Behr Reveals 2020 Color Trends Palette

Behr Paint has unveiled its 2020 Color Trends Palette: a balanced mix of grounding shades, energizing bright colors, deep accent hues and atmospheric pastels, developed for both residential and commercial applications. This new palette of 15 approachable colors, told in three stories—Worldhood, Restore and Atmospheric is small compared to the recent palettes releases by Pantone and Sherwin-Williams for 2020. Continue reading “Behr Reveals 2020 Color Trends Palette”

June 3, 2019June 5, 2019

Concerned About Tariffs?

Tips for for dealing with tariff concerns in remodeling

Late Thursday, President Trump shocked markets by threatening to slap 5% surcharges on Mexican imports beginning June 10, as part of a demand that the country do more to contain a surge of migrants streaming across the border. Continue reading “Concerned About Tariffs?”

May 29, 2019June 19, 2019

The New In-counter Cooling Cylinder

U-Chill integrated bottle cooling cylinder

U-Chill In-counter Cooling Cylinder

The kitchen has always been the heart of the home and with homeowners requesting even more flexible use of spaces, the open floor plan and use of the kitchen for working and entertaining isn’t going to decrease any time soon. With the demand for flexible space I’m also seeing a rise in the request for smart storage solutions.

A new, innovative cooling system designed to maintain a near-constant temperature of chilled beverages while you enjoy them is sure to have multi-generation appeal. Continue reading “The New In-counter Cooling Cylinder”

May 19, 2019March 16, 2020

Is Using a Bidet Better?

Bidet with nearby shelf for soap and towel

Is using a bidet better? Lately, it seems like we’ve been hearing a lot about how using a bidet is better for your health and the environment. Believed to have originated in 18th century France, the bidet is a common bathroom fixture in Europe and Asia that looks like a toilet but sprays water to clean your bottom after you use the toilet. Continue reading “Is Using a Bidet Better?”