Replacing your old toilets (which used 3.2+ gallons per flush) with new toilets (which use 1.6 gallons per flush or less) will significantly decrease your water bill. There are any number of new water saving toilets. A few examples are:
• A high efficiency toilet, which uses less than 1.3 gallons per flush.
• A flapper-less toilet, which uses 1.6 gallons per flush and guarantees no leaks, because the parts are not submerged in water, so they will not wear out.
• A dual flush toilet. Different flushes for your different everyday needs…
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You may or may not know this, but in a previous life David Sturm was a gourmet chef at some of Atlanta’s leading restaurants. Digging up his old chef’s hat, David gave a client a cooking lesson in a kitchen which Attention to Detail was in the process of remodeling.
Knowing how difficult it is to live without a kitchen, Attention to Detail Home Remodeling strives to install the major appliances quickly and with end-of-the-day clean-up so that your kitchen is still usable during the remodeling process.
In an effort to show how to use all the new kitchen appliances and proving how clean his craftsman are, David demonstrated by giving the client a cooking lesson for a lovely gourmet meal during the remodeling process! How’s that for cleanliness in the workplace!
For those curious about cuisine, the meal was a Chicken Francaise with herbs. Arranged on the plate with a medley roasted vegetables and garlic mashed potatoes. Yum! David said he would be happy to do the same for the next person who has their kitchen remodeled with Attention to Detail Home Remodeling.
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Did you know your favorite remodeling company (Attention to Detail Home Remodeling, of course!) believes in trees? We believe development must be sustainable. There Attention to Detail donates money to plant trees in the rainforest through Heifer International (www.heifer.org).
Heifer International believes in caring for the earth on which we live. By helping families raise their animals in harmony with nature, and keeping their land healthy, we can can fight poverty and hunger while ensuring a healthy, productive future for us all.
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Granite counters have come a long way over the last few years in price. Granite is beautiful and durable, as is quartz. But if you feel that you want something different for your kitchen, an accent piece, something lovely that no one else has…
(Click on the link for each type of countertop for a website with more samples.)
* Bamboo is renewable and durable
* Solid Glass is modern and easy to clean
* Recycled Glass (glass mixed with concrete)
* Paper looks and feels like stone
* Scrap Metal is polished or honed & made from aluminum
Bamboo or Cork Floors for Your Kitchen?!
Bamboo. Isn’t that what the Panda bears eat? Why do you want it for your kitchen floor? Dark or light in color, it’s beautiful. The clip shows dark bamboo.
Bamboo is 16% harder than maple wood, 1/3 lighter in weight than oak, yet in some instances as strong as steel. Bamboo is sustainable and cost effective. Unlike most other hardwoods, it absorbs very little moisture and consequently does not shrink or swell. Best of all, it looks beautiful.
Cork. What good would a wine stopper do on your floor? Cork is truly lovely. It comes in all colors, can make amazing patterns, or plain solid. It’s durable, water resistant, provides cushion for your feet, reduces sound and vibration, gives thermal insulation, anti-allergenic & insect resistant, anti-static, and elastic.
Yes, these types of floors are trendy, but at least these trends makes sense. Why not have a floor that’s durable, long-lasting, & environmentally friendly!
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The induction cooktop is a new way of cooking. Simply put, the stove top only heats the pot and leaves the stove cool. Yes, this really exists. It’s a wonder for your family with small children and busy adults. The magnets in the stove interact with the magnets in the pot, thereby leaving the stove itself cool to the touch. (Click on the link above for more information.)
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The Wonder of Kitchen Islands
Today, the kitchen is often the center of the home and many homeowners find that an island is the ideal anchor for the room.
Islands are often the focus of kitchen design because of their versatility in both function and style. Through careful planning, you can create an island teeming with useful features in your own kitchen.
For example:Seating areas around the island are excellent elements to consider for entertaining and meal time. With additional seating you can socialize while cooking!
Multi-level islands are both functional and stylish. A higher counter level can divide kitchen from eating space.
Function:
There are hundreds of uses for a kitchen island. And you can choose the features that are most important to you. To name just a few:
* Preparation Area * Oven / Warming Drawers
* Additional Prep Sink * Open Shelves
* Eating Area / Breakfast Bar * Recycling Center
* Freezer Drawers * Dishwasher
* Garbage Compactor * Storage
* Microwave * Stove / Range
* Multi-level Counter * Wine Rack / Wine Cooler
* Ice maker * More Electrical outlets
At Attention to Detail Home Remodeling, we are not only certified in kitchen and bath remodeling but we also partner with kitchen designers. Talk with us. We can help you with the details to ensure that you will enjoy both the style and function of your new kitchen island.
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I just had some natural stone countertops installed in my kitchen. How do I clean them?
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Join us for a fun cooking demonstration at Living Spaces.
Chef – David Sturm
Date – Thursday, March 26th
Time - 6:00 PM
Cost - $ 25
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn some new skills, taste some great dishes, and just have a good time at the Living Spaces showroom. Each participant will be able to see this wonderful meal being made in our working kitchen, then taste the results. This is a perfect meal to watch being prepared, then take home what you’ve learned and make for your family and/or friends. We will hand out lists of ingredients and the recipes at the event.
Living Spaces
425 Peachtree Hills Ave., NE, Unit #2
Atlanta, GA 30305
404/841-2347
http://www.lspaces.comWe only have room for 9 people, so this is on a sign-up basis and whomever signs up first, wins!
Please RSVP to Alison Sturm @ Alison@atdremodel.com or Amy Aenchbacher at Living Spaces either by calling 404-841-2347 or emailing at amya@lspaces.com.
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Did you know that if you have a leaky faucet, fixing it immediately will save you up to 20 gallons of water per day?
If you need to replace your faucet, consider replacing it with a WaterSense labeled faucet which uses no more than 1.5 gallons per minute and will save up to 500 gallons per year.
To prevent leaks on your faucets:
- Replace your old washers on your faucets with DripStop valves. The DripStop Valve product is guaranteed for the life of your faucet.
- If your faucets leak, you may want to replace the entire faucet (and update it at the same time). Most modern faucets are “washer-less” and use the “ceramic disc system”. Most manufacturers now give a lifetime warranty on leaking faucets.
- Replace your old washers on your faucets with DripStop valves. The DripStop Valve product is guaranteed for the life of your faucet.
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- Take a clean bucket and put it in the shower to catch the cold water while you are waiting for your water to become hot. Besides using this water to water plants, see the articles below to find out ways to use this cold water in your everyday household living.
- Also, try to take shorter showers. Even a few minutes shorter will help. If you really want lots of hot water, take a bath in the evening.
- You can attach an aerator to your showerhead, which costs $8-50, depending on special features. Aerators use less water by pumping air into the shower head, so you can keep strong water pressure but use less water in the process.
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You can also check out the “Shower Start Hot Water Saver” or the “ShowerStart Hot Water Smart Shower Saver“ These items screw in between the showerhead and the shower arm, and lets the water from your shower run until it’s hot, then reduces your water flow from the shower to a trickle. Then when you are ready to shower just flip the switch and you get full flow again!
For your kitchen sinks:
- If you wash dishes by hand, take a clean pot and put it in your sink while you are waiting for the water to warm up to wash your dishes. Use the fresh water for your pet’s water dish.
- Keep your kitchen sink a quarter filled with soapy water to rinse your dishes before putting them in the dishwasher.
- Hint: You can use the water from your shower bucket to fill the soapy water.
For your bathroom sinks:
- Turn off the water while you are brushing your teeth or shaving.
- Just like we mentioned in the shower, attaching an aerator to each sink faucet can reduce your home water usage in half, as well as cut your cost of heating the water in half. A faucet aerator costs $5-10.
- Take a clean bucket and put it in the shower to catch the cold water while you are waiting for your water to become hot. Besides using this water to water plants, see the articles below to find out ways to use this cold water in your everyday household living.
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