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What makes a

Moisture Removal BATHROOM
Trapped moisture is
the major cause of KEEP MOLD AT BAY.
mold and mildew
in bathrooms.
Installing a quiet green?
ventilating fan (not
shown) is essential.
New models have
moisture sensors
that turn the fan on
automatically.

Water-Saving Faucets
Well-designed faucets contain ceramic washers
that outlast the rubber washers of past decades.
They’re not as likely to develop leaks and they
restrict water flow, without feeling stingy. High-
tech finishes prevent corrosion.

Leak Detection
Wireless sensors
such as Wally detect
the presence of
water or increased
humidity and will
send you an alert-
-even if you are far
away from home.
Place these sensors
under sinks and PRO TIP:
other vulnerable
locations. Epoxy Grout. One way to
reduce the maintenance
requirements for grout in
a custom shower or bath
Low-Flow Toilets floor is to apply epoxy
The best new low-flow toilets, such grout. Much more resistant to mold and mildew
as the Archer toilet from KOHLER
pictured here, use as little as 1.28 than standard grout, it costs more and requires more
gallons per flush. Some dual-flush skill to apply, but has major durability advantages.
toilets require even less. A LATICRETE product is shown.

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