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| Elegant Kitchen Cabinets Blog |
| How much do you know about the most important room in your house? Learn about your kitchen, from remodeling to upkeep tips for your cabinets and granite countertops. Explore our gallery of finished kitchens and find for design ideas! |
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| 4 Secrets to Buying Cheap Kitchen Cabinets |
| 2008-06-17 16:31:51 |
1. Go Independent
The best way to get cheap kitchen cabinets is to choose an independent cabinet store that doesn’t merely carry brand names. Do you want to pay brand name prices for the same cabinet? Chances are, many independent cabinet stores are can get you a great price, sometimes as little as 20% [...]...
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| How to Choose Kitchen Appliances: It’s Okay to Have a Little Fun |
| 2007-12-19 07:30:24 |
The time has come for new kitchen appliances- hooray! The remodeling is done, the place looks great, and it’s time to find some beautiful (and functional) appliances that will match your new décor and truly add to the atmosphere of your new kitchen. You’ve probably done a ton of thinking and planning, and [...]...
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| Your Kitchen and You: Choosing the Right Hardware |
| 2007-12-05 07:30:14 |
One often-overlooked aspect of your kitchen is the actual hardware within it. Things such as drawers, cabinet doors, hinges, handles, fixtures, cutting boards, and a whole assortment of other important pieces of hardware. You probably haven’t even thought about it because it’s such an obscure element of your kitchen, but that doesn’t change [...]...
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| Remodeling Myths: Self Demolition Saves Money |
| 2007-11-07 07:30:44 |
There are two ways that doing your own demolition goes down:
1. It goes great – Everything goes well, nothing gets broken that shouldn’t be, and no one gets hurt. This is the best case scenario when you are playing demolition man.
2. It goes brutally – Someone gets hurt, something gets broken, and generally mistakes [...]...
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| Remodeling and You: Don’t Reuse Those Old Appliances |
| 2007-10-31 08:30:23 |
You bit the bullet and had it done. Every aspect of your kitchen, from the floors to the ceiling, was completely refinished. You have beautiful countertops, a gorgeous ceramic tile floor, and your new blinds are absolutely wonderful. Everything is finished in the perfect shade of dark grey, with colorful accents and [...]...
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| A Word of Warning: Cost Cutting Doesn’t Save You Money |
| 2007-10-24 08:30:14 |
I was talking with a friend of mine who’s been a contractor for nearly 25 years now and the topic of kitchens and kitchen remodeling came up (of course). We talked a lot about cool new design trends or projects that he’s seen and I must admit that there are some cool things happening. [...]...
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| Cleaning Kitchen Cabinets: A Short How-To Guide |
| 2007-10-17 08:30:44 |
Dust. Mold. Grime. Bacteria. Fungi. Things collecting in your cabinets, in the corners, nooks, and crannies- the places that your eyes don’t see and your fingers don’t touch. The very places where you place your food, dinnerware, and plate ware. This is the [...]...
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| Kitchen Countertop Shakedown: The Top Three Countertops Money Can Buy |
| 2007-10-10 08:30:43 |
You’ve dutifully sat down and assessed all of your options. Your floors will be done in ceramic tile, the paint will be a rich earth tone, and the kitchen cabinets are being installed on Thursday. You’ve ordered new appliances (that are due to arrive tomorrow), and the windows and [...]...
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| What You Need to Know Before Buying Kitchen Cabinets |
| 2007-10-03 18:39:10 |
What do you know about these kitchen cabinets?
Your home is a representation of you, and in it you have probably spent thousands of man hours and thousands of dollars to make it the home that you’ve always wanted. Many people focus on their bedrooms and basements before turning their eye to the kitchen, but [...]...
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| Don’t Use DesignMyRoom.com For Kitchen Design |
| 2007-09-09 18:21:51 |
DesignMyRoom.com can yield some silly, but fun, creations
Have you wanted to design your own kitchen, but don’t have the tools?
My 3D CAD software frequently impresses my clients, because my software lets them design in real time. I can rearrange cabinet layouts, change countertops, and appliances with only a few clicks. They can [...]...
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| Three Steps to Clean Your Crusty Microwave in Five Minutes |
| 2007-08-16 13:11:19 |
What is that unrecognizable odor in your microwave?
Your microwave was originally clean, but the smells of various foods have slowly comingled.
Imagine returning your old microwave to its immaculate, sparkling clean glory in only five minutes.
I found this microwave cleaning tip on TipNut and I couldn’t procrastinate any longer! So, here are three steps to [...]...
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| How to Avoid Gapped or Cupped Hardwood Floors |
| 2007-07-03 15:37:04 |
These hardwood floors are getting the airflow necessary to acclimate
Why do some hardwood floors cup or gap over time, while other floors stay flat?
The Hardwood Installer tells us a story about two identical situations and the benefits of acclimation.
Imagine waiting ten years to finally install hardwood floors only to have them shrink or cup.
Hardwood [...]...
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| Eat During a Remodel Like You Still Have a Kitchen |
| 2007-06-19 21:41:01 |
Versatile cookware like the Foreman Grill can feed a family during your remodel.
What would you do if you couldn’t use your kitchen for two weeks?
Imagine you’re in the middle of your remodel and sick of takeout. Most families resort exclusively to takeout during their remodel, but you don’t have to be one of them.
Here’s [...]...
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| Why You Need A Double Sink |
| 2007-05-30 16:52:45 |
A double sink is more useful than a single sink
Are you wondering whether to install a single sink or a double sink for your kitchen remodel? Imagine the convenience of chopping up your carrots, and sweeping the carrot-end into a garbage disposal.
Switching to a double sink, after using a single sink for so long, [...]...
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| Know the Differences between Giallo Veneziano and Giallo Florito |
| 2007-05-15 15:53:20 |
Have you ever walked into a store thinking you’re going to buy something you saw online, only to find that it’s it’s completely different from what you wanted?
Imagine your kitchen with the perfect granite color, down to the details of the variation per square foot. See yourself ordering your granite over the phone, walking [...]...
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| Four Easy Steps to Guide You on Your Kitchen Remodel |
| 2007-04-29 23:40:07 |
Planning does not have to be this hard
How do you avoid a kitchen remodel disaster? I’ve had a client walk into my showroom, upset and frustrated. His contractors, after working on and off for six months, suddenly quit. His house was a mess.
Imagine how disappointed you’d be when you’re standing in [...]...
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| Do You Make This Mistake About Floor Tiles? |
| 2007-03-26 22:23:29 |
Do floor tiles leak water? One of my clients was erroneously told that water will seep through tile grout and tiles. Some people may think that either the tile or the grout is porous. Why do people think ceramic countertops leak?
Is it the Tile?
A tile is a manufactured piece of hard-wearing material [...]...
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| If You’re Remodeling with Home Depot, You May Be Getting Cheated |
| 2007-03-07 08:06:50 |
Customers who put blind faith in a large national company may be getting cheated. According to an NBC Home Depot Investigation, some Home Depot contractors have been trained to overcharge their customers for things not even installed!
“I’ve been taught and trained to rip-off customers,” says a former employee for US Home Systems, a [...]...
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| What Everybody Ought to Know About Giallo Veneziano |
| 2007-03-04 20:35:58 |
Giallo Veneziano is one of our most popular granites, because it goes so well with a many woods due to its varying gold and brown color.
Where Does Giallo Veneziano Come From?
Giallo Veneziano is a granite from the mountains of Brazil and is an orthogeneisses rock, which means Giallo Veneziano is metamorphized lightly-colored magma [...]...
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| How to Use Ikea’s Free Kitchen Planner for Visualization in Three Steps |
| 2007-02-27 20:42:49 |
Ikea has a free Kitchen Planning Tool, which looks like a stripped-down version of our design software. It’s a nice tool to play with, but ultimately, it can only give you an idea, because the cabinet templates are not stock cabinets. We can beat out many prices because we can design your kitchen using standard sizes. Stock cabinet sizes usually start at 9″ and increase every 3″ up to 42″.
However, you can see how appliances and furniture (tables, chairs) fit in with your cabinets, so you can get it here. The following is just a few quick instructions to get you started:
1. Pick Your Room Size
You should already start at this window when you launch the program. In addition to typing in the size, you can also click-and-drag the walls to a smaller or larger size.
2. Furnish Your Room
Near the top, click the second icon from the left to furnish the room.
In the bottom left white box, double click “Kitchen and Dining.” You’ll see a list of...
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| See How Easily You Can Make Your Stainless Steel Sink Shine |
| 2007-02-21 01:26:00 |
A dull stainless steel sink can regain its former glory easily.
Do you wish your stainless steel sink looked as great as it did when you bought it? Before you dash out of the house to buy an overpriced cleaning product, simply take a look around your kitchen:
The Materials
You probably already have the necessary items to clean your sink:
Scrubber (non-abrasive, e.g. sponge or cloth)
Vinegar
Baking soda
Olive oil
That’s all you need to clean your sink! You’re one step closer to restoring your sink.
Clean It
You may skip subsequent steps if your sink is cleaned to satisfaction, but they should all be done before shining it. There are only three steps to cleaning your sink:
The Presoak: Clean with soap (liquid detergent works well) and hot water
The Rub-down: Moisten a cloth with white vinegar and scrub the sink.
The Polish: Sprinkle baking soda and scrub with a damp sponge or cloth, then polish dry with a paper towel.
Grab that olive oil and get ready to shine.
Shine It
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| Do you know these Guidelines to Kitchen Design? |
| 2007-02-12 14:00:59 |
There’s lots of room for multiple cooks in this kitchen
A lot of design goes into a kitchen. While some are intuitive, the National Kitchen and Bath Association standardizes the minimum distances. Here’s a few of the more important design areas:
1. The Work Triangle consists of the cooktop, refridgerator, and the sink. There are the “work horses” of your kitchen, so we minimize excessive movement and give you a good flow.
2. Walkway Clearance matters when you have an island or a peninsula in an enclosed space — aim for at least 36″. In higher traffic areas, or with multiple cooks, that number bumps up to 42″+.
3. Appliances, such as the microwave, should be placed in high traffic areas. You don’t want to have to walk all the way across the kitchen just to use the microwave for two minutes.
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| Are You Getting the Most Money Out of Your Kitchen Remodel? |
| 2007-02-09 06:39:52 |
Scenario: “I’m 100% sure to make money if I remodel my kitchen!”
Are you planning to sell your home? Imagine how disappointed you’d be after spending tens of thousands on your kitchen remodel and not sell your house for the results you wanted.
According to the Cost vs. Value Report by Specpan Market Research, the average amount lost to a major kitchen remodel is an incredible 19.6%. We can teach you how to beat the average and get the most out of your money by knowing three things:
1. Know your Neighborhood
Since resale value is a major factor if your decision to remodel, you should get a free estimate of your kitchen and ask an experienced realtor about the prices in your neighborhood. Alternatively, you can check Domainia to see how much houses in your neighborhood have sold for. Rising house prices will typically return your investment.
2. Know the Trends
Although the national average for a kitchen remodel typically returns less than the cost, the Pacifi...
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| Warmth and Light: Maple Cabinets |
| 2007-02-03 22:15:44 |
The theme of this kitchen is warmth and light. The Giallo Florito granite countertop is a great complement to the maple cabinets. Large glass doors display our client’s artistic tastes and hobbies.
Glass cabinets with ceiling lights to display artistic tastes
Details
Cabinets: Maple Raised Panel
Countertops: Giallo Florito
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