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Choosing The Right Flooring For Your Kitchen By: Jason Delmar
For most homes, the kitchen is going to receive the most wear and tear of any room in the house. It also has the unique distinction of possibly having to deal with the effects of water, sharp utensils, materials that stain, and hot substances. Because of this, it is important to make sure that the flooring you choose can stand up to all of these elements so that it can last for years to come. Each house will have it's unique requirements, so I have highlighted some of the pro's and con's of the most common materials.(read entire article)(posted on: 2008-09-03)
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Proper Lighting For A Multi-purpose Kitchen By: Jason Delmar
Most kitchens today serve more than one purpose for the average family. What had traditionally been a room for food preparation and storage, has now become a hub of activities that include bill paying, homework, and entertaining. Because of this, the methods for lighting a kitchen have also changed. With a multi-purpose room comes the need for multi-purpose lighting.(read entire article)(posted on: 2008-09-02)
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Kitchen Lighting Design- Task Lighting For A Multi-purpose Kitchen By: Jason Delmar
Most kitchens today serve more than one purpose for the average family. What had traditionally been a room for food preparation and storage, has now become a hub of activities that include entertaining family and friends, school homework, and bill paying. Because of this, the methods for lighting a kitchen have also changed. With a multi-purpose room comes the need for multi-purpose lighting.(read entire article)(posted on: 2008-09-02)
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Rta Cabinets- Separating The Good From The Bad By: Jason Delmar
With construction material prices, the kitchen ends up being the most expensive room in the house to renovate. Other than your countertop selection, kitchen cabinets are going to be the most expensive part of your kitchen remodel. Custom kitchen cabinets can cost anywhere from $10,000-$100,000 depending on the type of wood, brand name, and amount of detail you are looking for. With the current state of the mortgage industry, and the slowdown in the housing market, most people are looking for a way to increase the resale value of their home without a huge financial investment that they may or may not get back when they sell their house. Is there such a thing as budget kitchen cabinets?(read entire article)(posted on: 2008-09-01)
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Kitchen Renovation Trends By: Jason Delmar
If the housing market has you thinking about how you are going to modify your existing home, rather than upgrading to a bigger home, you are not alone. With the uncertainty in the market, many home owners are opting to remodel rather than relocate. The kitchen is usually the focal point of most renovations because of the amount of use it gets and the return on investment that is produced.
With new design trends and technological improvements in appliances, bigger and bolder kitchens are being built. With the incorporation of eco-friendly materials, kitchen innovations are on the rise. When planning a kitchen remodel, there are several factors to consider in the layout and design(read entire article)(posted on: 2008-09-01)
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Kitchen Remodeling 101- The Process Behind The Project By: Jason Delmar
The kitchen is easily the most heavily used room in any home, whether it is being used to feed a large family or to entertain friends. The kitchen is also one of the few rooms in your house where you can profit from a well planned kitchen renovation. For that reason alone, it is important that the design and layout be thoughtfully planned and the decor asthetically pleasing.(read entire article)(posted on: 2008-08-31)
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12 Steps To Replacing Your Kitchen Sink By: Jason Delmar
Replacing an outdated sink is definitely a DIY project, but there are somethings to consider before undertaking the project. Are you planning on keeping your existing countertops? Is the current sink surface mounted or under mounted? Depending on your response to those questions, your project could require some extra prep work and may limit your options (If your current sink is top mounted to laminate countertops, you may have to stick with a top mounted sink to cover up any scars left by the original sink).(read entire article)(posted on: 2008-08-30)
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8 Myths About Decorating The Inside Of Your Home By: Jason Delmar
Interior Design doesn't have to be complicated, but their are a lot of myths out there about decorating and "rules" of how to do it. The key to interior design is...(read entire article)(posted on: 2008-08-29)
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Kitchen Renovation- Live Through It Or Move Out? By: Jason Delmar
Everyone has a different reason for remodeling their kitchen. Whether it is simply to modernize it, add more space, or rebuild it to meet your current lifestyle, there is one fact that is the same in every remodel.... it is inevitably going to impact your daily routine. With that in mind, one of the most important things to consider before starting the renovation process is what are you going to do without a kitchen?(read entire article)(posted on: 2008-08-29)
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Kitchen Renovation- 6 Techniques For Going Green By: Jason Delmar
The construction industry has been leading the way in eco-friendly initiatives over the years, and has really been able to make a significant impact on the carbon footprint of the average home. While the materials may cost more than traditional building materials, they will reduce the impact on the environment and reduce the carbon footprint of your home. A great place to make a significant impact is in the kitchen. With the amount of materials and electricity used in the average kitchen, a few changes can make a significant impact. Here are 6 ideas on how to use Eco-Friendly products in your kitchen remodel.(read entire article)(posted on: 2008-08-28)
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