Jenn Greenleaf | February 19, 2010
To some, choosing a countertop is the least of their worries. To others, though, it’s a process as complicated as choosing windows and flooring. Here are some questions to ask when making kitchen countertop choices: Are you looking for something that isn’t easily scratched? Do you need a surface that handles heavy cooking and other [...]
Jenn Greenleaf | May 6, 2009
Whether you are remodeling your kitchen for future selling opportunities, or just because you are tired of what it looks like (or because things are really worn out and damaged), you are going to eventually need to learn how to hang a kitchen cabinet. For those DIY’ers who want to learn how to do this [...]
Jenn Greenleaf | March 8, 2009
A great way to save time and money when refinishing and doing a cabinet reface is to combine painting with staining. The contrast between the paint and the stain will help make the wood grain pop in the cabinet doors: Remove the cabinet doors, remove the hardware, sand, stain, varnish, and replace the hardware with [...]
Jenn Greenleaf | January 16, 2009
If you are living in a space that seems to cramped and closed in, particularly in your kitchen, it is not impossible to create an open and airy feel without doing a major renovation. Let’s face it, the economy is not what it once was so home improvement projects have to take on a more [...]
Jenn Greenleaf | January 15, 2009
Sometimes, there just isn’t enough storage space. Other times, window treatments are just too boring for words. Why not combine these two issues with the same solution? Create a valance that allows for additional storage, and some eye candy as well. Measure the width of your window, or the distance between your cabinets (whichever will [...]
Jenn Greenleaf | October 29, 2008
You know what they always say, “one person’s trash is another’s treasure.” And, in the case of creative country design, there are numerous opportunities to exercise this fact. Today, we’re going to talk about kitchen islands. Have you always wanted a kitchen island, but believed it was beyond your budget? Experienced do-it-yourselfers can complete this [...]
