Archive for Kitchen
How to Test and Reseal Granite Countertops
The topic of resealing granite comes up quite a bit it since granite is such a popular surfacing material. Granite is a naturally porous material and must be sealed when it is installed and throughout the life of the product. The question is when and how to do it again! With traditional products the time […]
FREE Tutorials on 20-20 Design v8.1 CAD software for kitchen design
20-20 Technologies has made the tutorials for 20-20 Design v8.1 free to the public now that the v9 has been released. This is free training for anyone interested, and I couldn’t see why anyone would not take advantage of it if they are still using the old version. Even someone who has taken the classes […]
Kitchen Safety
I recently ran across this article on Demesne and thought it a worthy read. We should be aware of kitchen safety from conception of a kitchen layout and design to daily use of a kitchen. There are so many dangers from cooking (burns and scalding) to prep (cutting) to storage (food safety). HowStufWorks hosts […]
MoMA Exhibits Frankfurt Kitchen in Counter Space: Design and the Modern Kitchen
Until March 14, 2011, the MoMA will be doing a special exhibition of a complete example of the “Frankfurt Kitchen” designed by the architect Grete Schütte-Lihotzky. This kitchen features some of the ergonomics and design elements that we take for granted in today’s kitchen. This kitchen, designed in the 1920’s marks the beginning of a […]
How to refinish laminate countertops
There are now products on the market that allow you to easily refinish your laminate countertops. These are available as kits that include a base coat, chips, and the top coat. It allows you to easily and quickly refinish. However, the last time I priced a comparison between using this product and ordering new postform […]
Kitchen Demolition
Kitchen Demolition can sometimes be a chore …
Read about what how one couple tackled the issue @ The Flipping Couple.
Autodesk Homestyler: Free online interior design software
Today I stumbled across some newly available online software for interior design. Of course its from Autodesk, makers of CAD and animation software. It allows you to start from scratch or to choose existing designs submitted by users. After you’ve completed your design you can then print out a schedule of materials or share it […]
20-20 Design Demo of a Kitchen Design
CAD Software for Kitchen Design: 20-20 & Chief Architect
Though there are many kitchen design software solutions on the market today, two are the industry standards. They are 20-20 Design and Chief Architect. 20-20 Design has a huge market share in big box retailers like Home Depot and Lowes and in independents. Chief Architect is closing in and with its integration into a […]
New Project: How to Build a Kitchen Table pt. 1 - research
I’ve recently been wanting to build a new kitchen table approximately 42″ x 72″. While researching the interwebs this is what I’ve come up with:
This Old House’s How to Build a Butcherblock Island.
This Old House’s How to Build a Side Board using stock cabinets.
Nathan Hurst’s How to Build a Router Table.
WikiHow’s