The Unfitted Kitchen: Build Slowly When thinking of a modern kitchen, upper and lower built-in cabinets come to mind, even a refrigerator disguised as a cabinet if your imagination has decided to bring a luxury kitchen to life in your head. There’s probably an isl [...]
The US Urban vs Suburban Apartment Housing Market, What’s Changing? Now fully into 2026, the housing market’s promised upturn is finally taking shape. As always, though, the growth is uneven throughout geographical locations with some markets faring better than ot [...]
How Long Does a Faucet Last? How long does a faucet last? How long should it last? The lifespan of a faucet depends on several factors, but boils down to this - a quality residential bathroom or kitchen faucet should last many years, if not a decade. There are oth [...]
Does a Large Showerhead Mean Higher Water Pressure? The short answer is, surprisingly, no! The size of the showerhead is not a definitive indication of the amount of water that can or does flow through it, nor is it an indication of the water pressure you’ll exper [...]
How to Fix a Loose Faucet Handle A loose faucet handle is a small annoyance that can grow over time. It’s one of those issues that probably isn’t large enough to call a plumber, but isn’t something the average person knows how to do. We have you covered. Although [...]
What is a Low-Waste Kitchen? “Low-waste kitchen” is a term for lessening the environmental impact of kitchen waste by putting into place eco-conscious habits or policies. This can be done in a person’s home or in a commercial kitchen. At its core, a low-waste kit [...]
Are Bathtubs Necessary in Multifamily Housing Design? Perspectives on bathtubs fluctuate wildly from person to person and even within one person’s life. At certain times and in specific circumstances, a bathtub is invaluable and at others, a seldom-used luxury. Fo [...]
How Faucets Can Improve Your Home’s Resale Value When selling a home in a crowded market, even small upgrades or design details can make a big impact and set your home apart from the rest. One of the quickest and easiest ways to upgrade your home is by replacing o [...]
Top Faucet Features To Impress Commercial Clients In today’s competitive commercial building landscape, every detail matters—especially when it comes to fixtures subjected to continual use by many people. Industry professionals know commercial clients expect more [...]
The Etymology of 'Lavatory' What exactly is the meaning of ‘lavatory’? The answer is - it depends on both the location and point in history. The word has a surprising, and confusing, number of meanings. Beginning with today in North America, a lavatory is more oft [...]
