Delta Faucets Parent, Masco Sales Down 17%
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Think things are improving in the home building industry? Masco’s third quarter results show otherwise, their sales were down a whopping 17% compared to last year.
The results would have been even worse if it were not for strong international results. Hansgrohe, a european faucet maker owned by Masco had a very good quarter.
The one bright spot is Delta’s new DST or Diamond Seal Technology which is a big hit with consumers. The faucets combine a durable timing coat with an Innoflex water way and PEX-C tubing for no leaks and a long life. Also, the water once inside the faucet it does not come into contact with potential metal contaminants.
Despite the sales declines, Masco remains a strong company because of their innovations.
Iphone app for Plumbers & Handymen
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The iphone is becoming a must have for those in the building trade. The iHandy app for the iphone is designed to give contractors a ruler, level, a plumb bob, and a slope calculator.
Now if they can make an app that makes sure your guys or gals are actually working, then I’m all in.
Iphone app for finding a Bathroom
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Yep, there is an app for that. Finding a bathroom while traveling just got much easier with the new iphone app SitorSquat.
Fortune Brands – Moen’s Parent Company Makes 3rd Quarter Profit
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Fortune Brands Inc., a seller of consumer goods ranging from Moen Faucets to Jim Beam Bourbon has raised recorded a nice 3rd quarter profit.
Their adjusted earnings were above estimates and the stock price rose to a 52-week high.
Sales did drop 10% on flat sales of spirits, golf and the new home products sales declines.
The bright spots are their new products, like Red Stag by Jim Beam, eco-friendly Moen Faucets and the new Titleist golf balls.
Delta Faucets Rhythm Faucets For Your Bathroom
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The Rhythm collection from Delta has a very minimalist feel with a touch of organic styling. The faucets have very fluid lines that make the water flowing seem natural and pleasing.
Grohe Bridgeford
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Grohe Faucets are known for their modern design. The classic style of Bridgeford is a big departure for Grohe.
Brizo Pot Filler Faucets
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Brizo makes a fantastic line of kitchen faucets. To compliment their kitchen faucets they have released pot filler faucets that match perfectly with their other kitchen products.
The pot filler faucets are available in wall mounted or deck mounted. The pot filler faucets have many finishes from Polished Chrome, Brushed Bronze and Stainless Steel.
Faucet Review Site
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Due to the increased demand for faucet reviews we have started another site dedicated to faucet reviews. FaucetReviews.net is set up in an easy to use blog format with star ratings and a comment section.
We are excited about this new site and we are ready to read and to publish your reviews and comments. Also, if you have a faucet that you would like to have reviewed please email us and we will add the faucet.
Please visit FaucetReviews.net and leave your comments and reviews. Also, to kick things off we have a poll to vote for your favorite faucet.
Tips To Prevent Pipes Freezing in Cold Weather
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For those of you who have moved to a colder climate. Here are a few tips to keep your pipes from freezing.
1. Disconnect your hose from the outside hose faucet. Failing to do this and if the temperature stays below freezing for a long period of time your pipes will freeze inside the house. The hose bib can’t drain properly and then the pipes will freeze and burst. This can cause a very large problem, depending on the location of the pipes and the outside faucet.
2. Put a insulated cover over your outside faucet. These can be purchased at a hardware store or one of the big box stores.
3. If the temperature is below 0 degrees. leave one faucet to drip in the home all night. This will let the water flow and will help prevent a freeze up.
4. Insulate exposed pipes in a crawl space or unheated basement.
5. Insulate the holes where the pipes to the outside faucet exits the home.
6. Keep thermostats up when leaving the home vacant.
7. Drain your outside sprinkler system.
8. Open cabinet doors that have plumbing near an outside wall.
9. When leaving for a long period of time, shut off the main water supply. This is only for homes without fire protection sprinklers.
10. Use Heat Tape for pipes that run in attics or other unheated spaces.
California Faucets Jalama Line New For 2010
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California Faucets has updated their popular line of faucets early for 2010. The new Jalama faucet combines an ultra modern design with a hint of the classic faucet.
10 Types of Shower Heads
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4. Water Saver Low Flow Eco Green Shower Head
9. Filtered Shower Head
Grohe Pot Filler Faucet
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Grohe is the absolute standard for kitchen faucets. They are usually ahead of the trends and they are the standard for high end kitchens.
Their pot filler faucets compliment their line of kitchen faucets perfectly. Along with being ultra stylish they are extremely useful for the serious cook.
Pot filler faucets were traditionally only used in commercial kitchens. However, the homeowner demand for commercial style quality has mad products like pot filler faucets become common place in new homes.
Designer Plumbing Outlet DPO carries the full line of Grohe Faucets including pot filler faucets.
Price Pfister Petaluma New For 2010
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Price Pfister announces the affordable and stylish Petaluma kitchen faucet. The Petaluma is a two handle kitchen faucet that will be available in home center stores in 2010.
Rain Shower Heads
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Rain Shower Heads are popular for many reasons. They are often installed overhead to give you the feeling of warm rain enveloping your body.
Choosing a rain shower head is an easy task. First, start with the brand of faucets that you are installing in your home. Then choose from their selection of Rain Showerheads.
A more important consideration is choosing the correct shower valve and system to work with your shower head. The flow rate for each item that you want to include in your shower is an important factor. So add up the gpm (gallons per minute) for each shower outlet. Then make sure your shower valve can handle the increased flow rate.
As a rule of thumb you would consider that 2 branched of your custom shower would be on at the same time. So if your showerhead is 2.5 gallons per minute and you have 3 body sprays at 2.5 gpm each, you would need a flow rate from your valve of at least 10 gpm.
Also, you will need a straight shower arm that is made for installing a ceiling mounted showerhead. Make sure you have a very good plumber with experience in custom shower installations.
By following these tips, your custom shower should go smoothly and it will be the envy of your neighbors.
