I wonder how many hours per week I spend at the kitchen sink. I prepare my meals by washing all the ingredients, including fresh spices. I don’t own a dishwasher, so I’m on cleanup duty, too. And when I entertain people, the sink just fills and fills until everyone goes home. Kitchen Cabinets Design advises [...]
I know that electric wall ovens have a larger capacity than their gas counterparts, but when it comes to cooktops, give me gas power every time. The immediate response to changes in heat makes for great control over frying, simmering, and poaching great entrees and side dishes. Sure, electric-powered ranges boil water a little quicker. [...]
I’ve fallen in love with under-cabinet lighting. For one thing, it splashes ample light across your countertops and can be a dramatic mood setter. Newer models of slim, fluorescent lights are warmer than you’d expect. They can remove those gloomy shadows cast by your cabinets, too. They hide below sight, install in an hour or [...]
Americans enjoy sufficient amounts of wine that you’d think wine storage racks and cellars would be a prominent feature in the home. California’s Wine Institute reports that Americans consumed 753 million gallons in 2008 (with 2009 numbers forthcoming). It doesn’t mean that we’re lushes, by the way. The United States ranks 18th in total wine [...]
Are you considering a one-coat only paint job for the interior of your home? One-coat hiding paint is a relatively quick way of completing a Do-it-yourself interior paint job. But be sure that when you choose a brand and hue, the manufacturer’s label clearly states that it’s a one-coat hiding paint. Typically, brands of this [...]
It didn’t take long after New Year’s Day for prognosticators to begin announcing home remodeling trends for 2010. I had already blogged about early proclamations for 2010 remodeling trends a few weeks ago. But now, in the afterglow of January’s International Builder Show in Las Vegas, bloggers and other media writers are set to pick [...]
Late last year I wrote how kitchen work station lighting can add safety as well as convenience. Anywhere in your home where cabinets overhang counter-tops and sinks often means unwanted shadows. In the kitchen, if you’re simply storing appliances under the cabinets, the shadows may not prove an inconvenience. But if you’re preparing food—especially handling [...]
The National Kitchen and Bath Association has announced its awards for last year’s top designs for completely renovated rooms that appeal to the eye. Photos and descriptions of the top kitchens and baths are posted on their website. The winning entries should give you a lot of great ideas if you’re considering a make-over for [...]
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