Remodel Kitchen

Observations on the home remodeling and construction process.

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Shower Head Height

April 5th, 2008 · No Comments

If you are remodeling a bathroom, your contractor may ask you how high you want your shower head. The first time I heard that question, I thought there must be a standard height, right? But, everything being “custom,” I had to come up with an answer.
Of course, the height of the persons that [...]

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Occupant Sensors: Bathroom Timers

April 4th, 2008 · No Comments

If the occupant sensors you are using are not good at sensing occupants, then treat them as a timer. Behind the faceplate, the occupant sensor I am using has a dial that adjusts the shut-off time. Basically, the light will shut off a certain number of minutes after it last senses someone [...]

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Occupant Sensors: Good in Theory

March 24th, 2008 · No Comments

Title 24 is absolutely the bane of homeowners. I’ve griped about Title 24 before. After a year of using occupant sensors in bathrooms, I’m ready to proclaim them a complete failure. When guests come over and stay the night, I have to train them on how to use the bathroom lights, as [...]

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