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• The Ultimate Guide to Choosing a Kitchen Faucet For Your St. Louis Home

  Who knew so much goes into selecting a kitchen faucet for your kitchen remodeling project? It’s a given that good looks and a great price are important. But there are loads of considerations and features you need to think about before making a choice. Every kitchen faucet’s primary function is to dispense hot and cold…

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• The Pros and Cons of Built-in Dining Room Storage In Your St. Louis Home

  Any old-house enthusiast will tell you that built-ins are what make older homes charming, functional, and difficult to replicate in new construction. Free-standing and built-in furniture have always fought for first position. Even built-in closets have battled it out with wardrobes and armoires! The Golden Age of built-ins was the Arts & Crafts era (1880-1920)…

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• Knobs or Pulls? Getting the Right Handle on Your Kitchen Cabinets in St. Louis

  What’s to learn about kitchen cabinet handles? Well, not only do pulls and knobs make it easy to open drawers and cabinets, they also help protect a cabinet’s finish because you’re not transferring oils and other contaminants from your fingers to the cabinet fronts. It’s a bonus that cabinet handles also come in an array…

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• Seeing Things in a Different Light: What Makes for Good Kitchen Lighting In A St. Louis Home

  Thomas Edison introduced the modern electric light bulb in 1879. Since then, these incandescent, soft white color temperature bulbs have, with their slightly yellowish glow, made our homes feel warm and cozy. While these bulbs can make a family or bedroom more inviting, they’re not ideal for rooms like the kitchen, where brighter lights are…

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• How to Choose the Perfect Finish for Your St. Louis Home Kitchen Cabinets

  Varnishes, lacquers, paints, oils, and waxes. There’s a myriad of finishes for kitchen cabinets. Which one is best for your kitchen remodeling project? Experts say there are many things you ought to consider. What is the environment like? For example, does the room see a lot of humidity in the summer? What about airborne contaminants?…

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• Bathroom Sink 101: Choosing the Right Material

  Bathroom sinks come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and colors. Did you know they also come in a pretty big range of materials, too? From simple functional bowls to an elegant bronze statement piece, your bathroom sink’s material can affect its maintenance, durability, and, of course, style. If you’re getting ready to remodel one…

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