Kitchen Remodeling

Stainless steel kitchen sinks

scottdh — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 04:07:43 +0000

Of all the kitchen sink materials available, the Stainless steel is about as impervious of them all. It’s impervious to chipping because there’s nothing to chip. Some types of stainless steel can experience minor rust, but the metal used ins stainless steel sinks does not.

That’s not to say that it can’t be scratched and even dented under the most abusive situations, none of these blemishes are as noticeable and as detrimental to the look of your kitchen as chips off a porcelain sink.

Effective bathroom fan ventilation

scottdh — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 04:47:42 +0000

Adding a ventilation fan to the bathroom is a great idea and worth while addition to your bathroom remodeling project. But all that air has to go somewhere. The most obvious exit for all that air is out the roof – just run a venting hose or tube through the roofing and the problem is solved.

But what if your roof is still in good shape. You wouldn’t want to start cutting holes in a perfectly good roof just to vent a bathroom fan. Well, there are some options, and of course there are local codes to get in the way of those options. See how one homeowner dealt with the problem of venting the bathroom fan.

Corian countertops – The pro’s and con’s

scottdh — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 23:25:27 +0000

I love it when a knowledgeable recommendation is made without motives related to business. Recommendations from people who know what they’re talking about are the most valuable.

With so many kitchen counter top materials available, it’s nice to see a comparison of materials like Corian against the more expensive natural stone materials. A good, even handed evaluation of Corian counter tops is now available from Kitchen-Remodeling-Pictures.com

Bathroom light/fan switches – don’t let your contractor decide

scottdh — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 04:26:16 +0000

There are many different configurations you can use for your bathroom light switch when there are a number of different light and fan options to control. It’s surprising how bast they can add up in a big bathroom remodeling job.

But there are some things to know about this before you make more trouble and work for yourself than needed. If you find that you cannot live with the options the local ordinances require, there’s things you can do about that – but do you really want to?

If you have a bathroom light switch pack rewired according to safety codes after the inspection has passed you might be a lot happier with the arrangement, but there are very good reasons to try living with the local requirements for bathroom light and fan switches

Bathroom ventilation fans

scottdh — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 04:03:09 +0000

A ventilation fan is one of the best additions to a bathroom when you are remodeling. Without one, the room takes tool long before it’s comfortably usable again. And if that’s not motivation enough, constant moisture exposure from a hot shower can eventually cause damage to a well used bathroom.

But not all bathroom ventilation fans are the same. There’s nothing worse than trying to save a little cash and getting a unit that is noisy or incapable of getting the job done. Make sure you get it right the first time. Be sure to see Bathroom-Remodeling-Pictures.com piece on Bathroom ventilation fans before making your purchase. You won’t regret it.

Marble kitchen countertop materials

scottdh — Wed, 14 May 2008 03:03:33 +0000

You don’t often see marble slab used in kitchen countertops – marble tiles are more common. The problem with marble is that it is more prone to staining damage that other natural and synthetic countertop materials. Tile is more common because replacing a single tile is much easier than replacing an entire damaged slab. It all depends on how careful you are family members are when using a marble kitchen top.

But not all is lost with marble. If you are careful to minimize scratching, clean staining substances promptly, and regularly seal marble then you can avoid the discoloration normally associated with a marble kitchen countertop. Marble tiles are often chosen as an option because they can be replaced when damaged. Replacing one or two tiles over the lifetime of a kitchen countertop is not too burdensome.

Bathroom vanity sink faucets

scottdh — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:17:01 +0000

A bathroom faucet can cost a lot of money. Usually someone remodeling to sell a house will use the cheapest plumbing fixtures they can find. The new owner probably wont go out and buy a high end faucet since the cheap one isn’t broken. After all when you’ve just bought a new house, buying a new expensive bathroom faucet is probably not the most important use of funds.

When you are remodeling a bathroom for your own luxury, you won’t want to to skimp on a cheapo faucet. It just wouldn’t look right and even if its the master bathroom, away from visitors use, you will still know about the cheapo faucet.

So when deciding which direction to go when purchasing a bathroom faucet, it helps to have someplace to read up on what others have done, and what they would do differently in the future. That’s where Bathroom Remodeling Pictures.com comes in handy with the new section on bathroom faucets

Are laminate countertop materials right for your kitchen?

scottdh — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 05:08:01 +0000

There are a lot of different countertop materials available these days. Aesthetics, durability, and cost are major factors for most people when deciding which contertop material is right for them. Newer manufactured materials like Silestone looks almost as good as granite, but it costs almost as much too. It’s also far less mature a material and it’s heat resistance and longevity don’t measure up either.

The same is true for laminate countertop materials like Formica. There are a lot of pros and cons to these materials, and only when put into proper context without budget and expectations, can these pros and cons be properly evaluated against the many other kitchen countertop materials available in today’s remodeling marketplace.

Getting the information you need to make the decision if laminate countertops are right for your remodel can be boiled down quite simple at kitchen remodeling pictures laminate countertops

Bathroom cabinet granite tops

scottdh — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 06:14:31 +0000

You really can’t go wrong with granite for your bathroom vanity cabinet countertop. Resin materials are common and inexpensive, but it defeats the purpose of remodeling a bathroom. Granite tile is an option for many, and that’s fine too.

But a solid granite slab countertop for your bathroom vanity cabinet is the ultimate in luxurious spaces. See the difference with pictures at www.Bathroom-Remodeling-Pictures.com issue on granite countertops for bathroom remodeling.

Vanity cabinet knobs

scottdh — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 23:14:54 +0000

Hardware is one item where you get your choice of normal understated or unusual eclectic conversation starters. They can either be subdued functional piece of the furniture or they can add to the decor. Get too close to the line and you’re easily over the top of good taste and propriety.

It’s fun to play around with different kinds of cabinet knobs, because they’re so easy to change – they’re not permanent. They require only one small hole for a mounting screw, and that’s the same for all cabinet knobs. There’s some really outrageous vanity cabinet knobs made of stone. Perhaps over the top for some tastes, they can easily be changed.