refresh with the best of the season’s trends. Thankfully, these design ideas are strong enough to shine in any season. Try them individually or take them all on—most are easy to achieve with… Continue reading Summer’s Best Decorating Trends