Fixturestore.com offers an array of plumbing and lighting fixtures such as faucets, bathtubs, ceiling fans and, of course, sinks. The site has 12,000 products from more than 80 manufacturers.
You can comparison-shop, too. For example, click on 51/2-foot bathtubs and see the products offered by various manufacturers.
PINING FOR HARDWOOD?
WWW.HARDWOOD.ORG
This consumer-friendly site is aimed at homeowners with a taste for hardwood flooring and furniture. Covering woods from ash to walnut, the site gives advice on purchasing, installing, finishing and maintaining wood.
Part of the mission of the Pittsburgh industry group is to encourage the use of American-grown wood products. Real fanatics can sign up for a monthly wood tip via e-mail.
IN THE MIDNIGHT HOUR
WWW.CORNERHARDWARE.COM
Feel like buying some duct tape and a new light fixture in the middle of the night? Visit CornerHardware.com. The site features more than 125,000 items. There’s an online chat room staffed by pros and a section devoted to helping you locate qualified contractors in your area.
