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Archive for January, 2010
January 29th, 2010
Maximize the refrigeration capacity in your kitchen with the addition of an undercounter refrigerator . Interior and kitchen designers are increasing the trend of including this type of refrigerator in their design or remodeling plans for kitchens. It’s not small wonder either as the design and capabilities of these refrigerators have improved.
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Tags: DirectBuy, Kitchen Remodeling, Refrigerators, Under Counter Refrigerators
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January 28th, 2010
Choosing the material used for your kitchen countertop can be an intimidating task. Some remodeling projects are done in phases and as with most things, changes in thought occur along the way. Many believe the countertop in the kitchen is the item tying together all other elements.
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Tags: Countertops, Direct Buy, DirectBuy, Kitchen Counter Tops, Kitchen Remodeling
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January 27th, 2010
How many nights have you groped around in the kitchen for the light switch? Sometimes we forget to take that glass of water to bed or we wake up in the middle of night and need just one scoop of ice cream. Stop feeling for the light switch and easily locate it in the dark by using backlit kitchen rocker switches.
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Tags: DirectBuy, Kitchen Light Switches, Kitchen Remodeling
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January 26th, 2010
Looking for a ‘green’ way to clean your faucets, kitchen sinks or stainless steel kitchen appliances ? Take a slice of cucumber and rub it on the surface you want to clean.
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Tags: DirectBuy, Kitchen Remodeling
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January 25th, 2010
An easy way to add some color to your kitchen is wallpaper. But with all of your countertops and cabinets, it can be harder to work with wallpaper around angles. Another solution is a wallpaper border. It’s easier to apply and not as time consuming as applying an entire sheet of wallpaper.
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Tags: DirectBuy, Kitchen Remodeling, Kitchen Wallpaper Border
Posted in Kitchen Decor | 1 Comment »
January 22nd, 2010
Ceramic tile is a popular choice for many areas of the home. Some reasons for this are its resistance to scratching, durability, and hardness. These reasons make ceramic a perfect choice to use as your kitchen countertop surface.
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Tags: Appliances, Ceramic Countertops, Ceramic Tile, Counter tops, DirectBuy, Kitchen Flooring, Kitchen Remodeling
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January 21st, 2010
Frustration levels can often rise in the kitchen when it comes to cleaning the sink. Standard faucet heads only swivel and that darn sprayer hose either doesn’t have enough pressure or the hose gets kinked. A perfect solution is to install a new flexible faucet. The installation of flexible faucets is dramatically on the rise.
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Tags: Counter tops, DirectBuy, Faucets, Flexible Faucets, Kitchen Remodeling, Kitchen Sinks, Sinks
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January 20th, 2010
If you have old and rusty kitchen items such as utensils, storage containers and small kitchen appliances now is the time to toss them. It’s a new year and you need to start off fresh for style and sanitary reasons.
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Tags: DirectBuy, Kitchen Remodeling Products, Organize Kitchen
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January 19th, 2010
There are so many options to choose from when it comes to kitchen flooring . But your budget and the look and style you want for your home will determine what is best for you.
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Tags: Ceramic Tile, DirectBuy, Hardwood Floors, Kitchen Flooring, Natural Stone Tile
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January 18th, 2010
If you’re looking to put wood flooring in your kitchen, check out strand woven flooring before starting on your kitchen remodeling project. Strand woven flooring using materials such as bamboo, can be stronger than oak or regular bamboo.
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Tags: DirectBuy, Kitchen Flooring, Strand Woven Flooring
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