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		<title>The Recycling Center in Your Kitchen</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Jul 2010 19:03:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Karen, Kitchen Remodeling Pro</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[More and more homeowners are recycling products for the good of the environment.  One reason some homeowners don’t recycle is the inconvenience of it.  You have to haul everything out to the garage or side yard to put in the recycling bins.  Installing a recycling center in your kitchen can make the whole process much easier and more convenient.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.directkitchenremodeling.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/recycling-center.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-1887" title="recycling center" src="http://www.directkitchenremodeling.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/recycling-center.jpg" alt="Update your Home Recyling Center" width="263" height="249" /></a>More and more homeowners are recycling products for the good of the environment.  One reason some homeowners don’t recycle is the inconvenience of it.  You have to haul everything out to the garage or side yard to put in the recycling bins.  Installing a recycling center in your kitchen can make the whole process much easier and more convenient.</p>
<h3>Several Styles of Recycling Centers</h3>
<p>You can select from different types and styles of recycling centers for your kitchen.  There are those that can be incorporated as a built-in feature to your cabinets or you can install pull-out bins.  Regardless of which you choose, these bins are separated by material just as glass, aluminum, paper, etc.</p>
<p>Having the capacity to separate items in your kitchen will cut down on the number of trips you have to take outside.  Simply dispose of the items in the recycling center and take them to your curbside containers before they are scheduled for pick up.  Make helping the environment a little bit easier on you by incorporating a recycling center into your kitchen.</p>
<p>Whatever you have in mind for your <a title="kitchen remodeling" href="http://www.directkitchenremodeling.com/" target="_blank">kitchen remodeling</a> project, you can count on the fact that DirectBuy has a great selection of brand-name products at wholesale prices to help you save up to 50% off retail prices &#8211; <a title="appliances" href="http://www.directkitchenremodeling.com/appliances.aspx" target="_blank">appliances</a> , <a title="flooring" href="http://www.directkitchenremodeling.com/flooring.aspx" target="_blank">flooring</a> , <a title="countertops" href="http://www.directkitchenremodeling.com/counters.aspx" target="_blank">countertops</a> , <a title="kitchen cabinets" href="http://www.directkitchencabinets.com/" target="_blank">kitchen cabinets</a> and more.</p>
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		<title>Butcher Block Tops in the Kitchen</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jun 2010 20:33:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Karen, Kitchen Remodeling Pro</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[One of my favorite memories is of my uncle cutting meats on a gorgeous butcher block table.  That table is still in our family today and it is one of the most beautiful elements of the kitchen in which it resides.  Butcher block makes a beautiful top application in any kitchen.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.directkitchenremodeling.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/butcher-block-island.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-1852" title="butcher block island" src="http://www.directkitchenremodeling.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/butcher-block-island.jpg" alt="" width="250" height="250" /></a>One of my favorite memories is of my uncle cutting meats on a gorgeous butcher block table.  That table is still in our family today and it is one of the most beautiful elements of the kitchen in which it resides.  Butcher block makes a beautiful top application in any kitchen.</p>
<p><strong>Maintain the Beauty of Your Butcher Block Countertop</strong></p>
<p>Homeowners have a variety of options when it comes to butcher block tops.  You can purchase free-standing islands with butcher block tops or small accent tables.  You can also have large countertop installation fabricated from butcher block material.  This type of wood was chosen by butchers for cutting their meats because of its durability and sanitary elements.</p>
<p>Just as with any other type of countertop material, you should follow the recommended maintenance instructions for maintaining the life and beauty of your butcher block top.  With proper care, it will only grow more beautiful over time and will last a lifetime.</p>
<p>For your <a title="kitchen remodeling" href="http://www.directhomediscount.com/ " target="_blank">kitchen remodeling</a> needs, <a title="DirectBuy" href="http://www.directhomediscount.com/" target="_blank">DirectBuy</a> has a wide variety of top-quality products, such as <a title="countertops" href="http://www.directkitchenremodeling.com/counters.aspx" target="_blank">countertops</a> , <a title="flooring" href="http://www.directkitchenremodeling.com/flooring.aspx" target="_blank">flooring</a> and <a title="kitchen furniture" href="http://www.directkitchenremodeling.com/furniture.aspx" target="_blank">furnishings</a> and more to help you create the kitchen you’ve always dreamed of – all at great savings for your budget!</p>
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		<title>Don’t Forget about Kitchen Range Hoods</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Jun 2010 16:00:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Karen, Kitchen Remodeling Pro</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hoods provide ventilation above your cooktop and this is a pretty important function.  It is important to select a hood with the appropriate amount of ventilation for your kitchen while not sounding like jet engine at the same time.  There are many hoods available that are very quiet and efficient. ]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-1767" title="Kitchen Range hood" src="http://www.directkitchenremodeling.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/Kitchen-Range-hood.jpg" alt="Kitchen Range hood" width="240" height="362" />When designing your new kitchen, don’t forget about the kitchen range hood.  You can custom design them or choose one from a complimentary material to match the other elements of your kitchen.</p>
<h3>Hoods Serve an Important Purpose</h3>
<p>Hoods provide ventilation above your cooktop and this is a pretty important function.  It is important to select a hood with the appropriate amount of ventilation for your kitchen while not sounding like jet engine at the same time.  There are many hoods available that are very quiet and efficient.</p>
<p>When it comes to design, you have lots of choices by material and profile.  You can even have them custom designed to match your kitchen cabinets.  You don’t want your kitchen range hood to be an afterthought.  Put it in your kitchen remodeling plans from the get-go.</p>
<p>For all of your <a title="kitchen remodeling" href="http://www.directkitchenremodeling.com/" target="_blank">kitchen remodeling</a> needs, DirectBuy has a great selection of brand-name products and savings for your budget of up to 50% off retail. Discover what&#8217;s waiting for you at<a title="DirectBuy" href="http://www.directhomediscount.com/" target="_blank"> DirectBuy</a>.</p>
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		<title>Horseshoes in the Kitchen Bring Good Luck</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 24 May 2010 18:49:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Karen, Kitchen Remodeling Pro</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[My grandmother always kept a horseshoe hanging about her kitchen door for good luck.  That horseshoe now hangs in my kitchen for good luck.  Call it superstition or just a unique design element, but horseshoes in your kitchen can be just the right touch.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-1727" title="horsehoe" src="http://www.directkitchenremodeling.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/horsehoe.jpg" alt="horsehoe" width="248" height="375" />My grandmother always kept a horseshoe hanging about her kitchen door for good luck.  That horseshoe now hangs in my kitchen for good luck.  Call it superstition or just a unique design element, but horseshoes in your kitchen can be just the right touch.</p>
<h3>Horseshoes Hung in a “U” Hold in Good Luck</h3>
<p>The hanging of horseshoes in the home has been a tradition for many years for many families.  Some hang them at entrances but lots of folks hang them in the kitchen because it is where so many people gather and where meals are prepared for nourishment.</p>
<p>There has long been the debate over which way to hang the shoe, prongs up or prongs down.  In my family, the belief is the prongs should face upward to hold in all the good luck.  If the prongs point downward, your luck can run out.  Start a tradition in your own home by hanging a horseshoe over the entry to your kitchen.  Most of us need all the luck we can get.</p>
<p>Whatever you have in mind for your <a title="kitchen remodeling" href="http://www.directkitchenremodeling.com/" target="_blank">kitchen remodeling</a> project, you can count on the fact that DirectBuy has a great selection of brand-name products at wholesale prices to help you save up to 50% off retail prices &#8211; <a title="appliances" href="http://www.directkitchenremodeling.com/appliances.aspx" target="_blank">appliances</a> , <a title="flooring" href="http://www.directkitchenremodeling.com/flooring.aspx" target="_blank">flooring</a> , <a title="countertops" href="http://www.directkitchenremodeling.com/counters.aspx" target="_blank">countertops</a> , <a title="kitchen cabinets" href="http://www.directkitchencabinets.com/" target="_blank">kitchen cabinets</a> and more.</p>
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		<title>Don’t Miss Your Favorite TV Show Just Because You Have to Cook</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 04 May 2010 00:27:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Karen, Kitchen Remodeling Pro</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It’s Tuesday and your favorite television show is about to come on and you have to begin cooking for your party tonight.  Trouble is, you don’t have a television anywhere in view from your kitchen.  Solve that problem relatively painlessly by adding a television in your kitchen.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-1659" title="kitchen tv" src="http://www.directkitchenremodeling.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/kitchen-tv.jpg" alt="kitchen tv" width="292" height="231" />It’s Tuesday and your favorite television show is about to come on and you have to begin cooking for your party tonight.  Trouble is, you don’t have a television anywhere in view from your kitchen.  Solve that problem relatively painlessly by adding a television in your kitchen.</p>
<h3>Mount Your TV or Add a Shelf</h3>
<p>Find the perfect place in your kitchen for a new television.  Mount one under the kitchen cabinet or hang one on the wall.  You can find the perfect size for your needs. If you don’t have a cable outlet currently in the kitchen, inquire with your cable provider what the cost would be to have one run into the room.</p>
<p>Don’t miss your favorite program and don’t let the food burn while you are in another room watching television.  Adding a television to your kitchen will solve both those problems.</p>
<p><a title="DirectBuy" href="http://www.directhomediscount.com/" target="_blank">DirectBuy</a> has a great selection of <a title="kitchen furniture" href="http://www.directkitchenremodeling.com/furniture.aspx" target="_blank">kitchen furniture</a> and other <a title="kitchen remodeling" href="http://www.directkitchenremodeling.com/" target="_blank">kitchen remodeling</a> products. You can purchase most everything you need for a fabulous kitchen design – <a title="appliances" href="http://www.directkitchenremodeling.com/appliances.aspx" target="_blank">appliances</a>, <a title="flooring" href="http://www.directkitchenremodeling.com/flooring.aspx" target="_blank">flooring</a>, <a title="countertops" href="http://www.directkitchenremodeling.com/counters.aspx" target="_blank">countertops</a>, <a title="kitchen cabinets " href="http://www.directkitchencabinets.com/" target="_blank">kitchen cabinets </a>and more – all at savings of up to 50% off retail. You will also find a wide selection of <a title="home entertainmen" href="http://www.directhomediscount.com/entertainment.aspx" target="_blank">home entertainmen</a>t   solutions for your home.</p>
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		<title>A Pull Out Cutting Board for Your New Kitchen</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Apr 2010 19:31:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Karen, Kitchen Remodeling Pro</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Kitchen storage is at a premium in every home.  When remodeling your kitchen, include a built-in cutting board which pulls out when needed and is stored within a kitchen cabinet  or kitchen island  when not in use.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-1574" title="Built-In Cutting Board" src="http://www.directkitchenremodeling.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/Built-In-Cutting-Board.jpg" alt="Built-In Cutting Board" width="252" height="336" />Kitchen storage is at a premium in every home.  When remodeling your kitchen, include a built-in cutting board which pulls out when needed and is stored within a <a title="kitchen cabinet" href="http://www.directkitchencabinets.com/Designs.aspx" target="_blank">kitchen cabinet</a> or <a title="kitchen island" href="http://www.directkitchencabinets.com/Kitchen.aspx" target="_blank">kitchen island</a> when not in use.</p>
<h3>Coordinating Materials for Cutting Boards and Countertops</h3>
<p>Several materials are available for your pull out cutting block or board.  Each material has specific maintenance instructions and it is important to follow them.  Some built in cutting boards can be removed for washing but many can’t.  If you’re getting a new kitchen countertop, it is possible to get your cutting board made from the same material.  A pull out cutting board can provide added convenience in your new kitchen.</p>
<p>For your <a title="kitchen remodeling" href="http://www.directhomediscount.com/" target="_blank">kitchen remodeling</a> needs, <a title="DirectBuy" href="http://www.directhomediscount.com/" target="_blank">DirectBuy</a> has a wide variety of top-quality products, such as <a title="countertops" href="http://www.directkitchenremodeling.com/counters.aspx" target="_blank">countertops</a> , <a title="flooring" href="http://www.directkitchenremodeling.com/flooring.aspx" target="_blank">flooring</a>,   <a title="furnishings" href="http://www.directkitchenremodeling.com/furniture.aspx" target="_blank">furnishings</a> and more to help you create the kitchen you’ve always dreamed of – all at great savings for your budget! Save up to 50% off retail prices on top quality products.</p>
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		<title>New Kitchen Stove Knobs Can Give Your Kitchen Design a Little Boost</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 31 Mar 2010 01:01:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Karen, Kitchen Remodeling Pro</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We often talk about changing kitchen cabinet knobs, pulls, and hardware to give the kitchen a facelift.  But changing the knobs on your stove or range can also give your kitchen a fresh look.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We often talk about changing kitchen cabinet knobs, pulls, and hardware to give the kitchen a facelift.  But changing the knobs on your stove or range can also give your kitchen a fresh look.</p>
<h3>Universal Kitchen Stove Knobs</h3>
<p>Universal knobs are made to fit most gas or electric stoves.  These come in many color and style options.  Have a black stove?  Give it a great new look with red knobs.  Perhaps your existing knobs are worn from use making it difficult to see the settings.  Replace them with new stainless knobs so you can clearly and safely see your stove settings.  New stove knobs can play a part in giving your kitchen an eye-catching design.</p>
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		<title>Built-In Cutting Boards for Your Kitchen</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Feb 2010 21:15:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Karen, Kitchen Remodeling Pro</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Who needs just one more thing to store in the kitchen?  Stop worrying about where to put the cutting board in your kitchen by remodeling to include a built-in cutting board.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-1439" title="Cutting Board" src="http://www.directkitchenremodeling.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/Cutting-Board1.jpg" alt="Cutting Board" width="349" height="231" />Who needs just one more thing to store in the kitchen?  Stop worrying about where to put the cutting board in your kitchen by remodeling to include a built-in cutting board.</p>
<h3>Cutting Boards of Durable Materials</h3>
<p>Install a built-in cutting board in an island or new kitchen countertop.  These types of cutting boards are placed flush with the top of the surface.  These cutting boards are normally surrounded by a frame such as stainless steel to protect your surrounding <a title="countertop" href="http://www.directkitchenremodeling.com/counters.aspx" target="_blank">countertop</a>.</p>
<p>Bamboo, wood, and glass are just a few of the durable materials used to construct cutting boards.  Stop looking for a place to store your cutting board and have one built in to your countertop as you remodel your kitchen.</p>
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		<title>Kitchen Rocker Light Switches With Back Lighting Make Life Easier</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Jan 2010 20:43:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Karen, Kitchen Remodeling Pro</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-1366" title="rocker light switch" src="http://www.directkitchenremodeling.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/rocker-light-switch.jpg" alt="rocker light switch" width="349" height="231" />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.</p>
<h3>Find Your Way in the Kitchen at Night With Backlit Rocker Switches</h3>
<p>Rocker switches can be purchased with back lighting, making them easy to see at night.   You also have the choice of dimming rocker switches.  Many homeowners replace light switches as part of their overall <a title="kitchen remodeling" href="http://www.directkitchenremodeling.com/" target="_blank">kitchen remodeling</a> project or make this the first step in changing out hardware in the kitchen.</p>
<p>Rocker switches work the same as traditional on/off switches.  However, their design is unique and can be a nice change from the traditional light switch.  Stop all that groping and stubbing of toes in the night by installing an easy to see rocker light switch in your kitchen.</p>
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		<title>Toss Out Old and Rusty Kitchen Items</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2010 19:43:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Karen, Kitchen Remodeling Pro</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-1346" title="rusty utensils" src="http://www.directkitchenremodeling.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/rusty-utensils.jpg" alt="rusty utensils" width="325" height="230" />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.</p>
<h3>Get Rid of Rusted Can Openers and Other Kitchen Applinaces</h3>
<p>Utensils and the metal on small kitchen appliances such as a can opener can rust over time and get into food. Purchase new utensils that are more durable and able to remain rust-free over time. Proper cleaning and drying of utensils will also extend their life.</p>
<h3>How You Store Your Food Matters</h3>
<p>And don’t forget about those old food storage containers without lids. Trash those too and invest in a nice set of containers, preferably the ones with locking tabs to keep food fresh and prevent spills.</p>
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