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Comments (12)In my opinion, in some cases you are paying more to cover the extensive advertising for the brand. In others you are paying more for the style and look of the fixtures and matching other fixtures in the bathroom. In still other cases you are paying for engineering to design the complicated mechanism that provides a powerful flush. And in some cases you are paying for the quality control which some cheaper manufacturers seem to offload onto the consumers. As with many things, paying more doesn't guarantee a better functioning product. There are some cheaper models that work well, and some that provide endless problems. But the same can be said for more expensive models. There are sites that review the functioning of specific brands and models, which are useful in guiding your decisions....See MoreDoes granite quality differ between granite yards?
Comments (12)williamsem: thanks for the info. Your point about installation is well taken. I am working with a reputable kitchen design company that has a dedicated crew to do installation, including a granite fabricator. I've seen the work in their showroom (gorgeous!). Is that sufficient, or should I ask to see a granite install in a client's home? colorfast: interesting article about the dye in granite. We are getting a black granite (Volga Blue). Should I test the slabs as directed in the article? Good tips about what to look for in installers; I'll ask our KD about how their fabricator works. Still not sure about the different granite yards. The largest one in the area (60+ mile radius) has a large selection, though the slabs didn't seem to match well. Some of the sales people didn't seem terribly knowledgable. A yard that seemed more knowledgable, and had shops in several states, didn't have a great selection for us. The one that had the most beautiful granite (matched slabs, beautiful finish) had a sales person who wasn't terribly forthcoming for our questions (except to say that the granite was better quality because it was finished in Italy, but then he was Italian). How do you know whether it's a good yard? We are also relying on our KDs suggestions....See Moredifferences in quality between ikea styles cabinets?
Comments (31)I have veddinge and I have posted about it before. The problem with it is when you drill the doors to put the knobs. Drill a tiny hole first and do not put any tape. I put the tape thinking it will prevent chipping, but instead, tape took off the paint with it. Lessons learned. My kitchen still looks fine, but that is because I try to be careful with it. My next Ikea kitchen will have some wood-like finish, something like this one: TORHAMN. It is a natural looking wood. I believe, you can can have doors professionally painted to the color you want. So, it it chips, you can always fix it with a little paint touch up. Also, this has Shaker style, which is timeless. Your kitchen will never go out of style unlike all the trendy doors....See Morewhat is the Difference Between Eau De Parfum and Eau De Toilette
Comments (0)Over the years, it has become common for people to wear good smelling perfumes. This is traditionally so because everybody is absolutely interested in eliminating bad smells which is usually caused by body damp, heat and sweat. The most popular and commonest thing people use to achieve this is perfume. Perfume is a mixture of fragrant essential oils and aromatic compounds, fixatives and a solvent used to give the human body and objects a pleasant scent. The beauty and strength of perfumes of every variety depends on its fragrance oil content. There are three common varieties of perfume namely Eau de Parfum (EDP), Eau de Toilette (EDT) and Cologne. These perfume names are derived from French words that have found common usage in English. EDP translates to 'water of perfume, while EDT translates to 'water of toilet.' Notwithstanding, these are literal translations and bear only a limited meaning on the actual functions of EDP and EDT. 1. Eau de Parfum Eau de Parfum (EDP) is a type of perfume which is made from a combination of ethanol and water, with a medium to high concentration of perfumed (ethanol) oil in comparison to the water or alcohol content of the solution. This variety of perfume contains 10% - 20% (typical 15%) fragrance oil. This is the highest composition content of all the three varieties. You will generally find this variety of perfume in upscale lines or stores; and it costs more than the Eau de Toilette and Cologne because of the higher amount of aromatic compound it contains. The EDP also provides a long-lasting fragrance and depending on the dryness of your skin, a few drops of EDP should last from morning until night 2. Eau de Toilette This is a type of perfume with a medium to low concentration of perfumed (fragrance) oil. EDT contains 5% - 15% (typical 10%) fragrance oil. It generally contains more water than ethanol and is less expensive because it is less concentrated; that also means that it does not last as long. If you love to wear perfume all day, you will probably find that you need to carry bottles of EDT around town because you will need to reapply it often to keep the aroma fresh. This of course, can up the overall cost of using EDT. 3. Cologne This is a typical chypre citrus type of perfume with 3% to 8% (typical 5%) fragrance oil. It is sometimes used interchangeably with the term EDT. However, the concoction began as the name of a light; fresh fragrance mixed with citrus oils and was made popular by Napoleon. Some perfumers today have a version of this called eau fraiche. Summary 1. Eau de Parfum and Eau de Toilette are both types of perfume. 2. EDP has a greater concentration of scent than EDT. 3. EDP lasts longer than EDT. 4. EDP is more expensive than EDT, though, since you have to apply EDT more often, the cost may turn out to be equal. Overall, Eau de Parfum are high quality perfumes with long lasting fragrances...See Moreant3eye
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