Laying tile used to be arduous and time consuming – something that took quite a lot of skill and effort as well as time to produce something beautiful, to say nothing of cost. Admittedly, installing tile flooring is probably still best left in the hands of a pro. But modern materials and techniques have moved […]
Kitchen, Kitchen Faucets
Soup’s On: How A Pot Filler Faucet Can Save Your Back And Put The Joy Back In Cooking For A Crowd
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Oct
Oct
For anyone out there that’s ever had to feed a crowd, or makes big batches of stock from scratch, you know – probably too well! – how heavy a big, huge pot full of water can be. You probably also have that one pot that’s just big enough that it doesn’t quite fit in your […]
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Aug
Aug
They’re the darling little princesses of the chandelier world, and when coordinated with the right room, they are just as stunning as chandeliers in spite of their small stature. Chandelettes are miniature chandeliers. Generally a chandelier is not allowed to be too small for a room because it will look puny and out of place. […]
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Jul
Jul
In many cultures around the world and throughout history, bathing has been a ritualistic act. A bath cleanses impurities and calms the spirit. Immersing oneself in water can feel exhilarating beyond belief. In the twenty-first century, we have the technology to make our bathing experiences transcendent every time. Here is my recipe for a perfect […]
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Jun
Jun
Copper is a valuable substance these days. Pennies made before 1982, which are 95 percent copper, are worth more than their monetary value. Copper kettles and pans have long been a favorite choice for eye candy in the kitchen. But anything made of polished copper requires a whole lot of maintenance to keep it looking […]