Ownby Design Blog

Instant Hot Water

Submitted by admin on Mon, 01/03/2011 - 05:24.

Instant hot water in your kitchen is an excellent upgrade one can add to their home.
It is becoming more common in today’s kitchens and is a great thing to add to any home
remodel. Having instant hot water allows you to prepare and cook food much faster and
makes kitchen clean ups a breeze.

The hot water is generated from a small electric heater which fits underneath your
kitchen sink. Typical heaters hold about ½ gallon of water and can deliver up to 60 cups of
hot water in an hour. Most units range from 500 to 1500 watts and can heat water to about

Alternative to Granite

Submitted by admin on Mon, 01/03/2011 - 05:21.

Quartz is becoming a more popular choice when it comes to kitchen and
bathroom design. Quartz is one of the most common materials on the planet
and can be found virtually everywhere. Engineered quartz is made up of
roughly 95% natural quartz minerals mixed with silica sand and a
thermoplastic resin. From this mixture of materials, slabs are created and can
be cut to specification. Engineered quartz can be made into countertops, tile,
sinks, and even decorative hardware.

Quartz is a great material for countertops because of its durability. This

Tech-Savvy Home

Submitted by admin on Mon, 01/03/2011 - 05:09.

You may have seen or heard about computers that run entire homes with the push of one button. You may have also thought that those systems are only for the extremely rich or tech-savvy home owner. This is not the case anymore. Over the past several years, the price and functionality for home electronics has shifted immensely. With improved wireless capabilities and innovations in electronic hardware, it is now possible to link audio, video, security, and climate control all in to one handheld device.