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Pasadena Slate in a Transitional White Kitchen

Need a Quick Holiday Upgrade? How about a new Faucet for your Kitchen

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A Pfister Pasadena in Pfister’s newest premium finish – Slate. The company says, "Slate is as versatile and stylish as stainless, but more resilient." And I gotta say on first glance I...

by jb bartkowiak

Fro Pros Only :: A Review: The Home Depot Pro App and New Pro-Oriented Tech

Central, now, to their latest pro offerings is a new, just-for-pro The Home Depot Pro App. It is available both for the iPhone and for the Android. According to The Home Depot...

by jb bartkowiak

Installing a Post Lamp :: Patio Project Progress

Remodeling

Since I would be using pvc (it is glued together just as you’d glue plumbing pipe together), I selected solid THHN (stands for "Thermoplastic High Heat-resistant Nylon-coated"). THHN is very similar to...

by jb bartkowiak

Installing a Zero Clearance Shower Drain in a Standard Tub Shower Location

Remodeling

If you've attend a home show in recent years, you have undoubtedly seen a zero-clearance linear-style shower drain (probably a few). This is especially true if you are mindful, too, of trends...

by jb bartkowiak

What to Know About Professional Area Rug Cleaning – The Dos and Don’ts of Area Rug Cleaning

Area rugs are prone to regular wear and tear as they accumulate dirt, odor, dust, mud and oils caused from foot traffic, pet accidents, spills and smoke. So frequent maintenance and proper...

by Jerrod Lack

Pressure Washing Basics :: Like Sweeping with Water

First, let me say that using a pressure washer (kinda like painting) is something everyone seems to think they can do. That is - until a job turns horribly wrong. Ha! Be...

by jb bartkowiak

Architects Condo Remodel – a Space Optimized Redo with LG Squared :: Inside the Pro’s Home

On the day I visited, classical music simmered as Jodi was working to plow through some of her duties as bookkeeper. The signs of a wall removal are still present. A peeled...

by jb bartkowiak

Nine Common Electrical Issues to Avoid When Remodeling

When it comes to doing electrical work the most important thing is to avoid problems that can cause unsafe conditions and cause your project to take longer than necessary. In order to...

by HedgeHog

How to Cut a Tree Branch :: DIY Home Improvement Essential Skill

Make-Maintain-Fix

I pulled out my extension ladders, I climbed some trees, and I got busy with a little light pruning. Cutting a Tree Branch is a 3 cut operation; it's an Essential DIY...

by jb bartkowiak

Installing a Junction Box :: Klein Tools Side Cutting Pliers Review & Oh! Revisiting My Kitchen Wiring

Remodeling

While I know of no code restriction that would have required me to use metal and further anything more than what they call a handy box, I happened to have an abundance...

by jb bartkowiak

The Days Of Lost Keys Are Over :: Key Storage with Walhub

Products

If you've ever had a "where are the keys" issue in your house, there is finally now an answer. Nope, this is not some techno fabulous key finder app either, just good...

by Lisa Smith

Building Moxie Tours Delta Faucet’s Jackson Plant :: Brizo & The Blogger 19 Rock Memphis

In the NeighborHood

This luxury faucet brand brought 80 of us, from all corners of this continent and beyond, to Memphis, where we went a deep, behind the scenes look at the Brizo brand. A...

by jb bartkowiak