Category: installations

Plumber: Glass Bathroom Vessel Sinks Offer Trendy Textures and Colors

By Ed Del Grande From Tribune News Service   Q: Hi Ed: We plan on installing a new vessel-type glass bathroom sink. A big attraction to a glass sink is the striking colors and textures available. So we don’t miss anything, can you recommend some trendy colors/textures for us? — Betty, New York state A:…


Install a Curved Shower Rod

Whoever thought of the curved shower rod is a genius, because it expands the space in a typical 5-foot bathtub for taking a shower. We first noticed these space-expanding rods used in the small bathrooms of old motels. If you want to stretch the space in a bathtub for a more comfortable shower, this ingenious…


Install an LED Night Light

Anyone who stumbles in a dark hallway knows the value of a sensor night light. Sure, you can use a plug-in version, but having one wired into your electrical system is a nice upgrade. We’ve enjoyed the safety of having one that combines an electrical receptacle with an LED (light emitting diode) night light. The…


Install a Digital Peephole

Everything is going digital, including a standard door peephole viewer. It’s an upgrade to the standard and often distorted one-eye peephole viewer found in many old doors. The digital unit uses an LCD panel to display a large and clear image of the person on the other side of your door. To operate, press the…