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Emergency Food Preparation

During emergencies, food can quickly become scarce for two reasons. The first reason is due to disruptions to the infrastructure and/or supply chain. For 99 percent of us, food comes from afar (often very afar). A large and sustained event like a hurricane, flood, earthquake, social unrest or war may interfere with the many planes, trains and automobiles that together keep our grocery shelves stocked.

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Save Energy At Home

The Energy Rewards Rebate Program offers customers incentives for the purchase and installation of a variety of energy- and money-saving household products. By targeting measures that generate the most energy savings in an average household, Energy Rewards delivers the most benefits to customers who participate—energy savings that help reduce electric bills combined with a rebate to help offset the cost of your investment. For program details, click here.

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Conserve Alert

IID carefully plans for times when electricity may be in short supply, and typically the power grid has ample reserves to satisfy demand around the clock. However, there are times when supply margins are tight, especially during the summer, when air conditioning drives up electricity demand. When that happens, IID has robust procedures for communicating with the public, and for taking action to protect grid reliability through its Conserve Alert notifications.

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 Gas Vs. Induction Cooktops 

If you’re considering remodeling your kitchen or upgrading your appliances, you might be wondering which type of cooktop is right for you. Both gas and induction stovetops cook beautifully, and each method has its own set of advantages and disadvantages. But if you’re looking for direction on which option is best for you, this article will cover all the information you need. 

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 5 Tips for Choosing the Right Cabinet Hardware

When it comes to designing your dream kitchen, there are so many big decisions to make, like choosing appliances, countertops, and cabinets. But with all these big choices, it’s important to remember that the small details make a huge difference in your design too. Hardware is often an afterthought when considering the elements of a new design, but it’s an important decision to make because hardware can make a big impact on the look and feel of your space. 

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Wellness Benefits of Steam

One of the simplest ways you can enhance your wellness experience at home is with steam. You may have a steam room at your local gym or spa, but with the heightened interest in at-home wellness, it has become increasingly common for homeowners to install this water efficient, compact amenity into their own homes. Not only is steam bathing a relaxing, enjoyable, and invigorating experience, it offers dozens of benefits that range from physical to holistic wellness.

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Bathtubs for Wellness

At-home health and wellness solutions have been a trend for the past couple years, and experts predict this will continue throughout 2023 and beyond. With the increased amount of time spent at home, and the heightened focus on personal wellness, homeowners are now becoming more and more educated about wellness solutions for the home, and they’re inspired to transform their ordinary bathrooms into their own personal home spa.

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Simple & Easy Bath Updates

The bathroom…a space in your home that you use multiple times every single day. For that reason alone, it is worth it to pay a little extra attention to its design and functionality. We all know how arduous a full bathroom remodel can be, but fortunately, upgrading your bathroom doesn’t always require a great deal of time and energy. There are numerous easy updates you can make to your bathroom that allow you to keep the existing layout, while enhancing certain features and functionality. In this article, we’ll provide you with some inspiration for 8 Easy Bathroom Updates. What’s even better, many of these updates can be accomplished in as little as one day!

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The World of Specialty Grilling

Did you know that an entire world of specialty grilling exists beyond a traditional grill? When building an outdoor kitchen, most people only consider a standard grill, but at PIRCH, there are numerous options for specialty grilling appliances that can enhance your outdoor cooking experience, expand your recipe collection, and broaden the ways you can cook outside. From flat top grills to pizza ovens, to asado cookers, there are so many ways you can go beyond the grill and elevate your outdoor kitchen.

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A Dream Outdoor Kitchen for Whitney Bond

San Diego food blogger and recipe developer, Whitney Bond, always knew that an outdoor kitchen would be a part of her new backyard. She and her husband bought their home in 2017 and completely renovated it over the last few years. “It was a 1970’s gem,” says Whitney. “There was a lot of brown and shag carpet. The outside definitely needed some love.” After completing the interior, installing a brand-new kitchen, and remodeling all the bathrooms, it was time to start on the exterior. “The last pièce de résistance was the backyard,” explains Whitney. “We have a beautiful view of San Diego in Mission Bay, so we really wanted to highlight that with a beautiful backyard to match the view.”

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DAP Health Pavilion Will Offer Free Health and Recovery Community Experiences at Palm Springs Pride

DAP Health’s gift of wellness to the LGBTQ+ Community will include yoga, 12-Step Meetings, Panel Discussions, Community Health Outreach, and Monkeypox vaccinations.   PALM SPRINGS, California –In its continued efforts to connect the Coachella Valley community to care, DAP Health will be hosting a wellness pavilion all weekend at Palm Springs Pride. The pavilion, located at 205

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Get Inspired with the Desert Oasis Showhouse

Looking for ideas on how to give a classic space new life? PIRCH joined ten top design professionals and builders to achieve the Desert Oasis Showhouse, transforming a mid-century modern style home from the late 70s into a Polynesian themed tropical paradise. The designers each took a room and applied their distinct creative talents interpreting the Polynesian theme with stunning plumbing, appliances, and hardware supplied by PIRCH.

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Bring the Spa Closer to Home

The hustle and bustle, the busyness, and the increasing demands of our daily lives can only mean one thing… stress. For the sake of our physical and mental health, it’s important to make time for relaxation after experiencing times of stress. A crucial part of that relaxation is to designate a space in your home where you can practice self-care and have time to yourself.

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