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The kitchen may be the only room in the house where it can sometimes feel like you can spend as much time cleaning as cooking. Yet keeping a clean kitchen is as much about the kitchen design as it is the efforts of the chef. Kitchen design trends tend to run on a twenty-year cycle, …
Burn injuries continue to be one of the leading causes of unintentional death and injury in the United States, according to the American Burn Association. The primary causes of burn injuries include fire-flames, scalds, contact with hot objects, as well as electrical and chemical burns. Even worse, three of every five home fire deaths result …
Ample kitchen lighting, whether artificial or natural, makes cooking and other tasks much easier and also creates a warm, inviting space. Kitchens require three types of lighting: ambient, task, and accent. Learn the keys to good kitchen lighting design.
Tips for cheap and easy kitchen remodeling projects. Find out how major kitchen renovations like cabinet hardware and door hardware can be completed on a small budget.
Renowned for value and durability, laminate countertops are a great choice for any kitchen. If yours are scratched, don’t panic. Gouges can easily be fixed with seam filler in a few easy steps. If the edges of your laminate countertops are damaged, heat will reactivate the contact cement used to attach them. Just set a …
Is your dishwasher not cleaning the way it used to? Does it smell, have stains or leave residue on your dishes? You need Glisten …
Let the Energy Star be your guide to efficient solutions as you select appliance upgrades. Detailed Energy Star labeling …
What product would you recommend for cleaning wood kitchen cabinets? They are a light white oak and are very dirty with grease, …
Learn how to evaluate appliance service contracts, also known as extended warranties, do your homework before you buy an …
Get tips on how to use universal design principles in your kitchen upgrades to keep the space accessible to you as you age.
If you're planning to purchase a home improvement-related product, undertake a remodeling project or build a new home, and want …
Give yourself the gift of a faucet that makes preparing big holiday meals more convenient and less stressful with hands-free …
If you're playing host for Thanksgiving this year, your first step should be to make sure your kitchen equipment is up to the …
LG's game-changing recycled heat technology benefits not only the environment, but your monthly utility bills.Â
I am looking for inexpensive cabinets for my kitchen that won't use up my remodeling budget. Do you recommend assembled or …
Are all wood cabinets worth the extra cost compared to wood fronts and MDF for the box?
The right range hood doesn't just make cooking more pleasant, it also improves the air quality of your entire home. Find out …
What is the best material to use for outdoor countertops in a grilling area? They're currently covered in Mexican tile that …
The Moen Brantford pulldown kitchen faucet provides hands-free convenience, with MotionSense technology that detects movement in …
How do you tile over a Formica counter top to create a tile counter top?
We have a home that was built in the early 70’s. The builder used Formica for the counter tops and also the back splash …
I'm shopping for a new dishwasher and am curious: What's the benefit of a stainless steel dishwasher interior over a …
The holidays can cause both your kitchen and your energy bill to go into hyper-drive. Find out about easy practices you can …
How do you cut the small 1/2-inch glass tiles that you put on a kitchen backsplash? Thanks, Jo Carnes
MotionSense from Moen simplifies everyday tasks with a hands-free kitchen faucet experience that responds to users' simple hand …
Home remodeling activity is picking up, and 2012 may be the biggest year for projects since 2006. Homeowners are investing in …
We are installing new kitchen cabinets and porcelain tile flooring. Which goes on first? The flooring or the cabinets? Just …
The perfect lighting solution for your home is that you can get lighting in every room. But there are some places, where you …
The InSinkErator Hot/Cool Water Dispenser is a great convenience to have on tap for entertaining and everyday kitchen chores. …
