HOUSTON – Spring is the perfect time to tackle home projects so you can simply enjoy your space. Kathryn Emery — a home improvement and lifestyle expert with 25 years of experience — joins Houston Life to share the best trade-show finds for barista-style coffee at home, cleaner water, easy maintenance and smarter moving tools.
Barista-style coffee without the cafe line
If your morning routine needs an upgrade, Kathryn recommends a fully automatic espresso machine that delivers hot espresso and light-brew coffee at home. The Jura C9 (available at shopjura.com) brings café-quality drinks to your counter with easy one-touch brewing — perfect for households that want variety and speed without complicated barista skills.
Hydration, comfort and fast fixes
Hydration is trending at the sink: Kathryn points to the Brio Q60 4-stage reverse-osmosis sparkling countertop water dispenser as an elegant way to get filtered still or sparkling water on demand (briowater.com).
On the comfort front, she’s been seeing next-level bidet options from Brondell that range from non-electric seats to integrated smart-bidet toilets — a show-stopper for bathrooms that want modern convenience with a low profile.
For quick maintenance, Kathryn demoed the Drain Weasel hair clog remover with a rotating handle — a simple tool that clears clogs without harsh chemicals.
Move, refresh and keep it simple
Spring refreshes almost always include moving furniture and appliances. Kathryn’s go-to is the Rhino Cart all-terrain moving cart and dolly, made in the USA, which saves backs and speeds up projects big and small (rhinocart.com). Whether rearranging a room or hauling a new appliance, this cart makes moving easier and safer.
Shop Kathryn’s picks and learn more
To shop the products Kathryn featured and see more trade-show finds, visit BeTheBestHome.com and follow Kathryn on social media by searching @KathrynEmeryTV
Kathryn travels trade-show floors to bring Houston practical, stylish takes that help you enjoy your home.