![]() ![]() You’re probably already aware that, first and foremost, Houzz is an image-based search engine and professional directory rolled into one. Your clients are using it chances are your competition is using it and if you aren’t you’re missing out. With nearly 16 million monthly users reported as of early 2014 it’s no longer possible to ignore Houzz as a niche social media fad. It’s been embraced by our clients who agree with the company tagline that it’s ‘The New Way to Design Your Home’. Be sure to leave a comment and let me know what you think. The topic of how architects might best utilize online tools like for marketing is a topic for which I often receive requests, so I expect this will be a very popular article. As an extra bonus… if you do leave a review at Amazon, Eric has agreed to provide a personal critique of your Houzz profile. So, let’s get things rolling for Eric and leave our thoughts over at Amazon. Amazon ranking is highly influenced by reviews. Head on over to by clicking the link above, download the book for free (until October 10th) and leave a review. ![]() Let’s help him launch his new book in a big way. Eric is an active member of our Entrepreneur Architect community. He’s the founder of 30X40 Design Workshop and author of the new book, The Unofficial Guide to : Create a Profile That Resonates with Clients and Outranks Your Competition. Their product seems apples to apples with Raichele for a bit less money - like $1000 to $1500 less but it's the same lifetime guaranteed product with a natural patina which is guaranteed not to puddle and I can have my drain in the left rear which frees up real estate under the sink cabinet as the garbage disposal isn't smack in the middle.This week, I am handing blog duties over to my friend Eric Reinholdt. The process will take 8 to 10 weeks but I think sinks go in pretty much at the end and if I have to wait a week or so, so be it.Ĭan't recommend Haven Metals enough in terms of their customer service. After discussion, this option seemed to make the most sense since it would enable him to get his entire product line certified potentially and it would also be potentially save shipping costs in the event that the on-site representative didn't certify at my unit. Or, their company could get their line of sinks certified at their plant in Florida. Haven Metals would ship it to me and if it wasn't certified, I could ship it back at their cost. To update, Alex at Haven Metals is fantastic and (fingers crossed) I think I am going to be able to get the sink.Īlex contacted UPC and there was an option of a representative certifying my sink individually. It's 99% copper - no lead - thick gauge - what in heck could they want in a sink except to make money for the bureaucracy. Joseph Corlett, LLC - My designer has an on-site inspection with who she says is the pickiest permit inspector in Los Angeles and she is going to run it by him and show him the specs. I certainly doubt people replacing a kitchen sink or a counter are pulling a permit for that kind of work. It might be just Los Angeles rather than California so you should check with whoever is pulling permits for you in terms of requirements.Īnd as I wrote, I suspect that many of the sinks are being done without permits. If you look at sinks, you will actually see that they are UL or UPC certified. Occasionally, someone really wants to move plumbing around and then we bring in an engineering firm to approve the plans and inspect the work. We aren't picky about sinks - just making sure everything is done by licensed bonded tradespeople and if people install washer/dryers, they need to be low flow and ventless. I am actually head of the architectural approval committee although I will obviously recuse myself to sign off on this. ![]() Perhaps later some plumbing expert will let me know exactly what the certification covers for a kitchen sink. I was dumbfounded as I assumed UL was for stuff like electrical appliances where there is actually an issue of danger. She is pretty up on permit stuff as she also does commercial stuff. ![]() My kitchen designer informed me of the bad news when we were going over the final interior stuff for the cabinets. ![]()
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