(ARA) – Over the years, the kitchen has morphed from a space strictly used to chop, dice, chat and dine, into a domestic sanctuary where all household activity takes place. This increase in activity has made the kitchen a very busy place. In order to keep kitchen chaos to a minimum, cabinet manufacturers are offering more time-saving accessories to make kitchen cabinets design more functional and practical without compromising style.

“As families continue to spend more time in the kitchen than any other room in the house, homeowners want customizing options that are convenient, provide extra storage space and make their life easier,” says Connie Edwards, certified kitchen designer, certified bathroom designer and director of design for Shenandoah Cabinetry. Edwards offers some valuable tips when remodeling your kitchen, so that your cabinetry can work harder for you, whatever the chore: Read the rest of this entry

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(ARA) – We’ve all seen DIY kitchens paint jobs gone wrong, with thin spots, drips and streaks. Paint, however, isn’t usually the culprit of a bad kitchen paint job. But cutting corners while prepping a space is.

By following the right steps prior to painting, and using the right painting tools, you’ll be sure to have a refreshed kitchen space that looks like it was painted by a professional.

Assess The Situation

A major factor to consider when starting a new project is the condition of the walls and cleanliness of the surfaces you want to paint. Item number one on the pre-painting checklist is to inspect the wall. Any loose paint, holes or cracks should be fixed before priming, and especially before painting. Read the rest of this entry

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