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How Important Is The Kitchen When Selling Your Home?

Glass door kitchen cabinets in combination with granite countertops and mosaic tile backsplash

Though it might not be the first room of your home that you see when you walk in the front door, the kitchen is arguably the most important one to consider when selling your home. Think about it in terms of where you and your family spend the most time. While the living room might have been the most important room in a home just a decade or so ago, today’s homeowners spend a great deal of time in the kitchen — and it isn’t all prep time either. Continue reading “How Important Is The Kitchen When Selling Your Home?”

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What Do These 5 Kitchen Remodeling Jobs Cost?

When it comes to remodeling your kitchen, you will quickly find out there are a ton of things you can do, and of course, each “thing” can come at a cost. Whether it’s something as simple as replacing the cabinet hardware or gutting it to start from scratch, I wanted to showcase five of the most popular kitchen remodeling jobs, along with the costs. Continue reading “What Do These 5 Kitchen Remodeling Jobs Cost?”

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Kitchen Hacks: 5 Ways To Minimize Dirt

I got the call today that I’m quite use to. My husband is in the military and it’s time to move…again. We’ve moved about 5 times in the last 18 years so it was no surprise. Having moved so many times, you get use to the drill: clean house, list house on the market, hope it sells fast. One thing I have learned over the years with selling and buying houses is that clean kitchens really help sell a house. Continue reading “Kitchen Hacks: 5 Ways To Minimize Dirt”

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5 Easy And Budget-Friendly Ways To Give Your Kitchen A Vintage Look!

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If you have grown weary of your kitchen’s overall design for a long time then you might want to try something a bit different. Sometimes going back to the old vintage style can be actually refreshing to your senses. Many kitchen themes nowadays either have minimalistic or sleek themes that you can find in almost every household. For those of you who want to go old school with their kitchen interior then you’re in for a treat! Here’s a compilation of simple and practical ways to bring out a vintage vibe to your kitchen. Continue reading “5 Easy And Budget-Friendly Ways To Give Your Kitchen A Vintage Look!”

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6 Things To Keep In Mind When Designing An Accessible Kitchen

For those with mobility challenges, such as the elderly or those with disabilities, an ordinary kitchen can present a few unordinary challenges. Doing the dishes can become a huge challenge if a wheelchair can’t reach the sink, and holding a pot under running water may be a struggle for someone who has limited finger control or strength. Continue reading “6 Things To Keep In Mind When Designing An Accessible Kitchen”

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Average Cost In 2016 To Remodel A Kitchen

Remodeling a kitchen can be a huge undertaking. Whether you are renovating a small kitchen or a deluxe one, there are bound to be hurdles, and a significant cost attached as well. Kitchen renovation is an expensive proposition; however it does have its benefits in the long run as well. Hence it is recommended that you plan well ahead when you are planning to renovate your kitchen. Continue reading “Average Cost In 2016 To Remodel A Kitchen”

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6 Questions To Ask When Choosing A Bread Maker

With summer in full swing, many find their time being eaten up by hectic scheduling, travel, and the ever-present deadlines of work and life. It can be tiring enough to crack an egg in the morning, let alone set aside time to watch dough rise. But despite our busyness, nothing beats the smell of warm bread filling up your home after a long day. If the hands-on approach to baking just isn’t for you, here are 6 questions to ask yourself when choosing a bread maker to help satisfy your cravings without sacrificing your free time. Continue reading “6 Questions To Ask When Choosing A Bread Maker”

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Small Urban Apartment Kitchens Concepts

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Much urban life is planted with apartments these days, most of them lacking the ideal size of kitchen space you might have grown up with. That might make you wonder what you can do to present optimal aesthetics and space of the miniature version of your parent’s kitchen at your own living space. With these complications in mind, here are three big ways to create that elegant apartment kitchen you’ve always wanted. Continue reading “Small Urban Apartment Kitchens Concepts”

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Top 5 Utensils That Everyone Should Have In Their Kitchen

Each and every year, dozens and dozens of new kitchen and cooking gizmos and gadgets are released – and most of the time they sell millions and millions of units!

People love buying all kinds of kitchen utensils almost as much as they love cooking, and it’s not at all uncommon to find a kitchen loaded out with a bunch of weirdo products that look like they would be sold exclusively during late-night infomercials. Continue reading “Top 5 Utensils That Everyone Should Have In Their Kitchen”

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Tips For Dealing With Kitchen Faucet And Appliance Nightmares

Two of the most valuable tools for any homeowners when it comes to dealing with common leaks in the kitchen are both their ears and eyes. By effectively using your ears and eyes, you should be able to properly identify a small issue before it becomes a big problem. Simply listening and looking for household leaks on a regular basis can go a long ways towards helping you avoid these kinds of kitchen nightmares. Continue reading “Tips For Dealing With Kitchen Faucet And Appliance Nightmares”

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6 Antique Touches To Give Your Kitchen A Truly Traditional Feel

The Kitchen; the heart of your home. Some kitchen trends never die, whereas others wax and wane in popularity year by year. People have mixed opinions over whether or not bright colors should be used in the kitchen, whether a modern look is in right now, whether it is all about keeping it classical and so on and so forth. Your own choice of kitchen design may depend on the style of your property in its entirety, particularly if you have a historic or listed property. Continue reading “6 Antique Touches To Give Your Kitchen A Truly Traditional Feel”

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Kitchen Design Trends For 2016

The smart spaced kitchen

Kitchen is the most important part of every home. Cleanliness is what starts from a kitchen. It is the place where one puts his/her effort to make something that the whole family will eat and enjoy. It is the heart of every home and everyone especially the homemaker wants it to be the best and the most clean place in her home. Even if you cannot afford to redo the entire place, only a few updates can make the place and happening for some good reason. Continue reading “Kitchen Design Trends For 2016”

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7 Helpful Tips To Bear In Mind When Designing Your Dream Kitchen

What makes a dream kitchen? Is it simply a style of kitchen that you have personally dreamed of owning for years but have never found the funds for? Is it a functional kitchen that has everything you need at the touch of a button? Or is it a nice, homely place where people gather and share the happenings of their day? The idea of a dream kitchen means something to all of us and we either have a plan of how we are going to achieve that dream kitchen, or we, at least, have a plan of what to do if we were ever to build that dream kitchen. Continue reading “7 Helpful Tips To Bear In Mind When Designing Your Dream Kitchen”

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Just Like Grandma’s Kitchen: Design Tips From Bygone Days

Tuscan style kitchen design - oak cabinets in combination with stone counters, backsplashes and floor. There is also a beautiful oak table, chandeliers and a lot of green

When looking for a way to freshen up your kitchen design, it can be tempting to try to find modern, cutting-edge elements to make your kitchen seem super trendy. But looking toward the future isn’t the only way to enliven your kitchen. Take a peek into the past and get design tips from your grandma’s kitchen for a unique look. Continue reading “Just Like Grandma’s Kitchen: Design Tips From Bygone Days”

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Top Tips: Choosing Cabinets For Every Kitchen Style

Contemporary kitchens

There are so many types of kitchen cabinets it can be nightmare to finally decide on the style to suit your kitchen. From the color and style to the hardware there is so much to think about when picking out kitchen cabinets, so I’ve compiled my top tips for choosing the right ones for your kitchens, or to give you ideas if you want to go bespoke. Continue reading “Top Tips: Choosing Cabinets For Every Kitchen Style”