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Kohler's New Musical Shower Head

Matt Risinger, Blogger | February 18th, 2013

I attended a builder luncheon the other day and was blown away by this cool new shower head called the Kohler Moxie. It has a magnetic bluetooth speaker that magnet holds into a standard shower head. The sound was fantastic and I love the idea.

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PODCAST: Five Big Holes in your House That Suck Energy Out

DanMorrison, Executive editor, Fine Homebuilding & Green Building Advisor | October 25th, 20114 comments

An 1/8th inch crack along a window doesn't seem like much to worry about, but a 1/8th in. crack running the length of your house amounts to a hole bigger than a half sheet of plywood. If...

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Pull out cabinet in full bath

Acorn3, member | January 24th, 2011

This was a 2nd Floor bathroom remodel ( 5' x 9' ) So space is a premium at best for storage. We came up with the idea of using a media full extension swivel pull out by...

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Free Download: "Hot Water" Chapter From The "Cut Your Energy Bills Now" eBook

FHBdotcom, editor | October 22nd, 2010

There are many ways you can save energy, and keep more money in your pocket, by improving your home's hot-water system. Read this FREE eBook chapter to get some great tips.

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Can I justify the luxury of instant hot water?

jross, Web Producer | May 6th, 20091 comment

Turns out that enjoying instant hot water in a drafty old house can save energy.

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Bath Fan Becomes Background Ventilator

RDA, producer | April 29th, 2009

The Airetrak full-function bath-controller offers multiple fan-control options including time delay, fan speed, and daily operation period; but where the Airetrak really shines is in providing background ventilation.

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1950 CA Bungalow Bath Remodel

GawainT, member | March 9th, 2009

This bath remodel includes a HydroMassage whirllpool, custom cherry vanity with granite top, ThinWire floor heat, and Title 24 compliant halogen lighting. The vanity was designed to...

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1930s American Foursquare

ahendel, member | March 2nd, 20091 comment

We bought a 1930 American Foursquare in 2006 which we are still restoring and updating. There was only one outlet on the second floor in the hallway for 4 bedrooms & 1 bathroom! The house had the...

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