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Kitchen, Bath & Interiors

  • Installing Interior PVC Trim

    Tips on smoothing routed surfaces and gluing joints

     
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    Appliance Finish

    GE's "Slate" finish is a low-gloss alternative to stainless steel and black

     
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    Touch-Free Faucet

    Waving an object beneath the Sensate's spout turns it on and off

     
  • Drainable Decking

    Weyerhaeuser says its Edge Gold flooring panels shed water during construction delays

     
  • Owens Corning is scrambling to remedy a manufacturing problem that has caused some of its EcoTouch batts to give off a strong and persistent ¬burnt sugar® smell.

    "Overbaked" Fiberglass Batts Linked to Odor Problem

    Owens-Corning looks to better quality control to deal with a strong-smelling batt problem

     
  • Built-Up Exterior Trim

    Solutions for building up trim to better complement the thickness of cedar shingles

     
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    Custom Vent-Hood Cover (Subscriber content)

    A rectangular base supports the fan and a sloping cap conceals the ductwork

     
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    5,500 Pounds of Pennies (Subscriber content)

    A Maryland artist installs a durable commercial floor with one million pennies and two kinds of epoxy

     
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    Kitchen-Faucet Option

    Moen's Matte Black Finish adds a touch of drama

     
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    Luxury Mini Fridge

    True Manufacturingís 15-inch Undercounter Refrigerator has two shelves and four dooor options

     
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    Easy Post Wrap

    Preassembled KleerWrap can be put in place by a single worker

     
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    Magic Corner II

    This corner cabinet storage system contains front and rear shelf pairs

     
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    Bath-Fan Switch

    The DewStop switch turns the fan on or off in response to humidity and dew-point levels

     
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    Smoke Blocker

    Touch n Seal says FireStop Gun Foam is approved as a through-penetration firestop sealant

     
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    New Stair Options

    Outwater has added several new finishes to its line of Traditional Staircase Elements

     
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    Hybrid Knobs

    Atlas Homewares' Modern Bronze Finish is a cross between traditional oil-rubbed bronze and modern graphite grey

     
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    Extra-Warm Tub

    The York tub retains heat better than other baths, says its maker

     
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    Double Duty

    Premium Plus Zero VOC Interior Paint combines the primer and finish coat in one product

     
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    Pencil Sculptures (Subscriber content)

    Carpenter Dalton Ghetti carved these remarkable miniatures out of lead with razor blades and sewing needles

     
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    Tool Test: Laser Distance Meters

    These compact, precise measures complement traditional tapes