By: Ruth Jacques | Gardening Many gardeners miss out on the benefits of composting from the kitchen because they don't want to have the mess or smell on the counter and don't realize there are ways to create mess free kitchen compost containers. As long as the container is sealed when indoors- insects should not be attracted, and the odor won't escape. When the container is full- a short trip out to the compost pile... don't open the container until you are outside- (insects!) Dump the food scraps and tap it on the edge of the compost bin to get out any stubborn peels. read more
By: Debra Atkins | Kitchens It is probably not often that you have paused to guess about how important of a modern advancement the kitchen faucet really is. Most of us do not even imagine of the effort than has needed years of design and development to allow us to walk in our kitchens and turn a handle and have instantaneous water brought to us. With the turn of a handle we can even control if we want this to be hot or cold water, or any temperature in between and also the water pressure level we would like too. read more
By: Karen Knowler | Kitchens Setting up a raw food kitchen is exciting and uplifting, especially when you are new to raw foods or taking your diet to a new level. The following check points will help ensure that your raw food kitchen is as easy and functional to use as possible, making your chances of staying with the lifestyle much more likely and much more simple. read more
By: Anthony Bule | Kitchens Retro is cool - and the colors and styles of yesterday are coming back to the kitchen. With modern appliances such as SMEG fridges and counter tops with modern laminex style finishes, an authentic retro look and color scheme can take you back to the 1950s. read more
By: Jonathan R Richards | Kitchens When we think of kitchen countertops we usually picture granite, ceramic or plastic laminate. Very seldom does a metal kitchen countertop enter our mind; and even if it does, the words "stainless steel" usually follows. But, what do you think of a copper kitchen countertop? Just the name of it sounds "elegant." read more
By: John R Roberts | Kitchens Butcher block kitchen countertops, I agree, can be very beautiful. They are manufactured by gluing select strips of wood together in order to create one solid piece of wood. Butcher block countertops are available in a multitude of colors and finishes. Is it any wonder that they add a certain charm and warmth to any kitchen? read more
By: Logan W Smith | Kitchens Decorating the kitchen can be a large project to undertake and in many cases can often require a big budget so this begs the question, do you opt for a new kitchen or do you simply undertake a kitchen remodel? I guess the answer to this question lies in what you want style you are looking for, your budget and of course the state of your current kitchen. read more
By: Lindsay Parker | Kitchens While you want to enjoy your kitchen and design it the way you like, you also need to consider what potential buyers would like in case you sell your home down the road. A kitchen that was designed even just a decade ago can look dated, and you may want to decide on remodeling your kitchen. read more
By: Cheryl Clendenon | Interior Design A whimsical article about adding color to your kitchen space written by award winning kitchen designer Cheryl Kees Clendenon. Too often people nervously approach the edge of their comfort zone when it comes to adding color in the kitchen and then quickly head back to the safety of blah. There is no reason to treat this area any differently than the rest of your home. read more
By: Matthew Durling | Internet Business If you have ever wanted to spruce up your kitchen, you may have felt that it was too expensive to even consider. This may be true if you think the only way to do it is to tear out the old cabinets and install new ones. However, there are other, less expensive options for updating your kitchen. Cabinet refacing is one option that you may wish to consider, unless you really want to strip off the old color and varnish and go to all the work of refinishing your old cabinets. Part of the problem read more
By: Matthew Durling | Internet Business In the current economic climate it may be challenging to think that you could actually afford to remodel your kitchen. If you have to tear out all of the old cabinets and replace them with new ones, then that can get pretty pricey. However, if the cabinet boxes, doors and drawer faces are in pretty good shape there are other options for a more economical kitchen remodel. If the boxes are great but the doors and drawer fronts are hashed, kitchen cabinet refacing may require replacement of thos read more
By: Wayne Hemrick | Business Using items found in nature to style the hardware, perhaps using stones or short sections of branches as the door pulls themselves, is an excellent way to achieve rustic kitchen cabinets. read more
By: Wayne Hemrick | Home & Family This can translate into the types of flooring, counter and cabinet surfaces as well as the paint techniques and wallpapers that you might select. Items that have an heirloom feel to them are always appropriate in an old world kitchen. read more
By: Joydeep | Kitchens Home or who are interested in the reconstruction of your kitchen? If you simply want to change the look of your house or value added, it might be a good chance that you are. If so, then you do not own reconstruction? While it may be difficult, and many households decide to make your kitchen remodeling, even if they do not have any home improvement experience. read more
By: Javier Reiley | Business Kitchen hood manufacturers create hoods for use in kitchens all over the world. Some are designed for small cooking areas and others for full stoves and large commercial use. read more
