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10 Smart Ideas for Outdoor Kitchens and Dining

Get inspired to create a top-of-the-line open-air cooking center and al fresco dining spaces without breaking the bank

10 Things to Ask Your Contractor Before You Start Your Project

Ask these questions before signing with a contractor for better communication and fewer surprises along the way

How to Clean Wood Kitchen Cabinets

Kitchen cabinets undergo a lot of wear and tear. Grease, food particles and dust can build up on the cabinets and be difficult to remove, so it's a good idea to clean your cabinets often. When you need to do a deep cleaning, using a...

Cabinet Alternatives for your Home

When you design your home and arrange for storage you do not have to do what everyone else does and put up traditional cabinets. Your home is your own and you can express yourself however you like …

Cathedral Marble and Granite: Putting safety first

Starting in the mid-90s, Dave Duffy, owner of Cathedral Marble and Granite in Whitestown, IN, started his own stone business in a one-car garage with four other people. Included in that group was Chris Baker and Mike Massari, both of which continue to work with Duffy today. “I have worked for guys who don’t care about your health,” said Duffy. “I have had to do jobs that were hard on your body or your lungs; that’s something that I never want my workers…

Understanding The Cost of Kitchen Cabinets

Cabinets are functional components so durability is a major consideration. Just think about how many times a day you open and close the cabinet doors and you can see what we mean.

6 Unexpected—But Still Timeless—Kitchen Cabinet Ideas

News flash: Shaker-style cabinet fronts are far from your only option

Fixing Up Your Kitchen Cabinets Without Replacing Them

 Fixing Up Your Kitchen Cabinets Without Replacing ThemIf you were to list the rooms in your house where you spend the most time, the kitchen is probably going to be at the top of your list. Even if you’re the type of person who uses their oven for storage and orders take-out for

How to Put Impractically Small Kitchen Cabinets to Good Use

Impractically narrow kitchen cabinets-usually located between appliances or at the end of a row of cabinets can seem like a design after-thought, something used to fill space rather than be useful.…

Kitchen Countertops: What’s Classic, Complicated & Trending

Updating your kitchen cabinets? Here’s when you should call a pro

If your kitchen needs a major lift, cabinets are the place to start, but they can also be expensive to update. Here’s a breakdown of what you can DIY, and

A kitchen countertop crash course

Countertops bear the brunt of our kitchen activity, from spills and crumbs to slices and dices. While it’s tempting to be swayed by aesthetics alone, the ability to withstand wear and tear is equally important. If not more. From butcher block to marble, here is a breakdown of top choices. Butcher Block (typically $55-$200 …

Kitchen Cabinet Buying Tips

Expert advice on the importance of custom cabinetry and the differences between stock and custom - materials, construction, look, and features available

Hackers Help: IKEA Kitchen Fixtures in Bathroom?

The bathroom contains a washing machine and it is important to have a continuous counter across the sink to the washer for cohesiveness.

Living Smart: Consider Seamless Countertops

(TNS)—If you’re spending a good amount of money to have new countertops installed in your kitchen, you’ll likely want the end result to be perfect—free from visible seams. Seams can stand out and can take away from the overall appearance of the countertops. The lack of seams would give the countertops a smoother, more appealing …