Pull-out Shelves: Gliding to a Hardworking Kitchen

February 17th, 2016 Categories: Random Thoughts

Pull-out shelves unleash the storage potential on a typical 24-inch deep, 30-inch wide, lower kitchen cabinet. With standard shelves, you have to stoop down (ouch) and peer into the dark recesses to see what’s back there. Mmm, peanut butter—that expired in 2008? Read the rest of this entry »

Spoken by Maggie Dokic | Discussion: Comments Off on Pull-out Shelves: Gliding to a Hardworking Kitchen

High-Tech Kitchen Faucet: A Hip, Smart Retrofit

February 8th, 2016 Categories: Random Thoughts

Why not begin some long-needed kitchen improvements by starting on the most-used part of your kitchen: the sink? If you’re looking for a new kitchen faucet, check out the high-tech wonders. The latest-gen kitchen faucets seem to operate with only a wink and a nod, and are a cool way to upgrade your kitchen without remodeling the whole space. Best of all, they aren’t that expensive — you can get some of the latest features for under $200. Read the rest of this entry »

Spoken by Maggie Dokic | Discussion: Comments Off on High-Tech Kitchen Faucet: A Hip, Smart Retrofit

New Kitchen Cabinet Hardware

February 4th, 2016 Categories: Random Thoughts

Like putting on a silk tie or diamond earrings, changing kitchen cabinet hardware is an easy way to freshen existing space without a lot of expense. Installing new knobs, pulls, and hinges is a project you can do in a weekend, too, once you’ve found cool replacements. Read the rest of this entry »

Spoken by Maggie Dokic | Discussion: Comments Off on New Kitchen Cabinet Hardware

Refacing Your Kitchen Cabinets: The Options and Costs

November 2nd, 2015 Categories: Random Thoughts

Refacing your kitchen cabinets includes covering the exposed frames with a thin veneer of real wood or plastic laminate. Doors and drawer fronts are replaced to match or complement the new veneer. New hinges, knobs, pulls, and molding complete the transformation. Read the rest of this entry »

Spoken by Maggie Dokic | Discussion: Comments Off on Refacing Your Kitchen Cabinets: The Options and Costs

3 Hot Trends for Kitchen Remodeling in 2012

October 13th, 2015 Categories: Random Thoughts

Trend #1: Remodeling scales back

A new focus on moderation and value has entered the remodeling mind-set. Trends that are likely to show up in your kitchen next year include: Read the rest of this entry »

Spoken by Maggie Dokic | Discussion: Comments Off on 3 Hot Trends for Kitchen Remodeling in 2012

How to Save 20% to 40% on Your Kitchen Remodel Without Even Trying

September 1st, 2015 Categories: Random Thoughts

The average cost for an upscale kitchen remodel was a whopping $113,097 in 2014, according to “Remodeling” magazine’s annual “Cost vs. Value Report.” Still, you can get the job done for less — much less — without forgoing anything on your wish list. Read the rest of this entry »

Spoken by Maggie Dokic | Discussion: Comments Off on How to Save 20% to 40% on Your Kitchen Remodel Without Even Trying

« Previous Entries