Adding a second sink is starting to show up on a lot of kitchen to-do lists. It's one of those features that you probably wouldn't even think to want if you hadn't heard of it before, but makes so much sense when you do. Having a second sink, whether a small prep sink or a second full sized one, can solve a whole host of common kitchen annoyances >>>...
When we talked about building your own computer, I’ll admit I left you in a bit of a lurch. Sure, now you’ve got an awesome PC personalized for your individual needs and ready to go, but it’s not going to do you much good without some way to interact with it. And let’s be honest: the accessories you choose for the outside of your computer are just as important as what we put inside it – you’ve just got to know what’s out there, and what will work best for you >>>...
If you do a lot of cooking, I'm willing to bet you have more than a few different kitchen appliances - and I don't just mean your mixer, blender, and juicer. From crock pots to deep friers to rice cookers, there's a whole industry of specialty appliances designed to do one thing well. But recently there's been a pretty awesome backlash against the unitasker, and in its place we're starting to see more (and better) multi-purpose cooking devices, including the king of all: the modular kitchen range >>>...
You know what's big recently? Going small. Minimalism can be found in countless trends. In everything from cell phones, to computers, to cars, we're going smaller, sleeker, and more efficiently powerful >>>...
A home bar is a great way to entertain without having to go out to a dimly-lit tavern. That said, it can feel very underwhelming in atmosphere if you only have the bare necessities for your bar. Choice accessories not only add to the atmosphere of the bar environment, but also provide both functional and fun ways to personalize your space in order to elevate it from just another hole in the wall where you meet up with friends for a drink >>>...
In the 40s, society was recovering from the Great Depression and the second World War, and fashion and style came back with a bang. People finally had enough money to renovate and go shopping and they all wanted a taste of the American dream. Here in 2011, what better way to celebrate surviving our country's most recent recession than by renovating with a 1940s theme in mind!
A glistening brass finish on the fixtures and decadent period lighting will achieve the vintage Hollywood glamor effect brilliantly >>>...
I came up with quite a shopping list while dreaming about remodeling a French Country kitchen! For the first installment, I found the most traditional, elegant, yet functional sinks and faucets to outfit your new kitchen. My next post will guide you to some of the best backsplashes, countertops, floor tile, and hardwood flooring. Which doesn't even cover lighting and appliances yet! Follow along, and if you can keep up your remodeling with your reading, I'll be majorly impressed >>>...
The only thing better than Old World style kitchen design is an Old World kitchen that comes with my Babka grandmother in it making pierogi. Or sauerkraut. Both are good >>>...
White is the ultimate traditional bathroom color - bathtubs, toilets, tile, and, yes, sinks too. But traditional doesn't have to mean boring, and a nice, clean color like white is the perfect palette to play with shape and style. So if you're looking to keep with tradition when it comes to color, but want to get a little more creative than your average white bowl sink, stylish new vitreous china vessel sinks are the perfect way to get the best of both worlds >>>...
When building a home bar, one of the biggest decisions you'll have to make is actually a fairly deceptive one - to install a bar sink or not. Depending on the location of your bar, and that location's access to plumbing, this can be a relatively simple job. But if not, is it really worth spending the extra money for a water supply and drain, or even worth altering the location of your planned project to get one? Bar sinks add important utility to a home bar - and can be pretty snazzy to look at, too - but what difference does having one really make?
Access To Running Water
Straightforward, no? There are a plethora of reasons you want access to running water in your bar, from being able to rinse glasses or fruit, fill ice trays, wash your hands or utensils, or just have some good >>>...
