A decision you’ll be faced when purchasing a new countertop is the selection of the edge design. The vast majority of new kitchen countertops that are going homes today are solid surfaces (man-made or natural) such as quartz, granite, soapstone, or marble. The appeal of these surfaces is their durability,
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Whether you are planning your dream kitchen remodel or just need to find a few more square feet of available space in your existing kitchen, usable countertop space is always a priority. The first place to start in this quest for space is to look for what can be eliminated
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One thing is for sure, my Mom will be pleased with this blog post in which we’ll look a little closer at “Cooking Surface Safety.” If there is one place that I received constant warnings as a kid (yes, even more than school) it was in the kitchen near a
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Most people realize the primary function of the vent in a kitchen: to eliminate lingering odor and moisture resulting from each meal cooked on the stove. Unfortunately, not much thought is typically given to the mechanics of such an appliance in the design and procurement phase especially since there are
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“Kitchen Countertops Aren’t Just For Looks” The crown jewel of any newly remodeled kitchen (aside from the shiny, state of the art appliances) is the countertops. Your new countertop is a unique reflection of your design style. It all starts with the story of how you hand selected your slab
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“Dirty Dishes and Garbage: Your Dream Kitchen Will Certainly Have Both” Dishwasher should be located within 36″ of the edge of the kitchen sink In previous Guidelines we discussed the concept of the “Work Triangle.” When it comes to doing the dishes and cleanup your spouse
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“It’s Your Prep Area, Make it Work for You” When it comes to getting down and dirty in the kitchen this distinction means something different to everyone. If you are the one who does the bulk of the cooking at your house you know exactly how you want your kitchen
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“In the Kitchen- Leave Enough Space to Park It” Your new kitchen will be the location where guests congregate not only for dining, but to chat with the chef prior to the meal or to play games long after the food has been cleared. It will be the social center
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“It’s the Space Between the Counters that Counts” We’ve all been stuck in that kitchen, probably shoulder to shoulder with at least a dozen house guests, unable to move; unable to get out. It could be a bottle neck in the galley kitchen or the out-of-place peninsula that creates a
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