When choosing great looking, durable countertops, both quartz and granite are an excellent choice. However, there are some fundamental differences. Stone workers cut granite directly from large deposits into slabs. Manufacturers make quartz by combining crushed rock with resin to form slabs. Granite tends to be more natural looking while quartz requires overall lower maintenance….
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How & Where to Get the Best Prices on Kitchen Backsplashes Backsplashes in your kitchen offer your kitchen walls the needed protection while enhancing the room’s aesthetics. While there are many materials to choose from, budget-friendly options like marble, tile, glass and brick will keep costs low without compromising on aesthetic value. Find out more…
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A kitchen remodel is one of the most exciting projects to start as a homeowner. Considered the second most common renovation by the National Association of Realtors, a kitchen upgrade can transform the heart of a home. Revamping your kitchen almost always increases your house’s value, but that doesn’t always guarantee a solid return on…
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Before you can start a kitchen remodel, you need to have a firm grasp of what you’re shooting for, not only in terms of specific countertop and cabinet installations but your new kitchen’s design and layout. You may want to retain the layout of your old kitchen or you want to reorganize the three main…
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The kitchen is the engine room of modern life. This is the room where families are fueled, stories are shared, homework is done and meals are made. But the design, usage and social meaning of the western kitchen has changed profoundly in modern times. So, we researched five centuries of kitchen design to see what…
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When you’re shelling out up to $4,500 for kitchen flooring, you want to choose the one that will look great and last the longest–even in a high-traffic kitchen. You’ve got a lot of options–tile, hardwood and more. Compare these seven types of kitchen floors to find the one that’s perfect for your budget and style….
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When you start to plan out your kitchen remodel, selecting cheap cabinets can be a great way to keep costs down. You’ll probably keep them for at least 15 to 20 years, so making a good choice is important. Here are five ways you can save without compromising on quality. On This Page: Featrues/Quality Materials Quantity…
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The most addictive movies tend to have a pinch of wish-fulfillment in them. Not wish-fulfillment of the heroine or hero – but of the viewer, who gets to live vicariously through the characters. Sometimes it’s a fast car you’d love to race, a romance you’d want to experience, or a dream destination you long to…
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If you’re looking for a hardwood alternative that’s easy on your budget but still looks good, then luxury vinyl or laminate are great choices. These two materials are often confused with one another. However, they have some important differences that you should know before making your decision. On This Page: What’s the Difference Between Laminate…
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Two popular hardwood floor alternatives on the market right now are laminate and engineered hardwoods. Because they share similarities in looks and composition, consumers often use these terms interchangeably. However, there are some key differences between them that should be clarified before you make your final decision. On This Page: What’s the Difference? Engineered wood…
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