Wall mounted bathroom vanities are the perfect fixture for a modern styled bathroom. They’re sleek and simplistic, minimally designed and just the right amount of unconventional without looking weird. But some people might shy away from a wall mounted vanity thinking that, because they’re smaller than conventional bathroom vanities, they won’t have enough storage space for every

Earth Day 2012 is upon us, and even if you aren’t the type to take to the streets about environmental issues, there are more than a few reasons to celebrate the day. In big and little ways, making your home environmentally friendly can really do wonders for your bottom line. From more efficient appliances to lower water bills and even government rebates and tax credits, going green can get y

When people talk about cooktops, it’s typically in binary terms: electric or gas. But there’s a third option that’s starting to make its way onto that list: induction cooktops. These alternative cooktops are extremely energy efficient, using electromagnetic power to heat your food, which offers a whole range of benefits over traditional electric or gas units. Induction cooking is

Once upon a time, almost all furniture was made from solid wood. Wood was harvested from trees, cut to size, assembled, carved, sanded, stained, and sealed – and that was that. But nowadays it can be difficult to know what you furniture  is made of. Why should you care? Let’s take bathroom vanities as an example: many bathroom vanities these days are made of MDF or plywood with lamina

The concept of a waterless urinal is a relatively new one. The very first versions only became available in the early ’90s, and they’re only just beginning to really gain widespread notoriety and acceptance. But in a time where water is becoming increasingly scarce – and expensive – ditching the flush is an excellent way to conserve water both residentially and commercially

“Going green” is all the rage these days – from energy efficient appliances to fancy new water bottles. But when it comes to remodeling your bathroom, it turns out that opting for environmentally friendly components isn’t just something you ought to do, it might actually be something you want  to do – especially when it comes to eco friendly bathroom vanities. Made o

Growing up, I remember spending long evenings in the winter camped out around the fireplace at my grandparents house. I’d spend hours curled up by the fire reading, soaking in the heat and just enjoying watching the dancing of flames. But if you don’t already have a fireplace, installing one is all but impossible – at least a traditional one. If you love the look of natural fire,

Sick of having the age-old toilet seat argument with your spouse? Tired of cleaning up after your son (or husband!) that maybe doesn’t have the world’s best aim? If you have a decent sized bathroom – and especially if you have more than one guy in your household – it might be worth considering installing a urinal. Sounds a little weird, I know, but I promise the men of the

One of the most common energy-saving tips out there is that you should replace your regular thermostat with a programmable one. It’s good advice – advice that pays for itself in just a few months, and can rack up significant savings long term. And they aren’t just good for your pocketbook – it’s good for the earth, too. As much as half the energy used in your home goe

Have you ever been in the kitchen, making dough or cookies or cutting raw chicken, and been stuck needing to wash your hands but not wanting to put your gross gross hands on your nice clean faucet? Especially with things like raw meat or eggs, you want to be careful not to contaminate the very fixtures you use to stay clean. That leaves you with two options: spend a lot of time and energy cleaning