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December 28, 2017

Why Ready To Assemble - RTA Cabinets Are A Bad Idea

December 28, 2017/ Abe Degnan
Why Ready To Assemble - RTA Cabinets Are A Bad Idea

Ready To Assemble or RTA Cabinets are often inferior quality and provide minimal cost savings when you figure in putting them together. Learn more.

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December 28, 2017/ Abe Degnan/
Kitchen Design
Cabinetry, Kitchen Remodeling
December 14, 2017

Learn Why Kitchen Remodeling Projects Go Over Budget

December 14, 2017/ Abe Degnan
Learn Why Kitchen Remodeling Projects Go Over Budget

Read our list of the standard reasons kitchen remodeling projects exceed budget. (And see how to avoid scope creep)

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December 14, 2017/ Abe Degnan/
Kitchen Design
Kitchen Remodeling
December 08, 2017

What Materials Are Best For A Kitchen Sink? 7 Sinks Compared

December 08, 2017/ Abe Degnan
What Materials Are Best For A Kitchen Sink? 7 Sinks Compared

Kitchen Remodeling 101: A side by side comparison of seven of the most popular materials for kitchen sink manufacturing. Learn more.

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December 08, 2017/ Abe Degnan/
Kitchen Design
Kitchen Sinks
December 05, 2017

Learn The Characteristics of A Universal Design Kitchen Remodel

December 05, 2017/ Abe Degnan
Learn The Characteristics of A Universal Design Kitchen Remodel

If you're remodeling your kitchen with the goal of aging-in-place you should consider implementing universal design standards. Learn what they are.

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December 05, 2017/ Abe Degnan/
Kitchen Design
Universal Design, Kitchen Remodeling
November 21, 2017

Retrofitting Radiant Heat in a Home Remodeling Project

November 21, 2017/ Abe Degnan
Retrofitting Radiant Heat in a Home Remodeling Project

Learn how radiant heat can be used when remodeling a kitchen, bath or your own Greater Madison home.

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November 21, 2017/ Abe Degnan/
Home Remodeling, Kitchen Design, Bathroom Design
Heating Systems
November 15, 2017

7 Home Improvement Mistakes You Can Avoid By Using A Designer

November 15, 2017/ Abe Degnan

Don't make these home improvement mistakes. Learn the seven missteps to avoid when starting a home renovation project.

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November 15, 2017/ Abe Degnan/
Home Remodeling, Custom Home Building, Kitchen Design, Master Suite Design, Bathroom Design
November 09, 2017

The Pros and Cons of Common Kitchen Floor Plan Shapes Described

November 09, 2017/ Abe Degnan
The Pros and Cons of Common Kitchen Floor Plan Shapes Described

This article looks at the five most common kitchen floor plan shapes. Peninsula, L shaped, U shaped, Galley and one wall kitchen layouts are reviewed.

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November 09, 2017/ Abe Degnan/
Kitchen Design
Floor Plans
November 04, 2017

Painted Cabinets - What Color To Use Instead of White

November 04, 2017/ Abe Degnan
Painted Cabinets - What Color To Use Instead of White

Painted cabinets are all the rage but what colors are best in a kitchen? Learn kitchen cabinet color options for remodeling.

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November 04, 2017/ Abe Degnan/
Kitchen Design
Cabinetry
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Homework For Homeowners. Keeping Your Home Remodeling Project on Track
Homework For Homeowners. Keeping Your Home Remodeling Project on Track

Learn the steps homeowners should take to ensure their home remodeling project stays on budget, gets done in time and meets all your design goals and needs.

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A 1990s Home Gets An Open Concept Kitchen Remodel
A 1990s Home Gets An Open Concept Kitchen Remodel

See before-and-after images of this open concept kitchen remodel, which was built for a Millennial couple. It is a transitional renovation in a 1990s home.

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10 Specific Home Remodeling Ideas for an Easy-to-Clean House 
10 Specific Home Remodeling Ideas for an Easy-to-Clean House 

What's the next best thing to a house keeper? An easy-to-clean house! Get our home remodeling ideas for a home design that takes less time to clean.

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Design Advice For A Laundry Room Remodeling Project
Design Advice For A Laundry Room Remodeling Project

Whether updating an existing laundry room, building new, or repurposing an existing space, a renovation starts with our list of laundry room remodeling tips.

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A Rustic Style Kitchen Design-Build-Remodeling Project
A Rustic Style Kitchen Design-Build-Remodeling Project

See the before and after pictures of this Rio, Wisconsin rustic style kitchen remodeling project we provided for a couple living in a wooded subdivision.

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Changes in Bathroom Design Trends from the 1950s to the Present
Changes in Bathroom Design Trends from the 1950s to the Present

Bathroom design trends evolved from the stand-alone sinks and pastels of the 1950s to the minimalist look, focusing on functionality and sustainability.

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