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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>Exploring Your Options for a New Kitchen Sink</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2010 17:19:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Karen, Kitchen Remodeling Pro</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[When you start looking for a new kitchen sink, you may not realize just how many choices you will have. You can have a single bowl sink, a double sink, or even a triple sink. The under mount sink has taken the lead in popularity these days. And when you start thinking about materials, finishes and sizes, you will really be amazed.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-1400" style="margin-left: 8px; margin-right: 8px;" title="Copper Kitchen Sink" src="http://www.directkitchenremodeling.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/Copper-Kitchen-Sink.png" alt="Copper Kitchen Sink" width="375" height="213" />If you’re planning a kitchen remodeling project, you’re likely going to redo your countertops and install a new kitchen sink. What fun! Your options for choosing both a beautiful stylish countertop are many and you want to top it off with a gorgeous, functional sink with a cool faucet for a totally coordinated look of style.</p>
<h3>You  Have Many Options for Today&#8217;s Kitchen Sinks</h3>
<p>When you start looking for a new <a title="kitchen sink" href="http://www.directkitchenremodeling.com/sinks.aspx" target="_blank">kitchen sink</a>, you may not realize just how many choices you will have. You can have a single bowl sink, a double sink, or even a triple sink. The under mount sink has taken the lead in popularity these days. And when you start thinking about materials, finishes and sizes, you will really be amazed.</p>
<p>So when it&#8217;s time for a new sink, it will be a smart idea to analyze how you use your sink most often and what will be the most optimal choice for your style. Some people love a great big, deep single sink; others couldn’t live without the double sink. Whatever works best for you is, of course, the way to go.</p>
<p>You can stick with traditional porcelain or you can choose from some of today’s most popular sinks made of stainless steel, quartz, granite or even stunning copper. Whatever you decide to do when it comes to <a title="kitchen remodeling" href="http://www.directkitchenremodeling.com/" target="_blank">kitchen remodeling</a>, you should explore the selection and savings at <a title="DirectBuy" href="http://www.directhomediscount.com/" target="_blank">DirectBuy</a> where you will find brand-name products from America’s leading manufacturers at savings of up to 50% off retail.</p>
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		<title>Columns Increase the Depth Perception of Your Kitchen</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:10:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Karen, Kitchen Remodeling Pro</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Adding columns to your kitchen during a remodeling project is a great way to increase the perception of depth and space in your kitchen. Columns are also beneficial to use if you need to break up areas of the kitchen.  Interior architectural applications involving columns give your kitchen a complete new look of elegance.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-1161" style="margin-left: 8px; margin-right: 8px;" title="Columns " src="http://www.directkitchenremodeling.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/Columns-ABC.jpg" alt="Columns " width="229" height="419" />Adding columns to your kitchen during a remodeling project is a great way to increase the perception of depth and space in your kitchen.</p>
<p>Columns are also beneficial to use if you need to break up areas of the kitchen.  Interior architectural applications involving columns give your kitchen a complete new look of elegance.</p>
<h3>Select from Many Shapes, Styles and Materials</h3>
<p>Columns can be made of wood, veneer, ceramic, just about any material you can imagine.  They also come in different shapes and varying styles.</p>
<h3>Placement is Key</h3>
<p>Install columns at the kitchen door for a dramatic entry.  Place them in the center of the room between an open space and your cabinets to provide depth and separation.</p>
<p>Load bearing walls can also benefit from the use of columns to hold the weight.  Including columns in your remodeling plan can increase the wow factor in your newly designed kitchen.</p>
<p>Whatever you’re thinking for your new kitchen design, keep <a title="DirectBuy" href="http://www.directhomediscount.com/" target="_blank">DirectBuy</a> in mind. You can purchase brand-name <a title="kitchen remodeling" href="../../" target="_blank">kitchen remodeling</a> products at prices up to 50% off retail.</p>
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		<title>Zinc Sinks, Backsplashes and Countertops Can Transform Your Kitchen</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:30:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Karen, Kitchen Remodeling Pro</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Zinc is not only good for your body; it can be good for your kitchen as well.  You can incorporate zinc in a variety of ways during your kitchen remodeling project.  Consider using zinc for your new kitchen countertop , backsplash , or bar top sink .]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-1121" title="backsplash" src="http://www.directkitchenremodeling.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/backsplash.jpg" alt="backsplash" width="309" height="202" />Zinc is not only good for your body; it can be good for your kitchen as well.  You can incorporate zinc in a variety of ways during your kitchen remodeling project.  Consider using zinc for your new <a title="kitchen countertop" href="http://www.directkitchenremodeling.com/counters.aspx" target="_blank">kitchen countertop</a>, <a title="backsplash" href="http://www.directkitchenremodeling.com/backsplash.aspx" target="_blank">backsplash</a>, or bar top <a title="sink" href="http://www.directkitchenremodeling.com/sinks.aspx" target="_blank">sink</a>.</p>
<h3>Choose From Many Zinc Finishes</h3>
<p>You can get several finishes such as polished, matte, and distressed.  Mix up the finishes by using a matte finish on the countertop and a distressed or polished finish on the backsplash.</p>
<h3>Give Your Kitchen a Professional Look with Zinc</h3>
<p>Left in its natural state, zinc will patina over time resulting in a gorgeous blue/gray appearance.  Zinc has long been used as tops for bistro tables and as various applications in professional kitchens.  Now you can achieve that same look in your own kitchen.</p>
<p>Zinc is softer than stainless steel and will react with acids so it is important to wipe up any countertop spills immediately.  Using zinc in your <a title="kitchen remodeling" href="http://www.directkitchenremodeling.com/" target="_blank">kitchen remodeling</a> project truly can transform your kitchen.</p>
<p><a title="DirectBuy" href="http://www.directhomediscount.com/" target="_blank">DirectBuy</a> offers an extensive selection at <a title="kitchen remodeling products" href="http://www.directkitchenremodeling.com/" target="_blank">kitchen remodeling products</a> to help you create a unique, stylish and functional kitchen. Wholesale prices can save up to 50% off retail.</p>
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		<title>A Kitchen for the True Entertainer</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:31:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Karen, Kitchen Remodeling Pro</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Satellite kitchens are becoming more and more popular as people turn to entertaining more at home as opposed to going out.  The spaces are usually placed in an upper or lower area of the home.  Most satellite kitchens include at least an island , sink,  refrigerator , and microwave .  ]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-1114" style="margin-left: 8px; margin-right: 8px;" title="dinner party" src="http://www.directkitchenremodeling.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/dinner-party.jpg" alt="dinner party" width="344" height="228" />There are many people who take entertaining to another level.  Hosting larger parties and events can often mean 75 or more guests in your home at one time.  The normal kitchen might not always provide enough room or equipment to adequately accommodate this many people.  Many homeowners are turning to satellite kitchens within their homes.  These remodeling projects offer extra <a title="kitchen " href="http://www.directkitchenremodeling.com/" target="_blank">kitchen </a>space in another part of the home.</p>
<h3>What is a Satellite Kitchen?</h3>
<p>Satellite kitchens are becoming more and more popular as people turn to entertaining more at home as opposed to going out.  The spaces are usually placed in an upper or lower area of the home.  Most satellite kitchens include at least an island , sink,  refrigerator , and microwave .</p>
<p>This area provides conveniently located additional space to store needed items when entertaining a large number of guests.  You can use complimenting material and designs to your main kitchen or choose a completely different design for something truly unique.  Remodeling part of your home for a satellite kitchen can provide the host or hostess the perfect extra space for entertaining.</p>
<p><a title="DirectBuy" href="http://www.directhomediscount.com/" target="_blank">DirectBuy</a> offers a wide range of <a title="kitchen remodeling products" href="http://www.directkitchenremodeling.com/" target="_blank">kitchen remodeling products</a> to make your kitchen or your satellite kitchen efficient and functional. <a title="Kitchen sinks" href="http://www.directkitchenremodeling.com/sinks.aspx" target="_blank">Kitchen sinks</a>, <a title="refrigerators" href="http://www.directkitchenremodeling.com/refrigerators.aspx" target="_blank">refrigerators</a>, <a title="microwaves" href="http://www.directkitchenremodeling.com/refrigerators.aspx" target="_blank">microwaves</a> and more – all at manufacturer-direct wholesale prices.</p>
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		<title>A Smart Kitchen Remodel</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 20:34:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Karen, Kitchen Remodeling Pro</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Remodeling any area of your home, particularly the kitchen, is a great undertaking.  While you may know the items, elements, and colors you want, you might not necessarily know how to get it from paper to completion.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-1048" style="margin-left: 8px; margin-right: 8px;" title="kitchen remodel" src="http://www.directkitchenremodeling.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/kitchen-remodel.jpg" alt="kitchen remodel" width="249" height="373" />Remodeling any area of your home, particularly the kitchen, is a great undertaking.  While you may know the items, elements, and colors you want, you might not necessarily know how to get it from paper to completion.</p>
<h3>Working With Professionals</h3>
<p>It is highly advisable to work with professionals to help guide you down the right path to ensure you get what you want at the end of the remodeling project.</p>
<h3>Visiting a Design Center</h3>
<p>Visiting a design center is a great place to start.  Design centers have knowledgeable professionals to assist you in finding the perfect items to fit your design or to help you figure out what would be the best design for your kitchen based on your wishes.</p>
<h3>Finding a Sub Contractor</h3>
<p>Design centers often offer all items needed for a <a title="kitchen remodel" href="http://www.directkitchenremodeling.com/" target="_blank">kitchen remodel</a> as well as sub contractors who can complete the project on time and within your budget.  Going through a design center for your kitchen remodeling project might just be the smartest decision you can make in the entire process.</p>
<p><a title="DirectBuy" href="http://www.directhomediscount.com/" target="_blank">DirectBuy</a> offers an extensive selection of <a title="kitchen remodeling products" href="http://www.directkitchenremodeling.com/" target="_blank">kitchen remodeling products</a> at manufacturer-direct wholesale prices that can save you up to 50% off retail prices.</p>
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		<title>Elements of a Great Kitchen for Now and the Future</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 19:31:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Karen, Kitchen Remodeling Pro</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Trends continue to dictate the design of kitchen remodeling projects.   Serious thought should be put into your kitchen design in order for you to enjoy the space for many years to come. ]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-1042" style="margin-left: 8px; margin-right: 8px;" title="KR_5" src="http://www.directkitchenremodeling.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/KR_5.jpg" alt="KR_5" width="312" height="231" />Trends continue to dictate the design of kitchen remodeling projects.   Serious thought should be put into your kitchen design in order for you to enjoy the space for many years to come.</p>
<p>Kitchen remodeling is no longer about just installing new cabinetry or appliances but giving consideration to all the elements needed to ensure it meets how you utilize the space today and down the road.</p>
<p>Kitchen remodeling projects can be one of the more expensive budget items.   Most homeowners complete a major redesign of their kitchen only once during their occupancy.</p>
<h3>Think about how you actually use your kitchen.</h3>
<ul>
<li>Naturally, you cook there but do you socialize and entertain there as well?</li>
<li>Do you like to watch television while cooking or surf the internet while waiting for the water to boil?</li>
<li>Would you like to make a small office area there or have a project table for your kids?</li>
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<p>Consider that one day the children will be grown and out of the house and that your lifestyle continues to evolve and change as the years pass.  Put a lot of thought into all elements of your kitchen and what you would like to have to get the most enjoyment out of it.  If money and time allow, create the perfect kitchen for today and the future by incorporating all the elements you might need.</p>
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		<title>Kitchen Peninsulas Add Style, Countertop Space and Storage</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 19:06:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Karen, Kitchen Remodeling Pro</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Storage and countertop space in the kitchen is vital and there never seems to be enough.  If you are looking to add some work space during your kitchen remodel but don’t have enough flooring area for a separately dedicated island, consider adding a peninsula.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-993" style="margin-left: 8px; margin-right: 8px;" title="peninsula" src="http://www.directkitchenremodeling.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/peninsula.jpg" alt="peninsula" width="250" height="372" />Storage and countertop space in the kitchen is vital and there never seems to be enough.  If you are looking to add some work space during your kitchen remodel but don’t have enough flooring area for a separately dedicated island, consider adding a peninsula.</p>
<h3>Extend Your Countertop Area</h3>
<p>Kitchen peninsulas extend from an existing <a title="countertop" href="http://www.directkitchenremodeling.com/counters.aspx" target="_blank">countertop</a> or wall at a 90° angle.  Installing a peninsula is a great way to increase the surface space available for food preparation, eating areas, or dishware display.</p>
<h3>Add Cabinets and Shelves for Storage Space</h3>
<p>A peninsula also can have <a title="cabinets" href="http://www.directkitchencabinets.com/" target="_blank">cabinets</a> and shelving below for valuable additional storage space.  Peninsulas can be constructed of the same material as your existing cabinets and countertops or you can select a contrasting material to provide more depth and character to your kitchen.</p>
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		<title>Kitchen Remodeling with a Splash</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2009 20:05:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Karen, Kitchen Remodeling Pro</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[One of the easiest ways to update your kitchen is to add a new backsplash.    A kitchen backsplash  can change the entire look of your kitchen and there are hundreds of design choices.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-977" style="margin-left: 8px; margin-right: 8px;" title="backsplashes" src="http://www.directkitchenremodeling.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/backsplashes.jpg" alt="backsplashes" width="260" height="171" />One of the easiest ways to update your kitchen is to add a new backsplash.    A <a title="kitchen backsplash" href="http://www.directkitchenremodeling.com/backsplash.aspx" target="_blank"><strong>kitchen backsplash</strong></a> can change the entire look of your kitchen and there are hundreds of design choices.</p>
<h3>Backsplashes Can Cover More Than Behind the Stove</h3>
<p>A backsplash is normally considered to be the wall area behind your stove or cook top.  However, it can run the length of the wall below your top kitchen cabinets and your countertop.   There are many materials you can use and the design possibilities are limitless.</p>
<h3>Make Your Kitchen Pop With A New Backsplash</h3>
<p>The kitchen backsplash is often described as the area which makes your kitchen “pop”.  Create the eye-popping design for your kitchen from ceramic, travertine, glass, marble, stenciled tile, or elaborate etched tiles.  You are only limited by your imagination.  Get possible ideas from online resources or design magazines.  Make a splash and a pop in your kitchen with a beautiful new backsplash.</p>
<p><a title="DirectBuy" href="http://www.directhomediscount.com/" target="_blank"><strong>DirectBuy</strong></a> offers a wide selection of <a title="tile for kitchen backsplashes" href="http://www.directkitchenremodeling.com/backsplash.aspx" target="_blank"><strong>tile for kitchen backsplashes</strong></a> , <a title="kitchen remodeling products" href="http://www.directkitchenremodeling.com/" target="_blank"><strong>kitchen remodeling products</strong></a> ,  <a title="name-brand kitchen appliances" href="http://www.directkitchenremodeling.com/appliances.aspx" target="_blank"><strong>name-brand kitchen appliances</strong></a> to fit most any price range. The savings of up to 50% off retail can make quality appliances affordable for you.</p>
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		<title>Open Up Your Kitchen With a Pass Through</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2009 16:32:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Karen, Kitchen Remodeling Pro</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Kitchen remodeling which includes a pass through can bring more light into the kitchen area and ensure the cook can still be involved in all the conversations occurring in the other room. There is no steadfast rule as to the size of a pass through but if you are working around existing cabinets or countertops, those items will normally dictate the width and height of the opening. ]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-931" style="margin-left: 8px; margin-right: 8px;" title="couple-in-the-kitchen" src="http://www.directkitchenremodeling.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/couple-in-the-kitchen-a-300x199.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="199" />Enjoying our time in the kitchen is really important. One way to do this is to create a pass through window or opening in your kitchen to allow for food, drinks, and other items to be easily transferred from one location to the other. The biggest advantage is that a pass-through opens up your kitchen so the cook can be part of the action instead of being isolated in the kitchen.</p>
<p><strong>Add a Pass-Through When You Remodel Your Kitchen</strong></p>
<p><a title="Kitchen remodeling" href="http://www.directkitchenremodeling.com/" target="_blank">Kitchen remodeling</a> which includes a pass through can bring more light into the kitchen area and ensure the cook can still be involved in all the conversations occurring in the other room. There is no steadfast rule as to the size of a pass through but if you are working around existing <a title="cabinets " href="http://www.directkitchencabinets.com/" target="_blank">cabinets </a>or <a title="countertops" href="http://www.directkitchenremodeling.com/counters.aspx" target="_blank">countertops</a>, those items will normally dictate the width and height of the opening.</p>
<p>Make life just a little bit easier when it comes to interacting with others in the other room or transferring food from the kitchen to the dining or living room. Install a pass through window which will be the perfect solution for these problems.</p>
<p><a title="DirectBuy " href="http://www.directhomediscount.com/" target="_blank">DirectBuy </a>offers a wide range of <a title="kitchen remodeling products" href="http://www.directkitchenremodeling.com/" target="_blank">kitchen remodeling products</a> to help you create the kitchen that fits your needs and offers style and comfort too. Manufacturer-direct wholesale prices can save up to 50% off retail.</p>
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