remodel: 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)

remodel: 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 … (8 comments)

remodel: How to Create More Storage Space in the Bathroom - 06/16/08 03:51 PM
The bathroom is often a small room with a big clutter problem, and it can be a challenge to deal with its space limitations.  To conquer this problem, first get rid of as much as you can, and then explore some of the following options for the rest of your bathroom necessities.
Over-the-Sink Storage: Medicine cabinets are no longer the only option for over-the-sink storage.  Wall-mounted cabinets, wall-mounted racks, and open shelving can all replace the extremely shallow and often insufficient storage space of the medicine cabinet.  Think you'll miss the mirror?  Just use a wall-mounted extension mirror like this one … (0 comments)

remodel: Design House Consumer Day - 05/06/08 05:17 PM
In April I blogged about the Design House which was open through May 11, 2008.  For those individuals who were unable to attend, you have been granted a reprieve... Come visit the Washington Design Center on Saturday, May 17 for their Design House Consumer Day.  Not only will you have the opportunity to tour the design house for an up-close look, but you can also meet the designers and discuss your design needs on the spot!  In addition, you can spend the day shopping ten beautiful luxury kitchen, bath, stone, tile, and appliance showrooms.  Throughout the day there will be product … (0 comments)

 

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