Trends in kitchen design have always incorporated both style and ergonomics. As part of kitchen remodeling and renovations, much of the focus has been on improving specific areas such as the food cooking and preparation area, the cleaning area, and of course, the dining area. Clever use of space apart, worktops made from quartz, marble, granite and other natural material, have been popular choices. These materials enhance the overall look of kitchens and offer practical benefits as well. So, it’s great if you are looking to place a quote for granite worktops as part of your upcoming kitchen renovation project. But have you considered an equally good alternative – quartz?
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March 12, 20124 Comments
Why Homeowner’s Love Pinterest
Pinterest, one of the newest social networking tools that’s been gaining attention from marketers, is a home-lover’s dream come true. Pinterest is a virtual pin-board that allows users to “pin” images they like to different boards they’ve created. These boards can be shared with family, friends, and other Pinterest users who can then use your boards as inspiration for their own. While it’s great for businesses, it’s even better for homeowners!
March 6, 2012Comments Off on How to Reverse the Swing of Your Fridge Door
How to Reverse the Swing of Your Fridge Door
As anyone that has a small kitchen will know, trying to cook when there is barely room enough to mix, let alone flip, a pancake can be really frustrating. Any attempts to be Gordon Ramsey or Emeril Lagase are scuppered as you have nowhere to put your ingredients, little room for chopping and your elbows keep bumping into cupboards.
February 26, 20121 Comment
How To Make Your Dishwasher Clean Better
None of us like doing dishes by hand, and there is nothing worse than washing your dishes after you have already just washed them in the dishwasher. Over time dishwashers can start to not clean as well as they used to. Was it something you did to it? Possibly. Here are some tips to keep your dishwasher running like new.
February 21, 20126 Comments
Benefits of Quartz Countertops for Your Kitchen
On the market today there are many choices when it comes to countertop materials. Consumers can choose from decorative laminates, to Corian solid surfaces, to a number of different natural stones, such as granite. One countertop option that may live in the shadows of granite is quartz countertops.