According to the US Department of Energy, the majority of your home’s energy usage occurs in your kitchen and bathroom. Making your kitchen remodel energy-efficient is often a matter of educating yourself, choosing the right professionals to work with, and choosing the right products. Kitchens.com recommends maximizing energy-efficiency in your kitchen remodel by considering the […]

With the recent downturn of the economy and uncertain future, people have been reluctant to let go of their money for projects that are any less than essential to their well-being, like a kitchen remodel. Janice Butler wrote a great article for Consumer’s Voice about why the recent economic conditions have actually made this window […]

Sometimes it’s hard to know where to start with your kitchen remodel design. Stick to the fundamentals. Kitchens.com outlined what the National Kitchen and Bath Association deemed “The Work Triangle” which is a golden “suggestion” to help you with the core structure of your design plan. The goal is to make your kitchen remodel design […]

Planning Your Kitchen Remodel; Learn to Measure While it’s very important to trust the professional that’s planning and executing your kitchen remodel, it doesn’t hurt to understand how all of your estimates work. This will help you to have a grasp on the budget that your plans require. Measuring your kitchen may sound hard. Kitchens.com […]

Talk about thinking outside the box. Get inspired for your kitchen remodel by taking a look at this perfect example of mixing the old with the new that we found on HGTV Magazine. Anya and Michael Brunnick of Newburyport, MA were living in an 1845 Greek Revival home with some 1990s renovations and a cramped […]

Who says you can’t take it with you when you go home from the restaurant. We’d like to share the inspiration we found on HGTV Magazine. Kris O’Meara of West Bend, WI based her kitchen remodel off of a mixture of her favorite New York City French bistro, Balthazar, and a cozy, dimly lit restaurant […]

Words of Kitchen Remodel Wisdom to Avoid Common Mistakes Stay on track! This list based on one by Kitchens.com will help you stay focused and avoid some of the most common mistakes made during a kitchen remodel. Remember that your kitchen should coordinate with the rest of your house. If you’re in a country-style farmhouse, […]

Kitchen Hardware is something to think about when planning your kitchen remodel. The styling of your hardware may seem like it is only about aesthetics. But, it plays into functionality quite a bit. With so many options, it’s important to choose styles that look good and also perform well in coordination with your other kitchen […]

The faucet is a part of the kitchen that you use every day. Kitchens.com reminded us that when considering your kitchen remodel, it’s important to think about the design, installation, and functionality that you’re looking for. How many handles do you want? You could choose to have one handle or two for hot and cold. […]

Square Cabinets with Raised Panels Cabinets take up most of the wall space in a kitchen and really dominate the look of the room. Besides the finish, material, and color of the cabinet, it is important to decide what style of cabinet door will match your remodel design the best. With inspiration from Kitchens.com and […]