CURRENT ECONOMIC OUTLOOK In general, American homeowners are optimistic about the next twelve months. 60% of homeowners consider the state of the economy before making renovation plans, and 61% are confident that the economy is improving. Additionally, 55% of our respondents believe that home values will also increase over the next year. While President Trump…
Over the years, many customers have had our company install removable trash cans in their kitchen cabinets. I realized the problems with having one of these drop-down units when I included one in my own closet design. Although there are some advantages, I think there are more disadvantages than advantages to having these sliding units…
Choosing a bold color in any room is always a bit scary, but it can also add a touch and character to a home. Some rooms work best for bold, bright colors, and others are best with soft, calming colors. A kitchen is one of those rooms that can handle bright colors, even red, whether…
There are a few factors worth considering before you’re ready to shop around for that good kitchen faucet for your home. You should first find out about kitchen faucet ratings and all other related information before setting your mind on the ideal one. In addition to considering only the price, you should also take into…
Kitchen backsplashes have generally not been embellished in the past, being considered necessary only as protection for countertop space. The result was a drab and uninteresting surface. Now that tiles have witnessed so many designs, textures, colors and mixes, it is time to decorate the walls of the kitchen as well as the walls of…
It is no wonder that granite has been used for thousands of years in every imaginable application where there has been a need for exposure to the elements. There are not many materials that have more varied uses than granite. It can be a boring and uninteresting stone, or quite colorful and beautiful. The only…
Placing countertops firmly against adjoining walls can be a bit tricky, but following these tips will ensure a precise fit on a wall or even a cabinet. Some countertops come with a backsplash attached to the countertop, while others have a separate backsplash. On countertops with an attached backsplash, it is usually constructed to allow…
The US Kitchen Cabinet and Countertop Manufacturing Industry recently released its Trendology 2009 report, which conducts a trend analysis on kitchen cabinets and kitchen countertops. So what are some of the trends homeowners can expect to see in the kitchen cabinet and countertop manufacturing sphere this coming year? The answer depends on who you ask….
I seem to have reached a point in life where I have a hard time accepting the premise that when something sounds too good to be true, it is almost certainly too good to be true. However, it may not be related to age, but rather ingrained in our DNA; we want more for less,…
Home renovation and remodeling is always a difficult task, as there are many areas that need to be considered. Whether you are going to remodel your living room, kitchen or bathroom, all these areas should be paid attention to separately. But, to carry out the remodeling to perfection, it is always necessary to have the…
