Kitchen and Bath Design

Beyond the consumer kitchen and bath design magazines there are two trade publications that are geared towards professional designers and builders. With the line continuing to blur between designers and consumers and with more manufacturers selling direct to customers you deserve to find the latest and greatest products without going through a middle-man if you so desire. Check out Kitchen and Bath Business as well as Kitchen and Bath Design News. You won't find these at your local newsstand but if you ask the right people or have access to showrooms you may be able to grab one. Owned by the National Kitchen & Bath Assocation and sponsored by Kitchen Bath and Business, the K/BIS - Kitchen/Bath Industry Show is the largest kitchen and bath tradeshow where the latest products and design are showcased.

  September 14, 2006 | Comments ()

Bathtub Bliss

You don't need a vintage clawfoot tub to enjoy a relaxing bath but there are many steps you can take to ensure you've chosen the correct tub for your space, the tub is installed properly, and the tub is regularly scrubbed and cleaned.

Tip: Make sure you consider your water heater capacity when selecting your tub size or you'll end up with lukewarm baths and when installing a new tub, fill it before you begin caulking so you can fill the gap that the water weight will cause or else you can have problems later with the caulk separating or cracking.

  September 7, 2006 | Comments ()