How to have your home be more Sustainable

envforum logoSustainability is a big buzzword these days, but what exactly does it mean? Sustainability means meeting your current needs without having a negative impact on the needs of future generations. It also requires you to make environmentally-conscious choices about the way you live. It’s not really plausible for most of us to have a completely sustainable home — one that uses only nature’s infinite resources with no affect on the environment around us. But fortunately, there are some measures you can take to make your home more sustainable.

Your choices as a consumer greatly affect the sustainability of your home. Using rechargeable batteries limits the waste of items that often can’t be recycled. Buying paper products made with recycled content continues the chain of sustainability. Better yet, lose the paper towels and use a washable cloth. Biodegradable trash bags and cups are made of corn that dissolves over time, adding one less type of plastic to our landfills. And energy/water saver appliances can all help contribute to a more sustainable way of living.

In this particular blog we are going to highlight a particular brand that we at Plumbtile are proud to provide; California Faucets takes water sustainability very seriously! Read more below.

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Designer Spotlight : Hansgrohe

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Do you often find yourself worrying about the stress of your day while you shower? Do you find yourself listing all of the things that have to be done, and the things that didn’t go as planned as the water falls all around you? Maybe it’s time for a different shower experience. With Hansgrohe, your daily shower can be the most relaxing part of your day.

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How to Install a Dishwasher Air-Gap Kit

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A clog in your kitchen sink drain could cause dirty water to back-flow into the dishwasher and contaminate the inside of the washer tub. Some municipalities require you install an air gap between your dishwasher and garbage disposal or sink drain to avoid such an occurrence. You can install an air gap in a single afternoon without the help of a plumber. Dishwasher air gap kits are available with everything needed for the air gap, but not the additional hose required to attach the gap to either the sink drain or the disposal.

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How To Install a Center Faucet

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One of the most common types of bath faucets is a center-set faucet. These are available in a wide selection styles and prices, and are generally easy to install. The steps below describe how to properly install most common center-set bath faucets.
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Installing a Kitchen Faucet and Side Sprayer

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Adding new kitchen fixtures, such as a faucet, can be an easy and inexpensive way to update your kitchen. If you are a handy person you can easily install the kitchen faucet yourself. Just follow these steps and in no time you will have a fresh and updated kitchen. Before starting on this project be sure to read the instructions given  from the manufacturer and take any requested actions.  Continue reading →

Modern Technology is Changing Your Bath Experience: Touch-Activated Faucet

At Plumbtile.com, turning on the tap has never been easier.  Moen has created a hands free faucet for your home that senses your hand motion to turn on the water.

There have been times when you come to your sink with dirty hands and end up having to wash your hands and the faucet handles by the time you are done.  With this touch-activated faucet you don’t have to anymore.  The convenient temperature preset makes it easy to obtain a consistent experience each time you wash or rinse and is a great safety feature for children as well.

The Moen Chrome Hands Free Bathroom Faucet laminar stream allows for clear and quiet water flow. It also works to concerve water without sacrificing performance.

Style Flows from the Faucet

A faucet can either be plain and go un-noticed in a rooms decor, or it can stand out and be the focal point of the space.  Plumbtile offeres hundreds of faucet options to choose your ideal style and finish.  Whether you are looking to upgrade your bathroom or kitchen faucet, you can be sure to get exactly what you want.

Check out these beautiful options from California Faucets:

California Faucets also allows you to customize your faucet to your preferred style.

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