plumbing
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Kohler’s Newest Bidet Finally Brings Alexa and Google to Your Butt
CES is about more than just the gadgets you hold in your hand or sit at the desk to use. It’s about the stuff in your bathroom, too, which is why Kohler is using the annual trade show to debut its latest in connected fixtures. The new items include a new shower sprayer, a ventilation…
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Bronx Apartment Fire Disaster Shows Why Energy Efficiency Isn’t Just a Climate Issue
An apartment fire broke out on Sunday in the Bronx and killed 19 people, including nine children younger than 16. It was the deadliest New York fire in more than three decades. Initial reports indicate that the fire was caused by a malfunctioning space heater — which demonstrates how energy efficiency upgrades to apartments aren’t…
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You Can Finally Buy the Plumbing-Free Countertop Dishwasher We’ve Been Waiting For
There’s not a whole lot innovation happening in kitchen appliances these days (unless you count Wi-Fi connectivity, voice assistant integration, or the addition of an unnecessary screen). That’s why Heatworks’ Tetra countertop dishwasher that doesn’t require any plumbing connections was so exciting when it was first announced… back in 2018. Three years later, you can…
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This Smart Pet Drinking Fountain Has Made My Cats Insufferable Water Snobs
When my household was just myself and my grey tabby Charlie, a basic water bowl and food bowl was all she (well, me really) needed. But after adopting Katniss, my black and white tuxedo kitty, our daily routines completely changed. I had to worry about Charlie stealing food from her sister, and I had to…