Here is a list of the 10 things to look for and ask for when working with a contractor: A contract – Never let anyone work on your home without a detailed contract that defines the contractor’s role and responsibilities, as well as yours. The contract should be in plain English and easy to understand...
Putting an addition on your home can be an exciting way to make your current home a better fit your needs. For most people, the options for additions seem to be simple and clear, but there are a lot of possibilities.
One of the most popular woods for cabinets and furniture is hickory. Very strong, stiff and shock resistant, hickory provides years of great looking wear, looking nicer as it ages. Because this is an extraordinarily hard wood, it is very resistant to scratches and dents.
A close-grained hardwood, cherry is extremely smooth and when polished or finished, it draws out the nature richness that is the heart of the wood. The color of the woods can range from a light pink to a deep reddish brown. The grain has small dark spots in the narrow grain.
With a unique coarse grain and a hard character, oak is one of the best cabinetry woods to work with. Because the wood is so stiff and strong, it holds hardware extremely well. The sawing pattern on oak can have a great effect on the appearance of the wood. All of this strength and hardness also means that wood is extremely durable and long-lasting.
You get what you pay for. That is nearly always true. In the case of inexpensive imported cabinets, you get a lot more than you paid for… and none of it is good. Unlike most US and Canadian cabinet manufacturers, there are very few controls. In fact, although American firms are not allowed to use certain chemicals, imported items can contain some very dangerous additives.
Remodeling your home can be one of the most rewarding projects your family can undergo. Renovating your kitchen into a usable, highly functional space is not only fulfilling for your family, but a new kitchen also drastically increases the home’s value.