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A Guide To Choosing The Best Dishwasher For You

From Basic To High-End Models: Which Features Do You Really Need?

There are well over 20 brands of dishwashers and each manufacturer offers multiple models within each brand. Prices range from $300 for a very basic dishwasher to $3,000 for a high-end model with lots of bells and whistles. Features and options increase as the price goes up, but before you spend money on a dishwasher it's important...

28 Sep 21

A Guide To Choosing The Best Cooktop Or Range For You

Learn About The Many Options You Have Before Selecting A Major Cooking Appliance

This article gives you insight about the pros and cons of the various types of cooktops and ranges on the market so you can make an educated decision about what is best for your lifestyle. As you design your new kitchen - whether you're remodeling or building a custom home - consider these questions before choosing...

19 Sep 21

Tips For Designing A Highly Functional Kitchen

How To Design A Kitchen That Works Perfectly For You

When planning for your kitchen remodel, or a kitchen in your new custom home, it is most important to consider the functionality of the space. How do you use your kitchen? Will you require separate gourmet prep areas, or would you rather have a traditional layout in your kitchen? Here are some tips for designing a highly functional kitchen that...

01 Sep 21

5 Tips On Choosing The Right Kitchen Cabinet Hardware

How To Pick The Finishing Touches For Your Kitchen

It’s easy to get caught up in selecting the larger items, such as cabinetry, countertops or flooring for your new kitchen when building a custom home or renovating your existing home. However, a project isn't truly complete until you've selected hardware for your kitchen cabinetry that strikes the perfect balance between form and function. This...

09 Jun 21

15 New Trends In Kitchen Tile Design

How To Use Tile To Personalize Your Kitchen

Whether you're remodeling or planning for a custom home, your new kitchen should reflect your taste and fit your lifestyle. Do you prefer a sleek, contemporary aesthetic or a more traditional, homey feel? Selecting the right materials will help you to customize your new space and achieve the look you want.

Tile has long been a staple found in almost...

28 Apr 21

15 Popular Kitchen Countertop Materials

Learn About The Pros And Cons For Each Option

There are so many materials available for countertops these days - from natural stone to engineered products - it's hard to know what to choose for your kitchen. Whether you are remodeling your kitchen or building a new custom home, your countertops need to complement your decor, work with your lifestyle, fit your budget and be functional. Need some...

30 Mar 21

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