Category Archives: Home Improvement

Remodeling the kitchen does not have to be a budget busting project if updates are done slowly with focus on one area at a time. Simple changes can make a huge difference, like changing light fixtures to create dramatic effect of space, or a fresh coat of paint. If one area of the kitchen is ...

Painting is the easy and inexpensive way to change the look of your kitchen. Dated wood cabinets can be painted white to make a small kitchen look larger, while walls or cabinets that are in poor condition can be given a fresh lease in life with paint or faux finish to hide the blemishes. Paint ...

The look of the kitchen can completely change by just changing the doors of your kitchen cabinet. A good kitchen cabinet design is also important if you want to get the most storage use possible out of the available storage space which should be the goal of any kitchen design. Kitchen cabinets can be made ...

Depending on what was the style of kitchen you have made you mind on in the beginning before you start your kitchen renovation (Traditional, Contemporary, Old World etc.), countertop choices range from very durable, yet very expensive materials like solid surface or granite to the less expensive, but attractive choices of ceramic tile and laminates. ...

If you choose to remodel your kitchen and changing the flooring is one part that you’re looking into, select something that has elements of beauty and durability. Kitchen flooring can accent the counters, cabinets, and appliances. It can have a big influence on the overall look and feel of the kitchen. The right flooring can ...

The kitchen is where most people will spend most of their creative time, either creating the meals, or cleaning. Some of the most useful appliances will be located in this room. These will be usually the most expensive appliances, and more important, the most used. Therefore picking appliances for the kitchen must be something made ...

Appliances add up to about nine percent of your kitchen budget. While features and performance are obviously the most important considerations in choosing appliances, how they\'ll look in your kitchen probably matters to you, too. Choosing the right appliances can augment the look and utility of your kitchen. White appliances are still the classic favorite, followed ...

A kitchen backsplash will keep walls dry and make them look dramatic. Kitchen backsplash ideas can range from ceramic tile, solid stone, stamped metal (like copper), stainless steel, engineered stone and even plastic laminate. When you decide on the type of tile for your backsplash, take in account the cleaning that has to be done. Porous or ...

When dismantling your kitchen practice caution so has not to damage the wall as you remove old cabinets, or damage counters, cabinets or floors that you plan to re-use. Shut off utilities before beginning work and cover up exits to adjoining rooms to reduce dust and debris from getting to other parts of the house. ...

Whenever installing stock cabinets, accurate measurements are critical so that your new cabinet are level, plumb and flush with each other in order for them to work properly and look great. Start with the wall-mounted cabinets so that the base cabinets won’t obstruct your work.Remove all the drawers, doors and hardware and label them as ...

 Range hoods are necessity in any kitchen. a properly installed range hood will vent hot air and cooking odours outside as well as help keep the kitchen surfaces free of grease. The trickiest part of installing a range hood is determining how to run the ventilation ducts. You will need to decide if it is ...

Installing a countertop can be simple and straightforward (if the countertop just runs straight) or very time consuming and frustrating particularly if the countertop needs to fit between two walls or go around a corner. For laminate countertops, the two common types of countertops are pre-formed and self-rimmed. Pre-formed tops come assembled from the manufacturer while ...

The two common types of countertops are pre-formed and self-rimmed. Pre-formed tops are assembled from the manufacturer while self-rimmed tops are built at the jobsite using raw materials (laminates and plywood or particle board). The sheets of 1/16" thickness for self-rimmed laminates are available in 4 x 8 foot sheets but can be special ordered ...