Tag: Utility
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Utility room with toilet: smart design tips and ideas
Utility rooms are already some of the most versatile spaces in the home, handling muddy boots, piles of laundry and all the cleaning gear you’d rather not keep under the sink. But what if this behind-the-scenes space could work even harder? A utility room with a toilet might sound unconventional, but it’s a design move…
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Avoid these 4 utility room mistakes say the experts
Adding, renovating or reconfiguring your ground floor layout to include a utility room can be a valuable asset to your home, but what are the utility room mistakes to avoid if it will be part of your home build or renovation plans? After all, it’s often the case that your utility room design needs to…
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Utility room or bigger kitchen: Which one is right for you?
When planning a new kitchen – or rethinking your entire ground floor layout – it can be easy to get swept up in the dream: a showstopping kitchen island, open-plan dining, maybe even a walk-in pantry. But there’s one behind-the-scenes detail that often sparks debate – the utility room. Do you carve out a separate…
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What’s in a utility room: What to include
Not so long ago, the utility room was little more than an afterthought – a glorified cupboard where noisy appliances went to hide. But times have changed, and today these utilitarian spaces are being reimagined as multi-functional hubs that help keep the rest of the home running smoothly (and looking tidy in the process). Whether…
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What’s in a utility room: What to include
Not so long ago, the utility room was little more than an afterthought – a glorified cupboard where noisy appliances went to hide. But times have changed, and today these utilitarian spaces are being reimagined as multi-functional hubs that help keep the rest of the home running smoothly (and looking tidy in the process). Whether…
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How to design a dog shower in a utility room
Pet owners rejoice – no longer must you share your beautiful bathroom space with your beloved four-legged friend. Likewise, the days of standing outside in the freezing cold, hands red raw, sloshing the garden hose over your poor shivering dog are over. And this is all thanks to the rise of the dog shower. The…
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Hidden utility room ideas that are discreet and practical
Tidy homes rarely happen by accident. More often than not, they owe their clutter-free feel to a well-designed utility room or laundry room doing the heavy lifting. And while not every home has the square footage for a dedicated utility space, that doesn’t mean you have to forgo one altogether. In fact, some of the…
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5 New CASE Machines Focus on Helping Construction and Utility Crews Take on Complex Jobs More Efficiently
CASE Construction Equipment is enhancing its machine lineup with two new compact wheel loaders, including an electric model, two new motor graders and a new small articulated loader with a telescopic arm. The launch also includes upgrades to existing machines, with new technology and options for dozers, compact track loaders and skid steer loaders that give…
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HCSS Upgrades HeavyJob for Utility Contractor Work Order Management
Heavy Construction Systems Specialists, Inc. announced the launch of an expansion to its management software – HeavyJob. The software update is made to better serve utility contractors managing high volumes of work orders. HCSS, a provider of construction management software, has expanded the capabilities of HeavyJob for utility contractors managing work orders for blanket contracts…