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Purchasing new kitchen cabinets can be a pricey endeavor and out of reach for some homeowners. If you’re tired of looking a those dark and dingy old cabinets, why not give them a new face with a good cabinet painting instead? For a fraction of the cost and few well spent weekends, you can give…

“Contemporary” is one of the slipperiest terms in home improvement. It can mean the latest fad or it can represent the decorating themes of the 1950s when the term was first used. Even in the 1950s the term seemed to be an offshoot of space exploration and was dominated by the then futuristic-looking linoleum. You…

A lazy Susan is a corner cabinet that appears to be two cabinet doors at right angles, but when pushed on reveals itself to be a shelving unit that spins on its axis instead. The benefits of these corner cabinets are obvious: ample storage space in an area that often presents logistical problems where traditional…

Kitchen remodels are some of the most popular home improvement projects in the nation, and for good reason, too. Not only are kitchens one of the most heavily used areas in the home (which of course also makes them one of the quickest places for wear and tear to take its toll), they are some…

For many larger kitchens, center kitchen islands add exponential convenience and a beautiful, decorative touch to the kitchen area. In fact, most large kitchens are built and designed specifically with a kitchen island in mind. The added convenience can come from another of areas, and some center kitchen islands are designed more for storage and…

So you’ve decided to have the kitchen remodeled, and you think your work is done. Not so fast. Even if you have talked with a kitchen contractor and a designer, there is still some work you need to do to ensure that your remodeling process runs smoothly. This isn’t much work, but this preparation will…

Here’s what they don’t tell you: there will be men in your kitchen for a few weeks, sometimes more. This is the dirty little secret of kitchen remodels. Many people who have had their kitchens remodeled, don’t like to remember this aspect of the remodeling process when they are giving a tour of their new…

Whether your refrigerator/freezer is too warm, too cold, has a broken water filter, a broken ice machine, or if Rocky Mountain ice sculptures are forming inside your freezer, your headache most likely involves trying to figure out the relative cost and aggravation between hiring a fridge repairman and going out and buying a new refrigerator….

Inadequate storage is a common kitchen problem. Although you couldn’t have your dream kitchen, it doesn’t mean you can’t find a way to fit your entire cooking arsenal. When thinking about organizing your kitchen, focus on creating plenty of storage. Kitchen Storage Ideas Kitchen Carts: This is a small, portable kitchen island that allows you…

Copper kitchen sinks offer many advantages that simply can’t be matched by other sinks. A classically American sink, copper goes well a wide variety of decorating schemes. The process of hammering the sinks into shape gives each one a personal touch of the particular artisan. High quality sinks are easily maintained and will most likely…