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Plumbtile Showcase: Fabulous Glass Tile
There are many different types of tile on the market today. Copper, stainless steel, ceramic, hardwood, and stone to name the most popular. But today we would like to showcase one of our recent favorites: glass tile. Glass tile has been growing in popularity for the last couple of the decades – and for good reason!
Continue Reading February 23, 2012 at 8:24 am Leave a comment
Improving Living Space with Universal Design
The concept of universal design continues to gain acclaim and prominence among architects, contractors and homeowners. With the growing demand for products that are accessible and functional; these products are becoming more attractive and appreciated.
Ron Mace: architect, is credited with creating the concept on an international level. The formal definition of universal design stated by Mace is “the use of products, spaces and anesthetics to the greatest extent possible, regardless of status, ability or age.
Continue Reading February 18, 2012 at 4:25 pm Leave a comment
How to Buy the Right Showerhead for You
When most people think of showerheads they think “a shower is a shower!” Oh contre…on average we spend 80+ hours a year in the shower. So a shower really is a quick invigorating boost, a relaxing massage (especially for those aching, sore muscles), a refreshing cleanse, or a much-needed retreat.
Have you ever replaced your showerhead? If you have, you probably went through weeks if not months of contemplation and procrastination…or just went with whatever and ended up regretting your haste. It’s actually a very simple process, and with a few tips you’ll be able to get the perfect showerhead for you and your household. Here is a simple guide to help you buy the right showerhead.
Continue Reading February 13, 2012 at 10:56 pm Leave a comment
How to Install a Glass Tile Kitchen Backsplash
Greasy or sauce-laden splashes are a pain to clean off of painted walls, but with a properly installed tile backsplash, cleanup is a breeze! Glass tile is a particularly good choice not only because it is beautiful, but is extremely stain resistant and wipes clean with little to no effort. Here is how to install a glass tile backsplash in your kitchen.
Continue Reading February 10, 2012 at 12:02 am Leave a comment
Design Trends for 2012: 3 Trends to Watch This year
As predicted late last year, the theme of most interior design in 2012 is comfortable and chic. This includes the design ideas for kitchen and bathrooms, and many of the most popular trends of the year can be applied to these rooms in a classic and stylish way. Here are a few examples from Plumbtile to help you.
Enter to Win a $1,000 Shopping Spree at Plumbtile!
With the new year, Plumbtile has brought a new Facebook promotion. While you can no longer sign up to get a free Starbucks card, you can sign up for an extra 10% off your next purchase and automatically be entered to win $1,000 towards select Plumbtile products.
Continue Reading January 26, 2012 at 10:02 am Leave a comment
Review of Autodesk Homestyler Application
Autodesk Homestlyer is a free application that allows users to create and share home designs in 2D and 3D. You can build and design the room of your dreams with a few simple clicks. Or if you prefer, you can redesign your own current living space. See how the couch you’ve been eying would fit in with your curtains. Or see how that bathtub and sink you want to redesign your bathroom with will fit into the space you have. Do it all here and so much more.
Farewell to Extreme Makeover: Home Edition
After 8 years of heart-warming, inspiring Extreme Makeover:Home Edition episodes; which helped over 200 needy families fulfill their much needed home makeover dreams; we here at Plumbtile say good-bye. There will not be a dry eye in the house after the last episode premiered Friday 1/13/12.
Continue Reading January 18, 2012 at 10:50 pm Leave a comment
Plumbtile Blog Roundup: The Top Posts of 2011
2011 saw many innovations and exciting changes, and Plumbtile has been happy to bring all of them to light for you! At the beginning of the new year, it is common for any company to gather up and assess everything they did in the previous year to see what “worked.” In other words, what you, the reader, liked! As we do this for 2011, we thought you may like to know what made the cut, so here are the top 10 Plumbtile blog posts from 2011 – chosen by reader popularity. Thanks for making it a great year – and here’s to an even better one in 2012!
NAHB Builder Confidence Consecutive Three Month Rise
While the builder confidence for newly constructed single-family homes is still somewhat uncertain in the public eye, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), it has climbed two points on the NAHB and Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) for the month of December. Builder confidence has been on the rise and improving for three consecutive months and currently brings the index to its highest mark since May, 2010. Great news to us here at Plumbtile!
