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Kitchen remodels are confusing enough as it is, but when trying to decide whether to purchase cabinets from a mainstream cabinet manufacturer or a smaller one, there are options to weigh. In part one of this article, we touched on the pros and cons of mainstream...
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As a consumer searching for new cabinets for your kitchen, you are invariably going to come up against this question: Which is a better route to go – purchasing cabinets manufactured by a large mainstream cabinet manufacturer or from a smaller provider? Both...
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Earlier this year, my husband and I decided to take on our own kitchen remodeling project. Since then, sanity has returned to our kitchen and we have been able to enjoy the fruits of our labor! Part 1 and Part 2 of this series discuss tradeoffs and setbacks… both of...
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The cost of your kitchen remodel is directly influenced by the choices you make and your decisions as a homeowner. Cabinets & Appliances The majority of your kitchen remodel budget will be spent on finished products (cabinets, appliances, etc.), so making wise...
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There are plenty of warnings on the Consumer’s Voice and other sites about scheduling a remodeling project right before a big event in your home or around the holidays. Trust me, that’s really good advice! There’s always going to be a delay of some sort. I have a...
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Three years ago, my husband and I bought a 13 year old home. With a Bachelors in Fine Arts and 8 years experience designing kitchens, I am blessed (and cursed) with the ability to see a kitchen for its potential. The blessing for my husband was that he knew before...
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Kitchen designs are part art and part science. But sometimes, they might not be a whole of either. In this article, we look at some common design issues in three ways – the upside, the downside and the ugly truth of the matter! Blind cabinets – These cabinets...
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Countertops hold a unique position in the kitchen remodeling realm. In some cases, they are the sole remodeling activity, representing a relatively easy and inexpensive way to give a fresh look to an otherwise functional kitchen. Of course, they are often part of a...
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Have you ever tried to get something in the back of a cabinet drawer only to become frustrated that it would only come out so far? You’re left rummaging around the contents or worse yet, pulling items out in the hopes that what you’re looking really is in THAT...
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Many consumers getting started on a new kitchen project put a lot of thought into drawers. Of course, typically the thought is, “I need a lot more drawer space.” What they might not consider are a few drawer construction options their designer might offer. These...
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Cabinet manufacturers offer a dizzying number of door style options to meet the needs of design-conscious consumers and today’s current trends. The type of door you select goes a long way in determining the cost of your project, and it’s easy to get confused when...
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Most consumers focus on style and functional elements when they begin thinking about a new kitchen. But before you can pick out the perfect door style and finish for your space, it’s a good idea to get familiar with the cabinet itself. Your designer is likely to point...
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So, you’re finally ready to start on that kitchen remodel? Now you just need to find a dealer to help – they’re all the same right? Wrong. We’ve come up with a list of 10 kitchen cabinet dealers to avoid when remodeling your kitchen. We sell...
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For many homeowners, the chore of planning a kitchen remodeling project can be so overwhelming they simply avoid it altogether in fear of getting in over their heads – or budget! The good news is that you don’t have to spend $50,000 on new flooring, cabinets, and...
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“The customer is always right.” No, actually they aren’t, but they are always the customer. And, they’re not always easy to work with, which often plays a big part in their overall kitchen remodeling experience. Customers should have high expectations for their...
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