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Lost an earring? A
Scrabble tile? Here’s how to replace it.
China, Crystal, and Silver
What to know: You can usually find the name or number of a china pattern on the back of a plate. Before you approach a manufacturer or a replacement service…
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Testers tried 20
different cleaning wipes. These eight -- fast working, effective,
sturdy, and gently (if at all) scented -- wiped out the
competition
Best Cleaning Wipes for Tile
Winner: Method Flushable Biodegradable and lightly scented…
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Use this guide to decide
when to go natural and when to choose the new synthetics.
Upholstery
Pleather
What it is: Components of plastic PVC (yes, the kind used in pipes) stretched very thin and coated onto a woven…
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I've always snickered at (or been mildly offended by) commercials thatmake finding the right cleaning product seem like a conversionexperience. Can extra-special soap really make the world feel new? Isit even possible for the tile in my bathroom...
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Turn your bathroom from functional space into soothing sanctuary with the latest remodeling options and design trends. Read More »- Let’s talk: Comment (0) | Blog
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Mosaic tile's popularity is still trucking along at full steam in both the kitchen and bath markets. However, most options in the markets offer standard, safe color palettes.
Photo credit: Modwalls Blender
If your inner artist is aching for a tile back splash with a little personality, Modwall's Custom Blender offers 70 color options of Kaleidoscope 3/4-inch tiles and allows the user to control each color's percentage in the mix of her custom-made sheets of tile. The best part is that it features several grout color choices to distinguish your personal design...imagine a black grout that never shows dirt!Design and calculate your order easily online. The only caveat: there's a 20 square foot minimum order for custom blends.
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Want to spruce up that kitchen in a jif without completely taking it out of commission for a few days? You rent and you'd love to add your flair to the bath without paying a damage penalty when you leave? Well, Mibo has you covered with a great take on the wall decal with these waterproof... Read More »
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Flooring is traditionally a fairly long-lasting and expensive decision that you want to get right the first time. For many years, the only flooring that was fairly easy to install and inexpensive to replace was linoleum. And let's face it, it was not most people's first choice. I will admit... Read More »
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York Street Studio Item: Hand Dyed Description: Zinc Washstand, Nickel Brass Console Legs
Designers have long known the benefits of high quality leather. It's durable, long lasting and beautiful. A very cutting edge company called York Street Studio is finding new places for leather in your... Read More »
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