The L-shaped kitchen layout is efficient and modern. This design offers an efficient and easy workspace and allows your cabinets and appliances to be installed along the walls at right angles to the open center. There are many advantages to having this type of design. The work triangle An efficient kitchen must take into account the work triangle. This means…
Under cabinet lighting is a great feature in any kitchen, offering functional light to desperate countertop space that would otherwise be shaded by upper wall cabinets. Not only is it practical, but the under cabinet lighting also provides a unique and attractive aesthetic to enhance any kitchen décor. When shopping for under-cabinet lighting, it’s important to understand what types of…
As a new owner of a “repair” home from 1924, I was very excited to start remodeling. The house had first been remodeled in the 1970s with the addition of laminate flooring and solar tubes. Double pane windows were installed in the 1990s. Since then, the house has been rented out to rotating groups of college students, resulting in great…
Kitchens have come a long way since the 20th century, back then it was generally used for the sole purpose of preparing and cooking food in our home. Today, kitchens have become one of the most social rooms in the house. Historically, home design in North America and parts of Europe included a dining room separate from the kitchen. Often…
When most people decide to purchase decking material, the first thing they consider is the appearance of the wood or its cost. One unfortunately overlooked aspect of deck material is the structural stability of the wood. If you choose an unstable deck material, you run the risk of the deck boards warping or cracking. Warping is the tendency for wooden…
When it comes to finding your dream home design, the free bathroom remodel catalogs are the perfect and easy way to get inspired and find plenty of ideas to renovate your new bathroom design. You will get an idea of the best styles that match the size of your home and the theme you are looking for. That’s why these…
One type of project that is often given to a technology writer is explaining a process. It can be anything from a short practical product description to an important document detailing the operation of a complicated machine. A couple of interesting examples that come to mind from my own experience are a video for technicians on how to use the…
Is the Breville Gourmet Wok something you really need in your kitchen? Or is it just another hyped kitchen appliance that you’ll end up storing somewhere in your garage and forget about it? You can read in this article about my experience with this popular electric wok and find out if it is worth buying or not. I really like…
Bronze finishes provide consumers with highly versatile colors for cabinet hardware. This range of finishes can be used in classic and contemporary hardware designs for your kitchen or bathroom. In recent years, oil rubbed bronze finishes, in particular, have become extremely popular for kitchen and bathroom accents, such as cabinet hardware. The savvy consumer should know that many manufacturers offer…
Planning your kitchen remodel If you are planning to remodel your kitchen, there are several things to consider before you begin. Below are a number of steps and guides you can take into account to make your kitchen remodel a fun-filled and constructive event. A basic plan A well thought out detailed plan is a must before you start remodeling…