By Monte Burch Butcher-block kitchen countertops have traditionally been very popular and these days are often used as companion tops with other materials, such as solid-surface tops. In addition to their aesthetic appearance, they can receive hot pans without damage. You can make up your own butcher-block countertop, or the same technique can be used to create cutting boards, or […]
By Rob Robillard Using pre-made cabinets in your kitchen remodel is a great way to save on construction costs. With the right techniques, you can easily make stock cabinets look custom. Kitchen designer James Forsaith and I have been working together for 28 years. We joined forces again to incorporate a multiple discipline design, using different materials and fabrication to […]
A Step-by-Step DIY Guide to Building with DuPont™ Corian® By David Hugh Building your own kitchen countertops can be a very gratifying project, as they are often the centerpiece of a home, and make for a heck of a DIY project you can be proud of. I know this because I recently finished my own kitchen countertops using […]
Throughout North America, homeowners are making changes to their living spaces. With minimal investment and just a weekend of time, many of those people are discovering they can transform their kitchens with real stone countertop kits from Daich Coatings. “The value we received using the SpreadStone Countertop Finishing Kit saved us thousands of dollars in having to replace our countertops,” […]
Imagine inheriting a 1962 home that had never been renovated. Where do you start to make your mark? If you’re Stacey Cidlevicz, you start in the kitchen. And, you start with the countertops. “The original countertops were 58 years old,” says Cidlevicz, a resident of Virginia Beach, Va. “They were lifting at the seams, chipping and peeling. The high cost […]
HAMILTON, ONTARIO – Start 2020 off the right way by saying farewell to boring walls and ugly tiles. During the dreary days of winter, tackle a DIY project that transforms your interior walls. Daich Coatings, makers of real stone finishes, offers two different ways to enhance your interior walls with a wide variety of finish options. Rolling on Wall […]
A countertop is among the most prominent features of a kitchen or bathroom, the work surface around which all activities revolve. Because it’s such a central feature of the room, homeowners want a countertop that complements the interior décor. Of course, styles and tastes change over time, and that holds true for countertop designs. Countertops are used on a daily […]
We cover a lot of remodeling projects in the pages EHT, but when it comes to kitchen renovations, the project usually revolves around placement of the new appliances. Here’s a roundup of innovative new appliances to consider when planning your next upgrade. Pfister PotFiller Faucets Potfiller faucets are standard features of your favorite restaurant kitchens. Why not bring that same […]
By Matt Weber Murphy’s Law states, “Anything that can go wrong will go wrong,” and that holds true with most kitchen remodels. With all the modern appliances and amenities, kitchens are usually the most complicated rooms of the house, which makes remodeling them a multifaceted challenge. Pro remodelers get paid big bucks to renovate a kitchen, and they typically use […]
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