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Kitchen Remodeling
January 8, 2010 – 9:40 pm | 4 Comments
Kitchen Remodeling

Remodeling Tips For Kitchens

It seems that every winter I get tons of emails about kitchen remodeling projects. Maybe it’s being trapped inside with nothing to do but watch DIY projects and dream of new kitchens. …

Designing Semi-Custom Cabinet Layouts
October 30, 2009 – 6:00 am | No Comment
Designing Semi-Custom Cabinet Layouts

Semi-Custom Cabinets
I’ve designed quite a few kitchen, mudroom and bathroom cabinet layouts over the years using semi-custom cabinets. Semi-custom cabinetry allows the designer quite a bit of flexibility in the design to give any room …

Replacing Kenmore Elite Refrigerator Water Filter
August 11, 2009 – 6:00 am | 125 Comments
Replacing Kenmore Elite Refrigerator Water Filter

UPDATE:
There have been numerous comments left in the comment section from folks experiencing trouble with their water dispensers after installation of the new water filter. The following are several suggestions to trouble shoot the problem:

Before …

Kenmore Pro Side-By-Side Built-In Refrigerator
February 3, 2009 – 8:07 pm | 2 Comments
Kenmore Pro Side-By-Side Built-In Refrigerator

We are building a house at work for a customer and they’ve chosen Kenmore Pro Series appliances. The Kenmore Pro Side-By-Side Built-In Refrigerator was delivered the other day and it’s impressive to say the least. …

Replacement Refrigerator Water Filters
January 3, 2009 – 1:42 pm | One Comment
Replacement Refrigerator Water Filters

Our highly intelligent refrigerator has been telling me for several months now that we need to replace the refrigerator water filter. Most of today’s refrigerators have built in water filters to clean the water for …

Building A Built-In Kegerator
December 12, 2008 – 8:20 pm | No Comment
Building A Built-In Kegerator

Built-In Kegerator
A couple years ago I helped a friend design a really cool house and one of the things he wanted in the kitchen / entertaining area was a built-in kegerator so he could have …

How To Remove Stains From Granite
November 11, 2008 – 8:09 pm | 2 Comments
How To Remove Stains From Granite

Several readers have asked me how to remove stains from granite countertops. Granite and other natural stone countertops are natural products that are very porous. Porous stone can easily absorb materials that can cause stains. …

How To Build Concrete Countertops
October 3, 2008 – 7:15 pm | 2 Comments
How To Build Concrete Countertops

Today’s guest post comes from Matt Smith who has been working in and around the construction industry for a few years. He specializes more in the concrete side of construction but business has slowed so …