Tag Archives: kitchen

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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Smart Storage Solutions for Your Kitchen

Posted on March 27, 2012 by handymanmatters.com

Here are ten essential tips for smart kitchen storage: 1 ] Utilize redundant space. If you are installing shelving, think laterally with your installation – you can go floor to ceiling for example. Use insides of cupboard doors for hanging; … Continue reading →

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Budgeting Your Kitchen Remodel

Posted on March 26, 2012 by handymanmatters.com

1. Decide how much you want to spend, and stick to it. Setting a budget for your kitchen remodel and staying within it sounds so obvious and simple, but it’s harder than you think. The average cost of an upscale … Continue reading →

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Make the Most of Your Kitchen with a Banquette

Posted on March 22, 2012 by handymanmatters.com

 Though many people may not be familiar with the term “banquette,” the odds are they’ve seen one.  These are the diner-style upholstered bench/booths that are commonly seen in restaurants and frequently in homes. Each one has a personality of its … Continue reading →

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Planning Your Kitchen So You Get the Right Fit

Posted on February 10, 2012 by handymanmatters.com

Like tailoring for a fitted jacket, a fitted kitchen is planned, built, and/or fixed to properly fill or cover a specific space and shape. To achieve a pleasing, functional, and affordable design it is important to find the appropriate measure … Continue reading →

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Your Complete Kitchen Planning Guide

Posted on January 13, 2012 by handymanmatters.com

The kitchen is the heart of your home and is more than just a place to prepare, cook, serve, and eat meals. Modern designer kitchens should be the ultimate representation of your lifestyle yet provide compete functionality. When we say … Continue reading →

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