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Archive for March, 2009

A Kitchen Accent Wall Can Spice Up Your Kitchen Design

Using wall color is a great way to change the appearance of your kitchen without having to go to a lot of expense. Having an accent wall in an exposed space, such as by your kitchen eating area, can make your kitchen design more effective.

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Granite Counter Top Maintenance

One of the most alluring characteristics of choosing a granite counter top is granite’s reputation for easy maintenance. Because granite is such a hard material, it is difficult to scratch or stain. However, sometimes it can happen. Here’s what to do.

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Blend Lighting Styles in Your Kitchen

Kitchen lighting comes in many styles and designs for various areas of your kitchen. You can choose a blend of pendant lights, recessed lighting and ceiling lighting to give you options for setting different moods.

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Improve the Style and Efficiency of Your Kitchen

Improving kitchen style and efficiency can be accomplished in many ways. Consider some of the most popular kitchen remodeling projects to get your kitchen in great shape.

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Pendant Lighting for Your Kitchen

Spice up your kitchen with the addition of a decorative pendant light. Such a simple little addition to your kitchen décor can make a world of difference. Most kitchens have several work areas and most of us get into the habit of doing certain tasks in certain areas of the kitchen, but often we find [...]

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Tips for Microwave Cooking Success

Choose a microwave with the highest wattage you can get. The more capability the microwave has to heat at a high level, the better the performance, and the faster it will cook.

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Easy Cleaning Tips for Your Microwave

It’s important to keep the microwave clean to get the most efficient service from it. Get into the habit of wiping your microwave down at the end of the day to avoid buildup. Here’s the easiest way ever to clean your microwave when it needs a thorough cleaning.

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Maintaining and Cleaning Your Garbage Disposal

Most homeowners today consider a garbage disposal a necessary part of the kitchen. We tend to take these little gadgets for granted and assume they can handle anything we drop down the drain. Here are a few tips to keep the garbage disposal working like new.

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Maintaining a Butcher Block Counter Top

Kitchen counter tops come in many different types of materials. Butcher block counter tops have been a popular choice for many years. If you choose a butcher block counter top, be sure to use these tips for maintaining them.

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Butcher Block Counter Tops

Kitchen counter tops come in a very wide range of materials for the style and service you want in your kitchen. Butcher block counter tops are a great counter top solution and offer many benefits.

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