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Solid Wood Cabinets vs. Melamine or Metal
Solid wood cabinets are what most people would expect to find when shopping for kitchen cabinets, but that is not the case anymore. In the past, cabinet builders would use solid wood for every aspect of the cabinet. In today’s economy and the demand for lower priced products, most cabinet makers will […]
Renovate Your Kitchen Cabinets- Add Beauty and Value to Your Home
There is no better way to add value or beauty to your home than with a well-designed kitchen. Solid wood cabinetry can make your kitchen appear streamlined and organized and increases the overall value of your home. Many homeowners have raised the value of their home by thousands of dollars just from updating their kitchens.
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A Walk Through the History of Kitchen Cabinets
Built-in kitchen cabinets are a relatively new element in the kitchen. Cabinets were never part of the kitchen construction in centuries past. They were most often freestanding structures like china cabinets or pie racks that could be moved from place to place.
During the twentieth century cabinets became an integral part of the kitchen. Kitchen cabinets […]
7 Tips to a Safe Kitchen
From a food preparation area and dining room to paying bills, the kitchen is the center of activity for today’s family. Unfortunately, the kitchen can also has the most hidden dangers of any room in the house- some obvious and some less obvious. Below is a list of some general rules of thumb […]
Renovating a Kitchen For Under $4,000
In order to renovate a kitchen with less than four thousand dollars, you must plan ahead, cut out over spending on frivolous items, and stick to a budget. Most kitchen projects run over budget because of poor planning or under estimations. Knowing what you need and where to get the supplies will help […]
DIY- How it Affected Advertising and Product Design in the Home Improvement Market
The home improvement craze that was created by shows like This Old House and people like Bob Vila, has created it’s own industry and has changed the way manufacturers create new products. With channels like DIY Network and HGTV, there is now a 24 hour source for home improvement tips and real life stories. […]
Kitchen Cabinets- Plywood or Particleboard Construction?
When shopping for kitchen cabinets, most homeowners focus on the look of the cabinets and the design of the doors, but they don’t ask about the most important feature of the cabinets- the material used to make the cabinet box. While the face frame and doors are important for the overall look, the structure […]
Remodeling on a Tight Budget- Techniques to Save Money
There are many simple ideas that will make your renovation project easier. Keeping your budget in mind, maintaining a practical schedule, sticking with a timeline, adding a few inexpensive features that will “spice up” the look of your project, and keeping your self organized are all great ideas, but many of these things are […]