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KOHLER’S BRYANT SINKS OFFER QUALITY AND TRANSITIONAL Kohler's popular self-rimming style allows easy replacement or installation in new construction. The Bruyant sink has a durable vitreous construction in two self-rimming shapes. • The new Bryant lavatory is available in two popular sizes: 20” x 16.5” oval and 19” round. • The self-rimming design makes both Bryant lavatorieseasy to install. • Both Bryant … [Read more...]
Portsmouth™ Collection from American Standard Water Efficient Bathroom Collection Sparkles with Old World Charm Characterized by exquisite detail and workmanship that is reminiscent of Colonial Virginia, the Portsmouth Collection extends throughout the bath with a complete range of solid brass bathroom faucets. Beneath its traditional styling, all Portsmouth bathroom sink models are WaterSense®-certified for water efficiency, using … [Read more...]
NEW STERLING HIGH-EFFICIENCY TOILETS OFFER Water Savings From KOHLER Kohler is offering a new design on their high-efficiency toilet line, while providing exceptional water savings in five designs. All five toilets carry the EPA’s WaterSense label, assuring superior performance and great water efficiency. They are: Karsten Rockton Dual Force Stinson Windham Riverton Pro Force. The newly re-engineered … [Read more...]
Will It Flush? Check Your Toilet Performance Before You Buy With New Web App from American Standard Interactive Smartphone App Lets Users Choose Golf Balls, Kid’s Clay, Cat Litter, Chicken Nuggets, Hotdogs or Bananas to See: “Will it Flush?” PISCATAWAY, NJ (January 18, 2011) –Testing a toilet’s flushing power has never been easier – or more entertaining – thanks to a free Toilet Challenge App now available from American … [Read more...]
An innovative bathroom shower system and The Symphony™ and Cadet® single control kitchen faucets are three of the latest feature-rich products from American Standard. Best of Wall Mount and Hand-Held Showers Combined into One Shower System With the American Standard Wall Bar Combo Shower System, you don't have to choose between wall mount convenience and hand-held flexibility. This innovative system replaces any standard showerhead and … [Read more...]
Need A New Water Heater? Most people I know wait until their water heater breaks or leaks before they put any thought into researching or buying a new one. This emergency type of buying often leads to haste and compromises. take the time to learn what your options are. there are several types of water heaters out there from water storage heaters to on demand heaters to tankless coil and indirect water heaters. Depending on which style, … [Read more...]
A Non-Slip Gliding Button Puts the Choice of Four Spray Patterns Under Your Thumb With the introduction of the Monoglide™ Hand Shower, American Standard Brands provides the convenience of a four-function hand shower through the simple action of sliding a button. Changing the spray pattern while showering no longer involves twisting and turning with wet, soapy hands, but merely pushing a non-slip button located on the handgrip and out of the … [Read more...]
As a new carpenter we often joked that it was nice to "learn as you earn" and "by the time we're done with this we'll be a pro - but probably won't do this for another five years and have to start from scratch again. "When doing DIY projects at home for the first time start your project in an area that is out of sight like a closet or alcove. By the time you get into the main room you've honed your skills, worked out the guess work and now … [Read more...]
Robert Robillard is the Editor of A Concord Carpenter, Host of the Concord Carpenter cable tv show and the Principal of Robert E. Robillard Finish Carpentry & Renovation, LLC, a carpentry and renovation business located in Concord, Massachusetts.
He writes on all aspects of home improvement and remodeling, specializing in problem solving for all aspects of home maintenance.
In his spare time he enjoys reviewing new tools and products and restoring old tools back and using them on projects: A Concord Carpenter.
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