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kitchen: Kitchen Remodeling Budget and Design - 07/23/08 03:35 PM
Kitchen remodeling is one of the most popular home improvement projects and is an excellent investment. However, before diving into a large kitchen remodel, carefully consider both budget and design.
When planning your initial kitchen remodel budget, it is useful to allocate 40-50% of your budget for cabinets, 20-30% for appliances, 20-25% for countertops, 10-15% for flooring, and 5-15% for lighting. The primary material costs include cabinets, counters, appliances and floors, with lighting, paint, and accents topping it off. Keep in mind that designers usually charge $50-$150+ per hour, so plan your budget accordingly if you plan to hire professional design … (0 comments)
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kitchen: Make a Unique Kitchen Table Out of a Door - 06/18/08 03:46 PM
For a kitchen table that is both eco-friendly and budget-friendly, consider reclaiming a old wooden door. With a bit of imagination, a few tools, and some time, you'll have a sturdy and original custom piece of furniture that will spark both conversations and imaginations.
The first step is to rescue a paneled wood door from a thrift store, salvage yard, remodel, or www.secondchanceinc.org and clean it up well. Then screw in four IKEA table legs on each corner of what will be the underside of the table. Flip the door over so it is standing as a table on its new … (7 comments)
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kitchen: Easy Decorating Fixes for Five Areas - 05/09/08 01:45 PM
It doesn't need to be expensive or time-consuming to give your décor a facelift. Sometimes you don't need to spend a fortune to fix a decorating mistake or problem. Here are simple and affordable decorating fixes for five areas of your home:
The Walls
Paint is cheap and easy. It can dramatically change a room. Paint effects like sponging and rag painting can camouflage flaws and repairs, while creative accents freshen a room and make it unique. Your imagination is the only limit.
Furniture
Furniture can be a considerable expense, since furniture styles change frequently and family life can wear out … (1 comments)
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kitchen: 48th Annual Washington Home & Garden Show - 03/12/08 04:16 PM
We have been talking a lot about home renovation in the last few posts. This is a topic that is on all of our minds as the weather starts to warm up and we are able to do more things both inside and out. A major component of exterior renovation is your garden and landscaping vision. If this has been an area where you would like to make some improvements, you should visit the 48th Annual Washington Home & Garden Show.
The Home and Garden Show will showcase springtime inspirations from across the country. The Garden Marketplace will feature everything from water lilies to bonsai … (0 comments)
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