Top Ten Kitchen Layout Mistakes
Pay attention to code. When designing a new kitchen or renovating an old one, there are many pitfalls one can fall into when it comes to building code. "A big one is stove placement," says Bignell. "You need to leave 18 inches of space ... [... more]
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The Clutter-Free Kitchen
Do it with drawers. If you have the opportunity to remodel, consider putting drawers in your lower level. It's much easier to pull out a deep drawer and inspect your collection of pans, then try to find them all in a cupboard. Cans, boxes, and ... [... more]
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Top 10 Kitchen Splurges
A warming drawer. Warming drawers offer an attractive way to keep food piping hot until it's time to serve. "This is a wonderful splurge," says Bignell. "It means dinner can be kept warm for a household member who comes home late, and is ... [... more]
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10 Design Tips: The Kitchen
Don?t be afraid to brick-up doors or windows to reconfigure the space to your needs. An inexpensive solution that will pay for itself time and again. Depending on your locality, planning offices may allow you to open a new window or doorway ... [... more]
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Move, Or Fix Up The Kitchen
Many kitchens, especially those in older homes, don't work well with today's busy lifestyles. Major kitchen renovation aside, there's a lot you can do to make your kitchen more comfortable and functional; and there's ... [... more]
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Kitchen And Bath Quick Fixes
The backsplash is part of the wall surface that sits behind the sink (and stove in the kitchen), and runs along between the counter and upper cabinets. This is a perfect area to add a power punch. Traditionally, ... [... more]
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Freshen Up Your Kitchen
A fresh coat of paint is the quickest and cheapest way to give any kitchen an instant makeover. Keep your main color neutral. This will allow you to accessorize with splashes of color in your fabrics and kitchen ... [... more]
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Kitchen Makeover Ideas On A Budget
When it comes to kitchens, buyers continue to demand improvement in efficiency and style, and they love remodeled kitchens and new appliances. If you are planning to sell your home, you can present your kitchen as an ... [... more]
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The Working Kitchen: The Benefits Of A Working Triangle
The working triangle is a design concept that emphasizes the distance between the 3 major work zones in any kitchen or simply put the space between the stove, fridge and sink, and in a perfect world these spaces ... [... more]
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Buying Guide: Kitchen Counters
Like stainless steel, copper can give a polished, chef-like look to your kitchen and match your pots, pans and backsplashes. It?s non-porous and easy to clean and a natural beeswax coating can reduce fingerprints. ... [... more]
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Create The Ultimate Outdoor Kitchen
Cooling it Down: Drinks, marinated meats, salads and condiments can be conveniently kept on hand with outdoor refrigerators that are designed to stand up to the elements. Kitchen Aid and GE both make these. If you live in a rural area, don't ... [... more]
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Buying Guide: Kitchen Appliances
More often than not, cooktops and ovens are now separate entities, which opens up myriad options when designing a kitchen. Rather than choosing a cooktop that sits atop an oven, homeowners can go big with commercial ... [... more]
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