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Singular Style: Kitchen Faucet Options from Kohler | Kitchen Remodel Plumbing Elk River MN

The kitchen faucet: so much style in a single piece. Whether you’re remodeling your kitchen, or just replacing your kitchen faucet, you’ve probably discovered the wide array of faucet options on the market.  From simple to exquisite, and with new technology additions, there’s a whole lot going on! Here we showcase a selection of stunning faucets from Kohler — which style and features are right fit for you? What you want: an eclectic mix of modern and vintage...
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Top Bathroom Fixture and Plumbing Trends of 2015  |  Commercial & Residential Bathroom Remodeling Plumbing Nowthen MN

Your bathroom experience revolves around, in great part, the fixtures, selections, and plumbing features of the bathroom.  Choosing a beautiful wall color is lovely, but you won’t care what color the walls are if the water pressure fails you during your shower! With that in mind, here are four related trends that we’re seeing making big impressions on the bathroom remodeling world here in 2015… 1. The Low Flow Toilet Low-flow toilets have been getting...
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Even Small Bathrooms Can Evoke Spa Luxury! | Bathroom Remodeling Plumbing MN

The economy of the last ten years has changed the way homeowners approach building and remodeling, and one of the changes has been consistently smaller bathrooms. Yet less square footage doesn’t have to equate to less luxury. Consumers don’t seem willing to sacrifice style and still want to create a tranquil, spa-like experience in their bathroom, no matter how roomy (or not-so-roomy). Here we offer some great tips for turning even a small bathroom into...
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Saving Water and Money One Toilet at a Time – Water-Efficient, Low-Flow, & Dual-Flush Toilets

You’ve probably heard of them and likely used one too. Water-saving fixtures are all the rage these days in the world of eco-friendly remodeling, and water-efficient toilets are commonplace in both residential and commercial remodeling. When did water-efficient toilets become a big deal? In 1994, the government decided that toilets shouldn’t use more than 1.6 gallons per flush, and manufacturers had to comply. Previous versions were using 5-7 gallons of water per flush, which in...
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A Better Toilet Flapper – Product Review | Universal Flapper Line by Fluidmaster and Microban

No one likes the sound of a running toilet.  Worse yet, a leaking toilet.  Problems like these are often caused by an old toilet flapper that’s broken down and not sealing properly.  The toilet flapper is a rubber mechanism in your toilet that opens to let water out of the toilet tank when you flush, and closes to allow it to refill. Once the plastic of a toilet flapper begins to wear away, it isn’t...
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The Reverse Osmosis Drinking Water Process – Pros and Cons

How Does Reverse Osmosis Work? The reverse osmosis process uses a semi-permeable membrane containing tiny pores through which pressurized water is forced.  The small pores of this membrane restrict organic compounds such as salt and other natural minerals, in addition to bacteria and disease-causing pathogens. What Are The Pros? -Reverse osmosis is incredibly effective at removing salt from water. -It is especially effective at providing mineral-free water, required for use in photo or print shops....
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How to Remodel Your Bathroom without Breaking Your Budget – Part 2 of 2

Interested in remodeling your bathroom, but not sure you can afford it?  This series is for you!  Last time we shared our first round of budget-friendly bathroom remodeling ideas (read part 1 here), and this week we’re ready to leave you with some final money-saving tips: 4. Be Willing to Work Decide where you’re willing and able to contribute sweat equity and make time to do those things yourself.  Clarify up front with you contractor...
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How to Remodel Your Bathroom without Breaking Your Budget – Part 1 of 2

Your bathroom may be desperate for an update, but a major remodel is simply not in the budget.  What to do?  Here are some great tips for taking on a bathroom remodel without breaking the bank. 1. Use the Same Floor Plan If you’re not desperate to add square footage, keeping the same footprint of the bathroom you already have will save you money in demolition and reconstruction dollars.  You’ll eliminate excess dust and debris...
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