You may not have thought about this, but actually there are many health benefits coming from water features and they are related to: art therapy, sound therapy, refreshing and purifying the air, stimulation of the vital energy (as desribed by Feng Shui philosopy) Let’s look at them one by one: An indoor or outdoor waterfall, pond, water garden, can add […]
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High-design, high-efficiency Go Hand in Hand
Today more and more high-end designers are incorporating both beauty and water efficiency into bathroom design. Designers are choosing to use smarter plumbing products for toilets and lavatory faucets that reduce water consumption. When searching for plumping products search for toilets and faucets with WaterSense labels. The WaterSense label—like the Energy Star label for electricity usage—is easily identified on products […]
How Did Labor Day Come About?
The first Labor Day was organized by Peter J McGuire in 1882. McGuire was a carpenter and one of the leaders of the American union movement. Over 10,000 workers marched from New York’s City Hall to Union Square. After the parade they enjoyed a picnic, concert, and speeches at Reservoir Park with their families. Did you know that different countries […]
Sustainability Impacts the Kitchen and Bath Market
What Kitchen Style Do You Prefer?
Last week we asked you to take the “What’s My Style” to determine your kitchen design style. So now we want to know what is your style? Do you prefer the clean lines of a modern kitchen or the cheery colors of a country kitchen? Read through the descriptions of the different styles and then vote on your favorite style. […]