Blogs

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5 mins

Toilet plumbing

Toilets, formerly called water closets doesn’t always get the attention they deserve. There are variations that now allow for more comfort, higher quality and more powerful flush designs.Considerations:Things to look for - Toilets with a deep,...

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6 mins

Bath sink plumbing

Considerations:Faucet holes - When remodeling, be sure to match the number of faucet holes to the number of holes in the sink. Proportion of the faucet size and sink size is critical. You don’t want a tiny faucet on an oversized bowl or...

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8 mins

The basics of designing your bath

Bath basicsSpending some extra time planning your bathroom layout can pay off in the end. Maximizing space, and proper placement of fixtures can make a bathroom more than just a place to bathe. Much like a kitchen, several aspects need to be taken...

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8 mins

Showers and shower doors plumbing

The reason we have shower doors is to keep water inside. This can be accomplished with a shower door or a curtain. Shower curtains are less expensive that shower doors, can be changed often and can help compliment the décor of a bathroom. However,...

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5 mins

Kitchen faucets plumbing

ConsiderationsParts included - Different manufacturers include different parts when selling faucets. Some manufacturers like to give the customer the freedom to mix and match options for a custom look. When price shopping, be sure to know what’s...

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5 mins

Plumbing with kitchen faucets

Considerations:Parts includedDifferent manufacturers include different parts when selling faucets. Some manufacturers like to give the customer the freedom to mix and match options for a custom look. When price shopping, be sure to know what’s...

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3 mins

Plumbing for the kitchen sink

Considerations: Kitchen sink 1Depth – you can purchase a kitchen sink for less money, but beware that it may only be 6” or 7” deep. The first time you try to put water in a pasta pot or wash a large pan and find that it doesn’t fit, you will be...

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8 mins

Kitchen basics

Kitchen basics: Planning (NKBA guidelines)Space planning in a kitchen requires a significant amount of pre-planning. So many aspects have to be taken into consideration: work space layout, plumbing and appliances, countertops, safety, seating and...