Austin residents now have an alternative to the larger, more well-known hardware stores: TreeHouse. Built on the principles of providing healthy, sustainable, affordable and long-lasting products for the home, residents with all sorts of projects will be able to find what they need here. More

Most of us who rent can only daydream about bathroom renovations like installing low-flow toilets and bamboo flooring, or swapping out our 80's-style chipped ceramic sink for one that looks like it was plucked from a Zen garden. However, there are lots of ways to make a rental bathroom brighter, greener, and more modern. Here are 10 tips to help move your rental bathroom out of The Flinstones and into The Jetsons. More

Budget is the name of the game, but you'd never know after taking a peek at Andi and Dean's newly renovated bathroom. Following the purchase of their San Francisco Victorian last year, the couple has taken on the remodel room by room. Check out the amazing transformation of their master bath! More

"Inspire, Motivate, Realize" is the mission at Kiva Kitchen and Bath, with locations in Texas and California. This state-of-the-art showroom caters to professional architects and builders, but still offers valuable service and sales for homeowners. Start here to visualize your kitchen or bathroom remodel and to benefit from the highly trained sales team. More

If you're looking for kitchen and bath hardware like locks, door knobs, switchplates, hooks and pulls, then go to Simon's. They're a one-stop shopping destination for all the top brands... More

A great resource, Community Home Supply is an extensive showroom of bath and kitchen goods.

This is often the first stop on the list for Chicagoans considering a bathroom or kitchen renovation. The main reason: the selection is very extensive, from the types of items available (a very long list!) to the manufacturers they carry.

CHS is an especially good source for European fixtures and more design-conscious choices that the big box stores just don't touch.
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If you are looking for tubs, put Vintage Tub on your list. Started six years ago, it is a family run business in Pennsylvania that wants to corner the market on antique and reproduction bathroom fixtures, faucets, and accessories. Prices run between $900 - $1200 for most tubs, but they do have designer beauts for $3500. Shipping is 5 days. (Thanks, Amy!)

Amy says: Very helpful, good selection. Vintage Tub talked my plumber through his questions. They have new tubs. If you want vintage, talk to the people at Olde Goode Things. More