January 8, 2009
Tired of looking at a boring metal circular drain when you fill your sink? Perhaps you need a decorative drain that adds a bit of whimsy to your bathroom.
The 1.5" School of Fish drain from Linkasink is available in several finishes (dark bronze, pewter, polished nickel, satin nickel, and weathered copper) and with or without an overflow.
Fish whimsy doesn't come cheaply, and this drain will cost you $120, but shipping is included.
If fish aren't your passion, some of the company's other decorative drain options include flower and vine patterns, suns, hearts, turtles, shells, and even buffalo (for that Old West themed sink, no doubt).
If you have children who dream of going to space camp, then you can inspire their astronautic aspirations with the appropriate cabinet knobs on their dresser or perhaps on the cabinets and drawers in the kids' bathroom.
This space shuttle and astronaut are part of Amerock's Accent'z Collection of cabinet knobsdesigned just for kids (though if you are an adult and like them, I won't tell). Fire trucks, police cars, sports balls, and animals are also options.
At $6.43 a piece, the fun knobs shouldn't break the bank.
From Eclectic Ware
January 7, 2009
There are lots of garage floor coverings you can consider, both to give a little color to the space and to protect the floor from stains, road salts, and moisture.
The most affordable option is simple concrete floor paint. This is a tougher version of wall paint, and all you do is roll it on as with any other type of paint. The downside is that paint isn't as good for protecting your floor as other coating options.
If you do choose concrete floor paint, you can select from latex or oil-based, with latex being easier to apply and clean up. Latex dries to a low-sheen flat finish (oil gives you a high gloss).
The cost runs 15 cents or less per square foot for one coat, and you can pick floor paint up at any home improvement store.
You may think of pine as a rustic flooring choice, ideal for ski lodges and cabins in the woods, but it can be given a modern look too. Even reclaimed antique pinewood boards can look great in many settings.
These wood floors feature a herringbone pattern that draws down the eye and makes you appreciate the handsome pine. Of course, soft woods such as pine don't hold up as well as harder woods, so that's something to consider if you're installing these in highly trafficked areas.
The pine floors here are from Clark's Antique Wood, Inc., a company that specializes in floors, stairs, posts, handrails, etc. from reclaimed wood.
January 6, 2009
I'm not sure who decided carbon monoxide detectors and smoke alarms should need to be taken off the wall so you could load the batteries in the back, but it's an annoying trend that has been accepted as standard for a long time. Fortunately, the folks at Kidde decided to give us something a little more user friendly.
This Kidde carbon monoxide dectecotr
has the battery cover on the front, so you can reload without removing the device from the wall.
Other handy features include a patented Nighthawk electrochemical CO sensor and a digital display that shows CO levels in parts per million and updates every 15 seconds. Its peak-level memory keeps track of the maximum CO level detected between resets.
There's even an alarm to tell you when the batteries need to be replaced (no more staring up at the ceiling and wondering if anyone has tested the unit anytime in the last 6 months years).
Get it for about $50 at Amazon:
Kidde Front Load Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Alarm with Digital Display
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