Category Archives: Kitchens

Choosing a Hardwood Floor

Posted on April 15, 2013 by handymanmatters.com

One of the most popular flooring types today is hardwood. It’s available in a wide range of types and finishes, and can last over a century (if taken care of properly). Hardwood flooring can add significant value to a home, making it an attractive consideration for many homeowners. But choosing a wood floor can be difficult since there are many options to consider before installing. Continue reading →

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5 Tips For Preparing Your Home For Aging In Place

Posted on April 8, 2013 by handymanmatters.com

While most people notice the change in themselves as they age, many neglect to notice the changes that are needed in their home to keep their homes age appropriate. There are many things that you can do to increase safety and make sure that your home fits the ever-increasing needs in your life. Handyman Matters has put together these 5 benefits for aging in your home. Continue reading →

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Modern Kitchen Cabinets for the Home

Posted on March 11, 2013 by handymanmatters.com

The modern kitchen cabinet should be inspiring to the homeowner, show a contemporary  look and fit well into the design of a home or condo. Many modern cabinet designs borrow heavily from traditional cabinet styles and add a bit of … Continue reading →

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Brighten Your Home with Glass Tiles

Posted on May 15, 2012 by handymanmatters.com

A dark and dull home interior is not usually what homeowners strive for. It still occurs probably because of light-absorbing carpets and hardwood. For this reason, many people are deciding to integrate glass tiles in parts of the house. Glass … Continue reading →

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Island Innovations for your Kitchen

Posted on April 27, 2012 by handymanmatters.com

The kitchen island has become the icon of the modern kitchen – the 21st century equivalent of the old-fashioned hearth.  Centrally located, islands are easily accessed and ideal for various kitchen tasks from food prep and cooking, to clean up … Continue reading →

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An Inglenook Might be Right for You

Posted on April 10, 2012 by handymanmatters.com

An inglenook is a cozy chimney corner designed to fit adjacent to the fireplace and most often used as a warming area for a home or pub. The origins of the inglenook began during medieval times when frosty nights would … Continue reading →

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Cleaning Out Your Fridge

Posted on April 9, 2012 by handymanmatters.com

Some jobs can be left until the big “end of tenancy cleaning” or “moving house cleaning” (jobs such as dusting the tops of door frames and scrubbing the floor underneath the washing machine). Other jobs can’t be left semi-indefinitely, and … Continue reading →

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Keeping Your Kitchen Re-Do on Budget

Posted on April 4, 2012 by handymanmatters.com

Save money on cabinets. Resist the temptation to fill all available wall space with cabinets. Buy only the cabinets you need. Don’t build so many that you are forced to shop to fill them when the kitchen is complete. Flush-overlay … Continue reading →

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Custom Cabinets vs. Stock Cabinets

Posted on March 29, 2012 by handymanmatters.com

Cabinets are all over your home:  Kitchen, bathroom, garage, bedrooms, etc. We walk past them every day, we, use them, lean on them, sit on them but really never take into account their significance. There are a couple of different … Continue reading →

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Neutral Color Palettes for your Home

Posted on March 28, 2012 by handymanmatters.com

 Whites, grays, creams, beige and brown are all timeless neutral colors used extensively as home paints. Over the years, these neutral colors have evolved and their modern avatars include olive green, jade, lilac, cool silver, organic grays, soft yellows and … Continue reading →

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