New: Products of the Week, 6.22.12

5 new products, including a curvaceous tub, a hassle-saving fastener, and long-lasting porch flooring.

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Trends: Safer Bath Products That Don’t Skimp on Style

For many baby boomers, upgrading the home for aging in place is a topic they wish to avoid. And it’s no wonder: In the past, “universal design” equated to institutional-feeling products that made cozy spaces feel like hospitals.

But no more. Manufacturers have recognized that independent living shouldn’t mean sacrificing aesthetics. Read the rest of this entry »


New: Products of the Week, 5.21.12

Wide-plank flooring, an oscillating tool, outdoor grills, and other products that crossed our desks this week.

The Axor Bouroullec bath fixture collection comprises Read the rest of this entry »


Buzz: Product News Roundup, Out of Frame Edition

Frameless shower doors, Japanese soaking tubs, new appliance efficiency standards, AIA products, and more news from around the web this week.

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• Say goodbye to the track. Here are 12 frameless shower door installations that provide a clean, modern look. Read the rest of this entry »

New: Products of the Week, 5.7.12

5 new products, including 3-D Italian tiles, Victorian-inspired faucets, and fire-resistant work jeans.

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New: Kitchen & Bath Show Products, Part 2

Here are 8 more cool products from last week’s Kitchen & Bath Show (KBIS), including the KBIS Best in Show Award winner. For 8 others, check out Part 1 of our coverage here.

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New: Kitchen & Bath Show Products, Part 1

The Kitchen & Bath Show (KBIS) was held last week in Chicago, with no shortage of cool new products, hot trends, and innovative technologies on display. Here’s a roundup of 8 finds from the exhibit floor. (And check out Part 2 of our coverage for 8 more products.)

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Buzz: Product News Roundup, Kitchen-and-Bath Edition

Products and trends from KBIS, self-healing concrete, HOA solar wars, and other product news from around the web this week.

Ann Sacks’ Ogassian tiles were one of the most buzzed-about products at the Kitchen & Bath Show.

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Green: Low-Flow Toilets Show Big Promise

Even in wetter regions, water conservation is likely to become a bigger concern for all Americans in the near future. Government predictions are dire: Within a few decades as many as 36 states could experience water shortages. Water is already causing political and boundary tensions in some areas of the country.

The good news is, there are plenty of easy product swaps around the house that can put a dent in your clients’ consumption—and their water bills—without affecting their day-to-day life. Read the rest of this entry »


Trends: What’s In, What’s Out in Kitchens and Baths

Pull-out faucets, such as Moen's Benton, are the established go-to style for kitchen designers.

The National Kitchen & Bath Association recently released the results of its 2012 NKBA Design Trends Survey, which analyzes the materials, products, and styles being specified by more than 350 member designers. Here are the key trends revealed: Read the rest of this entry »