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Kitchen Remodel: Taking care of stainless steel appliances

By Bob Benedict | May 24, 2013

Over the past few years, stainless steel appliances have become an increasingly popular choice by consumers. Unlike color choices, stainless steel appliances are not easily dated, and if kept in good condition, their value holds up very well against their color counterparts.   Not to mention that they look beautiful. First and foremost, never clean stainless…

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How luxury selections affect your kitchen remodel price

By Bob Benedict | April 13, 2013

In my March 8th blog I wrote about the “Cost of Luxury Kitchen Design” and in particular some of the big cost drivers. In that blog I addressed mostly the construction tasks that affect a kitchen remodel price. In this blog I will address how the selection of certain upgrade or luxury products will impact…

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Remodeling Your Kitchen: Kitchen Lighting Options

By Bob Benedict | April 5, 2013

Beth Caston, the lighting manager of Ferguson Enterprises in Chantilly, helped us compose the following article.  It covers the popular topic of kitchen lighting options.  I hope you find it informative. The kitchen is often thought of as the heart of the home.  It’s not only a space for cooking and preparing, it’s where we spend time with…

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The Cost of a Luxury Kitchen Design

By Bob Benedict | March 8, 2013

I have been in the home remodeling business for 27 years and have noticed three recurring questions when first meeting a prospective customer. The first two questions are easy to answer. The third: “How much will my luxury kitchen remodeling cost?” is like asking “How much does a bag of groceries cost?” It all depends.…

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