Monthly archives for February, 2015

Exceptional Shower Products

February 28, 2015 Written by FaucetDepot

There’s nothing like starting your day off with a nice hot shower or after coming home from a long day of work. Your shower should be a place for you to escape and relax not to just rinse off using an old rusty showerhead. If your shower is lacking style and function, we have some good alternatives for you! We’ve highlighted a few nice shower products that will be sure to liven up your shower experience and make you look forward to hoping in the shower every day. After installing these exceptional shower products you may not want to ever get out!

Hansgrohe Raindance Showerheads – Hansgrohe is built on innovation and environmentally sustaining products. But don’t let that fool you; they produce some of the best shower products on the planet. And why wouldn’t you want to get behind a company that prides itself on water conservation combined with superior German engineering? Hansgrohe sets the standard for saving water without sacrificing comfort. Hansgrohe produces a collection called Raindance AIR that actually infuses air into each drop of water that comes out of the showerhead. This very cool AirPower technology sucks in air from the outside ring of the shower head and is infused into the water. The result – you use about a third of the water normally used from a traditional shower head but you get a very invigorating shower. The air infused water feels richer and thicker on your skin and gives you a very satisfying shower experience. For and easy shower upgrade, check out the full line of Hansgrohe Raindance Showerheads and feel the difference for yourself!

Delta In2ition Hand shower – This is actually two showers in one, thus the name. The Delta In2ition has a detachable hand shower right in the middle of the showerhead. The hand shower can be used on its own or in conjunction with the showerhead for the luxury of two streams at once. Just click the hand shower back into position when no longer required and your back to a traditional shower. The stream is switched by a lever on the side of the showerhead that gives you three options: showerhead and hand shower, showerhead only and hand shower only. The hand shower has two different settings; you can easily switch between relaxing massage and invigorating spray depending on your mood and the handy pause feature gives you time to later up and not waste water. You can pick up the Delta In2ition in a bunch of classic and traditional styles and in finishes like chrome, venetian bronze and brilliance stainless to compliment any decor.

Grohe Aquatower 2000 – Now we are getting serious…This bad boy is designed for maximum performance in one compact package. The Grohe Aquatower 2000 gives you the luxury and performance of a custom shower system that can fit in almost any shower enclosure. This system is pretty easy to install and will enhance your shower experience tremendously with minimal effort and without major renovation costs. Included on this power tower is a Relaxa Cosmopolitan hand shower, three body sprays, thermostat valve, adjustable height shower bar, Aquadimmer transfer valve for water flow selection and a shampoo / accessory tray. All this in a buttery brushed metal finish makes this the next step in shower relaxation. To install, just connect the hot and cold water lines and attach it to the wall at two anchor points and you are off to the races!

Moen ioDIGITAL Shower System – This system is recommended for serious shower connoisseurs that want to be able to turn their shower on from their bed in the morning. That’s right, a digital shower system that turns on with the flick of a remote control and preset to your perfect temperature and water flow. The Moen ioDigital has a 7 inch diameter rainshower shower head and four programmable presets that lets you create the perfect shower for you and your family every time. The Moen TS3420 ioDIGITAL model is the top of the line version. Of course you will have to buy the ioDIGITAL mixing valve separate but that’s a small price to pay for the ultimate in shower relaxation.

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American Standard Lead Free Faucet Innovations

February 23, 2015 Written by FaucetDepot

American Standard has been an industry leader and house hold name for over 130 years. Their tradition of innovation, quality and dependability are the main reasons you can find an American Standard faucet in three out of five homes in America. They produce a wide range of kitchen faucets and bath faucets that are proven to function as good as they look, marrying style and function to bring you the perfect faucet. At American Standard, safety is paramount and it’s what you don’t see inside the faucet that keeps your family safe.

In 2009 American Standard developed a new manufacturing technology that makes all of their Kitchen and Bathroom faucets lead free. Their faucets have always been lower in lead than most of their competitors by investing in lower lead technologies over the last 25 years but this new alloy formulation process reduces the amount of lead even further by replacing lead with bismuth. This means you still get the same quality faucets American Standard is known for but with trace amounts of lead. This revolutionary process produces faucets with only .25% traces of lead in the weight of the entire faucet.

American Standards brass casting technology uses permanent metal casting molds rather than the less expensive sand castings used by other manufactures. The metal molds allow the castings to be preheated and after the brass alloy is poured, the metal can remain in a liquid state longer. With this casting technology, it allows them to use lower levels of lead in the alloy mix because the alloy takes longer to harden due to the preheating of the casting, thus the liquid can fill the whole casting without hardening. All of American Standards faucets meet the safe lead requirements and have a NSF/ANSI certification. And in 2010, California and Vermont passed bills to further reduce the allowable amount of lead in defined plumbing products to have a maximum of .25% lead per the total weight of the product.

Even though American Standard is doing their part to bring you safer kitchen and bathroom faucets that does not mean your water is 100% lead free. Along with chemicals leaching into the water supply, your city or towns water lines were most likely originally made out of lead due to its ability to prevent pinhole leaks in pipes and faucets and other reasons including lead availability and cost. In fact some U.S. cities still have lead pipes as part of their water infrastructure. Over the years these lead pipes have built up a thin bio-film on the inside of the pipes which prevents health threatening amounts of lead mixing into your drinking water.

Tighter restrictions have made faucets a much smaller factor in brining lead into your home. In fact lead is mainly ingested through your lungs through products like lead based gasoline and lead based paints, which are far more harmful to your health. That being said, you can still take some simple steps to insure you are cooking and drinking with the healthiest water possible. Adding a water filter to your faucet like the Cleartap F30 can help improve taste and odor and help reduce contaminates such as lead. Run your water for a few second before using it to purge out any chemicals in the line. Use only cold water for drinking and cooking. Lastly you can always contact your local water utility plant and request test results from your city or towns drinking water. If you find the lead in your water to be over 15 parts per billion, you should take steps to limit your exposure.

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Kohler Bathroom Collections

February 20, 2015 Written by FaucetDepot

Kohler is known worldwide for their beautiful bathroom collections. They offer a wide variety of matching faucets and fixtures so you can feel confident when choosing a Kohler collection for your master bath or powder room. Each bathroom collection can be a complete re-design of your space or a great starting point for mixing and matching collections to your preferred taste. With styles to satisfy a range of decors from traditional to contemporary, you will be sure to find the perfect Kohler Bathroom Collection for your home. Let’s take a closer look at some of the most popular bathroom collections Kohler has to offer.

Kohler Archer Suite – This is a massive and perfectly detailed suite blended with hand crafted chamfered edges and subtle curves. The beveled edges along with the curved bases create a perfect melding that will fit into a wide variety of design tastes. The Archer Bathroom Suite is a complete bathroom collection that offers undercounter, pedestal and self rimming sinks, a petite vanity, two piece Comfort Height toilet, baths and whirlpools with Kohler’s innovative BubbleMassage technology. This collection is perfectly completed with matching accessories like towel bars, rings, toilet tissue holders, robe hooks and more.

Kohler Cimarron Collection – A small collection compared to the Archer Suite, the Cimarron collection is perfect for your powder room or as a start in a larger bathroom. This collection offers very clean lines and soft curves which make Cimarron toilets and sinks very universal in coordinating with a wide range of design tastes. The ensemble is offered with self-rimming and pedestal sinks to fit any almost any space and a two piece Comfort Height toilet with Class Five technology in both round-front and elongated varieties. Cimarron toilets are also offered with water saving 1.4 gallon flush option to satisfy the environmentally conscious consumer.

Kohler Devonshire Suite – This good size collection has the versatility to fit perfectly into a powder room or your master bath. For someone looking for a more traditional style, this suite brings a nice touch of the early 20^th century into your home. The Devonshire pedestal sink is designed with a square top deck that blends nicely into the rounded basin and the accompanying toilet mirrors this design perfectly. This collection is accompanied by a nice selection of baths, whirlpools, faucets, undercounter sinks and finishing accessories like, towel bars, rings, robe hooks and toilet tissue holders.

Kohler Memoirs Suite – Sophistication is a word that best describes the Memoirs bathroom suite. This collection has rich detailing and lines that reflect historical architecture and renowned furniture. Offered in two different styles, the Stately design has a crisper and clean design, while the Classic design offers more rounded details that resemble crown molding. This suite is extensive offering a large selection of faucets, sinks, toilets, bidets, baths and plenty of finishing accessories to completely transform your master bathroom or powder room.

Kohler Purist Suite – If a more modern design is what you are after than the Purist Suite is right up your alley. This suite is designed around simple and organic forms which offer a quiet elegance and natural feel for your home. Taking its inspiration from a restful retreat, purist faucets, fixtures and tubs embody the soul of water and will transform your bath into a personal spa. This collection offers a variety of faucets, sinks, baths, BubbleMassage whirlpools, accessories and a very unique Hatbox Toilet to complete your contemporary bathroom renovation.

These are just a few Kohler Bathroom Collections; other popular collections include the Wellworth, Bancroft, Kathyrn, Escale, Kelston, Persuade, Portrait, Reve and Tresham. Take a closer look at each of these collections to find the one that fits your personality and transform your bathroom into a place of enjoyment and relaxation for years to come.

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Popular Kitchen Faucets

February 18, 2015 Written by FaucetDepot

Some kitchen faucets are designed to make your everyday life a little easier and can be a beautiful work of art, while others can be a headache to use and not so easy on the eyes. Having the right kitchen faucet can dramatically change the way your kitchen operates and feels by saving you valuable time and adding much needed aesthetic appeal. If you are shopping for a new kitchen faucet and don’t know where to begin, then this article is for you. We’ve compiled a few fantastic kitchen faucets that won’t break your budget and will have your friends and family complementing your exquisite taste at your next social gathering.

Pull-Out Kitchen Faucets – The Delta Leland Pull-Down Kitchen Faucet is one of the best sellers on the market and with good reason, this popular kitchen faucet combines universal styling with modern technology. Delta has incorporated some of their best features into this collection. The Leland starts with a 59 inch pull down hose for a huge 20 inch reach and a 360 degree swivel high arc spout to give you water just about anywhere you need it. Once you are done using the pull-out spray head, the MagnaTite Docking system will ensure the faucet head stays firmly in place. By using a powerful set of magnets your faucet will keep its intended form and look new through thousands of uses. Delta’s Diamond Seal Technology on the inside uses a tough diamond coated valve to bring you a superior faucet that is built to last for up to 5 million uses. It also keeps water inside the faucet from coming into contact with metal components that could contaminate your water, and the Touch-Clean spray head lets you easily wipe away lime and calcium build up on the rubber part with just a swipe of your finger. Some models come complete with a handy soap dispenser so you can put that dirty looking soap bottle under the sink. Delta offers this Faucet in Chrome, Venetian Bronze and Brilliance Stainless finishes to suit just about everyone’s decorating taste.

Single Handle Kitchen Faucets – Our pick for this category is a faucet that functions as well as it looks and the Moen Vestige Single Handle Kitchen Faucet does just that! These faucets are richly detailed with a nostalgic design and topped with a sharp accent that goes will with more traditional style. The one lever handle lets you precisely change the water flow and temperature with a single motion while keeping your dirty or soapy hand off the faucet. This model comes with a convenient side spray to easily reach all the corners of the sink and the mounting flexibility gives you the freedom to mount the handle on either the right or the left of the faucet, depending on your preference. The installation is also a “snap” with Moen’s Hydrolock quick connect system. This allows for faster and easier installation and removal, and eliminates the need for tools to attach to the faucet to the water lines. Instead the water lines snap in place with a clicking sound so you know they are fastened securely. The Moen Vestige is ADA compliant and comes in stunning finishes like Chrome, Stainless, Oil Rubbed Bronze and Pewter.

Two Handle Kitchen Faucets – The English inspired American Standard Hampton Kitchen Faucet takes the cake for our two handle selection. These faucets are featured as a designer’s choice on the American Standard website and are the pinnacle of simple traditional styling with just the right amount of charm. Ceramic disc valves will ensure the faucet has a long drip-free life while the interior brass construction ensures durability and low lead drinking water. Hampton faucets are offered with or without a side-spray and in four distinct finishes; Polished Chrome, Polished Brass, Satin Nickel and Oil Rubbed Bronze. The finishes are PVD (Physical Vapor Deposition), which means they are scratch/tarnish free and come with a limited lifetime warranty on the finish and function. Hampton kitchen faucets are designed to look beautiful, function flawlessly and built to last.

Bridge Kitchen Faucets – Although the inside of modern faucets have improved significantly in recent years, the design of bridge kitchen faucets on the exterior have not changed that much since they were first introduced over 100 years ago. We could find no better example of these delightful faucets than the Grohe Bridgeford Kitchen Faucet. These precisely German engineered faucets are beautifully stunning and wonderful to admire. Grohe has eliminated screws and any other unsightly connections you might find on other models and have stayed true to the original design from a time when hand craftsmanship and function prevailed. Bridgeford faucets feature Grohe SilkMove cartridges, which are made from ceramic alloy and coated with a special Teflon lubricant, that deliver rich and smooth operation through many years of use. Grohe has perfected the science of metal plating to such an art, that Grohe finishes are in a class of their own. Bridgeford kitchen faucets are Available in Oil Rubbed Bronze, InfinityFinish Brushed Nickel and StarLight Chrome.

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Moen Faucet Smart Innovations

February 15, 2015 Written by FaucetDepot

Since the invention of their single handle mixing faucet in 1937, Moen quickly became a trusted household name in faucets all over the world. Through the years they have had many ground breaking innovations that have kept them on top of the faucet game. Moen faucets have always been known as easy to use and delightfully pleasing to the eye and it’s their passion for the products that make you forget just how much cutting edge technology goes into Moen kitchen and bathroom faucets. Let’s take a closer look at a few of their most recent “Smart Innovations” that keep loyal customers coming back time and time again.

Moen Reflex– We have all owned those pull-down kitchen faucets that at first look great but before you know it, the hose doesn’t contract as easy as it should and the spray head hangs down about a half inch lower than the spout. This makes for a sloppy looking faucet that has you second guessing your purchase. Moen has solved this problem with Reflex technology. Moen writes on their website: “No other pull-down faucets are as easy to use as Moen faucets with the Reflex pull-down system.” They may be right…This system is fantastic! It’s extremely easy to use and the sprayer returns to a secure docking system all by itself! Not only that but when you want to use the pull-down spray head it detaches very easily from the spout, no more wrestling with your kitchen faucet. The end of the hose has a little ball bearing just before the spray head begins. This bearing gives the spray head a nice smooth maximum rotating range of motion and the hose itself is smooth and silky, which feels very natural while you move around your kitchen sink. You can find the reflex system on such models as the Aberdeen, Arbor, Ascent, Brantford, and Woodmere kitchen faucets.

Moen Spot Resist Finish– Spending all your money on a nice new stainless steel kitchen or bathroom faucet loses its luster when you have to constantly polish it on a daily basis to remove all the finger prints and water spots from everyday use. Moen has the answer for this arduous daily task with the invention of their Brushed Nickel and Stainless finishes with Spot Resist. This innovation does exactly what the name implies, it resists fingerprints and water spots so you don’t have to constantly put elbow grease into your faucets every day to keep them looking beautiful. This wonderful coating developed by Moen is applied to the exterior of the faucet to protect the luster and finish of your faucet. You can find the Spot Resist Finish on a number of Moen Products ranging from Kitchen, Bathroom and Tub/Shower faucets and Showerheads. If less daily maintenance of your faucets is what you are after then Spot Resist is right up your alley!

Moen LifeShine Non Tarnish Finish – Sometimes we buy faucets that look great for a year or two and one day we notice a little flake missing off the spout or discoloration. No big deal, right? In no time that flake has multiplied and turned your faucet finish into a puzzle pattern of flakes and corrosion. This does not bode well for those of us who take pride in the appearance of our kitchen and bathroom faucets. Luckily Moen has once again solved this issue for their loyal customer base by coming up with LifeShine finishes. If you purchase a faucet with the Moen Lifeshine finish, they guarantee the finish to not tarnish, corrode or flake off for the life of the faucet! They came up with this super technology in collaboration with the NASA Glenn Research Center, so you know it’s got to be good. The LifeShine compound is bonded in the finish and not on it, which makes for a superior finish that lasts for the life of the faucet. You can find Moen’s LifeShine finish on Brushed Bronze, Brushed Nickel, Nickel, Classic Stainless, Stainless, Satine, and Polished Brass faucet and shower products.

Moen 1255 Duralast Cartridge– Leaky faucets have been a headache for homeowners since faucets were first in vented. Then In 1937, Al Moen invented a mixing cartridge that the first single handle faucet was designed around. This mixing cartridge revolutionized the industry and put Moen on the map in a big way. Now Moen offers the next generation of mixing cartridge technology with the 1255 Duralast Cartridge. This revolutionary innovation owned by Moen is the heart and soul for a lot of their best selling single handle faucets. The 1255 offers leak free and extremely smooth operation every time you use it without fail…for life. Rigorously tested to stand the test of time, the Moen 1255 Duralast Cartridge is leaps and bounds above other competitors in the market place. It’s small and dependable design gives Moen the edge in designing the next generation of single handle faucets.

These are some of Moen’s most recent innovations that keep them as one of the foremost brands in the faucet industry. Moen faucets are reliable, dependable and will be a welcome addition to your kitchen and bathroom.

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The Sump Pump – Keeping You Above Water

February 15, 2015 Written by FaucetDepot

If we asked you, what is the most important element to keeping your home safe and functioning at its peak, what would you say? You might think about your water heater or furnace. Maybe you are thinking about your new kitchen faucet or shower system that makes you smile every time you use them. Most people don’t include Sump Pumps when thinking about that question but they are a must have to make your home a comfortable sanctuary.

The Sump Pump has the dirtiest job in the home and works hard on a regular basis with almost no recognition. They play an integral role in keeping your basement and possibly your home dry and above water. This is especially important for finished basements or a space you have that’s prone to flooding and you need it to stay dry. Sump Pumps are placed into a Sump Pit in your basement or crawl space under your house. When water builds up around the foundation of your home it creates pressure on your foundation. This pressure can lead to cracking in your foundation and a possible way for water to get into your home. Homes are designed with what’s called a “key drain” right above your foundation footing to alleviate this pressure and direct water into your sump pit. By nature, water always seeks its lowest point and chooses the path of least resistance. These pits are specifically designed to be the lowest point in your home, thus this is where the water will populate. Sump Pits have a rock or gravel bottom that your Sump Pump sits on if your model does not have legs. These rocks act as a filter for the water that trap mud and other debris that could clog your pump and cause the water level to rise and cause damage.

So, now that you know the importance of a sump pit, let’s look at the different kinds of Sump Pumps you can buy. The less popular choice of the two would be a Pedestal Sump Pump. This design has a motor that is outside the sump pit which is attached to a long shaft that reaches to the bottom of the pit where the water is. The motor is activated by a floating ball (like the one in your toilet) that turns on when the water level causes the ball to rise above a certain level. This design is not as popular as its brother, the Submersible Pump because the unit is partly above ground, takes up valuable floor space and is lacking big time In the looks department. Submersible Pumps on the other hand are not only more efficient and quieter, they also allow for a completely closed pit design, thus being the top choice for most home owners. The majority of Submersible Water Pumps are made from long lasting cast iron, stainless steel and tough plastic parts that resist rust and corrosion. They work on the same premise as the pedestal pump which active through a floating ball that turns on the pump when the water reaches a preset level. Both types of pump motors are powered by with your standard UL listed 3-wire plug and are easily installed in the pit within a matter of minutes.

Once you install a new sump pump, the maintenance is fairly simple and only needs to be completed once a year at springtime, just before the wet season. Here are some recommended maintenance steps you should perform to be prepared for the melting snow and rain.

Check to make sure your pump is plugged in to a GFCI outlet. This is important for safety; these outlets will turn off or trip if something happens to your pump. This is an easy upgrade that could save your home from electrical damage or possibly fire damage.
Take a look inside the Sump Pit and remove anything that could obstruct the ball float from moving up and down.
There is a little hole in the discharge pipe called the weep hole. Make sure this hole is clean to avoid “airlock” which can cause your pump to seize.
Test the pump by adding some water to the pit, one the ball valve raises to a certain point the pump should turn on and quickly pump the water out of the pit.
It is recommended to have a battery backup or water-powered backup for your sump pump. This will make sure the pump still performs during a power outage. Unplug the primary pump and add water to the pit again to make sure your battery backup or water-powered backup is functioning properly.
Most pumps come equipped with a high water alarm, this will sound when the water reaches a certain height and the main pump and backup fail to turn on. This is usually a float switch at the top of the pump. You can manually lift this switch to test the alarm. Zoeller also makes a good product called Aquanot Flood Alert that installs independently of your pump and sounds an alarm when water reaches the sensor.
While the pump is in operation, take a close look at all the piping and connections to make sure everything is secure and leak free.

Spending a few minutes to make sure your sump pump and pit are in good working order can possibly save you thousands in water damage. After completing the steps above, you might also realize it’s time to replace your old sump pump. New sump pumps are an inexpensive investment that will last for years. The top manufacturers of sump pumps include Zoeller, Little Giant and Liberty Pumps. Check out each site for more information, sizing charts and models to fit the demands of your home.

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Bathroom Accessories That Keep Your Family Safe

February 12, 2015 Leave a Comment Written by FaucetDepot

Keep Your Family Safe One of the smallest spaces in your house and probably the most important is your bathroom. You want your bathroom to look beautiful and function at its peak as a place of solace and refuge. The following is a short list of bathroom must have’s you should contemplate. Some of these are necessary when building or remodeling your bathroom and others can be added on later as needed.

Cut-Off or Stop Valves at Every Faucet and Fixture
Stop valves are no big enigma; they function by stopping the water flow to a single fixture or your entire home. It’s a good idea to install them on all of your faucets, fixtures and showers. Think about all the places in your home that you have a water supply from your main line and compile a list. Don’t forget to put one on your main line as well so you can kill the entire water supply in case of emergency. Having these handy valves is a great idea but if you can’t get quick access to them it’s kind of pointless. No one wants to be hacking at their drywall with an axe trying to find one in a panic. If they are not in the open then you need to install an access panel so you can get to them quickly.

Thermostatic Shower Valves
Part of the rough plumbing valve family – thermostatic valves control the temperature in your shower. This is a concern if you have children or seniors in your domicile. Sometimes called a thermostatic mixing valve or tempering valve, these devices are behind the scenes in your shower and control the max temperature of the water, usually between 60 and 120 degrees). Some are multi-functional and control the temperature along with the flow rate so you can be comfortable and conserve water at the same time.

Hand Showers
Another great item for your bathroom to meditate on is the handshower. This is another great helper for kids, elderly, handicapped and the pets. These are a great alternative to the fixed showerhead and can be added to your bath tubs and whirlpools as well. Some like the Delta Lockwood In2ition Two-In-One Shower has the handshower pull out from the fixed shower head, which is pretty cool.

Grab Bars
Falls in the bathroom are one of the most common injuries, especially for the salt and pepper or accident prone variety. Grab bars are very reasonably priced and well worth the peace of mind. Place them everywhere that is a slip hazard or requires sitting like the tub, shower and toilet area. Just make sure you anchor them properly to the studs in the wall. One saved trip to the hospital is worth the minimal investment in time and money for these slip savers.

Bath Ventilation Fans
Bathroom ventilation fans not only stop your husband from drawing on the mirror with his fingers after a foggy shower, they help with mildew, mold, peeling paint, saggy wall paper and rotting wood. These hard workers do a great job keeping your saturated shower from damaging your bathroom and causing you big bucks in a few years. Not only that, some models like the Panasonic FV-11VHL2 WhisperWarm have a light, night light and heated fan for those cold mornings.

Toilets and Bidets with ADA Heights
Standard toilets are a lot lower than their ADA compliant cousin. A standard toilet comes in at 15″ max which is not a good thing for the aged or those with back problems and health issues. An ADA compliant toilet is about 18″ in height and those three inches do wonders for taking your back out of the equation. Bidets also come ADA friendly and are a good idea for those of which proper hygiene is a concern.

I hope you’ve found this list helpful when designing your new bathroom or remodeling an existing one. Taking the time to research these items can save you a lot of time and money in the long run. By adding these items in your bath, you can rest assured your bathroom will look great, be comfortable and safe for years to come.

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Simple Tips and Updates to Ensure a Home Safe Home

February 11, 2015 Leave a Comment Written by FaucetDepot

North Olmsted, Ohio… Home Safe Home… but is it? According to the Home Safety Council (HSC), home-related injuries result in nearly 20,000 deaths and 21 million medical visits every year, with the top three culprits including falls (#1), poisonings (#2) and fires and burns (#3).

Since we know these leading injury causes, we should be able to avoid them — right? Unfortunately, that’s not the case. A recent HSC survey showed that while 92 percent of homeowners think about home safety often, only one-third were able to name a precaution they had actually taken at home.

It’s time to stop thinking and start acting! Start off the New Year by completing a few simple home updates to help protect you and your loved ones from these top home dangers.

Fight Against Falls
Did you know that a person who lives to be 75 years old will have spent an average of 1.5 years in the bathroom? That’s why it’s essential that this highly-used room be as safe as possible. Grab bars are an easy and effective solution to avoiding falls. Products such as Moen® Home Care® Grab Bars with Integrated Accessories combine the safety benefits of a grab bar with three common bath essentials — a towel bar, a toilet paper holder and a shelf — making each bath functional and fashionable. And, to motivate you to install these products — not just think about it — each Grab Bar includes Moen Home Care’s patented SecureMount™ Anchors to quickly, easily and securely install the grab bars in just minutes.

Next, add a light-sensor nightlight in the bathroom — or in the hall outside the bathroom — to provide a well-lit path for nighttime visits to the restroom. The illumination will allow you to see where you’re going and avoid any potential tripping hazards in the path.

Prevent Poisoning
Accidental poisoning is the second leading cause of unintentional home injury deaths in the United States. In fact, more than two million poisonings are reported to Poison Control Centers each year — with the highest rates among children under age five. Luckily, preventing these poisonings can be simple. To start, do nothing! That’s right — keep all cleaners, chemicals and medications in their original containers with labels to ensure that they are all used properly and not mistaken for another product.

Next, ensure that all poisonous items and medications are locked and out of reach of children. This can be as simple as adding child-proof locks on cabinets (which are simple for adults, but children are usually not coordinated enough to open) or purchase and install a medicine cabinet or storage cabinet with a built-in lock for added safety.

Banish Burns
Thank goodness 93 percent of adults report working smoke alarms in their homes. However, some burns occur without any smoke! In fact, more than 112,000 emergency room visits occur each year from hot tap water scald burns. To prevent tap water burns, simply turn your hot water heater down below 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Finally, never leave potential fire hazards, such as space heaters, candles, irons, curling irons or food on the stove, unattended. Try replacing lit candles with battery-powered “flameless” candles or put your curling or flat iron in a protective case (or even a pot holder) when finished for added precaution.

In no time at all, your home will be better equipped to fend off the top three home safety hazards.

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Delta Touch2O & Touch2O.xt Faucets

February 10, 2015 Written by FaucetDepot

Have you ever needed a hand in your kitchen or bathroom? I’m not talking about cooking or washing the dog. I mean have you ever had your hands covered in soap or that night’s dinner and you have to turn your faucet on with your elbow or forearm? We’ve all performed that acrobatic feat before and once you do manage to turn your faucet on, it’s either flowing way to fast or slow and the temperature is never where you want it. Well now those awkward moments can be a thing of the past with Delta Touch2O and Touch2O.xt kitchen and bathroom faucets.

These are perfect for anyone looking for a faucet that is both great looking and extremely easy to use. These faucets come in two flavors, Touch2O and Touch2O.xt and you can get either one for your kitchen or bath. Touch2O so far is primarily incorporated into Delta’s most popular kitchen collections like Ashton, Addison, Pilar and Trinsic. They also make one model for the bathroom in the Talbott series. There are two ways you can activate a Touch2O faucet, first you can use the standard method of using the handle, just like any other faucet or you can touch anywhere on the faucet spout or handle to start and stop the flow of water. The temperature and flow of the water is determined by the position of the handle, once you find your perfect temperature and flow, just keep the handle set there and the faucet will do the rest every time you use the touch feature. As a safe guard, if the water stays running, Touch2O technology will automatically shut the water off after 4 minutes so you never have to worry about running up the water bill. All this adds up to thousands of consumers introducing Delta Touch2O faucets into their homes. Since their intorduction in 2008 these faucets have received fantastic reviews for their ease of use and dependability, not to mention how great they look in the kitchen.

Delta’s Touch2O.xt faucets are created specifically for the bathroom because the have all the benefits of a Touch2O faucet and have hands free technology to boot. With the hands free mode, your faucet will turn on and off just by placing your hands anywhere under the faucet’s 4” sensor field. This field automatically picks up the movement and goes right into action. Unlike infrared sensors used on many types of residential and commercial faucets that can be spotty at best, the sensor field on a Touch2O.xt faucet is constant and the faucet turns on only after that field has been broken, thus making it a lot more reliable than infrared faucets. There is also a handy little light at the base of the faucet spout that indicates whether you are in touch mode, hands-free mode or if the battery needs replacement. Just like Touch2O for the kitchen, Touch2O.xt bathroom faucets have automatic water shut off safety features that turn the faucet off after 1 minute if the water is left running with no movement detected. You can find Touch2O.xt technology in Delta’s Addison and Lahara single handle lavatory faucets.

These faucets won’t break the bank either, the bathroom faucets start around $230 and the top of the price point is the Addison Kitchen Faucet in a Venetian Bronze finish for $392 bucks! When you compare these faucets to other top brands in the same price range, the added convenience of touch technology really sets them apart. Not to mention Delta has a ton of other award winning technologies they incorporate into their faucets like Multi-Flow spray heads, MagnaTite docking, Diamond Seal leak free cartridges, Touch Clean surfaces and Anti Tarnish finishes just to name a few.

Delta has really outdone themselves with Touch2O and Touch2O.xt faucet technology and we can’t wait to see what other great innovations they come up with in the years to come.

Check out these videos on Touch2O and Touch2O.xt Technology and see it for Yourself!

Delta Pilar Kitchen Faucet with Touch2O Technology

Delta Addison and Lahara Bathroom Faucets with Touch2O.xt Technology

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Farmhouse Kitchen Sinks

February 7, 2015 Leave a Comment Written by FaucetDepot

Your kitchen sink is one of the most important elements in your home. This versatile fixture helps you with preparing dinner, cleaning, bathing pets and infants and is possibly used and abused more than any other fixture or appliance. Picking out a new kitchen sink for a new home or remodel can be a lot of fun. There are so many styles and finishes to choose from and you definitely want one that matches your style and use requirements. We’ve all heard of common sink styles like drop-in and undermount but have you checked out farmhouse kitchen sinks? Also known as Apron Sinks, they used to be a very popular sink type due to its simplicity and function. And It’s no wonder the design is gaining popularity again. This cool looking sink can fit in perfectly with a modern design or a rustic country look as originally intended.

It is called a farmhouse sink due to the heavy cooking, cleaning and farm chores a yester year farmhouse kitchen was subject to on a daily basis. Unless you actually own or work on a farm, chances are your home isn’t subject to such demands. But that’s no reason to not have such a useful and aesthetically pleasing kitchen sink. What makes this sink so different besides its toughness is the design. Most sinks are built into the counter and the farmhouse sink has an apron in the front that extends down the front. This apron adds to the durability and is the trademark design feature.

Another great aspect of these sinks is the almost limitless customization for your demands. The traditional design, consist of one Kraus Farmhouse Single Bowl Kitchen Sink large basin for heavy pots and pans. Single basin sinks might not meet the needs of most home owners today, that’s where the double basin and triple basin come into play. Not only is the amount of basins a flexible feature, some sinks come with a handy towel bar attached to the apron front. Check out the Blanco Blancomagnum Specialty Single Bowl Sink if you like the towl bar idea.

You can buy these sinks in a variety of materials and finishes. If you’re going for a rustic or county look the white ceramic (sometimes called fireclay) like the Herbeau Kitchen Couture Fireclay Farmhouse Sink would be a good choice. If you’re more in tune with the Jetson’s, the stainless steel Kraus Farmhouse Double Bowl Kitchen Sink might be right up your alley. If you can afford to get set back a couple bucks and a copper kitchen sink is what you’re after then look no further than the Herbeau Kitchen Couture Copper Farmhouse Sink. When pondering the material of your sink, the three most important elements are durability, maintenance, and appearance.

A farmhouse kitchen sink can be a really great addition to any kitchen. If you are still wary about this design I suggest a visit to a local showroom to see and touch one in person. Then you could always come back to buy it from us at faucetdepot.com at guaranteed low prices. (Shameless plug.) I wouldn’t be surprised once you get your new farmhouse sink installed if you start to renovate the rest of your kitchen around your kitchen sink. Happy shopping!

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