DIY Home Improvement Tips » Kitchen Remodeling

Under Sink Water Filter Installation – Installing an Under Sink Water Purifier

admin — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 14:15:44 +0000

There are a number of different ways to get clean water in your home. While there are a lot of purifier systems that attach at the faucet, the most attractive way to add a water filter is to do an under sink installation. Here are some tips on installing an under sink purifier.

Installing a Dishwasher – How to Replace Your Dishwasher

admin — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 14:29:01 +0000

Replacing a dishwasher is one of those homeowner jobs that can be a little intimidating at first. You have to deal with both plumbing and electrical work. But if you proceed with care you can install a dishwasher yourself and save some money in the process. Here are some things to keep in mind when installing a dishwasher.

First, shut off the electricity to the dishwasher. Just flip off the breaker that protects the circuit. To test, turn on the dishwasher to make sure nothing comes on.

Glazing Cabinets – Tips for Glazing Kitchen Cabinets

admin — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 22:45:53 +0000

If you are looking for a quick and inexpensive way to update the look of your kitchen, glazing kitchen cabinets is about as easy as painting the cabinets, but adds a personal touch and a unique finish that will look like no one else’s kitchen.

Glazing cabinets is similar to antiquing the cabinets, but is usually done without the physical distressing that is often a part of a traditional antique look. Often it can be done so that it highlights the actual woodworking of the cabinet, bringing out the detail of the corners and insets of the wood.

Tuscan Kitchens – Decorating Ideas for a Tuscan Kitchen

admin — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 22:09:10 +0000

As the concept of Tuscan kitchen decor becomes more popular, homeowners are attracted to the simplicity of this decoration scheme. As with anything, you can spend a lot of money to get this look in your kitchen, but here we take a look at some simple low cost ideas to decorate your kitchen with a Tuscan decor.

Bamboo Kitchen Cabinets – Earth Friendly Kitchen Cabinets

admin — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 17:10:49 +0000

When looking to upgrade your kitchen cabinets, we all like to feel like we are making a responsible choice when it comes to the environment. Couple this with the great look you can get, and you can see why bamboo kitchen cabinets have become and increasingly popular choice. What was once just a west coast trend has become popular over the whole nation. Here’s a look at some of the facts about bamboo kitchen cabinets.

Black Kitchen Cabinets – Make Black Work in Your Kitchen

admin — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 06:03:43 +0000

Black kitchen cabinets are becoming more popular in a variety of settings. At home in both traditional kitchen settings, along with the more contemporary kitchen designs, there are still some things you want to keep in mind in order to get the effect you are looking for with your black cabinets.

Kitchen Cabinets – Should You Replace, Reface, or Repaint?

admin — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 04:32:03 +0000

When it comes to kitchen remodeling, one of the most expensive items can be changing the look of the kitchen cabinets. While many remodeling jobs include the replacement of the cabinets, there are some more cost effective alternatives available. Here we look at the tradeoffs between replacement of the cabinets vs a simply repainting or glazing cabinets, or the middle ground of refacing your current cabinets.