Is your bathroom in the pink? If so, consider yourself fortunate indeed! Vintage bathrooms often sported a wide array of colored bathroom fixtures. The adventure into color began in the 1920s. Changes in technology brought opportunities to experiment with glazes on porcelain fixtures. This facilitated a shift away from the white on white approach common during the Sanitary Movement that held sway during the early 1900s. Also, emerging technology brought changes to printing. The ability to create... more

It’s finally February. With any luck, the bad weather is over and we can move right on into gardening season. I’ve always thought of February, President’s Day specifically, to be the official start of the gardening season and the Yard, Garden and Patio Show (YGPS). This year the show is scheduled for February 12, 13, and 14 at the Oregon Convention Center and President’s Day is on the 15th. There’s so much to do in one weekend. One thing’s for sure: there is no time to dawdle, so let’s... more

When planning an addition to your home, a number of meetings are involved. Which is the most important? You will meet with architects in determining who should design your project. These meetings are necessary, but not the most important. You will meet with contractors to decide who will build your addition. These meetings are informative, but not the most important. Many homeowners opt not to hold the most important meeting of the project, the pre-construction conference. Having a great team of... more

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Showerhead from Kohler's Forté collection that uses 1.75 gpm of water. Photo courtesy of Kohler This is just a preview...Read the rest... Read More →

A fireplace is more than just a place to warm yourself on a cold day. In any weather, it sets the atmosphere for its surrounding environs. A home with the right fireplace will feel more comfortable, both because of its heat on a winter day and its aesthetics year-round. Likewise, a house with an unharmonious hearth will feel disjointed. If you suspect you’re not getting enough from what should be the centerpiece of your home, you have a few decisions to make before dismantling that mantle. This... more