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The Dream Kitchen Sweepstakes

Oh, how I would love to win the Dream Kitchen Sweepstakes. I have a lovely home; however, the kitchen does need some work so winning this contest would be absolutely wonderful. The Dream Kitchen Sweepstakes is sponsored by Good Housekeeping and began on February 1, 2010. Do not worry though because this long running sweepstakes is going on until January 31, 2012. No purchase is necessary to be part of this very generous contest that will give a lucky grand prize winner $250,000 in the remodeling of their kitchen! Yes, you heard correctly, $250,000! Wow, that would give you cute … Continue reading →

Hot Kitchen Cabinet Styles

Kitchen cabinets, just as other aspects of the home, feature new trends and must have styles. If you are building a new home or just looking to do a remodel or a renovation, consider the following hot kitchen cabinet styles. Plain and simple cabinets are becoming the most wanted look. I am glad I learned about this style, since our old cabinets are plain, and we were considering adding some trim. Smooth cabinet doors without any detail is the style that is becoming most popular. Door and draw pulls that are either absent or small and clean are being featured. … Continue reading →

Inexpensive Kitchen Makeovers

As you may know, we are exploring our options with a kitchen makeover. We don’t want to spend the time or money for a complete redesign, but we do need an update. If you are in the same situation or you just want a mini update, check out these inexpensive kitchen make over ideas. Remove the doors from upper corner cabinets or the cabinet above the stove to create a new look. Having some open cabinets can add to the feeling of more space and a larger kitchen. If your cabinets are like mine, old and lined with floral stuck-hard … Continue reading →

Warning to Kitchen Sink Fashion Victims

Do you know which popular kitchen trends that you should avoid this year? I’m making sure that I do my research before we do any updating to our older kitchen. As my husband keeps pointing out, kitchens can look outdated very quickly if we choose features that are hot for the moment but don’t stand the test of time. I counter with a feeble argument: “But if we like it then why not enjoy it?” There is some truth to both sides of the discussion of course. Still, I am doing my research to see if there are any trends … Continue reading →

Be Wary of Trends in Kitchen Renovation

As you may know from following along in my recent blogs, we are in the process of choosing materials, colors and finishes for a kitchen update. One aspect of this whole journey is a desire to make sure that we choose materials, finishes and accessories that will withstand the test of time, or at least the test of ten years. While we plan on staying in our current home for quite some time, circumstances could always change, leading us to sell our home. If we are caught with something that looks outdated, it could hurt a sale. We also don’t … Continue reading →

Cool Kitchen Cabinet Doors

Need an idea that can give you a new kitchen in just a few days? If you have a little bit of time to tackle a project before the holidays, this one will transform your kitchen just in time for all of your festive entertaining. Refurbishing your kitchen cabinets instead of replacing them can save you a ton of money. Reusing what you have is also very environmentally friendly. here is a cute idea that will give you a great amount of impact in your kitchen and cost under $500. Here is a cool idea for kitchen cabinet will make … Continue reading →

Top Low Cost Projects that Will Increase Your Home’s Value

Renovating your home right now is a good idea for a couple of reasons. Since real estate prices are still unstable, it may make more sense to stay in your home and improving it instead of looking for a new one. Plus, if you improve your home’s value now, you will be in better shape later, if you do choose to sell. Steel Entry Doors With the uncertainty of the world, there are two things that many buyers are looking for these days: energy efficiency and security. Installing steel entry doors is a good investment. They can actually cost less … Continue reading →

Luxury Laundry: Built-in Washer and Dryer

(Photo from askousa.com) Forget built-in refrigerators that hide behind kitchen cabinet doors and seamlessly blend in to the room. We have all seen them. For something truly innovative, why not install built in laundry facilities, namely an integrated washer and a dryer? You can have your laundry in the kitchen, the bathroom, the family room, the walk-in closet (or anywhere) for convenience without compromising space or style. The integrated washer and dryer are available from ASKO (http://askousa.com), known for their dishwashers, as well as “laundry care services.” The washer and or dryer can be fitted with a customer-supplied wood panel, … Continue reading →

Shutters Can Be More than Window Dressing

Back in the 19th century, shutters provided homeowners with a means of protection from the elements. From rain to wind and from sun to snow, shutters were a necessary part of a house. In the intervening time between then and now, shutters evolved into more of a decorative and visual role instead of a sturdy functional one. Shutters some in many different styles and designs and most of them are simply painted and then attached flat on either side of a window. Shutters can be more than window dressing. In fact, these days with everyone conscious of a growing problem … Continue reading →

Laminate Countertops

Ask someone about laminate kitchen countertops and you may get a variety of reactions. At one time, laminate countertops were king, and everyone had to have them. Then Corian and other engineered stones came into vogue, followed by the natural stone, such as granite, of today. Laminate countertops have been pushed back as choice of yesteryear. You can imagine laminate countertops in your parents or grandparents kitchens. But the tide may be turning a little bit for laminate. Home owners are starting to see once again the benefits of laminate, from its relatively low cost to its thousands of style … Continue reading →