The No. 1 countertop secret for 2012
Filed under: Kitchen, Kitchen Remodeling, Painting, kitchen countertop
(ARA) – Everyone loves granite for kitchen and bath countertops, but many homeowners find this option for adding value to their home, too pricey. When considering a kitchen update I found that granite typically costs $50 to $100 per square foot (including installation).
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Today’s boomers downsize homes, but upsize the amenities
Filed under: Bathroom Remodeling, Bedroom, Home Remodeling, Home Renovation, Kitchen, Kitchen Remodeling
(ARA) – Say goodbye to the McMansion. According to a leading real estate website, Trulia.com, 2010 was officially the year that homes over 3,200 square feet ended their dominance and appeal. But don’t think that downsizing means downgrading. In fact, homeowners are looking to upsize their amenities to help them enjoy every inch of their homes.
Essential Bathroom and Kitchen Remodeling Tips
Filed under: Bathroom Cabinets, Bathroom Remodeling, Home Improvement, Home Remodeling, Kitchen, Kitchen Remodeling, kitchen countertop
The true mark of a luxury home is an updated bathroom and kitchen. In fact, most home buyers pay particular attention to how well the bathroom and kitchen show. Most people like to show off their kitchen to their guest and prefer their bathroom to be comfortable and well decorated. This article will provide you with some essential tips on kitchen and bathroom renovation.
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Home ‘eco’-nomics
Filed under: Bathroom Remodeling, Green Living, Green Remodeling, Kitchen, Lighting, Shower, showerhead
Consumers re-evaluate what ‘green’ really means in the economic downturn (ARA) – Of the 13 recessions since the Great Depression, none has presented a combination of length, breadth and depth more significant than that of the current economic downturn. However, there is a bit of a bright spot among all of the doom and gloom. But perhaps it should be called a “green” spot.
Nine tips for the perfect kitchen remodel
(ARA) – For many Americans, remodeling their kitchens tops the list of home improvement projects – and for several good reasons. Not only is the kitchen the heart of many homes – the center of family activity and home entertaining – but remodeling your kitchen is typically one of the smartest investments, often generating a payback of 80 to 90 percent on the cost of remodel at the time of resale.
Kitchen Remodeling Ideas – A Practical Approach
Filed under: Flooring, Kitchen, Kitchen Cabinets, Kitchen Remodeling, Lighting, kitchen countertop
Today kitchens are more than just a place to prepare the food; in fact, kitchens have become a gathering place where family members spend quality time with one another while sharing a delicious meal and catching up on the events of each day. Thus, remodeling the central gathering room where the family members spend much of their time is of great importance. No wonder that kitchen remodeling is known to be one of the most important factors in increasing home value.
Five Kitchen Fix-ups for $500 or Less
Filed under: Budget-friendly, Cabinets, Do-It-Yourself, Fixtures, Kitchen, Kitchen Cabinets, Kitchen Remodeling, kitchen countertop
(ARA) – After years of telling yourself you can live with the outdated hardware, the ugly orange laminate countertops and the daffodil-yellow wall paint, you’ve finally admitted to yourself that your love affair with your kitchen decor is over.
Four Ways to Add ‘Wow!’ to Your Kitchen
Filed under: Cabinets, Kitchen, Kitchen Cabinets, Kitchen Remodeling, Lighting
(ARA) – As you start to build your new home, or remodel an older house into the comfortable and elegant retreat you’ve been dreaming about, one of the main rooms to consider will be the look, feel and use of your kitchen.
Will Your Kitchen Cabinets Withstand More Than the Test of Time?
Filed under: Kitchen, Kitchen Cabinets, Kitchen Remodeling
(ARA) – It’s Friday night. You have half an hour before your guests arrive and you’re frantically shuttling back and forth from the kitchen to the dining room, pulling out drawers looking for silverware, flinging cabinets open and slamming them shut with your elbow as you take a handful of plates to the table. Fifteen minutes left and the food is still not ready. Steam from the piping hot pot roast drifts up from the counter. Gravy drips down the cabinet fronts.
Do-it-yourself Kitchen Projects Add Equity
Filed under: Do-It-Yourself, Kitchen, Kitchen Remodeling
(ARA) – A kitchen is one of the most used and important areas in a home. Even as home prices across the country decline, a kitchen remodel can still add value to your home.
