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Can You Live With Wood Countertops

Can You Live With Wood Countertops

Posted by on May 7, 2012 in Countertops, Design, Featured, How To's, Kitchen Design, Learn, Planning, Trends, Wood | 4 comments

A lot of you are asking about wood countertops and whether or not we do them often. In our experience, people who request wood countertops...

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How to Create a Fresh Herb Garden in the Kitchen

How to Create a Fresh Herb Garden in the Kitchen

Posted by on Apr 30, 2012 in Chef's Tools, Fun, Great Gadgets, How To's, Kitchen Accessories, Kitchen Tricks, Learn, Products | 0 comments

There is absolutely nothing better than using fresh herbs in my cooking. From whole leaves of basil in my tomato mozzarella salad, to...

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How to Build the Best Outdoor Kitchen Together

How to Build the Best Outdoor Kitchen Together

Posted by on Apr 2, 2012 in Appliances, Cabinetry, Design, How To's, Kalamazoo, Learn, Outdoor Kitchens, Outdoor Living, Products | 0 comments

The best outdoor kitchen design starts with a thorough evaluation of your outdoor cooking and outdoor entertaining needs. Ask yourself the...

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How to Design the Perfect Kitchen that Best Fits Your Unique Lifestyle

How to Design the Perfect Kitchen that Best Fits Your Unique Lifestyle

Posted by on Mar 19, 2012 in How To's, Kitchen Design, Kitchen Organizing, Learn, Planning | 0 comments

I always design a kitchen as if it were my own home, and I don’t believe in a lot of the gimmicky things you see out there. There are...

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Kitchen Tips And Tricks for Produce

Kitchen Tips And Tricks for Produce

Posted by on Feb 27, 2012 in Fun, How To's, Kids in the Kitchen, Kitchen Tricks, Learn | 0 comments

Sources: Listed at bottom of post (or click photos) How to Keep Salad Crisp: Prepare a week’s worth of salad ahead of time; then,...

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Kitchen Tips And Tricks for Cooking and Baking

Kitchen Tips And Tricks for Cooking and Baking

Posted by on Feb 19, 2012 in Fun, How To's, Kitchen Tricks, Learn | 1 comment

How to Keep Brown Sugar Soft: Toss a couple of marshmallows in the bag. How to Quickly Slice Strawberries: Use your egg slicer. It’s...

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7 Best Questions to Ask About Factory vs Job Site Finishes

7 Best Questions to Ask About Factory vs Job Site Finishes

Posted by on Oct 20, 2011 in Allmilmo, Bentwood, Bornholm, Budgeting, Cabinetry, Care & Cleaning, Design, How To's, Learn, Planning, Technology, Wood-Mode | 2 comments

Factory Finish vs Job Site Finish I want to thank Randy Pittard, owner of Bentwood Luxury Kitchens and Todd Henson for allowing Ken and I...

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How to Clean Cutting Boards & Keep Them Safe & Sanitized

How to Clean Cutting Boards & Keep Them Safe & Sanitized

Posted by on Apr 21, 2011 in Care & Cleaning, Chef's Tools, Cleaning, How To's, Learn, Products | 1 comment

Cutting boards are so beautiful these days they look like art. I don’t know how anyone makes that first cut into these gorgeous...

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Best Way To Clean Wood Cabinets & Other Kitchen Tips (Wood Mode Tips)

Best Way To Clean Wood Cabinets & Other Kitchen Tips (Wood Mode Tips)

Posted by on Feb 5, 2011 in Care & Cleaning, Cleaning, Featured, How To's, Learn, Products, Wood-Mode | 1 comment

Clients often ask how to take care of their new cabinetry. It’s a good question, and there are several things to consider. Wood...

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Best Way to Prepare For Your Kitchen Installation or Any Renovation: 5 Steps

Best Way to Prepare For Your Kitchen Installation or Any Renovation: 5 Steps

Posted by on Aug 15, 2010 in Basement Organizing, Budgeting, Care & Cleaning, How To's, Learn, Organizing, Planning | 2 comments

The best way to prepare for your kitchen installation or any renovation is to be prepared beforehand. Your kitchen designer and...

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How to Design your Kitchen Space to Encourage Healthy Eating

How to Design your Kitchen Space to Encourage Healthy Eating

Posted by on Mar 25, 2010 in How To's | 1 comment

The design of the kitchen and the way the space is created can actually encourage healthy eating. Here is an experiment we are trying in...

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Two Steps to a Healthy Kitchen

Two Steps to a Healthy Kitchen

Posted by on Mar 25, 2010 in How To's | 0 comments

The most common excuses for putting off resolutions of health, fitness, and overall wellness are time and expense. We are constantly on the...

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