Timing is everything, am I right? Whether you’re timing a vacation to fit in with local weather patterns, or trying to schedule all the kids activities for the summer; finding the right time can be a Herculean task not for the faint of heart. As such, the best answer to ‘when is the best time to … Read more
One of life’s irrefutable truths is that nothing lasts forever. Not even a Price Pfister faucet. Price Pfister has more than a century of excellence and elegance in the art of faucet design and execution to their name. Now known simply as Pfister (having dropped the Price part of the name in 2010), the quality … Read more
I remember, as a kid, when the toilet seat in our basement bathroom got a crack in it. It was almost imperceptible when looking at it but it was always a gamble when I sat down; would it pinch my leg and make me yelp, or would I be spared this time? The materials used … Read more
Installing a bathroom where plumbing doesn’t exist sounds like a daunting task. Locating sewer lines, digging drains, and placing piping implies a full-on renovation that perhaps is not in the cards. What if you could install a toilet on a flat, cement, basement floor? Sound impossible? Luckily, there are many upflush toilet reviews that show … Read more
Homes these days are more connected than ever. When I was growing up I could never have imagined that we would have speakers that take commands, doorbells with cameras, refrigerators that can actually make grocery lists for you, or ‘smart’ toilets that can remember your personal settings. There is no doubt that a smart toilet is a … Read more
I’m betting that thinking about how toilet flushing systems work is not something that comes to top-of-mind often. We tend to think of toilets as the most basic of fixtures in our houses, and in our bathrooms. It’s not until it’s not working properly, or needs replacing, that we think of the inner workings of … Read more
There’s no doubt that a toilet seat sees a lot of wear and tear; especially if you are limited to one bathroom in your home. Constant use, plus regular cleaning with harsh cleaning products, can lead to the paint on the toilet seat wearing off making the toilet seat look worn and dirty – which … Read more
The number one job of a toilet is to flush waste from the toilet bowl. It is, in fact, its only job. The number one complaint homeowners have of toilets is clogging; of not being able to perform its number one job. The strongest flushing toilet is one that doesn’t clog, clears waste quickly and … Read more
We get a lot of inquiries about keeping washing machines in the bathroom, and whether that is weird or not. It’s not! In fact, having a bathroom and laundry combined makes a whole lot of sense; it is where a lot of laundry is produced after all. Planning for a combined laundry and bathroom isn’t difficult, … Read more
Massive laundry rooms have been all the rage in North America lately. There are tons of shiny Instagram reels, and blog posts, and Facebook stories about renovating utility rooms with new cabinets, trendy flooring, and beautiful new washing machines and dryers. But, what if you don’t have the room for a separate laundry space? Should … Read more