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Q—While touring a parade of homes recently, we saw an etched glass room divider that appeared to glow from within. We couldn’t detect any light fixtures shining on it. Do you know how they did it?

Tuesday, June 28th, 2011 Posted in Building Trends, Electrical, FAQ, Home Technology, Interior Design, Landscaping, Lighting, Parade of Homes | No Comments »

A—I’ll bet the glass in question was illuminated with fiber optics. This technology uses a high-intensity light source, or “illuminator”, coupled with acrylic fiber optic cable and special fixtures as small as 5/8” x 5/8” cross section to deliver intense ...

Need a good bath?

Saturday, August 28th, 2010 Posted in Aging-in-Place & Handicap Mobility, Bathrooms, Design Tips, Handyman/Small Jobs, Heating/Cooling, Home Luxury, Home Technology, Lighting, Remodels/Additions, Space-Saving/Organization | No Comments »

  By Larry Parrish, CR, CGR, CAPS, GACP   Few rooms in the American home have changed as much in recent years as the master bathroom. Thirty years ago, if a house even had a master bathroom, it was too small to brush ...