We have nothing bad to say about about the Price Pfister faucet that we purchased as part of our kitchen remodel back in 2007 (especially since we scored it for a mere $71 on eBay).
But sometimes change is a good thing. Why? Because the kind folks at Delta faucets generously offered to let us take their new Pilar Pull-Down Faucet with Touch 2O Technology for a spin.
Psst- Want one too? Stay tuned for this week’s giveaway since we actually wrangled one for a lucky random winner as well!
The Pilar’s sleek brushed nickel finish is a perfect match for our kitch and the Touch 2O feature sounded right up our alley- especially with all the painting, sanding, caulking and general messiness that comes with the bevy of DIY projects that we’re always taking on. Basically, you can turn the water on and off by simply touching any part of the faucet or handle with your fingers, wrist, elbow or any other piece of skin that’s not covered in soap, paint, dirt, etc. Sounds like a DIYers dream, no?
So once we delicately broke the news to our old faucet, it came time for it to gather its stuff and move out (not to worry, we’re happily giving it a second life by donating it to The Habitat For Humanity ReStore). When it comes to faucet switcheroos, we’ve removed and installed about four or five bathroom faucets, but never a kitchen faucet (our granite and sink installer put in our last one) but I figured it’d be pretty straightforward. I just cleared out the under-sink cabinets, assembled my tools, turned off the water and readied my plumber’s crack (not pictured).
I actually resisted the urge to take pictures of the ol’ removal process, thinking it would be so simple that it didn’t warrant breaking out the camera- but I actually hit a small hurdle pretty much off the bat: I couldn’t figure out how to unscrew a certain piece. The solution? I just hunted down the instructions online (since a lot of manufacturers put PDFs of these things on their websites these days) and realized that I misunderstood the way the pieces connect (specifically I thought 8B and 8C were fused together, so I hadn’t even attempted to simply unscrew 8C from 8B). Problem solved.
From there it was only a few minutes before I had everything removed and boxed up to be donated to the Habitat ReStore (generally speaking, we just unscrewed things under the sink that held the fixtures in place above the sink). Then after some mild scrubbing, I was left with four clean holes in the countertop that begged to be plugged up with a new faucet. Now you might be wondering why we had four holes when that before picture only shows three fixtures. Well, we originally had the soap pump that came with the Price Pfister faucet installed, but we found that it leaked on the granite a lot (and got jammed up quite a bit) so it soon got the boot in favor of our beloved Cucina soap/lotion caddy (that never leaks AND easily covers the unused hole).
So with the sink just begging for a new faucet, the installation of our sparkly and high tech Delta model proved to be surprisingly easy (I assumed this would be harder than the former faucet removal but it was seamless and simple- especially since I already had the included-in-the-box instructions on hand to refer to). First came screwing on the gooseneck spout, which was just simply tightening a collection of washers and nuts on the underside of the granite while Sherry held the spout in place on the other side.
Then came doing something similar to the handle (i.e. valve). This required a special long tool (included) to tighten the nut over a super long bolt (similar to parts 8B and 8C that had proven confusing to remove on the old faucet). You can see how the nut fits into the top of a long plastic tube that then slides right over the long bolt.
Here you can see the tool in action after having tightened the nut into place. Pretty straightforward if you ask me, especially since so far all the tubes and wiring were already hooked up for me (yes, our fancy schmancy faucet actually came with wiring).
The next step was feeding the extension hose through the faucet. All that took was popping in a simple white nub to help the tube slide through with ease, and then just leaving enough still sticking out so it didn’t get lost inside the gooseneck. This is where we would later screw on the nozzle end, which makes it functions as both a standard faucet and a pull-down sprayer. Gotta love a multitasker like that.
Here’s where it starts to get high tech. After all, the Jetson’s-esque touch feature doesn’t just happen by magic. Enter the Solenoid. I don’t know how it does what it does, but I do know that it came it one of those static-eliminating bags that I’m used to getting computer parts in. Like woah.
The Solenoid connects to the valve on the top side by snapping it into a plastic tube that already extends from the valve and using a metal clamp (the goldish thing below) to hold it in place. Then I snapped the spray hose (after removing the white plastic guide) into the bottom of the Solenoid and used a black plastic clamp to hold that in place. Our faucet was now one step closer to becoming a bona fide robot.
After that it was just up to me to connect a series of wires from the Solenoid to other parts of the fixture. For example I attached a metal clip to the bottom of the spout (sorry for the blurry pic – it’s dark under there!)…
…and these two corresponding wires from the spout and the Solenoid (not exactly sure about the science behind all of this, so I was just dutifully following directions at this point).
And of course you have to attached it all to a power source. In this case that source was a battery case that fits four C-sized batteries, which- much to our pleasant surprise- are actually included! When does that ever happen? Oh and there is an adhesive on the back of the battery pack if you wanted to stick it to the cabinet wall, but we opted not to commit ourselves to one spot yet and just rested it on the base of the cabinet (this should make pulling it out to change batteries extra easy).
With the electrical done, it was time to put my plumber’s hat back on, take off my belt, and reconnect the water. The hot water was pretty basic – I just attached the black plastic tube from the valve to our hot water connection. The cold water was a bit different due to the water filter that we installed last summer. Fortunately, the new tubing was the same size as the blue plastic tubes used by our Filtrete filter- so I was able to just cut the new tube at an appropriate length with a small hack saw, insert it into the filter and I was done.
Then I just turned the water back on the traditional way (by turning on the pipes under the sink and using the faucet handle to get water a flowin’) and tested for leaks by using a paper towel (it’s our patent-pending technique… just place a dry paper towel under the pipes, turn on the water, and pray that the towel stays dry). Once we established that there were no leaks or snafus when it came to our installation, I readied myself to attempt to turn on my kitchen faucet in a whole new way: just by tapping it (we love that the faucet can function just like a normal one and that the touch-activated feature can be turned on and off). But first take a look at our new faucet in place:
Once again we opted not to install the included soap pump so we just used the Mrs. Meyers bottle to cover up the second pre-drilled hole in our counter. Some people might not think that two covered countertop holes are ideal, but we realized that we’d much rather have the room to grow (in case we ever decide to install another four-hole faucet down the road- since we plan to be here til we’re old and gray) rather than having to get someone in to cut new holes if that time comes. Basically we think of our sink as having a ton of flexibility- and we’ve never had an issue with water finding its way around the soap or lotion and dripping into the cabinet base below so it’s a pretty foolproof system. Plus there are also lots of sites like this that sell “hole covers” to make things even more secure and water-safe if we ever want that extra protection for the long haul- so that’s always a nice option.
Plus, we love having the pull-down sprayer built right into the spout rather than coming from a separate source. And it toggles between a solid stream and a multi-stream spray with a switch on the back of the nozzle. Nice.
We also love the heft of our new faucet. We never realized how light and semi-chintzy our other one felt by comparison (since we’re constantly swinging our faucet from side to side between each basin of our double sink, the new one really feels solid and substantial- always a plus).
And the whole touch thing? Works like a charm. Though at first I didn’t realize that you have to have the handle in the on position for it to kick in, so there was some momentary alarm during my first few attempts to touch activate things without success. But as soon as we flipped the handle back towards the window- into the on position- then all we had to do was tap any metal part of the faucet (spout, neck, underside- anywhere) and it would click on or off instantly. Plus there’s a little blue light at the base of the spout that lights up when it’s being touch activated.
The other cool thing is that since we’re constantly pushing the spout from one side of our double sink to the other, it’s actually smart enough to know when you’re tapping it (which will turn it on and off) and when you’re grabbing the neck to move it (thereby wrapping your fingers around it). So it actually won’t activate and turn on/off if you grab it to move it- just when you tap it. Yeah it’s pretty much an Einstein-caliber faucet.
And since we know people are probably wondering about fingerprints (since this faucet begs to be touched) the instruction manual actually encourages people to touch the underside of the faucet to minimize fingerprints but we’ve been tapping it pretty much all over and we haven’t noticed one fingerprint to speak of. The brushed nickel finish really does a great job of obscuring them (or keeping them from popping up in the first place). Whew.
My only wish? I’m kinda disappointed that it doesn’t talk to me in some Knight Rider-ish voice: “Welcome John, what can I wash for you today?” Oh well, Delta’s probably still working on that feature. We also love that the batteries are only activated when the faucet is actually being touched on or off, so it’s not like they run all the time when we might only touch it for 40 seconds a day. Smart.
So that’s how we painlessly switched out our kitchen faucet and lived to tell the tale (and wash our hands after a job well done). We hope our little step by step photo sesh comes in handy if you find yourself under your sink with a wrench in the near future. And of course if your new faucet doesn’t come with wires and batteries it’s sure to be an even simpler installation process. You can totally do it, probably in less than twenty minutes.
Oh and don’t forget to swing by later today for a chance to win your very own Delta Pilar with Touch 2O Technology (which retails for somewhere around $300). And until we come back with our big weekly freebie this afternoon, we’d love to know if anyone else has tried out this wave of the hand-washing future device? Or do you have any other special technology in your home that makes life a bit easier? Motion-sensored lights? Heated towel bars? A coffee maker on a timer? If not do you dream of some special high-tech device or invention that would make your house hum like a well oiled machine robot? Spill the sci-fi beans.
Nicole Grove says
I have had serious lusties over this faucet ever since Delta released it. That is so awesome that you guys got to test drive it! Can’t wait for the give-away later!!
Melissa F. says
I love the sleek look of this! And the easy touch makes it so amazing. I have the best trash can (splurge) that has a sensor when you approach it the lid lifts for you, which is great when you have your hands full of trash and don’t have that extra hand to open it. I recommend that for anyone’s kitchen.
candace says
What a beautiful faucet!! Thank you for the tutorial – people like me really appreciate the step by step!
Michelle B. says
I love this faucet! I have played with it in the Ferguson show room every single time I go in there. My husband and I are gearing up for a kitchen renovation in the next few months. We would love the Touch faucet (and I plan to enter this afternoon’s giveaway) but in all honestly are avoiding the price tag. We may just snag the non-touch Delta faucet with pull out spray instead. Unless, of course, I somehow miraculously win your ever-so-popular giveaway.
The faucet looks fantastic in your new kitchen and I am happy to hear your great review on it!
Casamacho says
Oh I love that faucet, can’t wait for the giveaway! ;)
As for the extra holes in the granite, Kohler actually sells hole covers for them (a few colors to choose from too). Here’s the link in case you’re interested: http://www.morehome.com/kohler-k-8830-1-3-4-hole-cover-for-extra-holes/p175974?source=thf_175974
Meri M. says
We have a coffee on timer set for 10 min after our alarm clock goes off in the am…nothing better than coffee ready to go after we get out of the shower! My mom has a motion-activated soap dispenser that we have been pining after, but can’t quite bring ourselves to accept the dorkiness of owning. Two thumbs up on the faucet, it looks fantastic!
Amy says
We’re actually planning on installing part of our new kitchen this week! (Sink cabinet, sink and counter top) and I’m so glad that this is the contest you’re doing!
I love the Roombas. I don’t have one *yet* but a few friends of mine have them and say that they’re great for pet hair. I think the cats would be less afraid of it than a traditional vacuum too. I only wish that they made a Roomba that mopped too. That would be the ultimate floor care machine!
Jenny @ Words On Wendhurst says
I have to say I liked your old faucet better as far as styling. But, you can’t beat the convenience of the new one! I’ve been eyeing that faucet up at Home Depot for a while, but the price tag is hefty! Hey, maybe I’ll win the giveaway! :-)
Amanda says
Love it! But those unused holes would drive me INSANE!!!! :) But the convenience of the new one totally rocks!!!
Jessica @ How Sweet says
We just had to replace ours – I wish I would have seen this sooner! :)
Suzy says
They sell hole covers for counter tops. http://www.faucetdepot.com/faucetdepot/ProductDetail.asp?Product=21856&AffiliateID=ChannelAdvisor&CAWELAID=56889843
The new faucet looks great!
YoungHouseLove says
Thanks for those hole cover links Suzy and Casamucho! We’ve definitely lived with one hidden hole (thanks to our Anthro soap and lotion container) for almost two years so we’ll have to evaluate whether we think we should spring for actual “hole covers” since our little cover-up method works like a charm. Good to know they’re out there though!
xo,
s
Kristin says
As we are quite the tech freaks, we absolutely love the Logitech Harmony One Remote since we got to test it. Once we get to upgrade from our old CRT-TV (we plan to wait until we can afford a flat-screen TV we really love) we will surely get one for ourselves. You really only have to tap the touchscreen once and it will put any device on as you wish – for example, if you want to watch a DVD it will put TV and DVD-player on and set the TV to the correct input mode automatically.
Handy Man, Crafty Woman says
I LOVE that type of faucet. our faucet is fairly new so we won’t be upgrading, but when we do it will be to this type. So convenient!
Katie says
Looks great and the touch-technology sounds like so much fun (I mean, as fun as a kitchen faucet can get anyway :) ). We have a (non-touch) pull-down faucet and I love it- don’t think I’ll ever be able to go back to the more traditional route. Ours will occasionally (every 6 wks or so) “stick” and won’t feed back in all the way, but that’s just a matter of adjusting the weight on the bottom. Easy breezy and totally worth the convenience!
Kimberly B says
We just replaced our old faucet recently, but this one looks far superior! And what a fun party trick to show your guests when you are all hanging in the kitchen!
christa says
that. looks. AWESOME!
Beth from CT says
I dream of heated toilet seats. When remodeling a few years ago I really thought about it but there is no easy electrical connection. On days like this (it’s freezing!) I think I should have gone for it!
Tiffany says
I think I’d have to have hole covers, at least for the left one where the bottle will move a lot. It’s making me twitchy just knowing there’s a hole.
I’m super curious as to how long the batteries will last.
Kim says
Say you had a naughty pet that likes to saunter across your countertops – might this be a problem for a touch sensor faucet? How long does the water run when you turn it on? Does it need to be tapped again to turn off?
We have that problem with our motion activated under cabinet lights – the batteries wear down so quickly that we’ve stopped replacing them! :(
Kate says
I agree with Amanda, those holes would drive me crazy too. I love the built in soap dispensers…maybe your last one was just a little faulty. This faucet is so cool, and would be so convenient while you’re cooking! I was wondering what happened when the batteries die. If you have the faucet handle in the up position when the batteries die, does the water turn on?
My brother used to have a bedside lamp that turned on/off when you touched it. I think he found it very nice to not have to fumble for the switch when he was half asleep.
YoungHouseLove says
Hey Kate, Kim, and Tiffany,
We definitely plan to report back about how long the batteries last and we’ll be sure to mention if anything glitchy happens if the batteries die and the sink is left in the “on” position. I’m sure there’s some sort of power override if the wire isn’t getting any juice or maybe the light that turns on when the faucet is “activated” might flash when our batteries are getting low. Stay tuned for more details about our faucet as we learn more. And as for how long the water runs when you touch it, you have to tap it again to turn it off (just like you have to use a lever or knob to turn off a regular faucet). We like this feature because it encourages you to never waste water (if it auto shut off every minute people might leave their water running for seconds longer than necessary multiple times a day).
As for the naughty pet question, I actually just did a Burger experiment for you. I held him up and touched his side, paw and neck against the faucet and it actually didn’t turn on. I think it’s all about being heat activated, but maybe his fur kept it from switching on? We’re not sure if a sneaky little cat could figure out how to activate it though, but we hope our little Burger test-run helps!
xo,
s
Update: One of our readers commented above (thanks Justin!) with two links that solve the cat thing once and for all. Apparently it’s a smart enough technology to possibly just react to humans and not animals. Cool huh?! And even if a crafty pet manages to turn it on, it has an auto stop feature after four minutes. Here are those links:
http://www.straightdope.com/columns/read/2122/how-does-a-touch-lamp-work
http://www.deltafaucet.com/customersupport/faq/Touch2O+Technology/index.html
Elizabeth Dunn says
I LOVE this faucet!! I cut raw chicken a lot and have always thought it would be great to tap the water on. I love it!
Ben says
When I first read the title, I was super nervous. We just bought the bar version of your old Price Pfister off ebay (crazy “faucet discounters” store liquidating the pewter color of that style for $20) so I was really nervous that you had issues or problems. Thanks for mentioning that there was no reason for the replacement other than the offer, and congrats on the new touchy-touchy kind.
heatherly says
Boy, I feel like we are living in the dark ages when it comes to technology! Our current kitchen faucet is on its last legs, even after several repairs. I have dreamed about this faucet…what an awesome giveaway! :)
Jill Stigs says
WOW…………saaaaaaaweet new faucet. I would be playing with it for quite a bit (just for fun!).
Great tutorial on the change out too…….there seems to be nothing that fazes you guys when it comes to DIY and we all benefit when you share your knowledge!! Thanks.
Meredith K A says
I love the look of the new fauced, and am a big fan of the integrated sprayer. My parent have one (a sprayer integrated into the fauced), and one thing to look out for is the sprayer not re-attaching properly. After only about a month, the sprayer doesn’t quite go back in the whole way. Hopefully your version has a firmer click-in or something, because that’s the only negative.
The soap holder over the right-hand hole would work OK for us, but just the bottle over the left-hand hole wouldn’t, because we slop water over the back of the sink too often and it would get gunky under the sink.
Irene R says
That faucet is gorgeous. I love brushed nickel.
Jennifer says
We have the same old faucet as you! (We skipped the soap dispenser too.) I love it, but the idea of not having to touch the handle with “raw meat” hands sounds fantastic.
Tan says
cool faucet….now when you go to other people’s houses and use their kitchen sink you will do some tapping on their faucet before you realize it… lol!
Amanda says
Ooooh so jealous. The “high-tech” thing I’m most impressed with in my house is probably the universal remote. Wow- one remote that works the TV, the DVD player, and the converter box! Simple minds, simple pleasures.
Sarah @ Dream In Domestic says
Wow – so cool!! I had a touch lamp once, but really it was nowhere near as cool as a touch faucet! That has to come in so handy when you are trying to conserve water when doing dishes. I hope this is like the new thing and one day all faucets will be like this!
Pamela says
The idea of exposed batteries under the sink like that really bothers me. You never know when the disposal is going to blow a gasket and start leaking or something like that. It just doesn’t seem safe to me.
I don’t think I’m a fan of this technological advance quite yet. Sounds convenient, but not at the risk of the power supply issue.
YoungHouseLove says
Hey Pamela,
Hmm, we could see the concern if there was an open electrical power source down there that could be exposed to leaks (like an outlet or raw plug) but I guess we don’t think that the slim possibility of wet batteries due to a random under-sink leak is dangerous. Is it? If so, how? I’ve seen batteries sort of rust or corrode over time from moisture (and I know to wash my hands if I touch them) but I never thought they could spark or set the house on fire or anything like that. Here’s a link we found about the risks of wet batteries (they don’t seem to be very perilous): http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20071227055902AA31LVA
As we mentioned, the battery pack also comes with a self adhesive strip to allow for easy mounting to the top of the cabinet or the side (if you thought it would get less spray should anything start to leak someday in that position). We actually have our trash can under the sink so we’re down there all the time and would know if anything began to leak pretty quickly. Hope it helps!
xo,
s
Amy says
It sounds like you guys had a much easier time installing your new faucet than we did. I think we spent about 3 days off and on trying to get our really old faucet off. With the help of my father-in-law it finally came off after literally chiseling away at the plastic bolts. Then we read the directions to the new one, which said the hardest part is getting the old one off! Our new one isn’t as fancy as yours but it sure was a step up!
Stephanie says
Our walk-in pantry was more like a cave since it didn’t come with a light. My husband and a friend installed an outlet and then a lightswitch (and, of course, the actual light). We opted for a motion-activivated switch and we love it. As soon as you open the pantry door, the light comes on. It goes off after 12 seconds if there’s no more movement so we don’t have to worry about leaving the light on all day.
One day I went into our laundry room, which is between the kitchen and garage, and realized how nice it would be to have a similar set-up in there since the lightswitch is on the opposite wall from the kitchen whereas the washer and dryer are right by the kitchen. Not convenient. So I said to my hubby, “You know what would be nice…” Luckily, he agreed and now the light comes on as soon as we hit the doorway. Sure, sometimes it goes off while I’m loading dirty clothes or folding clean ones, but I just wave my hand and it comes right back on.
Gotta love technology AND a handy hubby! (Sherry, I know you share my sentiment. :))
onepianomom says
Nice faucet. Bigger Beans love taking a bath in a sunlit kitchen sink. You can do a Bean experiment too.
YoungHouseLove says
Haha, we’ll have to do a bean experiment too!
xo,
s
Stephanie says
I desperately hope I win this.
Justin says
The Straight Dope gives a good answer to how this technology works and even addresses the cat issue: http://www.straightdope.com/columns/read/2122/how-does-a-touch-lamp-work
This description seems to agree with Delta’s own answer page found here: http://www.deltafaucet.com/customersupport/faq/Touch2O+Technology/index.html
YoungHouseLove says
Thanks for the links Justin!
xo,
s
Stephanie says
Your holes in the countertops hits home with me. Two years ago we redid our kitchen on our own and there were certain details that are not talked about. We got silestone in our kitchen and were going to re use our old faucet, but after the installation I changed my mind and did get a new faucet and I did a little freak out about having too many holes in the countertops! I didn’t really get how it worked. So one evening my DH was working on a side job (freebee) I had to abduct him in order to stop me from having a panic attack about holes in the countertops and drug him to Lowe’s to put my mind at ease once I realized what was going on. (I found one that filled each hole). However, my point is, I didn’t need to freak out at all because they just could have been covered with a soap dish! You guys are great.
Rebecca says
One of our best ‘techie’ things is a motion-sensor light in the mudroom. When you walk in from the garage, even with bags of stuff in your arms, the light flicks on. Our main floor bathroom is also off the mudroom so it also flicks on when you want to get to the bathroom, which is very useful at night. Best $20 we spent.
emily at thirtyeight20 says
Mmmm, the touch idea is kinda cool, but I gotta say I like the styling of the old Price Pfister faucet much, much better. (Maybe because we have its cousin in our bathroom!) I am all about function and practicality, but I wouldn’t say I have or dream about anything that is high-tech like that. Maybe it’s because I live in a super old house way out in the country where it’s quiet/slow, or maybe I have that luddite mindset that thinks high-tech stuff just has more parts that could break… but I like to keep things simple when possible! That said, I might go as far as to have a motion sensor light outside my house… because it gets REALLY dark out here in the sticks.
Katie G says
What a great giveaway! We’re going through a kitchen remodel (with 2 full-time jobs, husband in military, etc. it’s been quite a long process) and we thought about getting that faucet. Turned out to be outside our budget, but glad to see it works as advertized! We have 2 dogs, but I’m not sure if that faucet would be ideal for people with cats who could get on the counter and turn on the faucet while the owners are away (if they forget to turn it off).
We found all kinds of nifty ideas while going through the remodel, one of which was a microwave drawer. It’s ideal for people who don’t want countertop or over-the-range microwaves. It can sit down in the base cabinets, but you don’t need to stoop and squat to pull out whatever you’re microwaving. We opted for over-the-range, but it’s cool that option is available.
I hope you enjoy your pull-down faucet! We have one (without the touch feature) and it’s amazing. I can take my heavy Le Creuset pot and fill it up right there on the counter next to the sink – no lifting that heavy thing in and out of our sink!
Carolyn says
I love that sink, especially the tapping feature! We attempted our own sink install when we moved into our new house about six months ago. I was shocked at how easy it was. Two problems: We got the hot and cold water backwards at first, and we decided to use the Cheapest Faucet in the World. Now that the CFITW is beginning to fall apart (go figure), we are ready for an upgrade. Thanks for the inspiration! : )
Ashley says
Amy – they do make mopping-like roombas, it’s called the scooba (http://store.irobot.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2666938&cp=2804605&ab=CMS_IRBT_Storefront_062209_scooba) for $499.99 it’s more expensive than the traditional roomba, but it could be a splurge buy to make life easier! now if only i could convince my husband that i needed one :)
Morgan says
How neat! Love the new faucet! I second all of the above contributions regarding a really well-made trash can. Sounds insignificant but we get more use out of our $100+ (it took me a while to give in to spending that for a piece dedicated solely to our trash) than we could have ever expected. Keeps all icky and inappropriate smells at bay by sealing in the lid. Especially if you have an ‘exposed’ can – sitting out in the kitchen for all to see.
Might be just the ticket for dirty diapers?
YoungHouseLove says
Thanks for the idea Morgan! We actually don’t have a lot of floor space in our kitchen thanks to built-in cabinets on every available wall- so we keep our garbage can (along with a compost container and a recycling bin) under the sink. It’s definitely out of sight which is nice, but of course it’s just a 99 cent Ikea plastic trash can, so we could definitely use an upgrade in that department. Someday…
xo,
s
Eric says
I feel bad knowing all those extra holes are “hidden” under the sink –
One thing we did was to put in an instant hot water dispenser. Great for cup-o-noodles, and rinsing out baby bottles…
Jenn M. says
Oh.my.goodness. I think I just fell in love with this faucet. Been mentally planning my kitchen redo, and this may have to be part of the plan.
And…my husband did give me a heated towel bar in the bathroom for my birthday one year, which frankly is ugly but does such a good job I don’t care. I’m a freeze baby, and a warm snuggly towel when I get out of the shower is the best treat ever.
jessica says
I love our Keurig coffee maker-that’s the technology that makes my life a little easier. Heats up in 60 seconds, you can put whatever kind of coffee you want, it even makes a double strength brew so you can make iced coffee!!! SO SWEET! Anyways, thanks for asking :)
Cindy @ The Flipping Couple says
WOW! I had no idea this technology existed. I guess I’ve been out of the faucet aisle of good ol’ Home Depot for a little too long!
Our technology splurge is our Roomba. We are totally in love with him, since our white shedding dog really does a number on our super-dark hardwood floors.
And for the commenter who said they wished Roomba mopped – check out Scooba…the mopping Roomba. Crazy!!
For anybody who’s interested in scoring a Roomba I definitely suggest signing up at http://www.woot.com. They have Roomba on there frequently for under $200, and a Roomba normally goes for $400-500! That’s how we got ours and a year later we’re still totally in love.
Jen Caputo says
Wow, that looks great! You’ll love the pull down too!
I was just going to second Eric’s comment. We installed an instant hot water tank ($150 or so on Overstock) with our kitchen remodel and I love it!!! One of my favorite things. Perfect for a quick cup of tea or my everyday use of getting grime off of dishes and quickly sanitizing my chef’s knives (which I don’t like to put in the dishwasher). Just an idea if you ever want something to fill those holes with. I honestly don’t know what I’d do without my instant hot water now that I’m so used to it!! Who’d have thought I’d find so many uses for it!!
brittany says
Boo. I liked the old one better :( But the tutorial is super handy! Thanks!
Becky @ TheCodyHouse says
Love the faucet…very cool! I would love to have heated bathroom floors! Maybe someday!