How To Build Designer Kitchen At Low Cost
If you envy people when you look at their designer kitchens, you will be delighted to know that you too can have a similar kitchen, that too not costing a fortune by picking up one of the ex display designer kitchens. For this you just have to be a little creative and smart. Famous architect George Clarke says that he has also used an Ikea kitchen carcass, and then lacquered mdf doors made by a carpenter and later a stone worktop cut out by another company – a way to save a lot of money and create a kitchen that looks expensive, but is not. A Cheap Kitchen You can also change the looks of your inexpensive kitchen just by adding some detailing. E.g. you can have cheap unit caracasses installed, to which you can add an extra section...
Read MoreRefacing or Replacing Kitchen Cabinets
Does your kitchen need makeover? Do you consider refacing or replacing old cabinets? Both methods can make your kitchen look great, it’s up to you to decide what’s optimal for you and your needs. Refacing is commonly quicker and cheaper and many people consider it first. It makes sense, but only if your current kitchen cabinets are of high quality. In general, the process consists of installing new drawer fronts and cabinet doors. Exposed face frames of cabinets are covered with matching plastic veneer or wood. Depending on the size of the kitchen, refacing project usually take couple of days. As we said, it does make sense if kitchen cabinets are of solid frames and the drawers and doors contain reinforced corners and closed backs. You can also paint current cupboards if the wood their are made of is of...
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How to Choose a Plumber for Kitchen Renovations
If you are planning a kitchen renovation, you have to hire a plumber. Here are some points you should consider when hiring a plumber for this job. If you are, for example, from Christchurch, these five things you should take into account when looking for a plumber in Christchurch who will meet your needs and time-frames. Qualifications: Even though they might be more expensive, licenced plumbers will actually save you money and time. Plumbing is not an easy job to do, it is rather a skilled trade. Check out their ID card to prove their accreditation. Quotes: It’s recommended to break them down to show material and labor costs, plus additional fees. Also, inform about plumber’s rates per hour, just in case some additional work is required that falls outside the quoted price. Also, the quotes have to clearly and...
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Water Filters – Choosing Tips
Do you still drink tap water? Due to the growing concerns over the quality of tap water, manufacturers have introduced alternatives. Some of the newest products on the market are water filters. If you are considering buying one for your home you are probably interested in knowing what are the best water filters. We will try to help you find the right products for you. First of all, decide whether you need only a filter for a drinking water or you would like to have a shower water filter, as well. Keep in mind that there is no “whole house water filter” product, you have to look for an utility and drinking water filters. Therefore, look for different products if you are interested in filtering them both. If you want to remove sediment and dirt down to about 10...
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Kitchen Floor Mats – Points to Consider
If you consider buying a kitchen floor met that will work best in a commercial kitchen, take into consideration many things. First of all, ask yourself how much abuse your kitchen floor mat will have to withstand, will it serve the needs of your working environment? Think about its safety, comfort, maintenance, drainage and how animal fats and chemicals tolerant it is. Cleaning chemicals, greases, fats, water are regularly found in inordinate amounts in food preparation/cooking environment. Here are some points you should consider when purchasing the best kitchen floor mat: Is the kitchen mat under consideration a rubber or a vinyl mat (or a mat designed for some other application: carpet mat, dry anti-fatigue, industrial etc.)? There are many types of kitchen mats available on the market. Perhaps anti-fatigue mats are very popular sub-category of floor mats. However, keep...
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Office Kitchen – Make it Healthier
Believe it or not, most office kitchens are dirtier than public toilets. The germiest places are certainly microwaves and kettles and the half of the surfaces are contaminated with coliform bacteria that can cause gastrointestinal problems and severe health conditions. The research shows that 25% of draining boards, 30% of microwaves and 40% of kettles are dangerously contaminated. Also, handles office fridge are bacteria-rife. What can we do about it? How can we make our office kitchen become and remain healthier? First of all, good hygiene practice and hand washing have to be encouraged. If we don’t do so, our office kitchens will be a space ideal for cross-contamination. Office worker usually prepare lunch on the kitchen surfaces, so it’s important to ensure these surfaces are regularly sanitized and that a soap, towel dispensers and hand and/or surface sanitizers are...
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