Mary Boone, contributor to the Zillow Blog, was kind enough to interview me at length about choosing the right floor for your kitchen. Consider look and function Ceramic tile, porcelain tile, hardwood, laminate, vinyl, concrete pros and cons Zillow Blog, “How to Choose the Right Kitchen Floor”, November, 2013
Category Archives: Fixtures & Finishes
bathrooms, Fixtures, Fixtures & Finishes, John Petrie Interviews
The Last Drop: Guide to Water-Saving Products
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The NewHomeSource Blog featured a timely article on water saving fixtures for the home. Patricia Garcia covered a number of ways that consumers can save water without sacrificing functionality. New Home Source, “The Well-Connected Bath”, August, 2013
bathrooms, bathtubs, Fixtures, Fixtures & Finishes, Inspiration & Ideas, John Petrie Interviews, showers
Classic Style, Clean Lines and Hands-Free
07
Jan
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Patricia Garcia of the New Home Source reported on the latest trends in faucets and fixtures for the kitchen and bathroom. Highlights of the article include: Consumers are demanding products that are smaller, practical and efficient products that makes their life easier brushed chrome and nickel and bronze-like finishes are quickly becoming favorites – desirable […]
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Bathroom remodeling guide: Dos and don’ts
03
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More people trust Consumer Reports to help guide them through kitchen and bath remodeling than just about any other resource. Here’s their March 2012 list of bathroom remodeling do’s and don’ts where they are kind enough to refer to my comments. Build a 10 to 15 percent cushion into your budget. Hide the toilet away, […]