How can you tell the season is changing? Maybe the weather is slightly cooler today than yesterday, or perhaps as you went for a walk you noticed the leaves on the tree are starting to redden. Most likely, though, you know because your kids aren't looking so happy...

Nothing lends an air of elegance and vintage comfort to a renovated bathroom like a clawfoot tub. Dramatically different in appearance from the standard built-in models, these beauties may not look larger than the premium jetted garden tubs that have become a basic...

Selling your home can represent either an exciting or frustrating time in your life, depending on how you prepare and how you approach potential home buyers and agents. When you put your house on the market, you know it's important to present the best picture you...

It is extremely important, if you plan major renovations of your home (and that includes plumbings) to hire a company that is lead-safe certified by the EPA. Put into law on April, 2010, it is required that contractors performing any renovation, repair, and home...

Kohler has revolutionized bath time with their latest shower product, the Flipslide Handshower. Rather than filter controls that change the bath water's flow and pressure, the Flipside rotates within its handle. Four opening provide different sprays at different...

Source: Plumbing EmergencyScams and unnecessary plumbing services can cost an unsuspecting homeowner thousands of dollars. The bad seeds are few and far between, but just one experience with an unscrupulous plumber could be financially devastating. Knowing what to...

Right now, you could be spending more money on your water bill than you ever intended. You may not hear it or know it's happening, but there could be leaks in your kitchen or bathroom pipes, or bathroom fixtures, that waste water daily. According to the US Geological...

Every year, The Virginian-Pilot holds a poll for readers to choose the Best of Hampton Roads - restaurant, stores, and other services. If you go to their voting site at HamptonRoads.com/bestof, you'll find each city in Tidewater has a number of categories, and for...

Source: World Plumbing Council As many of you may have already learned, the World Plumbing Council has chosen to create World Plumbing Day, to be celebrated on 11 March each year. The inaugural event will take place in 2010 and will be formally announced at a press...

by Nora Firestone The Virginian-Pilot While some lined up for the roller-coaster ride of a decade, others held onto their wallets and watched the housing market rise and fall from the comfort of their own abodes. Three Virginia Beach couples who opted to renovate...