(ARA) – Does your kitchen feel more like Julie’s than Julia’s? No need to be concerned … if Julie could learn to master the art of cooking in less than a year, you can design your own professional grade kitchen renovation in a fraction of that time. Follow Julie’s footsteps and take your lead from those who know kitchens best – professional chefs.
Zack Bruell, chef and owner of four renowned Cleveland restaurants – Parallax, Table 45, L’Albatros and Chinato – shares his secrets regarding the best kitchen tools and design for a kitchen renovation that will provide you with your own chef’s studio. Read the rest of this entry
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(ARA) – Taking a tired kitchen from drab to fab is an easy goal to achieve on any budget. All you need is a little paint, a few decorating elements and some diy kitchens creativity.
In the summer, most activity moves to the great outdoors. Porches, patios and decks are the official “heart center” of most homes during the warm weather months, especially at mealtimes. Instead of congregating in the kitchen as they do in the colder season, families tend to gather on the patio to enjoy dinner and recap the day’s events. Read the rest of this entry
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(ARA) – Whether you seek soft, elegant hues to contrast a dark room or striking grain patterns and rich colors for a bold look, exotic hardwood floors, cabinets, furniture and trim can help create eye-catching interiors for your kitchen renovation.
In recent years, though, some homeowners considering diy flooring have shied away from hardwoods because of concerns with illegal logging and deforestation. Thanks to responsible forestry practices, sustainable forestry certification and manufacturer innovation, visually appealing hardwoods can now be part of an environmentally conscious home. Read the rest of this entry
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(ARA) – The bathroom and the kitchen – are there any other rooms that see more traffic? Whether it’s battling family members for mirror space on busy mornings or milling around the stove as dinner cooks, they are the two rooms that are guaranteed to get the most use. Naturally, your diy flooring should be functional and good-looking, but more and more, people are demanding that these high-traffic spaces also be environmentally friendly.
Bath and kitchen renovations are also two areas which can yield the best return on investment. If you’re selling a home, they can add exponentially to its value, or take away from it if they’re not up to date. But in a difficult housing market, it’s a popular option to do renovations for personal enjoyment – not just for potential buyers. And with the proliferation of green products on the home design market, it’s easier than ever to make earth-friendly choices. Read the rest of this entry
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