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Category Kitchen and Bath
How to Choose Kitchen Cabinets for Your Custom Home
Welcome to the Heart of Your Custom Home Journey! How to Choose Kitchen Cabinets For Your Custom Home So, you’re embarking on one of the most exciting adventures in creating your custom home: designing the kitchen. And let me tell…
Creating The Perfect Kitchen Countertops
What makes a perfect kitchen countertop? The kitchen countertop has to be able to take a lot of abuse including the heat of pots, cutting and knives and abrasive cleansers. The ideal countertop should be able to stand up to…
Choosing Your New Kitchen Cabinets
Choosing Your New Kitchen Cabinets: A Builder’s No-Regrets Guide Keyword: Choosing Your New Kitchen Cabinets Choosing Your New Kitchen Cabinets (Without Paying Luxury Prices for “Fancy Boxes”) Cabinets are one of those purchases where you can spend “reasonable money” or…
Top 10 Kitchen Design Trends of 2015 and Beyond
Having a custom kitchen is an ideal solution for anyone wanting to create a functional, practical space with current modern kitchen design trends. Although every kitchen should have the unique characteristics, a homeowner brings to space, following these to 10…
Septic Systems – Ontario
🧰 Builder Checklist • Lot Buying Septic System Ontario: What You Need To Know Before Purchasing a Building Lot in Ontario If your lot doesn’t have municipal sewer, your septic system isn’t a “we’ll figure it out later” item. It’s…
The Ultimate Solution To The Seat Down vs. Seat Up Argument
The folding toilet that saves water and space in the bathroom: Gareth Humphreys and Elliott Whiteley, who are students at the University of Huddersfield, may have invented the toilet of the future or solved one of the age-old debates: Seat Down…
Kitchen Trends in 2014 You Must See
The kitchen industry is seeing a shift away from the almighty all white kitchen trend which has swept the industry over the past couple of years and is now seeing a move towards natural materials, brass accessories, monochrome minimalism and…
A Ban On Doorknobs – Worst Ban Ever
BY ANTHONY FUREY ,QMI AGENCY One of the most bizarre bans ever is gaining traction in cities across the country. A ban on doorknobs. First passed in Vancouver last November, now Halifax and Pickering, Ontario, are considering it. What could…
2013 PLUMBER OF THE YEAR AWARDS
How does this even get past the planning phase? &%$@# Hmmmmm… Should have measured twice! Apparently, you don’t want anyone seeing your face, but everything else is okay? The oak seat is a nice touch, though. And the purpose…
Simple Kitchen Ideas
Update your kitchen with kitchen design ideas for everything from kitchen cabinets to kitchen islands. You don’t have to be stuck making meals in a kitchen that’s as dead as a doorknob. With little imagination and some effort, you can…
Ceramic and Granite Tile Kitchen Countertops
Ceramic tiles for kitchen countertops have become a must have in home buyers’ kitchens. Whether you prefer glazed, porcelain, quarry or mosaic, these tiles are versatile and come in an array of designs, colors, and shapes. A design-savvy look, country…
Bathroom Design Ideas
In our day and age it is actually possible to over accessorize a bathroom. With so many bathroom decorations on the market, from toilet seat covers to over the toilet shelving, it is very easy to get carried away with…
Bathroom Design Checklist
A bathroom remodeling is an impressive task. But before selecting the tile or bathtub design, there are some less inspiring points to remember so your plan turns out just the way you dream it. Because refurbishing a bathroom can be…
A Good Contractor
by Steve Cook A good contractor will do quality work and complete a job according to schedule at a reasonable price. They will show up on time and finish the job rather than leaving it ninety percent done. Keep in…
8 Materials For Creating The Perfect Kitchen Countertops
What makes a perfect kitchen countertop? The kitchen countertop has to be able to take a lot of abuse including the heat of pots, cutting and knives and abrasive cleansers. The ideal countertop should be able to stand up to…
5 Popular Kitchen Designs
The kitchen is the heart of every home, and innovative kitchen designs can make your dream kitchen happen. The kitchen is one of the most used areas in your house. To avoid frustration you need to spend some quality time…
The Home Buyer’s Guide to Septic Systems
How the system works – Guide to Septic Systems A typical system consists of an underground tank, a distribution line and a soil absorption drainage field. Wastewater leaves the home through an underground pipe connected to the septic tank. Baffles…