Kitchen Makeover; A Working Kitchen

Serious cooks have one more major consideration when planning a kitchen remodeling project, compared to other homeowners.  It is very important to make sure there is plenty of room for real cooking in a convenient layout.

Kitchen Makeover; A Working Kitchen

If you are like millions of other homeowners you probably think about a major kitchen remodeling project from time to time.  There are many possibilities including cabinets, appliances, lighting, counter tops, flooring, sinks & fixtures, paint & wallpaper, window treatments, etc.  If you are a serious cook, may we offer a suggestion for your new kitchen layout?  You probably will look at scores of beautiful new kitchen designs on the web and in the various home decorating magazines.  These are great sources for layout, design, style, themes, colors, and appliances.  But the great majority of these designer kitchens are not organized for serious cooking.

October 2, 2008 | Filed Under Uncategorized | Leave a Comment 

Boxing in Lally Columns

If you are finishing a basement chances are you will need to box in lally columns (steel posts). In this article I provide specific instructions on how to box in lally columns.

When finishing a basement one of the issues that inevitably comes up is what to do with the lally columns that pepper the basement area. Boxing in a lally column is sometimes the only choice.

Lally columns are steel posts filled with cement and provide an important constructional component to your home. They are normally found in the basement, sit on a cement footing or pad, and support large heavy structural overhead beams. Removing them is not an option, unless you want to involve a costly and complex engineering project.

July 26, 2008 | Filed Under Uncategorized | Leave a Comment 

Natural Stone Veneer: Is This The Right Stone For Your Next Project?

Is natural stone veneer the right choice for your project? If you’re looking for a durable alternative to fake stone veneer, keep reading for more benefits of this stone before you make your final choice…

Natural stone veneer exemplifies the highest level of quality and beauty when it comes to home decoration. Many individuals who find this particular product appealing have been introduced to the pre-fabricated type of stone veneer, and are seeking products that are a bit more durable than stone that is created in a factory. Seeing that natural stone veneer is pulled in right from nature, it is one of the strongest products on the market today. Here, we will take a look at this kind of stone so that you can determine if it is right for you or not.

May 10, 2008 | Filed Under Uncategorized | Leave a Comment 

Natural Stone Veneer: Is This The Right Stone For Your Next Project?

Is natural stone veneer the right choice for your project? If you’re looking for a durable alternative to fake stone veneer, keep reading for more benefits of this stone before you make your final choice…

Natural stone veneer exemplifies the highest level of quality and beauty when it comes to home decoration. Many individuals who find this particular product appealing have been introduced to the pre-fabricated type of stone veneer, and are seeking products that are a bit more durable than stone that is created in a factory. Seeing that natural stone veneer is pulled in right from nature, it is one of the strongest products on the market today. Here, we will take a look at this kind of stone so that you can determine if it is right for you or not.

May 10, 2008 | Filed Under Uncategorized | Leave a Comment 

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