October 2010
HIGH STYLE KITCHEN REMODEL ON A BUDGET
Posted by on Wednesday, October 27, 2010 in - 11 comments
• Practically everyone taking on a kitchen remodel is fettered by the 'b' word--budget. While the National Association of Realtors puts a budget remodel at around $15,000, a mid-range remodel at $40,000 and a high end at $80,000 and over, those numbers seem kind of outdated and low to me … read more »
MADE IN THE USA
Posted by on Thursday, October 21, 2010 - 4 comments
• The really not nice thing about a kitchen remodel is all the waste that ends up in landfills. We had two 30 yard dumpsters worth of debris dumped. How's that for increasing your carbon footprint! • The really nice thing about a kitchen remodel is that it is very easy to outfit your new …
Strap hinges with style
Posted by on Tuesday, October 19, 2010 in - 5 comments
Strap It On! • My mother-in-law just left after a weekend visit, returning to her DC home. While staying with us, she and her husband admitted to feeling some kitchen envy for our new remodel. That being said, she is hesitant to tear out her 40 year old kitchen and trade up to something more …
Installing a half mortise lock
Posted by on Monday, October 18, 2010 in - 1 comment
How I Install a Half-Mortise Lock • We were talking about woodworking projects the other day at work & the topic of drawer locks came up. A co-worker is finishing up a project & was feeling intimidated by the installation of a half mortise lock in a drawer. • He picked up a lock & was getting …
Mixing Finishes
Posted by on Wednesday, October 13, 2010 in - 4 comments
MIXING FINISHES • Whether decorating a new home or snazzying up an older model, the question often arises as to whether or not it is okay to mix finishes. Maybe all the doorknobs in your house are a shiny brass but you had your heart set on satin nickel in the kitchen and oil rubbed bronze in … read more »
How To Care For Your Hardware
Posted by on Monday, October 4, 2010 in - 1 comment
A few months ago, we completed our kitchen remodel. It was a big deal, involving moving supporting walls and two full months of starvation. About a week into the tear out, I discovered I was pregnant with my third child. Our busy life was about to get busier. • Functionality was my inspiration …