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When tackling food preparation chores in the home, safety is important to avoid cooking-related injuries or other hazards like kitchen fires. With a focus on safety and creativity, the whole family can enjoy spending time together while preparing healthy, delicious meals and snacks. Parents and children can spend enjoyable time together bonding as children learn…

When researching the going prices for kitchen remodeling, few homeowners will be left without a bit of sticker shock. The tens (or even hundreds!) of thousands of dollars that can go into a single kitchen renovation project can be daunting to say the least, but understanding where that money is going and what it’s likely…

Building outdoor kitchens to cook, dine and entertain has become an increasingly popular trend in recent years. While they’re more popular in warm climates, it is still possible to enjoy in regions with snowy winters. All you need is adequate preparation and protection as well as space to store the kitchen components while they are…

The problem with most of us is we are inflexible. Sure, we like to believe we would do the right thing, the most logical solutions. What is funny is during heavy times like the holidays, we wind up tripping over ourselves doing reckless things because we are afraid to change our systems. Here are a…

Many American homeowners now know that Feng Shui is a Chinese style of arranging items in the home in order to create harmony. Literally translated as “wind-water”, the discipline of Feng Shui is gaining popularity around the globe not just with homeowners looking for harmony in their lives, but also with those who simply want…

In many older homes and many apartments or condos, there is simply no room for a standard sized dishwasher. In these scenarios, a compact or counter top dishwasher is often the best product to provide the same convenience while taking up a minimal amount of space. Compact Dishwashers For those on the go, buying a…

Backsplash tile is a unique little design function that caught hold a number of years ago and is a true nexus between design and function. While bathrooms are great places for just such a design, kitchen backsplash tile is a perfect way to keep water and foods off of your walls while also tying together…

Remodeling is on the rise, and consumers are now tackling larger kitchen and bathroom renovations than in previous years.  Whole-room remodels are the kinds of discretionary (as opposed to immediately-necessary) projects that typically get put off when the economy is soft.  Now that the lingering effects of the recession have mostly faded, homeowners are feeling…

Professional chefs around the world have known for years that cooking with steam means moister, better tasting food and faster cooking times. In fact, steam assist ovens have been standard fare in the restaurant business for quite some time already. Lucky for homeowners, there are now a number of residential size models hitting the market…

Kitchen design is the first and most important step of any kitchen remodel. Without a good design, you can’t have a great kitchen. Without a detailed design, you can’t have a smooth remodeling process. Here’s what you need to know about the available resources and kitchen design professionals who are out there. Free Kitchen Design…