Category Archives: Kitchen

New “Green” Options for Your Counters

Posted on May 18, 2011 by Tom Robinson

[Disclaimer: This blog post will feature some brands names. Our desire, however, is not to give you a commercial, but to simply show you some of the cool new things on the “green” market for your kitchen.] Green products are … Continue reading →

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Wacky Kitchen Products

Posted on May 17, 2011 by Tom Robinson

There is no shortage of strange products and gadgets for your kitchen. This Old House has recently put together a nice gallery of some of most head-scratching products you can get. We won’t judge if you find yourself wanting and … Continue reading →

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National Kitchen and Bath Association Award Winners

Posted on May 5, 2011 by Tom Robinson

Every year the National Kitchen and Bath Association has a great design contest to determine the most beautiful kitchens and bathrooms in the country. The winners for this year have been chosen, and pictures posted! Here are a few of … Continue reading →

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Kitchen Design Tips

Posted on May 3, 2011 by Tom Robinson

Martha Stewart is well known for her cooking and DIY crafting…but she also has some great kitchen design tips that are quite practical and easy. Click here to check out all 50, but here are our favorites: Time-Saving Stations: Have … Continue reading →

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Choosing the Right Bowl

Posted on April 28, 2011 by Tom Robinson

When choosing your new kitchen sink, there are more options than you may realize. Yesterday, we talked about choosing the right gauge. Material is another consideration, as well as color and finish. Today, however, we are going to talk about … Continue reading →

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DIY versus Hiring Professional

Posted on April 20, 2011 by Tom Robinson

In the down economy, many people have resorted to Do-It-Yourself (DIY) projects with hopes of saving a ton of money. That is certainly something to consider when thinking of home remodeling, but also beware of the potential costs of DIY … Continue reading →

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Troubleshooting Your Stainless Sink

Posted on April 14, 2011 by Tom Robinson

There are a few common issues that come up regularly with stainless sinks. We’ll try to address them in today’s blog post! Scratches: As with most metallic surfaces, your stainless steel sink will get scratches. These are merely “usage scratches” … Continue reading →

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How Lighting Affects Your Kitchen

Posted on April 11, 2011 by Tom Robinson

Have you ever thought about how lighting shapes the way your kitchen looks? It’s commonly known that light affects your paint schemes, but it is not generally something that goes through your mind when purchasing countertops. Think again. Before investing … Continue reading →

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Granite By Design | Choosing a Granite Countertop

Posted on April 6, 2011 by Tom Robinson

We recently interviewed Dave Esslinger, owner of Granite By Design in Indiana, about how you would go about choosing a granite fabricator for your home projects. To recap: Reputation – He noted that most of his business comes from Angie’s … Continue reading →

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Low sink water pressure? No problem!

Posted on April 5, 2011 by Tom Robinson

Do you get frustrated by your sink’s low water pressure? It can make simple things like cooking and cleaning the dishes a major hassle. The Family Handyman has a great and simple way to potentially take care of this issue. … Continue reading →

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